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
- 2020SU
- 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 The seat availability shown below is not updated in real time and may be out of date.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.
2020 Summer (May-August)1 course section
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name POL.201.W01 | Synonym 61503 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info May 18 – August 7Online Course | Instructor Jacob Hamric | Seats Available 18 of 25 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of$42.75. Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $42.75 Buy books |
2020 Fall (August-December)2 course sections
| Section Name | Synonym | Location | Meeting Info | Instructor | Seats Available | Academic Credits | Billing Credits | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Section Name POL.201.W02 | Synonym 62297 | Location Internet Offering | Meeting Info August 31 – December 18Online Course | Instructor Nathan Seeley | Seats Available 13 of 25 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $42.75, Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $42.75 Buy books |
Section Name POL.201.M02L | Synonym 62274 | Location Mt Pleasant | Meeting Info September 10 – December 18LectureTuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM – 11:25 AMCenter for Liberal Arts & Business Classroom 260 | Instructor Jacob Hamric | Seats Available 13 of 18 | Academic Credits 3.00 | Billing Credits 3.00 | Additional Info In order to maintain social distancing, some sessions of this class will be conducted remotely online using Zoom videoconferencing software and/or Moodle. Consult your instructor for details.This class will move entirely online after the Thanksgiving break. Registration includes Digital Textbook Bookstore Charge of $42.75, Please see syllabus for additional information.Additional fees: $42.75 Buy books |