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POLS 003H: Honors Introduction to Political Science

Course Description

This course is an introduction to political theory analyzing the ideological origins of nation-states from direct democracy to totalitarian forms of government. Honors Introduction to Political Science uses the pedagogical methods common to all Honors courses: interdisciplinary, writing- intensive, collaborative, and experiential instruction. As an honors course, there will be specific focus on analytical writing and exploring the field through reading primary source research. This course used to be POLI 003H.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-4: Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • C-ID: POLS 150 - Introduction to Political Science
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences