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GOVT-2306-DC001 Texas Government
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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)
Dual Credit Course
GOVT 2306 – Mora, State of Texas 5th edition
Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones have numerous problems with the Exams and Quizzes in this course. All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access when taking Exams and Quizzes.
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. The discussions in this class are meant to bring up various positions and sometimes the debate can be heated; however, it is appropriate to attach a certain argument or point of view, but it is never appropriate to attach the person who is posting information with which you may disagree.
Students are not allowed to use online sources for the main exams in this course. Only course materials can be used.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Exams Average – 40%
Chapter Assignments – 25%
Discussions Average – 25%
Course Paper – 10%
Attendance and/or participation requirements in courses delivered electronically (telecourses and on-line courses) will be unique to the individual course.
Welcome to Texas Government 2306-DC001
Read all of the information and instructions regarding this course on this page. Be sure to familiarize yourself with all of the information because it will help save you time later in the course.
Textbook
GOVT 2306 – Mora, State of Texas 5th edition
Expected Student Behavior
Grading Criteria
A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = 0 – 59
Quiz Average – 60%
Assignments Avg. – 30%
Course Paper – 10%
***Makeup exams and assignments at professor's discretion.
Course Schedule
1-17 Week One - First Day of Class
Go through Start Here and Orientation Videos
1-22 Orientation Videos Due
1-23 Week Two
Chapter 1 Assignments
1-29 Chapter 1 Assignments and Quiz Due
1-30 Week Three
Chapter 2 Assignments
2-5 Chapter 2 Assignments and Quiz Due
2-6 Week Four
Chapter 3 Assignments
2-12 Chapter 3 Assignments and Quiz Due
2-13 Week five
Chapter 4 Assignments
2-19 Chapter 4 Assignments and Quiz Due
2-20 Week Six
Chapter 5 Assignments
2-26 Chapter 5 Assignments and Quiz Due
2-27 Week Seven
Chapter 6 Assignments
3-5 Chapter 6 Assignments and Quiz Due
3-6 Week Eight
Chapter 7 Assignments
3-19 Chapter 7 Assignments and Quiz Due
3-20 Common Assessment Assigned – Due 4-16
3-20 Week Nine
Chapter 8 Assignments
3-26 Chapter 8 Assignments and Quiz Due
3-27 Week Ten
Chapter 9 Assignments
4-2 Chapter 9 Assignments and Quiz Due
4-3 Week Eleven
Chapter 10 Assignments
4-9 Chapter 10 Assignments and Quiz Due
4-10 Week Twelve
Chapter 11 Assignments
4-16 Chapter 11 Assignments and Quiz Due
4-16 Common Assessment Due
4-17 Week Thirteen
Chapter 12 Assignments
4-23 Chapter 12 Assignments and Quiz Due
4-24 Week Fourteen
Chapter 13 Assignments
4-30 Chapter 13 Assignments and Quiz Due
5-1 Week Fifteen
Chapter 14 Assignments
5-7 Chapter 14 Assignments and Quiz Due
5-10 GRADES DUE
There is a Start Here page under the Lessons Tab when you log in to the course. All students should read and understand ALL of the information that is contained on that Start Here page. This will save ALL students a lot of time and frustration.
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