This course provides an overview and explanation of the basic understanding and concepts of politics from a scientific perspective, basic theories, approaches, elements and other important elements in politics. The goal is that students are expected to have an adequate understanding of various political concepts. Apart from that, with the discussion learning strategy, students are able to analyze, conclude and provide explanations of political practices that occur in Indonesia. The topics presented in the Introduction to Political Science course include a basic understanding of politics which includes; understanding, theory, and approaches in political science. Next, students will study and discuss political material and its relationship to government, power, authority and legitimacy. Students will also gain an understanding of politics within the state and political ideology. In the final part, students study and discuss the concepts of political systems, political parties, political culture, structure (supra and infrastructure) and the role of political science.