Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:50
GOVERNMENT
8 Week Session August 24 - October 18
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
GOVT 2305 United States Government
E [0/36] 40210 Lec 144 DVE H107 MW 11:30am - 12:45pm Staff
40210 - ONLY for students who attend Del Valle ISD High School.
E [0/36] 40958 Lec 117 EVC 8111 F 9:00am - 11:40am OH McGowen, Ernest
E [0/36] 40976 Lec 139 HAS B2 W 3:50pm - 6:30pm Staff
40976 - ONLY for students who attend Harmony Science Academy.
E [0/36] 40952 Lec 108 MNR B114 TTh 3:20pm - 4:35pm OH Prager, Herman
40952 - ONLY for students who attend Manor High School.
E [0/36] 42308 Lec 147 MNT TBA TTh 8:10am - 9:25am Staff
42308 - ONLY for students who attend Manor New Tech High School.
E [0/36] 42435 Lec 148 MNT TBA TTh 9:35am - 10:50am Staff
42435 - ONLY for students who attend Manor New Tech High School.
E [0/36] 40932 Lec 080 NRG 2119 Th 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nasher, Wajma
E [0/36] 40894 Lec 030 RGC 129 S 9:00am - 11:40am OH Wilson, Wanda
E [0/30] 44200 Lec 141 ROR TBA MW 4:30pm - 5:45pm OH Davis, Derrek
44200 - ONLY for students who attend a Round Rock ISD High School.
E [0/36] 44069 Lec 102 RVS 2211 U 1:30pm - 4:10pm Staff
E [0/36] 44143 Lec 143 SMC 304 TTh 12:30pm - 1:45pm Staff
44143 - ONLY for students who attend San Marcos High School.
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
E [0/36] 43937 Lec 042 CYP 1106 S 9:00am - 11:40am OH Mohajer, Kristine
E [0/36] 44072 Lec 067 EVC 8111 U 1:00pm - 3:40pm OH Barsumian, Lisa
E [0/36] 44073 Lec 088 GTC 202 Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Barsumian, Lisa
E [0/36] 44277 Lec 091 HEH TBA Th 6:00pm - 8:40pm OH Williams, Stephen
E [0/36] 44065 Lec 052 LEA 711 M 6:00pm - 8:40pm Staff
E [0/36] 44071 Lec 059 RVS 8132 S 9:00am - 11:40am OH Osemene, Samuel
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
5 Week Session September 28 - November 1
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
8 Week Session August 24 - October 18
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science
This course is an introductory survey of the discipline of political science, focusing on the history, scope, and methods of the field and the substantive topics in the discipline. Prerequisite: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306.
GOVT 2305 United States Government
This course is an introduction to United States national government. The course includes a framework for understanding United States government and politics and the constitutional basis for the processes, the institutions, and the policies of United States government and politics. The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2305.
Minorities Specialization - This course views national government through the perspectives of its political cultures. Four groups are identified and studied: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Native Americans. Study of the United States Constitution and the institutions and processes of the United States government are an integral part of this course. However, students do not attend scheduled classes, but study a textbook and use web-based resources to complete assignments. Students must complete an online orientation during the first week of classes, take all exams in ACC testing centers, and maintain satisfactory progress in the course to remain enrolled. Students are required to have an Internet account to take this course. ACC does not provide Internet accounts.
United States Government: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223-3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information.
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government. The course includes a framework for understanding Texas government and politics and the constitutional basis for the processes, the institutions, and the policies of Texas government and politics. The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2306.
Land Use Specialization - This course is an introduction to Texas state and local government with an emphasis on land use policy. The course includes the powers and practices of local governments in controlling land use. Topics include annexation, extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), the legal issue of "takings," eminent domain, zoning, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), environmental impact considerations, subdivision ordinances, and deed restrictions. This course substitutes for GOVT 2306 for degree and graduation requirements.
Texas State and Local Government: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223-3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information.
GOVT 2389 Internship in Government
This course consists of experiential learning as an intern to a state legislator or another state or local government agency. Prerequisite: GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306.