2025 Fall
POLSCI 1 107 - DIS 107
Introduction to American Politics
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Th
12:00 pm - 01:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 136
Class #:22215
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Charles & Louise Travers Dept of Political Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 24
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 24
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 7 hours of outside work hours per week.
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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