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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Fall, 2011

Course: Introduction to Public Administration POLS 2133 301 16060 201210

Day(s) and Time(s): Thursday; 7:20-10:00 PM

Start and end dates: August 22, 2011- December 9, 2011
Location: NSU-Broken Arrow campus, Education Building, E136

Course Delivery Method: Lecture Course format: Lecture and class discussion

Instructor: Dr. Mark C. Anderson

Office Hrs: Thursday, 6:15 to 7:15 PM on Thursday (one hour before class) and by appointment
Dr. Anderson’s email: andersonmarkp@aol.com
Office Email: markanderson5@mail.tulsacc.edu
Office Phone: Tulsa Community College (Southeast campus) (918) 595-7673

TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE: TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:

Division: Liberal Arts Director: Susan Burlew
Associate Dean(Interim) Phoebe Baker Office: SE 2202
Office: SE 4105A
Phone Number: 918-595-7737 Phone: 918-595-7673

COURSE PREREQUISITES: POS 1113-American Federal Government and sophomore standing

or instructor approval.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Political Science 2133: Introduction to Public Administration is

designed to examine the role of administration in government. In doing so, it will explore the
various trends in American public administration, examine the unique circumstances involved
in
Administering public organizations and look at different techniques of public management. As an
introduction to public administration, this course will provide the student with a survey of American
public administration.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To highlight the extent to which public bureaucracies affect our daily life.
2. Become better acquainted with the processes and procedures of public administration.
3. Examine and assess how public administration impacts the political process and the individuals
in our political system.
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4. Analyze the constraints placed on bureaucracies by the politicians (budget, hearings,
investigations, staff).

TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:

Title: Public Administration: Understanding Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector
Edition: 7th Edition
Authors: David H. Rosenbloom, Robert S. Kravchuk, and Richard M. Clerkin
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education: Boston
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: The bookstore at TCC-Southeast

TEACHING METHODS: Dr. Anderson uses a combination of lecture, small group discussion,
Socratic method, and on occasion, simulation.

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES: Students will have two tests and a final in an essay format. There
is also one term paper for the class. In addition, the students will have to give an oral
presentation of their term paper.

ATTENDANCE: Each week attendance will be taken. Due to the fact that the class only meets
twice per week for three hours, one unexcused absence is the maximum allowed.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: Dr. Anderson does not take late work.

Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the
duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal
from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar
for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a
course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student . July 10, 2009
is the last day to withdrawal.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane_doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email
to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency

situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).

GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates
gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education
and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical
Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,

beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of

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ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.

SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will
be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in

compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of

others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is
not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa
Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to
the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a
faculty member may:
 Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
 Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
 Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
 Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may
request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the
administrative level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student
Services.

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the

information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the
TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed
3/4 the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the
deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with a
discussion with the faculty member assigned to the course. Contact the
Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course
('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change
to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the
financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may
receive an outstanding bill from TCC if the recalculation leaves a
balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and

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fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: Fall, 2011

Week 1 (August 25): Course Introduction, Course syllabus, Expectations, Rights and
Responsibilities. Reading and Discussion- Chapter 1.

Week 2 (September 1): Readings and Discussion- Chapters 2 and 3.

Week 3 (September 8): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 4.

Week 4 (September 15): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 5.

Unit Test (Chapters 1-4)

Week 5 (September 22): Readings and Discussion- Chapters 6.

Week 6 (September 29): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 7.

Week 7 (October 6): Readings and Discussion- Chapters 8.

Week 8 (October 13): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 9.

Unit 2 Test (Chapters 5-8)

Week 9 (October 20): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 10

Week 10 (October 27): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 11

Term Paper due on October 27.

Week 11 (November 3): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 12

Week 12 (November 10): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 13

Week 13 (November 17): Readings and Discussion- Chapter 14

Week 14 (November 24): No class, Thanksgiving

Week 15 (December 1): Readings and Discussion- Chapters 15 and 16

Week 16 (December 8): Test 3 (Final- Chapters 9-16 and Oral Presentations

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Total Points: 1,000

Unit One Test 200

Unit Two Test 200
Test 3 200
Term Paper 300
Oral Presentation
Of Term Paper 50
Attendance/class participation 50
A= 900-1,000
B= 800-899
C= 700-799
D= 600-699
F= 0-599

Note: Dr. Anderson reserves the right to:

1) Note the progress of the student during the term to assign final grades- not all
students start with the same knowledge and academic experience.
2) Protect the integrity of the final. In other words, to get an “A” in the class (even
if student has the 900 points needed for an “A”) said student needs to score at
least a “B” on the final to earn an “A” in the course- assuming he or she has the
minimum of 900 points.
3) A maximum of ten (10) extra credit points can be earned during the term.
4) Make the final non-cumulative (does not test over the whole course, only
Chapters 9-16).
5) Since class is a three hour segment on a once-a-week basis, participation in class
discussions and attendance is mandatory. With a relatively small class and three
hours of class, it is expected that students will have said readings and/or
assignments done before class.
6) To add written assignments and/or a class quiz as needed. Supplemental
materials can be added as needed (ex- political/historical document).
7) All assignments must be completed (including oral presentation of term paper)
for student to receive an “A” (assuming the student has the 900 points and
received at least a “B” on the final

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