GOVT-2305 United States Government

Carl Mullen

Credit Fall 2023

Section(s)

GOVT-2305-024 (71446)
LEC NRG ONL DIL

LEC MW 2:00pm - 3:30pm NRG NRG2 2119

Course Requirements

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

UNIT EXAMS (4 ON-LINE EXAMS ADMINISTERED IN THE CLASSROOM)

This is an introductory course for U. S. government and politics as required by the Texas Legislature for all college students seeking to obtain a degree from a Texas college or university. It will cover the following topics (1) an introduction to a framework for understanding U. S. government and politics; (2) the constitutional basis for the national government and its politics; (3) a review of federalism and the relationship with state and local governments; (4) the role of political parties in U. S. elections and politics; (5) a review of how national campaigns are conducted for election to political office; (6) the role the media and interest groups play in U. S. politics; (7) an examination of the constitutional established institutions of the U. S. government; (8) a review of the national government budgetary process; (9) an examination of the major government programs that consume the majority of the federal government budget expenditures; and (10) an analysis of the U. S. government’s role in providing national security and its role in international relations and world politics.

 

The student’s course grade will be based on the results of four (4) unit examinations administered online during the semester. (See exam dates on the class reading assignments page).  Each exam will consist of two parts: (1) 40 multiple-choice questions section; and (2) two short essay questions. The essay questions will be provided to the students before each of the classroom scheduled exam. Each student will complete the essay question in typed format, (handwritten responses will not be accepted), and return the typed written response on the day of the classroom exam.  Points earned on the essay questions will be added to the students’ scores on the exam multiple-choice questions. Each specific exam will have a total of 100 points in total value for both the multiple-choice and the essay questions. Failure to return the written essay question will result in points being deducted from your total score on the specific exam.

Readings

READING SCHEDULE (FALL 2023)

U. S. GOVERNMENT (8-WEEK HYBRID CLASS)

 

Monday, August 21st -----------------------------Introductory Session & Review of Class Procedures IN THE CLASSROOM

Wednesday, Aug. 23rd ------------Chapter 1 (Introduction to American Govt. & C-2 (The Constitution) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday. August 28th ------------Chapter 3 (Federalism) & Chapter 4 (Civil Liberties) Class taught ONLINE

Wednesday, August 30th --------Chapter 5 (Civil Rights) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday, September 4th ------------NO CLASS NATIONAL HOLIDAY (LABOR DAY)

Wednesday, September 6th --------------EXAM 1 (Includes Chapters 1 thru 5) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday, September 11th -----Chapter 6 (Public Opinion) & Chapter 7 (Mass Media) Class taught ONLINE

Wednesday, September 13th -----------Chapter 8 (Political Parties) & Chapter 9 (Campaigns & Voting) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday. September 18th ----------------EXAM 2 (Includes Chapters 6 through 9) IN THE CLASSROOM

Wednesday, September 20th -Chapter 10 (Interest Groups) & Chapter 11 (Congress) Class taught ONLINE

Monday, September 25th ----------Chapters 12 (Presidency) & Chapter 13 (The Budget) IN THE CLASSROOM

Wednesday, September 27th --------------EXAM 3 (Includes Chapter 10 through 13) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday, October 2nd -Chapters 14 (The Bureaucracy) & Chapter 15 (Federal Courts) Class taught ONLINE

Wednesday, October 4th ----Chapters 16 (Economic & Social Welfare) & Chapter 17 (Health Care, Environment & Energy) IN THE CLASSROOM

Monday, October 9th -------------------Chapter 18 (National Security) Class taught ONLINE

Wednesday, October 11th -------------EXAM 4 (Includes chapters 14 thru 18) IN THE CLASSROOM (THIS IS THE END OF THE SEMESTER—NO FURTHER CLASSES).

***(The above reading schedule is subject to be revised during the semester if circumstances are warranted. However, no material will be included on the exam that have not been lectured on in class prior to any scheduled exam).

