Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - CANCELLED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 05/27/2010 08:25:59
GOVERNMENT
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
GOVT 2305 United States Government
E [0/36] 08462 Lec 116 ACH A124 MWF 7:45am - 8:35am OH Bennett, Joseph
E [0/36] 06686 Lec 094 DSP P119 MWF 9:00am - 9:50am Staff
06686 - ONLY for students who attend Dripping Springs High School, Wimberley High
School, or Katherine Anne Porter School.
E [0/36] 06700 Lec 109 LEA 811 TTh 2:15pm - 3:45pm OH Johannessen, Tammy
E [0/36] 06673 Lec 069 SAC 1202 Th 9:10am - 10:25am OH Perez-Nichols, Lisa
Synonym 06673 is a HYBRID class: coursework is 55% classroom based and 45% via
the internet. Internet access required.
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
E [0/36] 06766 Lec 065 HAS 105 W 3:40pm - 6:40pm OH Pedersen, Sara
06766 - 0NLY for students who attend Harmony Science Academy.
E [0/36] 06744 Lec 041 HEH D109 T 5:45pm - 8:25pm OH Hewgley, Bobette
E [0/36] 06732 Lec 028 MCC TBA TTh 2:30pm - 3:45pm OH Buchholz, S
06732 - ONLY for students who attend McCallum High School.
12 Week Session February 15 - May 16
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
5 Week Session April 5 - May 9
8 Week Session January 19 - March 14
16 Week Session January 19 - May 16
12 Week Session February 15 - May 16
8 Week Session March 22 - May 16
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 2311 Mexican American Politics
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the Mexican-American political experience. Students will explore the political forces that have been integral to the inclusion/exclusion of political development of Mexican-Americans in the United States. Prerequisite: GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306.
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.