Political Science
5 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
POLI 29 Independent Study, Political Science
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 108 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
For course information, see "Independent Study".
POLI 12 Introduction to California State and Local Government
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Organization and operation of California government and politics at the state, county and municipal level; emphasis on current issues and the influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and social factors on public policy.
POLI 20 Comparative Government
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 130
Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political problems of selected national governments.
POLI 25 Introduction to Political Theory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 120
Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspects of political thought from ancient times to the present with application of current political thought.
POLI 30 International Relations
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- POLS 140
Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices.