Austin Community College
Fall 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/29/2011 14:21:13
GOVERNMENT
8 Week Session August 23 - October 17
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
GOVT 2305 United States Government
E [36/36] 17597 Lec 006 CYP 1108 MW 1:25pm - 2:45pm OH Champion, Marcellyn
GOVT 2389 Internship in Government
E+ [15/15] 17779 Lec 001 PIN 303 M 1:25pm - 2:50pm OH Mullen, Edward
17779 - Restricted enrollment. Contact Dr. Ed Mullen at ejmullen@austincc.edu.
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
5 Week Session September 27 - October 31
8 Week Session October 18 - December 12
8 Week Session August 23 - October 17
16 Week Session August 23 - December 12
12 Week Session September 20 - December 12
8 Week Session October 18 - December 12
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
E [36/36] 20237 DIL 026 ONL Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Mullen, Edward
20237 - Internet access required. E. Mullen, 223.8136, email: ejmullen@austincc.edu
- MANDATORY Online orientation information at www.austincc.edu/ejmullen by end of
1st week of class
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.