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POLS 1:    Introduction to American Government

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D8; IGETC: 4H, 7A; GAV-GE: D1, D2; CAN: GOVT 2
Explores the development of American political institutions and their utilization in dealing with issues arising at the international, national and state levels. Emphasis is placed on those problems which have defined our federal system of government. California government and appropriate state institutions will be included as a vital part of our federal system of government.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4680 LEC SS210 TURETZKY M 3.0 MW 0810A - 0925A  
4681 LEC SS210 TURETZKY M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0925A  
4682 LEC HOL6 FREEMAN J 3.0 TuTh 0900A - 1015A  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site
4683   ONLINE TURETZKY M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online
4684   ONLINE TURETZKY M 3.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 38
Above class meets entirely online

 


POLS 3:    Introduction to Comparative Politics

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D8; IGETC: 4H; GAV-GE: D2, F
Comparative survey of political institutions and processes around the globe. Selected nations may include, but are not restricted to: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, India, Nigeria, and Mexico.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4685 LEC SS205 TURETZKY M 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  

 


POLS 4:    Introduction to International Relations

Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D8; IGETC: 4H; GAV-GE: D2, F
This course provides an introduction to key contemporary international problems and the means to analyze them. Major parts of the course cover such topics as war and peace, foreign policymaking, the international economy, and future trends in world politics.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4686 LEC SS205 TURETZKY M 3.0 M 0945A - 1100A 13

 


POLS 6:    Introduction to Conflict Resolution

Advisory: English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: D7; GAV-GE: D2
Introduction to Conflict Resolution introduces students to conflict resolution and mediation. Integrating theory and practice, students will assess core concepts about the causes and resolution of conflict, and will practice communication skills for conflict resolution. Students will examine how ethnicity, gender, and class affect power in conflict situations. They will be able to formulate appropriate conflict resolution strategies, and will develop and practice various basic co-mediation skills. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as AJ 6 and PSYC 6.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4687 LEC SS216 HALPER L 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1100A  

 


POLS 22:    Field Work and Service

Required: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed. This is a credit/no credit course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4688 FEX SS107 TURETZKY M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 21

 


POLS 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4689 IND SS107 TURETZKY M 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22
4690 IND SS107 TURETZKY M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000 22