Political Science · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027
SDSU POL S 101 — Intro Am Pol Global Persp
3.00 units
21 enrollment options
Politics and basic political concepts as applied to the American political system. American political system as a constitutional democracy viewed in historical and comparative perspective and within context of the global system. When taken with Political Science 102 will satisfy graduation requirement in American Institutions.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
- Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4474 Lecture | In person | Open | 55 / 70 | Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:15 PM | HH 214 | James Ingram | 3.6/5 · 346 reviews Difficulty 3.1 · 43% take again |
| 4491 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | OP 230 | John Mercurio | 4.7/5 · 15 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 100% take again |
| 3930 Lecture | Hybrid | Closed | — | Mon/Wed 11:00 AM–11:50 AM · TBA |
AL 101 ONLINE |
James Samstad | 4.0/5 · 146 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 70% take again |
| 3931 Lecture | Hybrid | Closed | — | Mon/Wed 12:00 PM–12:50 PM · TBA |
HH 214 ONLINE |
James Samstad | 4.0/5 · 146 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 70% take again |
| 4464 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Mon/Wed 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | HH 221 | James Ingram | 3.6/5 · 346 reviews Difficulty 3.1 · 43% take again |
| 4477 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | PG 242 | James Samstad, Astrid Elstein | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4478 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | PG 242 | James Samstad, Beenish Fatima | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4479 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | PG 242 | James Samstad, Basir Hassanzadeh | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4480 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | PG 242 | James Samstad, Zoe Jeans | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4484 Lecture | In person | Open | 22 / 23 | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | PG 242 | James Samstad, Evan Taylor | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4485 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | PG 153 | James Samstad, Astrid Elstein | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4487 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | PG 153 | James Samstad, Beenish Fatima | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4488 Lecture | In person | Open | 21 / 23 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | PG 153 | James Samstad, Basir Hassanzadeh | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4489 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | PG 153 | James Samstad, Zoe Jeans | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 4490 Lecture | In person | Open | 22 / 23 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | PG 153 | James Samstad, Evan Taylor | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 8194 Lecture | In person | Open | 88 / 90 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | OP 230 | John Mercurio | 4.7/5 · 15 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 100% take again |
Spring 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5245 Lecture | In person | Open | 0 / 95 | Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | PG 242 | James Samstad | 4.0/5 · 146 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 70% take again |
| 5246 Lecture | Hybrid | Open | 0 / 95 | Mon/Wed 11:00 AM–11:50 AM · TBA |
GMCS 301 ONLINE |
John Mercurio | 4.7/5 · 15 reviews Difficulty 2.7 · 100% take again |
| 5248 Lecture | In person | Open | 0 / 95 | Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | SHW 011 | James Samstad | 4.0/5 · 146 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 70% take again |
| 5247 Lecture | In person | Open | 0 / 95 | Mon/Wed 4:00 PM–5:15 PM | AL 101 | James Samstad | 4.0/5 · 146 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 70% take again |
Summer 2027 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 0 / 100 | TBA | ONLINE | Stephen Goggin | 4.0/5 · 40 reviews Difficulty 3.3 · 71% take again |