Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Dakota College Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

POLS 115 – American Government

Credits:

Course Description:

This course examines the principles of American government, political behavior and institutions.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of the roots of the

American governmental system, its current operating mechanisms and its place in our daily lives as

Americans.

Pre/Co-requisite:

None, although it is suggested that a student complete HIST 103 before taking this

class.

Instructor:

Steven J. Sathre

Office:

Thatcher Hall 2206

Office Hours:

MWF 9:00-10:00

T-Th 1:00-2:00

Phone:

701-228-5456

Email:

steve.sathre@dakotacollege.edu

Lecture/Lab Schedule:

T-Th 2:00-3:15

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