College Catalog
POL Political Science
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 110 | Intro Political Science | 3 (3-0) | AND |
Prerequisite: ENG-002L or BSP-4002L
Corequisite: None
This course introduces basic political concepts used by governments and addresses a wide range of political issues. Topics include political theory, ideologies, legitimacy, and sovereignty in democratic and non-democratic systems. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss a variety of issues inherent in all political systems and draw logical conclusions in evaluating these systems.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S.
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 120 | American Government | 3 (3-0) | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Prerequisite: ENG-002L or BSP-4002L
Corequisite: None
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system.(2014 FA) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- UGETC course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation, A.E., A.F.A., A.S. and A.S. Teacher Preparation
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 210 | Comparative Government | 3 (3-0) | AND |
Prerequisite: ENG-002L or BSP-4002L
Corequisite: None
This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country's historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations' governmental structures, processes, ideologies, and capacity to resolve major problems.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S.
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL | 220 | International Relations | 3 (3-0) | AND |
Prerequisite: ENG-002L or BSP-4002L
Corequisite: None
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international relationships, institutions, and problems.(1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s):
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S.
- Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E