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Government and Politics of the United States

Course #: POLSCI 102

Description:
An introduction to the structures, processes, and results of the American governmental system. The course focuses on the national government and national political behavior, although state, regional, and local structures and issues are also introduced. Topics include institutions of government, political principles and ideologies, public opinion, political socialization, political parties, mass media, elections, interest groups, civil rights and civil liberties, public policies and policy making.

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2025 Fall

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2433 MW
10:00 - 10:50 am
Gomez-Espinal,Jose University Hall Y02-2110
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 80
Enrolled: 79
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
01D 12528 F
10:00 - 10:50 am
Gomez-Espinal,Jose McCormack M02-0404
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 40
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
02 3708 TuTh
9:30 - 10:45 am
Johnston,Travis HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 140
Enrolled: 139
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
02D 12529 F
11:00 - 11:50 am
Paramasatya,Satwika|Gomez-Espinal,Jose McCormack M03-0407
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 39
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
03 4715 MWF
2:00 - 2:50 pm
Killingback,Muna Wheatley-Peters W01-0062
Session: Spec Prg2
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 24
Enrolled: 22
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
04 14974 MW
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Gomez-Espinal,Jose University Hall Y03-3350
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/02/2025 - 12/12/2025
Capacity: 34
Enrolled: 34
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track

2026 Spring

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 2373 MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am
Coscia,Caroline Wheatley-Peters W01-0004
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 50
Enrolled: 50
Status: Closed
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: Note number 120:,This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track
02 3983 TuTh
8:00 - 9:15 am
Gomez-Espinal,Jose University Hall Y01-1300
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity: 80
Enrolled: 26
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: 7 seats for the Coast Guard Scholars.Note number 120: ,This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) course material. There is no cost for the course material for this course. For more information about OER, please visit open.umb.edu.
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes: Mid-Term Roster course, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Stay On Track