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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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American State & Local Government
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Course Prefix & Number:
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GOVT2306
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Section Number:
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370;371
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Semester/Year:
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Fall
2018
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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 Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy and the political culture of Texas.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Materials:
GOVT2306
· Champagne-Harpham. Governing Texas. 3rd edition. Norton. paperback w/ebook folder
ISBN: 9780393283679
· Champagne-Harpham. Governing Texas. 3rd edition. Norton. 2 hole punch w/ebook folder 9280393616477
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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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10-4:00 online
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10-1:00 Bowie
2:30-4:30
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10-3:00 Bowie
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9:00 – noon online
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Tuesday - office on Bowie, online the rest, Thursdays I may be away for appointments, Fridays may be college meetings. If I have to be away, I usually check for emails sometime after noon. I schedule my appointments for Thursdays, I will still check with you during the evening of those days I have doctors’ appointments. It might be very late in the evening. I do not guarantee being online over the weekend, but I usually check with you if there is an upcoming assignment. It is best to look over the assignment the week before it is due and ask any questions before Friday noon.
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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 the Texas Constitution.
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Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.
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Describe separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.
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Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.
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Analyze the state and local election process.
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Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens
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Analyze issues, policies, and political culture of Texas.
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Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.
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IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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13
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Animation Quiz
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50/7.5%
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13
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By the Numbers
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40/6%
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5
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Discussions
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50-7.5%
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13
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Tests
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260/43%
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1
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Paper
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100/16%
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1
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Final- Essay
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100/15%
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600
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IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE Tentative until First Day of Class
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Open Date
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Due Date
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Time
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Assignment
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Points
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1/15/2018
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Martin Luther King Holiday Observed
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1/16/2018
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1/23/2018
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Class Begins
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Sign Course Agreement
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If not completed by
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Jan. 23 at 11:59 pm
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Student will be
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dropped from course
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Discussion Board Intro of Self
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Flashcards will be open for Student Study purpose
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Chapter Outline - Student Study purpose
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1/24/2018
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1/30/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: The Texas Population
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3 points
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By the Numbers: Oil Production in Texas
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3 points
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Chapter 1 Test
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20 points
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: The Texas Constitution
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4 points
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1/31/2018
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2/6/2018
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By the Numbers: Amending the Texas Constitution
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3 points
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Chapter 2 Test
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20 points
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2/7/2018
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2/13/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Federal Funds to Texas
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Federal Funds Received by States
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3 points
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Chapter 3 Test
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20 points
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2/14/2018
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2/20/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: The Republican Party in Texas
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Teas Party support in Texas
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3 points
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Chapter 4 Test
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20 points
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2/21/2018
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2/27/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Voting in Texas
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Campaign Contributions in Statewide Executive Offices
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3 points
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Chapter 5 Test
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20 points
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2/28/2018
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3/6/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Interest Groups in Texas
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Measures of Texas Civic Health
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3 points
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Income and Poverty Discussion
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10 points
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Chapter 6 Test
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20 points
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PRACTICE - TURN IN SIMPLE PAPER
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3/7/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: The Texas Legislature
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Ideological Differences in the Texas House of Representatives
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3 points
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Turn in Paper, see Module Course Paper
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100 points
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3/20/2018
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Chapter 7 Test
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20 points
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3/21/2018
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3/27/2018
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Animation Quiz: The Texas Governor
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Governors of Texas and Their Terms of Offices since 1874
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3 points
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who's running for governor
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10 points
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Chapter 8 Test
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20 points
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3/28/2018
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4/3/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Texas's Judges
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3 points
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By the Numbers: Civil Cases Disposed of by Texas Courts
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2 points
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Texas Haze
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10 points
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Chapter 9 Test
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20 points
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4/4/2018
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4/10/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Texas Local Government
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4 points
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By the Numbers: The Largest Home-Rule Cities
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4 points
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Allen, Texas
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10 points
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Chapter 10 Test
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20 points
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4/11/2018
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4/17/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Taxes in Texas
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4 points
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By the Numbers: State Tax Revenue Sources
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3 points
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Chapter 11 Test
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20 points
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4/18/2018
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4/24/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Texas Public Policy
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Water Usage by Sector
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3 points
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Homeless youth education and benefits
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10 points
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Chapter 12 Test
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20 points
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4/25/2018
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5/1/2018
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11:59 PM
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Animation Quiz: Texas's Criminal Justice System
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4 points
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By the Numbers: Texas Inmate Population
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4 points
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Chapter 13 Test
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20 points
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5/2/2018
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5/9/2018
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11:59 PM
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Final Essay
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100 points
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5/11/2018
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Commencement Ceremonies
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GENERAL INSTURCTIONS:
If Assignment is not opening correctly, contact instructor ASAP through Canvas or Phone office and follow instructor.
Respondus not working correctly, contact Help Desk at 940-668-4284
If you ask a question about an assignment or quiz, please give the name of the assignment i.e. Animation Quiz Chapter 6
The paper is graded according to the instructor’s rubric, but it is also an assessment for what you have learned in the course. The assessment will not affect your grade, it is so that we can prove to powers that be, that you are learning what we are intending to teach.
IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Regular attendance in an online course is that your assignments are completed on time. 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: If you fail to complete the First Week of Class Module by January 23 at 12:00 midnight, you will be dropped from the course.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is APRIL 5, 2018. Failure to drop the course may result in an “F” for the course.
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
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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)]”.
IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!
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. Buce King
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Office Location:
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1525 W. California St. Gainesville, TX
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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IF YOU PLAGARIZE AN ASSIGNMENT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE COURSE!