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GOVT-2305-006 United States Government
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.
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)
Online Course
GOVT 2305 – Patterson, We the People 15th edition
OVERVIEW & INFORMATION
There are 17 chapters in the book, but we will skip 3 of them allowing for 14 chapters with all their all associated assignments that we will work through this semester in the textbook. Keep in mind that the work in Week 1 is graded so don't skip it!
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 must log into this course on a regular basis, preferably daily, to keep up with all assignments and quizzes. It is the student's responsibility to keep up with all due dates for this course and to turn work in on time.
A = 89.5 - 100
B = 79.5 - 89
C = 69.5 - 79
D = 59.5 - 69
F = 0 – 59
Grades will be calculated as follows:
14 Total Chapter Quizzes (I drop your lowest two grades): 40%
14 Chapter Assignments and other associated work in Connect: 30%
4 Discussion Posts (I drop the lowest grade): 20%
Common Assessment Writing Assignment: 10%
I offer one full week to get all of the work done, therefore, I do not accept late work or allow missed work to be made up. If you have an emergency of some sort it is your responsibility to reach out to me and make arrangements.
LATE WORK POLICY:
I do not accept late work.
Regular attendance by logging into this class on a very regular basis is a necessity for success. Being organized, logging in to the class and completing work, and being responsible for all due dates is imperative for student success in this class.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week One (10/23/23 - 10/29/23)
Go to the Start Here Folder and complete assignments there (Connect getting started assignments AND the Discussion post #1 which is an introductory post - these assignments are all for a grade!) DUE 10/29/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Go to the Week 1 folder and complete Chapter 1 SmartBook, Cha 1 Assignment, and
Cha 1 Quiz DUE 10/29/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Two (10/30/23 - 11/5/23)
Chapter 2 & 3 SmartBooks, Cha 2 & 3 Assignments, and Cha 2 & 3 Quizzes Due 11/5/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Discussion Post #2 due 11/5/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Three (11/6/23 - 11/12/23)
Chapter 4 & 5 SmartBooks, Chapter 4 & 5 Assignments, and Chapter 4 & 5 Quizzes Due 11/12/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Common Assessment paper will be assigned and opened this week. The paper is due 12/3/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Four (11/13/23 - 11/19/23)
Chapter 6 & 7 SmartBooks, Cha 6 & 7 Assignments, and Cha 6 & 7 Quizzes Due 11/19/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Discussion #3 due 11/19/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Five (11/20/23 - 11/26/23)
Chapter 11 & 12 SmartBooks, Cha 11 & 12 Assignments, and Cha 11 & 12 Quizzes Due 11/26/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Six (11/27/23 - 12/3/23)
Chapter 13 & 14 SmartBooks, Cha 13 & 14 Assignments, and Cha 13 & 14 Quizzes Due 12/3/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Discussion #4 due 12/3/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Common assessment due 12/3/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Seven (12/4/23 - 12/10/23)
Chapter 15 & 16 SmartBooks, Cha 15 & 16 Assignments, and Cha 15 & 16 Quizzes Due 12/10/23 by 11:59 p.m.
Week Eight (12/11/23 - 12/14/23)
Chapter 17 SmartBook, Cha 17 Assignments and Cha 17 Quiz Due 12/14/23 by 11:59 p.m.
10/16/23 7:44 PM
10/17/23 4:08 PM