POLS 1030 American Government

3 (3 lecture hours) Credit Hour(s)

The course presents the development, structure, and process of the American system of government.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Recognize, describe, and explain social institutions, structures, and processes occurring within a complex global and diverse society.
Think critically about how individuals are influenced by social institutions in their own and other diverse cultures.
Investigate the relationship between individuals and societies as it affects personal behaviors, social development, and the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.
Analyze and communicate the values and processes that are used to formulate theories regarding the social context of individual human behavior in the social and behavioral sciences.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

to identify and apply the constructs of American Government based on the aspects of the Constitution.
be able to read chapters and recognize terms, concepts, and political values.
will acquire skills by writing papers that reflect their recognition of cultural, political, social, and economic elements in a diverse society.
will be able to analyze institutional functions of government, agencies, federal departments, and political players.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 or equivalent