Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - CLOSED COURSES

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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:50


GOVERNMENT

CLASSROOM 
8 Week Session August 24 - October 18


16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
GOVT 2305 United States Government

E	[36/36]	40877	Lec	011	CYP	1108	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Lehle, Lynn
E	[32/32]	40942	Lec	094	GTC	112	MW	 9:00am - 10:15am	OH Hewgley, Bobette
40942 - ONLY for students who attend Georgetown High School. 
E	[36/36]	40910	Lec	048	RVS	2211	TTh	10:35am - 11:50am	OH Pena, Paz
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
E	[28/28]	41030	Lec	071	NRG	4204	TTh	 1:25pm -  2:40pm	OH Garza, Ursula
E	[36/36]	41038	Lec	084	SAC	1202	MW	12:15pm -  1:30pm	OH Hadzi-Antich, Theodore


12 Week Session September 21 - December 13


5 Week Session September 28 - November 1


8 Week Session October 19 - December 13


DISTANCE LEARNING 
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


Course Descriptions All Courses 
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.