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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Federal Government
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Course Prefix & Number:
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GOVT2305
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Section Number:
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391
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Semester/Year:
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FALL 18
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties, and civil rights.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Patterson, Thomas E. We the People. 12th edition. McGraw Hill. (E-book with Connect Plus Access)
ISBN 9781260442977
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kathy Corley
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Campus/Office Location:
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Bowie 130
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Telephone Number:
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940-872-4002 ext 5216
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E-mail Address:
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kcorley@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10-11:20 class
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1-2:20 class
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10-11:20 class
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Online
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Online
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12:00 -5:00 office
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9:00-1:00 office
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12:00 – 3:00 office
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9:00- 2
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9:00-1:00 ****
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*** I may have doctors’ appointments on these days; ****I may have committee meetings on these days. I will check in later with you on those days I have to be away. I am also online during my office hours.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States.
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Demonstrate an understanding of our federal system.
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Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.
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Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in the political system.
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Analyze the election process.
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Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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Analyze issues and policies in U.S. Politics.
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Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentages
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14
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Study Guides
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15%
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25
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McGraw Hill Assignments
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15%
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4
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Misc Assignments
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5%
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5
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Discussions
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15%
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2
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Papers
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25%
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2
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Exams
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25%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, and Due Dates. See Canvas for details
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CHAPTER DUE
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Due Date
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ASSIGNMENTS
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POINTS
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1-Sep
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Pre Course Quiz
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5
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Misc Assgn
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3-Sep
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Introduction of Self
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10
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Misc Assgn
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Chapter 1
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5-Sep
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 1 Politial Thinking and Politcal Culture
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20
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MCGraw H
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Chapter 2
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12-Sep
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Voting in America and Texas
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Short Essay on US Constitution and Bill of Rights
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50
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Essay
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Chapter 2 Constitutional Democracy
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20
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MCGraw H
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Chapter 3
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18-Sep
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 3 Federal Spending By State
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10
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MCGraw H
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Chapter 4
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26-Sep
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 4 Civil Liberties
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20
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MCGraw H
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Chapter 5
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3-Oct
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 5 Equal Rights
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20
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MCGraw H
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Chapter 6 & 7
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10-Oct
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Chapter 6 Public Opinion
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20
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MCGraw H
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Study Guide Chapter 6
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 7 Political Participation
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20
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MCGraw H
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Study Guide Chapter 7
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15
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Study Guide
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0
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Midterm 1-7 Terms and Essays
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100
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Exam
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MIDTERM 1-7
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17-Oct
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0
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 8
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24-Oct
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Chapter 8 Political Parties
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20
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McGraw H
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Discussion on OK, ME, and SC Electoral College
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30
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Discussion
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two more reply posts required
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Inter Groups: Organizing
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20
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McGraw H
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 10
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7-Nov
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Chapter 10 the News Media
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20
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McGraw H
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Voting in US and Texas
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100
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Essay
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 11 Congress
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20
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McGraw H
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Chapter 11
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14-Nov
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 12 The Presidency
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20
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McGraw H
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Chapter 12
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21-Nov
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 13 The Federal Bureaucracy
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20
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McGraw H
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Chapter 13
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28-Nov
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Discussion on illegal voting
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20
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Discussion
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Study Guides
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15
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Study Guide
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Chapter 14 The Federal Judicial System
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20
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McGraw H
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Chapter 14
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4-Dec
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The Judiciary
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10
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McGraw H
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Post Course Quiz
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10
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Misc Assgn
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Final 8-14 Terms and Essays
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100
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Exam
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Post Course Quiz & FINAL 8-14
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11-Dec
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Total Points for Class
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915
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A - 89.5%+
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B - 79.5%+
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C - 69.5%+
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D - 59.5%+
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F<59.5
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 8.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
X Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy: Scholastic Dishonesty: Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited: “Cheating” shall include: (a)Use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, test, examination, standardized tests, etc. (b)Copying from another exam paper before, during, or after the exam (c)Having someone else take an exam in the student’s place, or taking an exam for someone else. (d)Collaboration on take-home exams, papers, or assignments where it has been forbidden. (e)Dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments. (f)Intentionally giving or receiving unauthorized aid or notes on examinations, papers, or class assignments intended to be individually completed. (g)Dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class without express permission from the instructor. (h)Falsifying or fabricating information on official course materials, such as community service forms, attendance sheets, internship documentation, test proctor form, etc. (i)The acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the NCTC faculty or staff. (j)Obtain an unadministered test or information about an unadministered test. “Plagiarism” shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work. “Plagiarism” is further defined as any of the following: (a)Turning in someone else’s ideas, opinions, theories or work as your own. (b)Copying words, ideas, images, trademarks, etc. from someone else without giving credit. (c)Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks. (d)Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation or image. (e)Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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