Austin Community College
Spring 2010 - CLOSED COURSES
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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 [35/35] 06655 Lec 050 RGC A257 TTh 12:00pm - 1:15pm OH Stephens, Mark
GOVT 2306 Texas State and Local Government
E [36/36] 06750 Lec 048 RGC 123 MW 5:40pm - 6:55pm OH Harris, Mike
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.