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Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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GOVT-2305-008 United States Government
<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Government by the People, 2016 Presidential Election Ed.
REVEL Access Code Only 26th Ed. 2017
Author: Magleby, et al.
ISBN#: 9780134628974
Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones have numerous problems with the Exams and Quizzes in this course. However, Smartphones are great for the REVEL assignments! All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access when taking Exams and Quizzes. If you don’t have access to one, we can find you access on campus.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
During discussions in the course; students are expected to be professional and follow common courtesy. Students alone are responsible for making sure everything is done on-time.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Exams Average – 40%
Discussions Average – 25%
Chapter Assignments – 25%
Course Paper – 10%
All exams are online; there are no makeup exams unless special circumstances present themselves. Please always feel free to communicate via email with me if you have any issues...
This course is an online course. Exams, discussions, and bookwork are done online.
Discussions will all be online. Students will need to respond to the prompt provided with a well thought out answer, tact, professionalism, and respect. Students are then expected respond to at least two of their peers with well thought out answers.
Please let me know as much ahead of time as possible if you are having difficulties.
Course Paper
Due February 20
Discussion Schedule: For Topics Students need to check the Blackboard website under the tab marked "Discussions."
January 19 - Mandatory Extra Credit Discussion needs to be completed. This will be a personal introduction of yourself to your classmates. It will be worth 10 points toward your first Main Exam. It will be available immediately.
January 30 - available January 23
February 6 - available January 31
Februray 13 - available February 6
February 20 - available February 13
February 27 - available January 20
The Professor reserves the right to change this syllabus as necessary, or as situations submit themselves during our time together.
Because this class moves so quickly, it is incredibly important for each student to stay up to date on each of assignments and main exams.
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