Viola L Fuentes, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Political Science

Office: SC 14

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
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

Spring 2025

HIS103	United States History to 1865					3 Credits
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.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26999	Red Mountain Campus RDM-S S281	In-Person Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	TuTh	12:30 PM – 1:45 PM	Class Ended
26999	Book Information Pearson eText for Visions of America: A History of Required Format: eBook 3rd Edition Author: Keene Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137500932 Estimated Price: $50.94 Visions of America: History of the United States ( Required Formats: eBook, Textbook Alternate Title: Visions of America 3rd Edition Author: Keene Publisher: PH - ISBN: 9780133767865, 9780135571514 Estimated Price (varies): $109.98 to $110.25 Get these books at the bookstore

POS110	American National Government					3 Credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26962	Dobson Campus SC 13N	In-Person Lecture	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	TuTh	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Class Ended
26962	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
28097	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Ended
28097	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 28097 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

POS210	Political Ideologies					3 Credits
Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26989	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Ended
	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 26989 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
	Book Information

Spring Flex Start 2025

POS110	American National Government					3 Credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27609	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Ended
27609	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27609 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

POS110	American National Government					3 Credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23221	Dobson Campus SC 12N	In-Person Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 12 of 24 Seats Available
23221	Notes: Class 23221 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
22927	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 17 of 25 Seats Available
22927	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 22927 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS120	International Relations					3 Credits
Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23217	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 24 of 25 Seats Available
23217	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 23217 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS210	Political Ideologies					3 Credits
Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24472	Dobson Campus SC 14N	In-Person Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	MoWe	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Open 18 of 24 Seats Available
23646	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 18 of 25 Seats Available
23646	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. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23646 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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