This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology.
This class is part of °®¶¹´«Ã½Online and has a shorter semester (16 Weeks). This course is also part of the Puente transfer program. POLS 1-Sec 983 requires live online meetings (Zoom) that take place on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm -1:30 pm and require the use of °®¶¹´«Ã½Zoom, Zoom’s web conferencing platform in Canvas, using an internet enabled device. Some coursework will require the use of Canvas. For course details, students must check the . For more information about °®¶¹´«Ã½Online, please visit the °®¶¹´«Ã½Online website. For more information on the Puente Program contact Adriana Rivera at 415-239-3035. This course uses a no-cost textbook.