0.105 Required Materials
Textbook 1
- Krutz, Glen and Sylvie Waskiewicz. (2021). American Government 3nd Ed. Rice University: Open Stax LINK: Download OpenStax US Government
Textbook 2
- Links to an external siteReti, Steven (2022) Introduction to California Government and Politics PoliSci150. Version 3 LINK: =DownloadLinks to an external site.
Canvas
We will be using Canvas for this course, so you will need access to a computer and the Internet. Canvas is also mobile-friendly and can be used on your phone or tablet through the Canvas Mobile App Links to an external site. or a mobile browser!
- What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? Links to an external site.
- Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site.
Note: Computers are available for students to use on campus, at the library, and...
Software
- Word Processor: You will need to be able to create documents. Although you may be familiar with many different types of Word Processors, College of the Desert is a Microsoft Office Campus and you have free access to the full Microsoft Office Suite through Office 365. Log in through the Student Portal Links to an external site. with your College of the Desert email and password.
- PDF Reader: You will need to be able to view PDFs for this class. You can download a free PDF reader here if you don't have one already on your computer: Adobe Reader Links to an external site.
Other Materials
- TechConnect Zoom (you will need a camera on your device).