College of Marin
Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes


POLITICAL SCIENCE

Directed study courses are offered at the KTD campus.

POLS 100        3.0 units                                                
American Political Institutions                                          
This course is the study of American politics with an emphasis on
political power, political values, and current events. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
2357    Cheney P
        R       MW 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/DH103
2358    Fearnley H
        N       TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/DH111

POLS 101        3.0 units                                                
United States Government                                                 
This course is an introduction to political science with focus on American
government. Emphasis is given to political culture, political
institutions, political behavior, and public policy. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
2359    2/02-5/23       Fearnley H
        Television Course, 3hrs/wk TBA, KTD
        Please see Distance Learning page.
2360    Ovetz R
        L       MW 1:10-2:30pm, KTD/DH113
        Note: Instructor changed from Bellisimo Y to Ovetz R
2361    Cheney P                                          
        T 6:40-9:30pm, KTD/FH110                          
        Note: Room changed from DL12 to FH110             

POLS 102        3.0 units                                                
Comparative Political Systems                                            
An introduction to comparative politics using the methods of political
science to compare foreign governments. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2362    Bellisimo Y
        N       TTh 11:10-12:30pm, KTD/DH103

POLS 103        3.0 units                                                
Political Theory                                                         
An introduction to the theory and practice of government. Transfer Credit:
CSU/UC
2363    CANCELLED 01/31/08     Fearnley H
        C       MW 12:40-2pm, KTD/DH101

POLS 104        3.0 units                                                
International Relations                                                  
Examination of the forces and players that influence international
politics. Power, war, diplomacy, terrorism, international organizations,
trade, environment, and immigration are just some of the factors discussed
in this course. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2364    Fearnley H
        A       TTh 12:40-2pm, KTD/DH101

POLS 201        3.0 units                                                
Understanding Globalization: The Impact of Social, Political, and Economi
Change
This interdisciplinary team-taught course explores the economic,
political, and social aspects of globalization. The focus is upon what the
individual needs to know and understand to be an effective participant in
our rapidly changing global world. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2365    Cheney P                                          
        M 6:40-9:30pm, KTD/DH113                          
        This course meets UC and CSU transfer requirements.

POLS 203        3.0 units                                                
Understanding Terrorism                                                  
Using lecture, discussion, video, and guest speakers, this course is a
multidimensional exploration of terrorism, providing a broad spectrum of
understanding of terrorism from historical, political, ideological,
religious, and psychological perspectives. Transfer Credit: CSU/UC
2366    Ovetz R                                            
        W 6:40-9:30pm, KTD/DH111                           

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