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PLSC 130 – Intro International Relations (CRN: 46761) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

PLSC 130 Introduction to International Relations

This course examines the major theories of international politics as well as the practical issues that affect world politics today. Students explore the inter-relationship between theory and practice as it relates to the international arena, especially in regards to religion and ethnic conflict. And in the light of the international environment today, students address issues surrounding the continuing "War on Terrorism" and its relationship to past major wars (i.e. Peloponnesian War, World Wars and Cold War).

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: DSI

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE DSI), UC (IGETC Area 4)

C-ID: POLS 140

Canada College (Online Course)

Department: Political Science

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore

Instructor: Robert Noonan, noonanm@smccd.edu

View all PLSC 130 courses

IGETC: 4H-Political Science - Canada

CSU: D8-Political Science - Canada

Section Information as of Sunday, December 22 2024 - 06:43:45 am

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Robert Noonan	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online
OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Robert Noonan	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

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 22, 2025

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PLSC 130 – Intro International Relations (CRN: 46761) at Cañada College for Spring 2025