POLS 090  Basic Political Science  (3)

Introduces students to the discipline of political science and to politics itself. Explores and analyzes political philosophies, political ideologies, historical development of political thought, democracy, authoritarianism, and the major isms (liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism). Explores the kinds of governmental structures that are associated with each of the ideologies. Students begin to assess how well each ideology has dealt with the social, economic, and political problems of the world, in the past and present. Further, students explore and analyze why and under what conditions people choose any ideology over others. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL 100 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 100.

POLS 194  Special Topics – Political Science  (5)

Introduces the legal system through an examination of several substantive areas that interest both business and non-business students. Covers constitutional law, contracts, torts, product liability, and criminal law. Uses business environment perspective, but also considers general social context within which these laws have emerged. Discusses structure of American legal system and investigates sources of law for that system. PREREQUISITE: READ 094 with a grade of 2.0 or higher; or eligible for READ 104. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly B A 200.

POLS& 202  American Government  (5)

Introduces students to major theoretical approaches in field of international relations. Explores nations and nationalism, the nature of the interstate system, and power. Includes topics such as diplomacy, trade, economic sanctions, increasing technological and economic globalization, international law, international political economy, labor, the environment, and war. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL&101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 203.

POLS& 204  Comparative Government  (5)

Examines forms of American political participation. Focuses on such activities as elections, social movements, civil disobedience, political violence, as well as political mobilization activities via the Internet. Also examines the causes and effects of nonparticipation. A central goal is to investigate the democratic theories that underpin American politics. PREREQUISITE: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission. Satisfies a social science requirement for AA degree. Formerly P SCI 207.

POLS 209  State and Local Government and Politics  (5)

Enables students to individually pursue special interests or opportunities to study in political science under guidance of an instructor. PREREQUISITE: POLS& 101 or 202, or instructor's permission. Formerly P SCI 298.