Introduction to American Government
- Subject
- Political Science (POL)
- Course Designator
- POL.201
- Academic Dean
- Assistant Vice President of Academic Services, Dean of Arts & Sciences
- Last Offered
- 2021FA
- Official Course Description
A survey of the structure and function of American government. Emphasis is placed on the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties and civil rights, the three branches of government, political parties and elections, interest groups, the media and public opinion, and the role of the individual citizen.
Upcoming Offerings
Below is a list of the planned POL.201 course sections for this semester and near future. The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date. Please keep in mind that course sections may be cancelled, changed, or otherwise altered before the course section start date.
2021 Fall (August-December)4 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name POL.201.V01 | Synonym 64392 | Location Other Locations | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17LectureMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 AM – 10:40 AMALMA A102 A102 | Instructor Jacob McPhail | Seats Available 24 of 35 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $36.50. Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $36.50 Buy books |
Section Name POL.201.W01 | Synonym 64226 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Jacob Hamric | Seats Available 0 of 25 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration is closed for this section.Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $36.50. Please see syllabus for additional information. Additional fees: $36.50 Buy books |
Section Name POL.201.W02 | Synonym 64227 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 30 – December 17Online CourseWEBOnline ONLINE | Instructor Jorge Parodi | Seats Available 10 of 25 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $36.50. Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $36.50 Buy books |
Section Name POL.201.M01L | Synonym 64307 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info September 7 – December 17LectureTuesday, Thursday 11:30 AM – 12:55 PMCenter for Liberal Arts & Business Classroom 305 | Instructor Jacob Hamric | Seats Available 3 of 18 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $36.50. Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $36.50 Buy books |