Welcome to Introduction to American Politics-POLS Y103. I hope you have a successful semester.
You may purchase the course text and materials at Follett’s Bookstore on the IPFW campus.
Course information will be posted on the Bartky web site at:
http://www.ipfw.edu/pols/assets/SYLLABI/Bartky/HOMEPAGE.htm
NOTE: PROF. BARTKY DOES NOT USE BLACKBOARD.
PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL at bartky@ipfw.edu
The following will be posted on the course web page:
1. A copy of the syllabus and a schedule of reading assignments and examinations. The reading schedule is meant to provide a guide assisting you in allocating the time necessary to complete the course.
2. Sources of the American Founding.
3. Study guides for the three course exams to assist you in preparing for examinations.
Exams
There are four exams. Each exam will count for one-fourth of the final grade. The first three exams consist of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions that indicate your progress integrating and comprehending course readings, lectures, and discussions. The final exam will focus on the last part of the course but include basic materials from throughout the course. The final exam will not include essay questions.
For students to demonstrate their proficiency they will need to acquire a basic knowledge of the dynamics and mechanics of American politics, as well as knowledge of the ideas and controversies that shape the way Americans think, speak and act in the political order.
Exams must be taken at the IPFW Office of Testing Services or at a pre-arranged testing center at your local campus:
Students should make individual appointments with the Office of Testing services. Call 260-481-6600 to schedule an appointment to take the test. See the Testing Services website: http://www.ipfw.edu/accs/student_resource/testing.htm
After you have completed an exam, please send me an email to let me know.
NOTE: There are four exams. You may take Exam 1, Exam 2, or Exam 3 on the scheduled date or one week later than the suggested date. Exam 4 may be taken on 12/15 but must be taken by 12/17.
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Exam |
Scheduled date |
latest date |
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Exam 1 |
9/16 |
9/23 |
|
Exam 2 |
10/9 |
10/16 |
|
Exam 3 |
11/11 |
11/18 |
|
Exam 4 |
12/15-17 |
12/17 |
You may not use your books or notes when taking the test. Using books and notes
constitutes cheating. Evidence of cheating is not difficult to find and may
lead to flunking the test and the course.
A NOTE ON ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Students should familiarize themselves with and abide by the IPFW Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct. Students who violate the Code through cheating, plagiarism or other misconduct, or who assist others in engaging in prohibited conduct, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the syllabus, the examinations, or any other aspect of the course, please email me or stop by my office-CM213-on campus.
Good luck!
Professor Bartky