Review the Canvas PLSC 200 Orientation Video

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Also see Syllabus- Course Units-Post Dates- Due Dates

Reading: All unit readings are assigned on the first day of the unit. Students should move through the readings as they progress through the unit. The readings are NOT due on the first day of the unit.

Due Date: The date an item is expected to be posted or submitted. Items are accepted until the Available Until Date without penalty.

Available Until Date: The date an item becomes closed and will not be accepted.

Drop Scores: QuickWrites (6), Discussions (15), and and Exam Section (1) Multiple Choice or Written. The lowest score(s) will be dropped from the category. This means if you skip 15 Discussions with a score of zero (0), this will not impact your grade.

Why Drop Scores?- This gives students flexibility to choose which items to answer and limited worries if assignments are missed.

All readings and point based assignments are listed in order on the Syllabus tab.

Also see Syllabus- Course Units-Post Dates- Due Dates

Course Name and Details
	Political Science 200 \| National, State, and Local Government
Spring 2022	Professor Kevin Nelson

Welcome to PLSC 200
Welcome to PLSC 200!
In this course we will examine the structure and function of the basic national, state, and local government institutions. The course will examine the dynamics of the constitutional power relationship between the three branches of government along with the "linkage" institutions of the media, political parties, interest groups The course will also examine the relationship between the national, state and local governments.

Students Start Here:

Review the Canvas Orientation Video below

and then click to go to Unit #1

#1 Unit A- Democracy and Republic-Weeks of August 17 and August 22

Day to Day Operations

This is a Module-based course where it is BEST if students follow the weekly assignments in each modules. The following buttons will allow students to quickly move to all areas of the course.

Links to Day to Day items on Canvas
Modules	Free-Online Textbook	Syllabus

Grades	Announcements	Assignments

Important Dates:


Last Day to Add	August 30, 2022
Last Day to Drop with a section refund	August 30, 2022
Last Day to Drop without appearing on Transcript	September 5, 2022
Last Day to Withdraw with a "W"	November 15, 2022

Student Help and Orientation

Student Help Links
Canvas Orientation Video	Set Your Notifications	" What If" Grades

Units and Learning Objectives	Student Canvas Help	Disability Resources

First time Canvas User? How To Navigate Through Canvas.

How do I know what to do? Use the links above from the Homepage or the Tabs on the left-hand tool-bar when inside the system to move around..

This course is organized through the Modules Tab where week by week readings, tasks and assignments are found. Always open the Assigned Items link at the top of each Module to get an overview of the week's tasks.

Do's and Don'ts:

Do

Do move through the course using the Modules as all of the content is constructed in an easy to understand and organized manner.
Do use the Syllabus Tab to get an overview of ALL assignments by Due Date-Best Place for Due Dates!
Do check the Announcements and Inbox daily for updates.
Do check your Grades and what if grades to keep track of progress.
Do Check Assignments Tab for Due Dates and Available Until Dates.
- Due Date- The date when an Assignment is to be submitted
- Available Until date- The date the items becomes closed to submissions.
- All students may submit assignments prior to the Available Until date without penalty.

Don't

Don't use the To Do List to keep track of items.
Don't jump right into the assignments just because that is where the points are.
Don't wait until the last minute to post items or complete assignments.

Organization-Getting around Canvas:

The Syllabus Tab is where you will find the course syllabus, a schedule of readings, and a list of assignments and due dates. Canvas will update the syllabus assignments and due dates as the course progresses. Points and feedback will be posted in the Gradebook. (Grades)

TheAssignments will present you with list of the course assignments organized by group and due date. An Assignment in Canvas is an item that must be completed for points.

The Grades Tab will take you to your grade-book page. It will list all of your assignments completed and scheduled.

The Calendar (far left) will take you to your Master Schedule for all of your Canvas courses.

DSPS Students:

Please contact the instructor at the start of the term to file your accommodations. I will implement all of your accommodations through the Canvas system.

If you need to acquire accommodations, please schedule and appointment with the DSPS office.

In coordination with the DSPS office, reasonable accommodations will be provided for eligible students with disabilities. If you do not yet have an accommodation letter, please contact the DSPS office. Use the link above to request an appointment or call DSPS office at (650) 738-4280.