POLI 110
American Government and Politics
Political Science
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Origin and development of federal Constitution; national, state, and local governments and politics.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Analyze and Contextualize Current Events
Learning Outcome
Analyze current events in American politics using Political Science concepts.
Title
Describe Constitutional Provisions
Learning Outcome
Describe the most important constitutional provisions in American national government and how they have changed over time.
Title
Explain Individuals' Roles in American Government
Learning Outcome
Explain the role individuals play in American government and what factors influence their behavior.
Title
Assess American Political Institutions
Learning Outcome
Assess the functions and interactions of American political institutions.
Title
Learn to Participate Effectively in Political Process
Learning Outcome
Evaluate how you as an individual can effectively participate in the political process.
