Course Descriptions

102 The American Political System 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
This comprehensive survey course, designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university, provides an in depth study of the American political system. Both national and California experiences are studied from the perspective of constitutional frameworks, institutions, issues, and policies. NOTE If used to satisfy the American Institutions requirement, Political Science 102 may not be used to satisfy the SDCC District's three-unit social science requirement. Political Science 102 is required for completion of the major in political science. Political Science 102 may be offered in a self-paced format. The completion of the Political Science 101 and 102 sequence fulfills both the SDCC District's American Institutions requirement and the SDCC District's three unit social science GE requirement. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.; UC.

103 Comparative Politics 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Political Science 130.
A general study of selected governments, their development, organization, administration, and politics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.

140 Contemporary International Politics 3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for Political Science 140A or 140B or 140C.
This is an introductory course stressing the techniques of analysis of the basic factors making for conflict and adjustment in contemporary international relations. Nationalism, imperialism, economic relations, war, diplomacy, international law and international organization will be considered. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

296 Individual Instruction in Political Science
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
Uses self-paced multimedia systems to help students reach specific learning objectives and designed to be an adjunct course to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

296 Individual Instruction in Philosophy
3 hours lab, 1 unit Credit/No Credit Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course; Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
This course employs self-paced multimedia systems to assist students to reach specific learning objectives, and is intended to be supplementary to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

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