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Discipline: Degree: AA-T - Political Science - A0345

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
African American/Black Politics	POLI 35	Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time. Students will be able to assess the success of African Americans in attaining representation in various levels of government. Students will be able to identify significant changes that have occurred in African-American political participation since the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
Comparative Politics	POLI 2	Analyze the relationship between social, political and/or economic institutions and human behavior. Explain ethnic group conflict, and political institutions for managing ethnic group conflict. Distinguish among regime types and their central features. Analyze political systems by using the comparative method. Analyze the role of political parties, interest groups, elections and the mass media in various countries. Identify the key features of parliamentary and presidential forms of government and identify their advantages and disadvantages. Explain the impact of regional, economic, historical and cultural factors on political institutions and behavior. Compare political systems, both in theory and with actual country examples. Identify the role of the state. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of proportional representation and single member district plurality as electoral methods.
Cultural Anthropology	ANTH 5	Students will be able to analyze how anthropological knowledge and insights can be applied to current societal issues, and then be extrapolated to an analytic evaluation of humanity's future. Students will be able to critically evaluate the dynamics of culture change (both voluntary and involuntary), and apply this knowledge to understanding the complexities of culturally heterogeneous societies. Students will be able to examine the basic conceptual framework which structures the anthropological study of humanity, identifying the crucial distinctions between ethnocentrism and the practice of cultural relativism. Students will be able to analyze the key methodological practices of cultural anthropology, with its major focus on pursuing ethnographic research through fieldwork. Students will be able to relate how the processes in any cultural system operate by analyzing the integrated, synergistic nature of all such systems. Students will be able to recognize the diversity of human cultures by contrasting comparative ethnographic information from a significant variety of world societies. Students will be able to recognize the immense scope of the multi-faceted discipline of anthropology and explain the relationships between its basic areas of inquiry: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. Students will be able to assess the historical development of anthropology as a Western academic discipline, giving particular attention to the significant contributions and perspectives of women, minority and non-Western cultural anthropologists.
Elementary Statistics	Math 110	Utilize computer technology in statistical analyses. Employ the principles of inferential statistics in estimation and hypothesis testing. Using sample statistics from one or more samples, students will be able to test a claim made about a population parameter. Students will be able to use sample statistics to develop a confidence interval for population parameters Students will be able to determine descriptive statistics from a sample Utilize statistical techniques with a variety of applications that pertain to business, the social, natural and physical sciences. Determine the appropriate statistical methods by data type and number of populations or treatments. Explain the basic concepts of probability theory and calculate probabilities. Infer from observational and experimental studies. Describe the distributions of quantitative data in terms of center, shape, and spread. Describe the proper methods of sampling. Define basic statistical terms and notation. Math 110 students will demonstrate the ability and willingness to take the steps necessary to succeed in their math class. Math 110 students will feel they have the resources necessary for their success. Math 110 students will feel that mathematics is a beneficial part of their education. Math 110 students will demonstrate the thinking skill of accurate self-assessment. Math 110 students will feel comfortable in their math class. Using bivariate data, students will be able to determine whether a significant linear correlation exists between two variables and determine the equation of the regression line.
Elementary Statistics -Honors	Math 110H	Students will be able to determine descriptive statistics from a sample. Using bivariate data, students will be able to determine whether a significant linear correlation exists between two variables and determine the equation of the regression line. Using sample statistics from one or more samples, students will be able to test a claim made about a population parameter Students will be able to use sample statistics to develop a confidence interval for population parameters Math 110H students will demonstrate the ability and willingness to take the steps necessary to succeed in their math class. Math 110H students will feel they have the resources necessary for their success. Math 110H students will feel that mathematics is a beneficial part of their education. Math 110H students will demonstrate the thinking skill of accurate self-assessment. Math 110H students will feel comfortable in their math class. Demonstrate ability to combine appropriate data gathering techniques and ability to express statistical conclusions in formal writing to complete a large, semester-long project. Utilize computer technology in statistical analyses. Utilize statistical techniques with a variety of applications that pertain to business, the social, natural and physical sciences. Employ the principles of inferential statistics in estimation and hypothesis testing. Determine the appropriate statistical methods by data type and number of populations or treatments. Explain the basic concepts of probability theory and calculate probabilities. Infer from observational and experimental studies. Describe the distributions of quantitative data in terms of center, shape, and spread. Describe the proper methods of sampling. Define basic statistical terms and notation.
Environmental Politics	POLI 10	Students should be able to define sustainability taking account of social, economic, and environmental indicators. Students should be able to identify and compare competing models of sustainable political economy.
Geography of California	GEOG 30	Explain patterns of urban development in the state and distinguish current trends in urban development in California. Explain the origins and development of agriculture and industry in California. Analyze the influence of varying cultural and ethnic groups in the shaping of the cultural landscapes of California. Analyze the use of natural resources in the state, particularly the role of water in the development of both the economic and social landscape of California. Recognize and evaluate how human and physical processes differ from place to place and analyze the distributional and locational relationship of things in the state of California. Describe the physical processes that shape the natural environments of California. Analyze the relationship between humans and the environment of California.
