Spring 2025
POLSCI 1 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to American Politics
Paul Pierson
Class #:22555
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Charles & Louise Travers Dept of Political Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
16
Enrolled: 308
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 324
Waitlist Max: 60
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 7 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
THU, MAY 15TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle 155
Course Catalog Description
An introductory analysis of the structure and operations of the American political system, primarily at the national level.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for POL SCI 1 after completing XPOLSCI 1. A deficient grade in POL SCI 1 may be removed by taking XPOLSCI 1.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Social & Behavioral Sciences, L&S Breadth
American Institutions Requirement
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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