On Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:10:42 -0600, "Jeff Crowell"
wrote:

Ed Rasimus wrote:
Even the darkest of clouds, does appear to have a silver lining.
Although, I'm sure a session or two in one of my political science
classes might cure your optimism.

Hmmm. As something of a masochist in that regard, I
find that sort of appealing in a twisted way (who knew? ;-) ).

Any chance your Poli Sci class is offered via Distance
Learning? It'd be nice to take a bull course for once, having
just finished a Masters in Mech E that way.

As a political scientist, the answer to all questions is inevitably,
"yes and no."

This semester, I'm doing POS 111 American Government and POS 125 State
& Local Government as online courses. They are taught with an
incredible software called Blackboard which is relatively easy to use
and offers a lot of course flexibility. This semester ends in May. The
American Government course will run this summer.

This fall, I may not be doing teaching any more. It's one of those
"adjunct vs full-time faculty vs retirement" issues. As an adjunct,
I've drawn a line in the sand noting that I teach as many classes as
full time, but at a fraction of the compensation. If I leave the
school, there won't be any online Political Science classes in the
fall.

If serious, you might explore www.ppcc.edu for the catalog and
requirements. Recognize that this is a freshman level course.


Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
Smithsonian Institution Press
ISBN #1-58834-103-8