AMST 1115

AMST 1115

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

A policy-centered approach to the study of government in the American experience. Considers the American Founding and how it influenced the structure of government; how national institutions operate in shaping law and public policy; who has a voice in American politics and why some are more influential than others; and how existing public policies themselves influence social, economic, and political power. Students will gain an introductory knowledge of the founding principles and structure of American government, political institutions, political processes, political behavior, and public policy. (GOVT-AM)


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Program Requirements (GOVT-AM)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 1111

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6374 AMST 1115   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mettler, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6375 AMST 1115   DIS 201

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6376 AMST 1115   DIS 202

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6377 AMST 1115   DIS 203

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6378 AMST 1115   DIS 204

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6379 AMST 1115   DIS 205

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6380 AMST 1115   DIS 206

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6381 AMST 1115   DIS 207

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6382 AMST 1115   DIS 208

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6383 AMST 1115   DIS 209

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6384 AMST 1115   DIS 210

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6385 AMST 1115   DIS 211

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6386 AMST 1115   DIS 212

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person