History of the United States	HIST 1	Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time Students will comprehend the basic elements of the American Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and important Constitutional Amendments relating to the Reconstruction Era and the Progressive Era. Students will understand the significance of the Supreme Court's enforcement of the Constitution. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in American History. Students completing an assignment in Area C (Arts) courses will be able to analyze modes of artistic expression.
History of the United States from 1865	HIST 8	Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in American History Students will be able to differentiate among changes in American Constitutional government over time. Students completing an assignment in Area C (Arts) courses will be able to analyze modes of artistic expression
History of the United States from 1865 - Honors	HIST 8H	Students will be able to differentiate among changes in American Constitutional government over time. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in American History
History of the United States to 1877	HIST 7	Students completing an assignment in Humanities Area C will be able to identify the influence of culture on human expression Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in American History Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time Students will be able to differentiate among changes in American Constitutional government over time.
History of the United States to 1877 - Honors	HIST 7H	Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in American History Students will be able to differentiate among changes in American Constitutional government over time.
Human Geography	GEOG 2	Describe the distribution of humans globally and explain the tools used by geographers to evaluate human population change. Analyze the spatial expression and cultural impacts of contemporary globalization. Describe the scope of the discipline of geography and the tools used by geographers to study human processes on the earth. Analyze the spatial variation of humans and their activities around the world. Explain spatial variation of and describe patterns of cultural and social expression including language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, political processes, urbanization, development, agriculture, manufacturing and service economies. Synthesize theories of human migration to explain historical and contemporary patterns of human mobility. Describe human impacts on the environment including impacts of the use of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Evaluate the relationship of humans and the environment. Describe the tools and theories used in geographic research.
Human Geography - Honors	GEOG 2H	Describe the scope of the discipline of geography and the tools used by geographers to study human processes on the earth. Describe the tools and theories used in geographic research. Evaluate the relationship between humans and the environment. Analyze the spatial variation of humans and their activities around the world. Explain spatial variation of and describe patterns of cultural and social expression including language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, political processes, urbanization, development, agriculture, manufacturing and service economies. Synthesize theories of human migration to explain historical and contemporary patterns of human mobility. Describe the distribution of humans globally and explain the tools used by geographers to evaluate human population change. Analyze the spatial expression and cultural impacts of contemporary globalization. Describe human impacts on the environment including impacts of the use of renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
International Relations	POLI 9	Describe the International Relations concept Levels of Analysis and argue which level, or levels, best explains and analyzes international relations. Define, explain, analyze and compare core theories in International Relations and explain which theory best describes international relations and why. Students demonstrate comprehension of two theories of International Relations, able to argue which theory best explains International Relations support said argument with appropriate evidence. Explain the impact of important historical events on the contemporary study of international relations and world politics. Analyze the relationship between social, political and/or economic institutions and human behavior. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the United Nations, World Trade Organization, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Cold War and its Aftermath, the politics of the Middle East and American foreign policy. Explain two theories of International Relations and argue which theory best explains International Relations and support said theory with appropriate evidence. Explain the impact of important historical events on the contemporary study of international relations and world politics. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the United Nations, World Trade Organization, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Cold War and its aftermath, the politics of the Middle East and American foreign policy. Analyze and evaluate key topics such as globalization, conflict, cooperation, diplomacy, international law, human rights, and international political economy. Describe the roles of national, international, transnational and sub-national actors in promoting or hindering international cooperation.
Introduction to American Government and Politics	POLI 1	Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time. Students will be able to evaluate the role of political parties, interest groups, elections and the mass media in the American political system with an emphasis on the state of California and its relations to the national government. Students will be able to evaluate the role of Congress, the presidency, the courts and their interaction with state and local governments. Students will be able to analyze policy areas such as foreign and domestic policy in order to understand the political outcome of various policy alternatives. Students will be able to marshal empirical data to support a political science theory. Students will be able to identify constitutional changes that have expanded liberties and rights. Students will be able to differentiate powers delegated to the U.S. from those reserved to the states.
Introduction to American Government and Politics - Honors	POLI 1H	Students will be able to identify constitutional changes that have expanded liberties and rights. Students will be able to differentiate powers delegated to the U.S. from those reserved to the states. Evaluate the role of political parties, interest groups, elections and the mass media in the American political system with an emphasis on the state of California and its relations to the national government. Evaluate the role of Congress, the presidency, the courts and their interaction with state and local governments. Students will be able to analyze policy areas such as foreign and domestic policy in order to understand the political outcome of various policy alternatives.
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 1A	Apply psychological principles to personal observations and / or experiences. Differentiate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology. Demonstrate psychology is a science by explaining how psychology utilizes the scientific method.
Introduction to Psychology - Honors	PSYC 1AH	Be able to differentiate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology. Explain how psychology utilizes the scientific method Apply psychological principles to personal experiences.
