Clarkie Catalog

PSCI050

INTRO TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Other titles (1)
  • Introduction to Amercian Government
Department
Political Science
Terms offered
33
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Introduces the American governmental system. Overviews contemporary structure, operation and performance of national institutions, including the courts. Addresses American political culture, voting and elections, the evolution of federalism, law and politics, and important public issues, such as civil rights, civil liberties and economic change. (US)

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026

2010
2026
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 58% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year. 2030 Spring: 62% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2017. 2029 Spring: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2016. 2028 Spring: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2015. 2027 Spring: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section 1 section Not offered No data
2025 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2022 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2020 2 sections 1 section Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section 1 section Not offered No data
2018 1 section 1 section Not offered No data
2017 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section 1 section Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Tue, Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF133 2026202520252021
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF133 2026
  • Tue, Fri, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 2024
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC118 20222016
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM LCCL 2020-220112010
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM LCCL 2020-1
  • Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM JC104 2020
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM JC118 20192018201820162014
2026–27 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Cyril A. GhoshLecture1 30 of 30 enrolled20181
2025–26 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2025–26
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2026Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 30 of 30 enrolled30124
Fall 2025Cyril A. GhoshLecture1 24 of 30 enrolled20181
2024–25 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2025Cyril A. GhoshLecture1 34 of 35 enrolled30124
Fall 2024Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 34 of 35 enrolled20181
2023–24 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2024Cyril A. GhoshLecture1 35 of 35 enrolled30124
Fall 2023Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 32 of 35 enrolled20181
2022–23 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2023Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 28 of 35 enrolled30124
Fall 2022Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 35 of 35 enrolled20181
2021–22 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2022Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 27 of 35 enrolled30124
Fall 2021Leor SapirLecture1 34 of 35 enrolled20691
2020–21 3 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2021Thomas J. GoodmanLecture1 30 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2020Mark C. MillerLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled20691
Fall 2020Mark C. MillerLecture1 22 of 20 enrolled28240
2019–20 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2020Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 32 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2019Mark C. MillerLecture1 36 of 35 enrolled20691
2018–19 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2019Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 34 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2018Mark C. MillerLecture1 40 of 35 enrolled20691
2017–18 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2018Mark C. MillerLecture1 36 of 35 enrolled30551
Fall 2017Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 34 of 35 enrolled20691
2016–17 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2017Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 32 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2016Mark C. MillerLecture1 36 of 35 enrolled20691
2015–16 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2016Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 35 of 35 enrolled30551
Fall 2015Mark C. MillerLecture1 35 of 40 enrolled20691
2014–15 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2015Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 23 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2014Heather Silber MohamedLecture1 34 of 35 enrolled20691
2013–14 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2014Mark C. MillerLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled30551
Fall 2013Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 35 of 35 enrolled20691
2012–13 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2013Robert G. BoatrightLecture1 29 of 30 enrolled30551
Fall 2012Mark C. MillerLecture1 39 of 40 enrolled20691
2011–12 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2012Johanna L. BrownLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled30551
Fall 2011Mark C. MillerLecture1 42 of 40 enrolled20691
2010–11 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSCI050, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2011Ravi K. PerryLecture1 25 of 35 enrolled38897
Fall 2010Mark C. MillerLecture1 39 of 40 enrolled27759