Courses

3 units, 3 hours lecture
The primary aim of this course is to assist the student/citizen in the development of a set of skills which can be helpful in analyzing political situations in the world today. In order to accomplish this objective the student will be introduced to the basic approaches, perspectives, techniques and models of the political scientist. Accordingly, this course covers some universal aspects of political stability and change, ideologies, conflicts, institutions and issues. this is not a course about American Government.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
Do, can, and/or should the people rule? Analysis of democratic theory; the U.S. Constitution; national/state/local/political institutions and processes; policy problems and possible solutions, and popular values and participation.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
An analysis of the political culture of selected Western and non-Western countries, including patterns of adaptation, allocation, integration, conflict resolution and change.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
A survey of international relations in theory and practice with an emphasis on contemporary global problems and prospects, including non-renewable resources, population growth, pollution, political instability, war and peace.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU, IGETC
Transfers to CSU, UC

1 unit, 1 hour lecture
A course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the role of the United Nations in world affairs.  By assuming the role of different countries and by researching crucial topical issues, students will prepare for participation in United Nations simulations. The course will include participation in regional Model United Nations.
Transfers to CSU, UC

Political Science 140--Introduction to California Government and Politics

3 units, 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: A "C" or "CR" grade or higher in Political Science 121 or equivalent.
Study of the principal features, organization and operation of state and local governments within the framework of U.S. federalism. Emphasis is on California state and local governments and politics, and on contemporary issues.
This course meets Part B of the American Institutions requirement for CSU.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU

3 units, 3 hours lecture
A comparative and conceptual analysis of the principal ideological and philosophical approaches to government. this course surveys the important political ideas and alternatives which have been suggested from ancient to modern times. A major emphasis of the course will be to introduce and clarify for the student the basic aspects of nationalism, democracy, orthodox Marxism, anarchism, philosophical conservatism, New Left thought and fascism.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU, IGETC
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
"Law and The Citizen" is a survey course to acquaint the student with the main principles in the various areas of law. Tort, contract, constitutional, domestic, environmental, consumer, criminal law, civil and criminal procedure are the areas of law discussed. When and how to hire an attorney is also discussed.
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
A one-semester economics course designed to give the student a general elementary knowledge of basic economic concepts and to serve as an introduction to more advanced economics courses. The course will survey current economic subjects such as inflation, unemployment, environmental protection, monopoly, income distribution and poverty, international trade, and the role of government in the economy. (May not be taken if Economics 120 or 121 has been taken.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC (credit limited)

Economics 120--Principles of Macroeconomics

3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course will provide students with an introductory overview of macroeconomic theory and consequent policy alternatives. The first unit will discuss resource allocation and pricing. In subsequent units, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and other macroeconomic problems will be discussed from Keynesian, Monetarist, Supply-side, and Marxian viewpoints. there will be a final unit on the conservative, liberal, and socialist views of economic problems facing the United States and the world.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC

3 units, 3 hours lecture
This course will provide students with an introductory overview of microeconomic theory and consequent policy alternatives. The first unit will discuss general differences between economic systems, problems of resource allocation, and the demand-supply market framework. Subsequent units will discuss theories of costs, competition, monopoly, and prices of factors of production. There will be a final unit on international trade.
Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College, CSU
Transfers to CSU, UC

Economics 195 A-B-C-D--Internship in Economics

1 unit, 5 hours work experience plus concurrent enrollment in 6 units at Grossmont College.
Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose is to provide students the opportunity to explore options and careers in a selected area of study.  This course explores career options in fields such as commercial banking, investment banking, real estate, government, insurance law, and international trade.
Transfers to CSU, UC

2 units, 10 hours work experience plus concurrent enrollment in 5 units at Grossmont College.
Community Service Learning Experience (CSLE) is a community outreach program which promotes the national agenda of volunteer engagement. The purpose is to provide students the opportunity to explore options and careers in a selected area of study.  This course explores career options in fields such as commercial banking, investment banking, real estate, government, insurance law, and international trade.
Transfers to CSU, UC