CDL COURSE ENTRY FORM


Author: Candace Corp/SUNY
Last modified by: Bernice Kennedy/SUNY
Composed: 12/18/1996 02:55 PM
Curriculum Committee Approval Date:
Modified: 11/14/2003 10:37:36 AM
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Course Number: (prefix) SOC (number) 161204 ESC 2.0 Course number:

Name: The American Political System: An Introduction to American Government
Datatel Title: (30char)

Area Coordinator: Eric Zencey Department Code: 10HI Team:

Liberal Study? YES Level: LOWER Credits: 4 Prerequisite? NO
General Education Course? YES GenEd Approval Term/Year:

GenEd Area 1: Fully or Partially:
GenEd Area 2: Fully or Partially:



Pre-registration Information?
Course will be offered (for online course descriptions, proposed offerings for by term views and web views)
Spring 1		Course will be offered (for final term listings, online registration, online bookordering, web views)
Spring 1
First Term Offered: (Required Format: YearTerm - i.e., 2005SP)
Last Term Offered in Print Version: January 2004
Title Changes:
AC Changes:
BK Number: 35

Description: Explore the principles, institutions, and processes of American government and politics. Gain an understanding of the structure and operation of U.S. government and political systems; a recognition of the avenues available to individuals and groups for effective political involvement; an appreciation of the role of the media in influencing politics and public policy; detailed comprehension of key decision making and implementing political institutions with particular attention to the budgetary process; an introductory working knowledge of the public policy process and policy area substance; and a foundation for advanced study in public affairs, public policy and public administration. This course meets the general education requirement in Social Science.

Note: January Term 2004 is the last term this course will be offered in print version. In future terms, it will be offered only online (261204).

Generic:



Major Course Area
Social Theory Structure & Change		Minor Course Area
Political Science		SLN Disciplines
Additional Course Requirements
 Undergrad Certificate Association:


3


Meets General Education Requirement

Required Booknote:

Optional Booknote:


Archive Course: Yes
Archived for Development:

genedcode for dpplanner:

genedfull area for dpplanner:



Note: January Term 2004 is the last term this course will be offered in print version. In future terms, it will be offered only online (261204).