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PLSC 210 –  American Politics (CRN: 32661) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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PLSC 210 American Politics

The historical and constitutional development of the foundations of the United States political institutions and the dynamics of governmental decision-making processes from the colonial era to the present. Examination of the various sources of political attitudes, roles, and behaviors of political participants and ways political decisions are made by the different units of government. This course is designed to satisfy the CSU requirements US 1 (US History and American Ideals) and US 2 (US Constitution). Note: Upon transfer to a U.C. campus, students who have completed both PLSC 200 and PLSC 210 will receive transfer credit for only one 3-unit course.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E1a, E5b
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D and US-1 and US-2), UC* (IGETC Area 4)

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Number of Units: 3


Section
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Days: T
Building: 14 Room: 0104
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am
Days: T
Building: 14 Room: 0104
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Leighton Armitage
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 13, 2025
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