Political Science 10
Fall 2009
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Instructor: |
Jennifer Gardner Email: gardnersjb@charter.net Phone: 707-951-4289 |
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Welcome: |
Welcome
to Political Science 10 online. This site is for students who are considering
this course or have already registered. |
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Course Description: |
Addresses both the philosophic
roots and the contemporary operation of American national, state, and local
government. Specific topics include constitutional development, federal-state
relations, and the rights and obligations of citizens under both the federal
and the |
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Required Textbook: |
The
Challenge of Democracy |
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Course Availability: |
The
course will become available the week before class begins on 8/22. |
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Instructor Contact: |
You
may contact me at the email address listed above. On weekdays I usually
respond within 24 hours or less. At other times, including weekends, I check my
email and class website every day. If you want to reach me by phone you may
call my cell phone number above where you can also leave a voice-mail
message. |
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On-Campus Requirement: |
There
are no requirements to attend on-campus meetings. All assignments are
completed online. |
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Student Requirements: |
Prerequisite:
None Recommended: English
150 Note:
This is a writing intensive course. |
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Computer Set-Up and
Skills |
Your Computer Skills:
Online courses require adequate computer skills. You should be able to
navigate websites, open and download files, use a word processor and be able
to convert files into rich text format, and submit files to Blackboard. It is
the student’s responsibility to meet the technological demands of the course. Computer Requirements:
Most computers and internet providers are adequate. You will need shockwave
and audio software (free and common with most computers) and speakers or
headphones to listen to lectures (although there will be a text transcript
available). I would recommend broadband services through cable, DSL, or
satellite providers. You need to have regular access to the internet at
least twice a week for 15 weeks. |
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Online Commitment: |
Your commitment will require at
least as much time as you would dedicate to a traditional class. A typical 3
credit hour class will require about 9 hours per week of your time. You will
need to listen to lectures or read lecture text files, read textbook chapters,
participate in online discussions using a discussion board, complete quizzes,
write and submit papers, and take online exams. Plan to be online at least
2-3 times each week. |
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Waitlist Policy: |
Registration is
easiest online using web advisor. I do not have a waitlist. If the class is
closed, please do not contact me except under extraordinary circumstances as
I will direct you to web advisor and encourage you to keep trying to add the
class. Although the class may be closed you should check periodically as it
will open whenever someone withdraws. |
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Accommodations: |
If you need accommodations to
succeed in this online class you should contact Disabled and Student Services
Program at 707-476-4280 and the instructor. This course is designed to be
accessible to students who have visual or auditory impairments. |
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Classroom "Time": |
This
online class requires weekly participation consistent with the College’s semester
schedule. The class will be available at any hour with no requirements to
participate at any given time. |
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Getting Started:
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On or shortly after
the College’s first day of class (8/22), go to the Blackboard login site at http://bb.redwoods.edu/ .
Username and password instructions are available at this site. After you
login you will find a link to the class where you will receive detailed
instructions on how to proceed. You must participate fully by the end of the
first week (Monday) or you may be dropped from the class. Please be sure that
the College has your correct email address as this is my primary method for
contacting you. |