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Looking for someone to do a 7 week online Political Science Course.

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Instructor: Dr. Alec Thomson

Section Number: 132947

Credit Hours

This course is worth three (3) credits so you should plan to spend at least nineteen (19) hours per week preparing and studying for this course.

Text

There is no textbook purchase needed for this class. We will be using an Open Educational Resource (OER) text that is available online at no cost. You can access this book by following this link. If you need help navigating through the eText, please view this tutorial.

OpenStax American Government, American Government. OpenStax CNX. Apr 10, 2017 http://cnx.org/contents/5bcc0e59-7345-421d-8507-a1e4608685e8@15.6.

© Feb 14, 2017 OpenStax American Government. Textbook content produced by OpenStax American Government is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 license.

Course Description

This course is an introductory study of the American political system. Emphasis is placed on historical and contemporary political theories and ideologies as well as on political institutions, parties, and interest groups. You will engage in analysis of decision-makers, power, and controversial issues.

Prerequisites

None.

Core Abilities

Core abilities are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of Schoolcraft College is expected to achieve. These skills go beyond the context of a specific course or program, are important in every area of learning, and are the skills employers and other stakeholders indicate are essential. Schoolcraft College requires candidates for all associate degrees to demonstrate competency in eight core abilities: Communicate effectively; Demonstrate Creative and/or Critical Thinking; Use technology effectively; Use mathematics; Manage information; Work cooperatively; Act responsibly; and Demonstrate Social and/or Cultural Awareness.

The following core abilities have been identified as important in this course:

1. Demonstrate Social and/or Cultural Awareness.
2. Demonstrate Creative and/or Critical Thinking.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Compare major political ideologies.
2. Investigate how America’s founding documents provide a framework for the country’s political system.
3. Analyze the development of American federalism.
4. Examine the constitutional limits of civil liberties and civil rights.
5. Differentiate between American political parties.
6. Evaluate how Congress fulfills its constitutional and democratic responsibilities.
7. Evaluate how presidents fulfill their political and legal roles.
8. Investigate the federal judiciary’s structure and role in setting legal disputes.
9. Analyze the formation and implementation of American public policy.

For a breakdown of how these competencies are assessed throughout the course, see the
Course Competencies Breakdown document.

Attendance

In order to be successful in this class students will need to maintain regular attendance in the course. As such, regular attendance is determined by weekly participation in the course and submitting assessments by their due dates. Failure to maintain these standards of attendance will adversely affect your grade and potentially financial aid/scholarships.

Grading Rationale

Assessment Method	Points Possible	Contribution to Course Grade
Quizzes: 15 @ 10 points each	150	16%
Written Assignments: 5 @ 15 points each and 1 @ 100 points (Reaction Paper*) * The Reaction Paper will be used to measure the Core Abilities.	175	19%
Blogs: 14 @ 30 points each	420	44%
Exams: Midterm Exam (100 points) Final Exam (100 points)	200	21%
Total	945	100%

Review this video
How to Check Grades in the Grade Center if you need assistance with this feature.

Missing or Late Assignment/Assessment

Late assignments will be not be accepted in the class. The course schedule affords students at least 1 week to complete the work and you should plan your time accordingly.

Determination of Final Grade

Assessment Method	Points Earned	Points Possible
Quizzes	120	150
Written Assignments	135	175
Blogs	380	420
Exams	160	200
Total	780	945

795/945 = .84 = 84% = 3.2 Grade Point

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Please note, only bid if you have 7 weeks to dedicate to this course, have strong knowledge in Political Science, feel confident you can at least get a B in the course.