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The following combinations will NOT satisfy the content requirement of §51.301: GOVT 2302 & 2305 (omits study of the Texas constitution); GOVT 2302 & 2306 (omits study of the U.S. Constitution). Students with credit for GOVT 2302 & 2305, GOVT 2302 & 2306, or equivalent combinations may satisfy the legislative requirement by earning credit for GOVT 2107, a 1 SCH course providing the required constitutional content missing from these two course combinations. To avoid the problems in transfer effective fall 2013 one of the sequences is deleted (GOVT 2301 & GOVT 2302). The sequence remaining in the ACGM to fulfill the content requirement of Section 51.301 is GOVT 2305 & GOVT 2306.) GOVT 2107 Federal and Texas Constitutions
A study of the United States and state constitutions, with special emphasis on Texas.
Pre-requisite: By permission only. Enrollment limited to students who have already completed a minimum of 6 SCH of GOVT courses but have not satisfied the statutory requirement for study of the federal and state constitutions. Ensures compliance with TEC §51.301.
Approval Number ........................................................................................ 45.1002.52 25 maximum SCH per student ............................................................................................. 1 maximum SCH per course .............................................................................................. 1 maximum contact hours per course .............................................................................. 16
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Explain the origin and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. 2. Explain the origin and development of the Texas constitution. 3. Analyze the similarities and differences between the current U.S. and Texas constitutions.
GOVT 2304 Introduction to Political Science
Introductory survey of the discipline of political science focusing on the scope, and methods of the field, and the substantive topics in the discipline including the theoretical foundations of politics, political interaction, political institutions and how political systems function.
Approval Number ......................................................................................... 45.1001.52 25 maximum SCH per student .............................................................................................. 3 maximum SCH per course ............................................................................................... 3 maximum contact hours per course ................................................................................48
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Define and apply political terms and concepts. 2. Define political science and identify the subfields. 3. Compare and contrast different political systems and institutions. 4. Apply the methods used to study politics. 5. Critically interpret and analyze contemporary political issues and problems.
