Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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POLI 210 001 (CRN: 10010)
INTRO TO AMERICAN POLITICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN POLITICS
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Alford, John
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 120
Section Enrolled: 69 (Reserved + All Others)
Reserved Seats for Fall Semester 2026 Matriculants: 30 (30 Available)
Waitlisted: -1 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 27-APR-2026 12:11AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course introduces students to major topics in the subfield of American Politics, including public opinion, group politics, political parties, elections, congressional-presidential-bureaucratic politics, and judicial politics. This course helps students navigate upper division courses in American Politics and understand American government and politics.