Syllabus and Class Schedule

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Texas Government

Course Prefix & Number: 

GOVT2306

Section Number: 

0391 0398

Semester/Year:

Spring2020

Semester Credit Hours:

3

Lecture Hours:

3

Lab Hours:

0

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.        

Course Prerequisite(s): None

Required Course Materials:

Mora, Sherri.  The State of Texas.  4th edition. McGraw Hill Publishing.

ISBN 978-1264031993

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Kathy Corley

Campus/Office Location:

Bowie 130

Telephone Number:

940-872-4002 ext 5216 select follow me or leave message

E-mail Address:

kcorley@nctc.edu preferred use Canvas as primary email

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Office 9-Noon

Office 9-Noon

Class 8-9:20

Office 11-12:30

Office 9-Noon

 

 

Office 9:30 – 11:30

Class 1-2:20

 

Fridays are also days when the college requires the instructor to attend a meeting

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Explain the origin and development of the Texas Constitution.

 

Demonstrate an understanding of state and local political systems and their relationship with the federal government.

 

Describe the separation of powers and checks and balances in both theory and practice in Texas.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of Texas government.

 

Evaluate the role of public opinion, interest groups, and political parties in Texas.

 

 

Analyze the state and local election processes.

 

Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

 

Analyze issues, policies, and the political culture of Texas.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

 

 

2306 HY Section 391 398

 

Points

Class Days Thur.

Jan.21-Jan. 29

Syllabus and Class Schedule Module

Jan. 27

10

Jan. 22

 

Must Complete by Jan. 27

Jan. 27

10

Jan. 29

Jan. 30-Feb 12

Let's Talk Discussion

 

0

 
 

Water Rights

Feb. 4

10

Feb. 5

 

Texas V. Federal

Feb. 10

10

Feb. 12

 

SmartBooks Chapters 1-2

Feb. 11

0

 
 

Quiz

Feb. 12

40

Feb. 12

 

Let's Talk2

 

0

 

Feb. 13-Mar. 11

Harvey

Feb. 17

10

Feb. 19

 

Income Tax

Feb. 24

10

Feb. 26

 

Reform Convictions

Mar. 2

10

Mar. 4

 

Texas City vs. State

Mar. 9

10

Mar. 11

Mar. 13-Apri. 15

Spring Break

 

0

 
 

Read Essay Assessment Rubric+Instructions

Mar. 23

0

Mar. 25

 

SmartBooks

Mar. 24

0

 
 

Quiz 2 Chapters 3-7

Mar. 25

100

Mar. 25

 

APA Paper Due

Mar. 30

100

Apr. 1

 

Hispanic Voters

Apr. 6

10

Apr. 8

 

SmartBooks

Apr. 14

0

 
 

Quiz

Apr. 15

80

Apr. 15

Apr. 16-May 6

Health For All

Apr. 20

10

Apr. 22

 

Rural Health Care

Apr. 27

10

Apr. 29

 

SmartBooks

May. 5

0

 
 

Quiz 4 Chapters 12-14

May. 6

60

May. 6

   

 

0

 
 

Post-course Quiz

May. 11

10

 
 

Final

May. 13

100

 
     

600

 

 

A=89.5% up

B=79.5% to 89.4%; C=69.5 to 79.4%; D=59.4% to 59.5%

F below 59.4%

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

[instructor-specific upload]

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

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's responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgment 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.  The 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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” see Academic Calendar within your Canvas 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 provide 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

X             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.

 

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)]”. 

 

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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Crystal R.M. Wright

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus, Room 824

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731, ext. 4320

E-mail Address:

cwright@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Dr. Bruce King

Office Location:

1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408

Telephone Number:

940-498-6464

E-mail Address:

bking@nctc.edu

 

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