2025 Fall
POLSCI 1 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to American Politics
Robert P Van Houweling
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:22226
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Online
Offered through
Charles & Louise Travers Dept of Political Science
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
180
Enrolled: 136
Waitlisted: 1
Capacity: 316
Waitlist Max: 60
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.
Class Notes
Lecture is Synchronous, Online.
Discussion sections are In-Person.
Discussion sections are In-Person.
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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