POL SC 1, National and California Government 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) + satisfies CSU Constitution & American Ideals graduation requirement • CAN: Government 2. • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments.
1571 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 150 Schultz C K
Above section 1571 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
1572 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LV 160 Farber F J
1573 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 165 Tahvildaranjess R A
1574 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh HSS 156 Lawson Br L
1576 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh LV 160 Woods V
1577 2:45p-5:45p TWTh HSS 156 Gorgie F J
1578 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1578 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1579 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K M
Above section 1579 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1580 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Tahvildaranjess R A
Above section 1580 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
NEW 1673 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Desmond K M
Above section 1673 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4093 6:30p-9:30p TWTh HSS 150 Kurvink S J
POL SC 2, Comparative Government and Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
This course examines the political systems of selected industrial democracies and Communist and Third World political systems. Emphasis is placed on the institutional structure, political processes, and political cultures of these countries.
1581 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 152 Monteiro N
1582 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Monteiro N
Above section 1582 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
POL SC 7, International Politics 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the structure and operation of the international system. Emphasis is placed on the nature and sources of conflict and cooperation and issues of war and peace among states in the international system.
1583 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Buckley A D
Above section 1583 is a Distance Education course conducted over the internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4094 6:30p-9:30p TWTh HSS 153 Chalala E D
POL SC 10, Government Internships 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Advisory: Consultation with the instructor is recommended. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
Approved internship must be arranged prior to enrollment.
Students will relate their academic experience to local, state, or national governments by working in a governmental agency for a summer or semester. Academic credit is based on a written report or research paper relating the student’s internship experience and an oral examination. Enrollment must be concurrent with an approved internship assignment.
1584 Arrange-18 Hours HSS 3 Buckley A D
POL SC 51, Political Philosophy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines fundamental ideas about the nature of man, politics, and the state, in the writings of thinkers from Plato through Marx.
Political Science 51 is the same course as Philosophy 51. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
NEW 1664 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh DRSCHR 217 Oifer E R
1586 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 156 Gorgie F J