POS 2041: American National Government
University of Central Florida
In this course, students will investigate how the national government is structured and how the American constitutional republic operates. It covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, including but not limited to the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and all its amendments, and The Federalist Papers. The course examines the branches of government and the government’s laws, policies, and programs. It also examines the ways in which citizens participate in their government and ways their government responds to citizens. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and practices of America’s constitutional republic. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the nation’s founding documents, including the declaration of independence, the U.S. constitution and its amendments, and the federalist papers. Students will demonstrate knowledge of landmark U.S. supreme court cases, landmark legislation, and landmark executive actions. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the history and development of the American federal government and its impact on law and society. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply course material to contemporary political issues and debates. Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in discussion and civil debate on American politics that are associated with multiple points of view.
Average GPA: 3.09
Grade distribution records: 14,263 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4,621 | 32.4% |
| A- | 1,211 | 8.5% |
| B+ | 878 | 6.2% |
| B | 3,508 | 24.6% |
| B- | 571 | 4.0% |
| C+ | 336 | 2.4% |
| C | 1,342 | 9.4% |
| C- | 181 | 1.3% |
| D+ | 34 | 0.2% |
| D | 325 | 2.3% |
| D- | 19 | 0.1% |
| F | 599 | 4.2% |
| S | 52 | 0.4% |
| U | 19 | 0.1% |
| W | 560 | 3.9% |
Based on 14,263 student grade records across 24 terms and 25 professors.
Instructors
- John Hanley 2,979 students, Average GPA 3.19
- Bruce M Wilson 2,514 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Bruce Farcau 2,424 students, Average GPA 3.37
- Annabelle Conroy 1,742 students, Average GPA 2.86
- Alvin Quackenbush 1,259 students, Average GPA 2.98
- Robert Stanley Bass 1,247 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Barry C Edwards 436 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Christopher Douglas Spinale 429 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Stephen Balkaran 281 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Christine Regnier-Bachand 244 students, Average GPA 3.87
- Debidatta Aurobind Mahapatra 236 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Lynne Gleiber 96 students, Average GPA 3.14
- Drew N Lanier 93 students, Average GPA 2.42
- Bailey Nicole Sellers 50 students, Average GPA 3.55
- Gary Edward Smith 42 students, Average GPA 2.98
- Matthew Eric Baker 36 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Aubrey W Jewett 34 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Rachel L Pittaluga 32 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Danyel Ashley Lafear 25 students, Average GPA 3.54
- Uchenna Hillprieston Hillprieston Okwara 23 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Steven Smallpage 20 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Patricia Karina Hajek 6 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Devyn Tyler Escalanti 5 students, Average GPA 3.94
- Laraven Temoney 2 students, Average GPA 3.50
- Andrea Amhazi Otero 1 students, Average GPA 4.00