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PS201 US Government

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  • CRN: 30469
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From June 24 through August 17, 2024, Tom A Scales

Class materials

Textbooks

Find out which textbooks are required for this class.

Details about this class

Thanks for your interest in PS 201: U.S. Government! This is an online class, meaning it will be conducted 100% online through D2L. The are no on-campus requirements, and there are no remote class meetings. I will pre-recorded video lectures to present/discuss the course reading material. The online teaching/learning format provides students with maximum flexibility in completing weekly assignments, in accordance with weekly deadlines. Required activities include discussions, exams, a research paper proposal, and a research paper.

The required textbook can be purchased through the PCC bookstore or through an online bookseller. Used copies are available for around $50-$60. The text will also be available on 2-hour reserve at the Cascade Library. 

If you have any questions or would like to check out the syllabus from a previous term, just let me know! You can reach me by email at tom.scales@pcc.edu. 

Technology

This class does NOT require any special technologies, beyond those listed in the Online Learning Technical Requirements. 

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.