Viola L Fuentes, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Political Science
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Office: SC 14
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | |
Online | Online |
Office hours are also available by appointment
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 Credits | ||||
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The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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15915
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. |
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| POS110 | American National Government | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16167
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Class Started |
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32110
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Class Started |
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32112
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Class Started |
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33193
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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4:25 PM – 6:55 PM
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Class Started |
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Notes: Class 33193 Reserved for ACE and Hoop of Learning program students only. |
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15913
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. |
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| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 Credits | ||||
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Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16518
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Class Started |
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Spring 2027
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 Credits | ||||
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The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10763
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Red Mountain Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
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Open 23 of 24 |
| Book Information | ||||||
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10747
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 19 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. |
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| Book Information | ||||||
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10735
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Open 21 of 24 |
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Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. |
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11568
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 2 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. |
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| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 Credits | ||||
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Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10754
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 20 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. |
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