GOVT 1111

GOVT 1111

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: AMST 1115

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6361 GOVT 1111   LEC 001

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6362 GOVT 1111   DIS 201

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6363 GOVT 1111   DIS 202

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6364 GOVT 1111   DIS 203

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6365 GOVT 1111   DIS 204

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6366 GOVT 1111   DIS 205

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6367 GOVT 1111   DIS 206

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6368 GOVT 1111   DIS 207

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6369 GOVT 1111   DIS 208

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6370 GOVT 1111   DIS 209

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6371 GOVT 1111   DIS 210

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6372 GOVT 1111   DIS 211

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6373 GOVT 1111   DIS 212

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

  • Instruction Mode: In Person