Introduction to Sociology	SOC 1	Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social institutions and the relationship between society and the individual. Students will identify the role of culture and socialization in the development of one’s beliefs, opinions, and values. Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups.
Introduction to Sociology - Honors	SOC 1H	Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social intuitions and the relationship between society and the individual. Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups.
Latino Politics in the United States	POLI 25	Students will be able to identify significant changes that have occurred over the past two decades in representation by Latinos in American government and politics. Students will be able to identify similarities and differences in public opinion held by different Latino communities such as Mexican Americans and Cuban Americans. Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time.
Political Theory I - Ancient to Contemporary	POLI 5	Students will be able to analyze the development of political theory and its impact on the historical development of governmental institutions. Students will be able to assess and classify contemporary political ideas in terms of their theoretical and philosophical origins.
Political Theory II - Early Modern to Contemporary	POLI 7	Students should be able to accurately explain theories of power and crisis associated with theories of thinkers covered in the course and to compare them Students should be able to explain the meaning of the terms public sphere and civil society in the theories of contemporary political theorists.
Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics	BUSC 1A	Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will be able to discuss current fiscal policy of the federal government and will be able to form their opinion. The students were asked to write a report on the use of fiscal policy used during Reagan administration. They were asked to discuss the 1981 Economic Recovery Act (ERA) and its effect on the economic activity during that period. More than 80% of the students were able to explain the fiscal policy and 1981 ERA effects on the economy with a clear understanding of the fiscal policy. (2017-18) Students were asked to write a summary report of 1981 Economic Recovery Act and compare it with Tax Reform of 2017. More than 80% of the students were able to highlight the similarities between two tax reforms, corporate income tax rates cuts and personal income tax rates cuts. They were able explain the expected impact in these tax rates cuts on unemployment rates in the economy. They were able to relate the recent news of bonuses given to employees as a result of corporate income tax rate cuts and got more than 80% score. Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will correctly know the use of monetary policy and make comments on the monetary policy being used by the FED. Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will correctly know the use of fiscal policy and will be able to comment on the fiscal policy used by the government. Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will know Fiscal Policy, various types of Fiscal Policies, and the tools available to the federal government to use Fiscal Policy. The students will also know the difference between an expansionary and a contractionary fiscal policy. Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will know the monetary policy and the tools available to the Fed to use a certain type of monetary policy. The students will know the difference between an expansionary monetary policy and a contractionary monetary policy.
Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors	BUSC 1AH	Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will correctly know the use of monetary policy and will be able to comment on the monetary policy used by the FED. Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will correctly know the use of fiscal policy and will be able to comment on the fiscal policy being used by the government. Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will know the monetary policy and the tools available to the Fed to use a certain type of monetary policy. The students will know the difference between an expansionary monetary policy and a contractionary monetary policy. Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will know Fiscal Policy, various types of Fiscal Policies, and the tools available to the federal government to use Fiscal Policy. The students will also know the difference between an expansionary and a contractionary fiscal policy.
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	PSYC 10	Using SPSS software, correctly input data, analyze data, and interpret output for descriptive statistics, t tests, correlation, and one-way analysis of variance. Perform and evaluate descriptive (e.g., mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation) and inferential (e.g., Pearson correlation, t tests, z test, and one-way analysis of variance) statistics.
World History: Early Modern to the Present	HIST 4	Students completing an assignment in Area C (Arts) courses will be able to analyze modes of artistic expression. Students completing relevant assignments in Area D2 courses will analyze the relationship between social, political, and/or economic institutions and human behavior Students completing relevant assignments in Area D2 courses will analyze the relationship between social, political, and/or economic institutions and human behavior. Students will be able to identify through analysis the role of institutions (religious, political, economic, social, educational, etc.) in the development of World cultures. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in World History.
World History: Early Modern to the Present - Honors	HIST 4H	Students completing an assignment in Ara C (Arts) courses will be able to analyze modes of artistic expression Students completing relevant assignments in Area D2 courses will analyze the relationship between social, political, and/or economic institutions and human behavior Students completing an assignment in Humanities Area C will be able to identify the influence of culture on human expression Students will be able to identify through analysis the role of institutions (religious, political, economic, social, educational, etc.) in the development of World cultures. Students will be able to identify and evaluate major agents of change/reform in World History
World Regional Geography	GEOG 5	Explain patterns of human processes in distinctive world regions including demographics, migration, language, religion, ethnicity, political processes, development and economic activities. Explain patterns of physical processes in distinctive world regions including climate and landform evolution. Describe the physical, social, economic, political and cultural relationships between distinctive world regions. Evaluate the geographic situation, problems and prospects for each world region. Identify the location of the world’s countries, major urban centers, bodies of water, and other landform features. Define the concept of region in geographic analysis. Analyze the spatial variation of human activities and physical processes in distinctive world regions. Explain the geographic tools used in regional analysis.

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