Frank J Garrahan's Home Page

Title:

Professor of Government, Austin Community College

Office:

2132-C Northridge

Office Phone:

223-4805

Office Fax:

223-4310

Email address:

frankjg@austincc.edu

Mailing address:

11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin TX 78758

 

 

Fall 2008 Office Hours Monday & Wednesday: 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Tuesday & Thursdays: 9:00am - 11:15am & 12:15pn - 2:15pm

Potential Distance Learning Students:
If you are considering taking a Government Distance Learning course, you should first take the Learning Style Self-Assessment test prior to committing to this type of class.  This assessment could help you determine if you have the potential to do well in a distance learning class or whether an in/class experience might better suit you.

**ON-LINE ORIENTATION PROCEDURES**

For Open Campus PCM Classes: Online orientations should be completed anytime up to end of the first week of classes.

In completing your class orientation for the United States Government or Texas State & Local Government PCM classes through this web page:

1st - Find your class syllabus below& download it,
2nd - Complete and submit the On-Line Information Form also located below.
3rd - Proceed to the ACC Testing Centers site to check on the locations & hours of operation of the ACC testing facilities.
 
4th - Download the MLA documentation instructions which you will need for your paper.
5th - Register for Blackboard by using the following link: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/stlogin.html

United States Government (GOVT 2305) Open Campus Syllabus

FALL 2008

Section 23003-105 - 16 Weeks (8/25/08 - 12/14/08)
Section 25480-061 - 2nd 8 Weeks (10/20/08 - 12/14/08)

Link to publisher's web site 5th edition

Link to publisher's web site 6th Edition

 

Texas State & Local Government (GOVT 2306) Open Campus Syllabi

Fall 2008

Section 21045-006 - 1st 8 Weeks (8/25/08 - 10/19/08)

Link to publisher's web site 12 edition

Link to publisher's web site 13th Edition

ON-LINE INFORMATION FORM. Please complete the form and click on submit so I will receive a copy of your completed form.

ACC Testing Center Follow this link for information on ACC Testing Center (locations, hours of opeation, etc)

MLA Documentation Follow this link for detailed information on using MLA documentation.

On-line resources Follow this link to a list of on-line research resources for this course.

Resources for Distance Learning Students

Distance Learning Testing

Textbooks: Textbooks can be ordered online or calling (800) 325-3252 or going to an ACC or Bevo Bookstore


Texas State & Local Government (GOVT 2306) In/Class Syllabus

Fall 2008

Sections 23074-062 (MW 9:10am - 10:35am),
23085-079 (MW 10:35am - 11:50am), &
23075-063 (MW Noon - 1:15pm)

Summer & Fall 2008 In/Class Handouts

Handout - Unit 1

Handout - Unit 2

Handout - Unit 3

Handout - Unit 4

 

Last updated August 18, 2008
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