GOVT 2302
SECOND START FALL 2011
HCCS NORTHWEST COLLEGE-KATY CAMPUS
Adjunct Professor: Craig E. Ferrell, Jr.
Note: You must print out a Syllabus for this course (GOVT 2302-CRN 51980) separately. It
has critical information needed for successful completion of this Core class.
Section
CRN 51980
Location
Katy-Campus
Days/Time
T-TH 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Room
#226
Purpose of the Course:
Government 2302 is one of two courses designed to introduce students to the study of
government in the United States at the national, state, and local levels. GOVT 2302 is a survey of
the American system of government and includes a study of the fundamental principles of
political science, and the study of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government
at both the national and state levels, and analyzes the contemporary policies we have in use today.
Additionally, the course will examine our national and Texas economic and regulatory policy,
social policy, civil liberties and civil rights policy as well as our foreign policy. Government 2301
and 2302 are fully transferable to other colleges and universities, and together meet the legislative
requirement for government.
CLASS SCHEDULE/CALENDAR
Note: This schedule is subject to change based on the pace of in-class lectures. At certain points in time we
may find ourselves falling behind or moving a little ahead during the semester. I will do my best to adhere
to this schedule, and if any changes or adjustments need to be made I will give the students as much
advance notice as possible. Additionally we are in Houston and this is Hurricane Season so our schedule
could also be changed due to campus closures and/or inclement weather. Check the following url
http//www.hccs.edu/portal/site/hcc
Please come to class prepared which means that you have read any and all assignments
before the class lecture. Preparedness also means that you have brought pen/pencil and
paper to class. Some of my pop-quizzes are open book so you should also consider bringing
your book each week as well.
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GOVT 2302 CRN 51980 T-TH 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Introduction & Overview of the semester;
Discussion on the American Political System
Chapter 7 --- Congress p. 226-263
GOVT 2302 CRN 51980 T-TH 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chapter 8 --- Presidency p. 264-295
Chapter 9 --- Executive Branch p. 296-321
** First writing assignment will be discussed & due October 25th at the
beginning of class
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Chapter 10 --Chapter 5 ----Chapter 6 ---
Judiciary p. 322-361
Civil Liberties p. 148-185
Civil Liberties cont.
Civil Rights p. 186-225; if time allows short test review
Test # 1 --
SCANTRON AND PENCIL REQURED
** First writing assignment due at beginning of class
Chapter 17 --- Domestic Policy p. 534-567
GOVT 2302 CRN 51980 T-TH 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chapter 18 --- Economic Policy p. 568-601
** Test results for the first exam will be available and second writing
assignment will be discussed & due November 15th at the beginning of class
Chapter 19 --- Foreign & Defense Policy p. 602-639
Chapter 23 --- Texas Legislature p. 728-767
Chapter 23 --- Texas Legislature cont.; if time allows short Test # 2 review
Friday, Nov.11th -- Last day for administrative/student withdrawals 4:30 p.m.
Test # 2 --
SCANTRON AND PENCIL REQURED
** Second writing assignment due at beginning of class
Chapter 24 --- Government Bureaucracy in Texas p. 768-807
--- Government Bureaucracy in Texas cont.
A short discussion and lead-in to our next chapter
** Test results for the second exam will be available and third writing
assignment will be discussed & due December 8th at the beginning of class
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Thanksgiving Day Holiday ---
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Chapter 25 --- Texas Judiciary p. 808-835
GOVT 2302 CRN 51980 T-TH 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chapter 27 --- Contemporary Public Policy Issues in Texas p. 872-905
--- Contemporary Public Policy Issues in Texas cont.
United States Constitutional review p. 62-89
United States Constitutional review continued and Final Exam Review
** Third writing assignment due at beginning of class
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Enjoy some turkey and
watch some football
FINAL EXAM -- SCANTRON AND PENCIL REQURED
Thursday 15th FROM 12:00 TO 2:00 PM
Note: Each day late turning in a writing
assignment results in a one letter grade deduction.
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