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 COMMUNICATES WITH STUDENTS THROUGH HIS EMAIL 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 three exams. Each exam will count for one-third of the final grade. The exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions that indicate your progress integrating and comprehending course readings and lectures. 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/testing/distance.shtml

After you have completed an exam, please notify me by email at bartky@ipfw.edu.


NOTE: Exam 1 (5/29) and exam 2 (6/10) may be taken three days earlier or three days after the scheduled date. The third exam is scheduled for 6/25. You may take the final exam as early as 6/23 but you must take it by 6/25.

Exam

Scheduled date

earliest date

latest date

Exam 1

5/29  

5/26

6/2

Exam 2

6/10  

6/5   

6/12 

Exam 3

6/25 

6/23 

6/25


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. Sharing your password is a violation of university policy.

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the syllabus, the examinations, or any other aspect of the course, please email me at bartky@ipfw.edu.


Good luck!



Professor Bartky