Course Subjects

(THIS IS A HYBRID CLASS THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED AS: 1-DAY IN THE CLASSROOM IN A FACE-TO-FACE SETTING, AND 1-DAY ONLINE VIA THE INTERNET, USING CLASSROOM ZOOM APLICATION WITH NO INSIDE THE CLASSROOM INTERACTION FOR THAT SPECIFIC DAY. THIS TEACHING FORMAT WILL BE USED FOR THE ENTIRE 8-WEEK SEMESTER).

Phone: 512-789-0643 (Mobile)

Email: cmullen@austincc.edu

Office Hours: MONDAY 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. IN ROOM 2119

 

Required textbook: Government in America: People, Politics, & Policy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition, George Edwards, Martin Wattenberg, & William G. Howell.

 

Course Description: This is an introductory course for U. S. government and politics as required by the Texas Legislature for all college students seeking to obtain a degree from a Texas college or university. It will cover the following topics (1) an introduction to a framework for understanding U. S. government and politics; (2) the constitutional basis for the national government and its politics; (3) a review of federalism and the relationship with state and local governments; (4) the role of political parties in U. S. elections and politics; (5) a review of how national campaigns are conducted for election to political office; (6) the role the media and interest groups play in U. S. politics; (7) an examination of the constitutional established institutions of the U. S. government; (8) a review of the national government budgetary process; (9) an examination of the major government programs that consume the majority of the federal government budget expenditures; and (10) an analysis of the U. S. government’s role in providing national security and its role in international relations and world politics.

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

(THIS IS A HYBRID CLASS THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED AS: 1-DAY IN THE CLASSROOM IN A FACE-TO-FACE SETTING, AND 1-DAY ONLINE VIA THE INTERNET, USING CLASSROOM ZOOM APLICATION WITH NO INSIDE THE CLASSROOM INTERACTION FOR THAT SPECIFIC DAY. THIS TEACHING FORMAT WILL BE USED FOR THE ENTIRE 8-WEEK SEMESTER).

Phone: 512-789-0643 (Mobile)

Email: cmullen@austincc.edu

Office Hours: MONDAY 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. IN ROOM 2119

 

Required textbook: Government in America: People, Politics, & Policy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition, George Edwards, Martin Wattenberg, & William G. Howell.

 

Course Description: This is an introductory course for U. S. government and politics as required by the Texas Legislature for all college students seeking to obtain a degree from a Texas college or university. It will cover the following topics (1) an introduction to a framework for understanding U. S. government and politics; (2) the constitutional basis for the national government and its politics; (3) a review of federalism and the relationship with state and local governments; (4) the role of political parties in U. S. elections and politics; (5) a review of how national campaigns are conducted for election to political office; (6) the role the media and interest groups play in U. S. politics; (7) an examination of the constitutional established institutions of the U. S. government; (8) a review of the national government budgetary process; (9) an examination of the major government programs that consume the majority of the federal government budget expenditures; and (10) an analysis of the U. S. government’s role in providing national security and its role in international relations and world politics.

 

Office Hours

M 12:24 PM - 1:15 PM 12:15PM 1:15 PM in Room 2119

NOTE Room 2119 NRG Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

T 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Room 2119

NOTE 12:15PM 1:15 PM in Room 2119 Room 2119 NRG Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

M 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 Room 2119

NOTE

M 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Room 2119 NRG

NOTE Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

Office Hours

M 12:24 PM - 1:15 PM 12:15PM 1:15 PM in Room 2119

NOTE Room 2119 NRG Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

T 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Room 2119

NOTE 12:15PM 1:15 PM in Room 2119 Room 2119 NRG Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

M 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 3:30 Room 2119

NOTE

M 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Room 2119 NRG

NOTE Class hours will be conducted immediately after class every Monday in room 2119, or at an alternatively time that is agreeable for both the professor and the student.

Published: 08/16/2023 07:49:10