Political Science

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PS 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores the major political philosophers, ideologies, and issues of Western civilization and their impact on the world. Includes the representative methods of acquiring political knowledge and analysis. [D; CSU; UC]
PS 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81272 PS 101 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 217 Aguilar,Alma 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81273 PS 101 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 477 Aguilar,Alma 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81274 PS 101 07 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 477 Aguilar,Alma 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81275 PS 101 11 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 476 Aguilar,Alma 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81276 PS 101 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Aguilar,Alma 8 45*
ONLINE Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81277 PS 101 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Aguilar,Alma 8 45*
ONLINE Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
82609 PS 101 60 06:00PM-09:20PM TTH 477 Abassi,Shogofa 8 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81278 PS 101 76 06:00PM-09:30PM MW 7205 Nichols,Roger 8 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
PS 102 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Surveys the processes and institutions of the United States, California, and local government. Analyzes and discusses a variety of topics and current issues, including education, health, civil liberties and rights, proposed laws, and policies and budgets. (Partially fulfills American Institutions requirement at CSU.) [D; CSU; UC] [EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: REC CON ENROLL Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.]
PS 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
82505 PS 102 01 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 478 Saenz,Phil 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81279 PS 102 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 474 Saenz,Phil 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81280 PS 102 05 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 477 Saenz,Phil 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81281 PS 102 07 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 477 Saenz,Phil 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81282 PS 102 08 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 477 Saenz,Phil 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81283 PS 102 09 01:30PM-02:45PM TTH 474 Staff 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81284 PS 102 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Saenz,Phil 8 45*
ONLINE Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81285 PS 102 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Saenz,Phil 8 45*
ONLINE Begins: 10/21/2013 Ends: 12/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81286 PS 102 680 08:00AM-09:30AM F 5207 Abassi,Shogofa 18 36*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81287 PS 102 76 06:00PM-09:20PM MW 7205 Nichols,Roger 8 40*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 10/12/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
81288 PS 102 80 01:30PM-02:45PM MW 5204 Staff 18 34*
SAN YSIDRO, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
PS 103 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: PS 101 or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces comparative government and politics through both an analytical and institutional approach utilizing history and socio-economic development of the country, evolution of power structure within various regimes, and norms and roles of each society. [D; CSU; UC]
PS 103 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81289 PS 103 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 477 Aguilar,Alma 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
PS 250 OUR GLOBAL FUTURE: VALUES FOR SURVIVAL 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: ENGL 115 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores roles and limits of science and technology, global (Western and Non-Western) differences in world view and its impact on environmental ethics, politics, and economics. Develops a more harmonious worldview and social consciousness focused on environmental sustainability. Same as PHS 250. [D; CSU; UC]
PS 250 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
81290 PS 250 01 10:00AM-11:15AM MW 302 Nichols,Roger 18 45*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 8/19/2013 Ends: 12/20/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, May 24, 2013 4:13 PM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 21
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On-campus meetings and participation are required.

In addition to face-to-face meetings, hybrid courses entail online assignments and activities, typically conducted through Blackboard, such as discussion board posts, quizzes, WebQuests and more.
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Honors courses provide enhanced admission opportunities, increased scholarship opportunities and special recognition on transcripts.

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