Political Science

School of Social Sciences, Business and Humanities

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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
78096 PS 101 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 705 Saenz,Phil 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78097 PS 101 03 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 1683 Aguilar,Alma 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78098 PS 101 07 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 705 Saenz,Phil 19 7*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78099 PS 101 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Aguilar,Alma 8 22*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78100 PS 101 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Aguilar,Alma 9 24*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
78102 PS 102 01 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 477 Aguilar,Alma 19 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78103 PS 102 03 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 477 Saenz,Phil 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78104 PS 102 05 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 476 Aguilar,Alma 19 9*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78105 PS 102 07 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 477 Saenz,Phil 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78106 PS 102 09 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 477 Aguilar,Alma 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78107 PS 102 13 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 477 Saenz,Phil 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78108 PS 102 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Saenz,Phil 9 6*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78109 PS 102 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Saenz,Phil 9 12*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78646 PS 102 680 08:00AM-09:30AM F 5207 Abassi,Shogofa 19 15*
HYBRID/SAN YSIDRO ED. CTR - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 This is a Hybrid course. On-campus meetings and online participation are required. *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78110 PS 102 80 01:30PM-02:45PM MW 5204 Nichols,Roger 19 7*
SAN YSIDRO ED. CTR, SAN YSIDRO - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PS 104 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: PS 101 and 103, or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes the historical and geographical perspectives of political relations among contemporary nation states, including the dynamics of transnationalism, diplomacy, the struggle for power, as well as war and peace. Critically examines theories and significant patterns in world politics. [D; CSU; UC]
PS 104 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78112 PS 104 01 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 474 Aguilar,Alma 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
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
78113 PS 250 01 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 302 Abassi,Shogofa 19 34*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 4 Total Sections: 17