Last four numbers of student ID:
User Name and Password:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
3.0 Units
Lecture: 54.0 hours
Prerequisite: none
Catalog Description:
The fundamental principles of American federal, state and local government. Governmental structure, political parties and public policies. Offered every semester. UC/CSU (CAN GOVT 2)
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
G. John Nguyen
jnguyen@bcconline.com
AIM -- "ProfJohnNguyen"
COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES
Critical thinking/assignments include (but are not limited to) the following:
Critical Thinking Tasks: The students' success in these endeavors depends radically on their capacity and willingness to grasp the founding principles and to think them through in their various applications. This requires not only learning important facts but integrating them with universal or general principles.
Other Outside Class Assignments:
MEASUREMENT FOR STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Substantial writing assignments, may include (but are not limited to):
Please type the course objective and SLO that interests you the most from the list above, and tell us in the box below why it interests you, as well as one reason why you took this course.
TEXT
American Government (Brief), 8th ed. – Wilson, James Q.
ISBN-10: 0547212763 | ISBN-13: 9780547212760 (Please note that the 9th edition is also acceptable)
ISBN-10: 0547212763 | ISBN-13: 9780547212760
(Please note that the 9th edition is also acceptable)
In the box below, please type, "I have the textbook for this course or I will have it by the end of the first week of class."
Email Updates
One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success. The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will consist of links to course surveys which will be used to improve our online courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys, which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses with any other organization.
In the box below type the following information:
"As a student I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to receive email communication from my instructor and from the college administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus, I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address and change it if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this procedure. I also understand I can contact (760) 252-2411 x7236 to receive additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change my email address. "
Grading
Quizzes
> Approx. 100 points available.
> Each quiz question is worth 1 point.
> Each quiz will have 10-15 questions.
> There will be 8 quizzes (1 per lesson).
> Question types will consist of multiple choice and true/false.
Exams (Midterm and Final)
>Approx. 500 points available.
> Each exam question is worth 5 points.
> Each exam will have 45-50 questions.
Participation in Discussions
> 200 points available.
> Each lesson will have 1 discussion question (worth 25 points) to be answered.
> Questions are graded for quality, thoughtfulness, depth, understanding, and analytical
*Grades will be scaled based on highest scores earned.*
Total Points Earned Divided By Total Points Possible Equals Percentage Grade
The grading scale will be as follows:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
In the box below type, "I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms."
ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.
It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411, x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment, go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.
By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.
When emailing your instructor (jnguyen@bcconline.com) please be sure to include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.
You must explain the problem in the subject line (e.g., "POLI 1, Lesson 2 Quiz not available"). Please be as specific and succinct as possible. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. Due to the high incidences of viruses and unsolicited email, I will be deleting all email without appropriate subject lines.
Emails with a clear subject line sent Monday through Friday will receive a response within 48 hours. A message sent on the weekends will have a longer response time, but will be answered by Monday of the following week.
There is an announcements link at the top of the discussion page, where class information, news and announcements will be posted. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Feel free to email jnguyen@bcconline.com with any questions or concerns. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class.
At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by calling (760) 252-6868 (local or out of state) and (877) 336-6868 (toll free within California). You may also find out your grade by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ . I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
In the box below type, "I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above."
IMPORTANT:
You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.
If your question pertains to class materials you should email jnguyen@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and the instructor does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.
In the box below type the following:
"I understand there is one meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first."
Plagiarism: Plagiarism–presenting the work of another as your own–is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. It is the student's responsibility to learn MLA style and how to give proper credit for the materials taken from other sources.
I understand the policy on plagiarism and agree to abide by it.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to alter, amend, add to, and edit the syllabus should circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.
Please retype the following in the box below:
"I understand that the syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified."
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.
