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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

POL S 102 - Introduction to American and California Government and Politics


Units: 3
General Education: Social and Behavioral Science [4]

Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Political processes and institutions in the United States and California. Considers a variety of public policy issues such as environmental quality, health, education, relation between government and business, taxation, and foreign affairs as reflected in the dynamics of national and state politics.

Maximum Credits: 3
Note: When taken with POL S 101  will satisfy graduation requirement in American Institutions.

Course Designations: American Institutions (AI)