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POL 101

Amer Government · 3 credits · Fall 2026

Requirements

Incoming Freshman Students Only

About this course

This course offers an introduction to American political ideas, institutions, processes, and behaviors. It examines the origins, development, and structure of American political institutions, including Congress, the presidency, and the courts. The course analyzes structures that connect people to government, such as political parties and interest groups. Students are introduced to key concepts in the field of political science, such as power, inequality, and social justice. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to assess the health of American democracy and evaluate potential opportunities for reform.

Seat status as of Oct 3, 7:34 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.

25 of 25 sections · 1 open

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01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
New Bldg 1.114
Richard NaughtonChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.8(63)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 95% would take again#1 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.114
Richard NaughtonChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.8(63)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 95% would take again#1 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
03-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg 1.125
Rosa SquillacoteChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(16)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 59% would take again#10 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
04-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 234
Utku SezginChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.6(40)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 72% would take again#3 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
06-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Haaren 202
Kenn VanceChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(29)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 32% would take again#13 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
07-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 5:55 PM - 7:10 PM
New Bldg L2.81
Christina KatsanosChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(128)Difficulty 2.9/5 · 51% would take again#8 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
08-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Haaren 224
Jonathan KranzChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 1.9(107)Difficulty 4.2/5 · 17% would take again#14 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
09-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.103
Rosa SquillacoteChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(16)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 59% would take again#10 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
10-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
New Bldg L2.82
Jason SchulmanChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.9(20)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 67% would take again#6 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
11-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
New Bldg 1.129
Camara SilverChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.1(14)Difficulty 2.9/5 · 79% would take again#5 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
12-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
New Bldg 1.113
Aaron ZackChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(50)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 61% would take again#9 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
13-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
New Bldg 1.76
Camara SilverChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 4.1(14)Difficulty 2.9/5 · 79% would take again#5 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
14-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 5:55 PM - 7:10 PM
Haaren 233
Aaron ZackChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(50)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 61% would take again#9 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
16-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.76
Laura AltinsoyNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
17-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.61
Sherman LeeChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(17)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 47% would take again#12 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
18-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
New Bldg 1.123
Andreas KarrasChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.5(66)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 73% would take again#4 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
19-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
New Bldg 1.67
Maria Victoria Perez-RiosNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
20-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
New Bldg 1.125
Rosa SquillacoteChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.2(16)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 59% would take again#10 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
21-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
New Bldg 1.90
Marina KumskovaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.1(13)Difficulty 3.2/5 · 43% would take again#11 chillest of 14 for this course
In PersonClosed
94-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Utku SezginChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.6(40)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 72% would take again#3 chillest of 14 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
96-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Julia SinitskyChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.7(20)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 71% would take again#7 chillest of 14 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
97-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Utku SezginChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.6(40)Difficulty 2.4/5 · 72% would take again#3 chillest of 14 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
99-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
Online-Synchronous
Heather MirChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.3(41)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 85% would take again#2 chillest of 14 for this course
Online SynchronousClosed
OL99-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Christina KatsanosChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.4(128)Difficulty 2.9/5 · 51% would take again#8 chillest of 14 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
SP01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
Westport 115W
Maria Elena PizarroNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonOpen