Class Details

POLI 11
Federal Courts and Constitutional Law

Course Description

This course examines Federal court procedures and evaluates the impact of U.S. Constitutional law on federal and state law. The U.S. Constitution will be examined and analyzed to determine how it affects current U.S. Supreme Court case decisions and its interpretations of the Constitution and the Amendments.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
POLI-011.-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Also Listed As

PARA 11; POLI 11;

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Cross Listed Course(s)

• ADMJ 11 - Federal Courts and Constitutional Law (4 Units)