TEXAS Government 2306 - 81008

Instructor: D. Sue Bauman

Class meets on a Monday/Wednesday schedule (1:50-3:10 in WH219)
RICHLAND COLLEGE/ Learning Enrichment & Academic Development

Semester: FALL 2014 (August 25- December 5)

Prerequisite (as in catalog)

(1)DREA -Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language

(ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Reading
Standard AND (2) DWRI in 0093, or English as a second language (ESOL)
0054 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Writing Standard.
Description: Texas Government 2306 is a core course that covers the origin
and development of the Texas Constitution, structure and powers of state and
local government, federalism, and inter-governmental relations, political
participation, the election process, public policy and the political culture of
Texas.
Required textbook: Government & Politics in the Lone Star State
Richland Edition by L.Tucker Gibson. Jr. & Clay Robinson
Course outline: A separate course outline that details every day of class is
posted on eCampus. The following highlights are noted:
September 22:
October 22:
November 12:
November 17:
November 19:
December 8:
final)

Unit I Test
Unit II Test
Essay Due
Unit III Test
Extra Credit Due
Unit IV Test (during exam week-no comprehensive

How to contact me: email addresses SBauman@dcccd.edu voice mail (972)

238-6140, office A110, Richland College. You can schedule time before or after
class if you want to meet with me concerning this class.
Attendance: Attendance will be taken each class period & will be part of your
final class evaluation. After four unexcused absences, your final course
average will be reduced by one point for each additional absence. You must be
on time for this class. An attendance sheet will be available the first ten
minutes of class & you must sign this to be counted present.

Testing and Evaluation: Student evaluation will consist of four exams, each
covering one unit, and a Government Essay. There is no comprehensive final
exam. Tests will be composed of multiple choice/fill in the blank and/or
matching questions & short essay questions. The instructor may assign an
extra credit project.
Four tests @ 100 points each, & Government Essay @ 100 points =
500 points total, divided by 5 = student's final grade
Grading Range: A = 90 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 79

D = 60 69
F = 0 59

There will be a 10 point Extra Credit assignment worth 10 points which is

optional.
Academic Honesty Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of
Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are
considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance
of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD
Catalog. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm
Drop policy: If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility
to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the
Registrars Office by (semesters drop date). Failure to do so will result in your
receiving a performance grade, usually an F. If you drop a class or withdraw
from the college by the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a
W (Withdraw) in each class dropped. The last day to drop/withdraw with
a W is Thursday, November 13, 2014.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: If you are a student with a
disability and/or special needs who requires ADA accommodations, please
contact your Richland College Disability Services Office @ (972) 238-6180.
Financial Aid Reminder: I will verify your attendance by certifying the
class roll. You must attend class & continue to participate in this class
regularly to be certified. If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, do
not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid
Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that
you repay financial aid funds.
Where to go if you need additional help with your writing: The Center
of Tutoring & Learning Connections is located in Medina 216. There you can

receive free tutoring by appointment or on a drop-in basis. The Center offers a

series of workshops throughout the semester on writing and study skills in
general. Dates and times for these free workshops are posted on the door of
M-216. Phone (972) 238-6226.

Richland Colleges Quality Enhancement Plan: learning to Learn:

Developing Learning Power: Richland College is piloting its Quality
Enhancement Plan (QEP) in select classes. The QEP provides techniques,
practices & tools to help students develop the habits, traits or behaviors
needed to be effective and successful lifelong learners in college & life. For
information, please log onto hhtp://www.richlandcollege.edu/qep2013.
You may access your grades at the end of the semester with your
student identification number when you log in to reconnect at
http://econnect.dcccd.edu. Or call (972) 613-1818.
Religious Holidays policy: Students who will be absent from class for the
observance of a religious holiday must notify the instructor in advance. Please
refer to the college catalog Student Obligations section.
Classroom Behavior policy: I expect you to behave in an adult manner,
using appropriate etiquette and respect for your fellow students.
Compliance with Core Curriculum Guidelines:
This Government 2306 Course develops the following Core Curriculum Intellectual
Competencies:
1 - READING: the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed
materials - books, documents, and articles - above 12th grade level.
2 - WRITING: the ability to produce clear, correct and coherent prose
adapted to purpose, occasion and audience - above 12th grade level.
5 - CRITICAL THINKING: think and analyze at a critical level.
6 - COMPUTER LITERACY: understand our technological society, use
computer based technology in communication, solving problems, acquiring
information.
This course also addresses the following Core Curriculum Educational Objectives:
1 To comprehend the origins and evolution of U.S. and Texas political
systems, with a focus on the growth of political institutions and the
constitutions of the U.S. and Texas, federalism, civil liberties, and civil and
human rights.

2 To understand the evolution and current role of the U.S. in the world.
3 To recognize and assume ones responsibility as a citizen in a democratic
society by learning to think for oneself, by engaging in public discourse, and
by obtaining information through the news media and other appropriate
information sources about politics and public policy.
4 To analyze, critically assess, and develop creative solutions to public
policy problems.
5 To identify and understand differences and commonalties within diverse
cultures.
6 To analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural,
and global forces on the area under study.
Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge
additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course.
All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing
Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged.
Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition
rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community
Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester.