United States History I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

HIST-1301-020 United States History I

Prerequisites

RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The American Promise Value Edition, Volume I: To 1877

A History of the United States

Fifth Edition ©2012

ISBN-10: 1-4576-1346-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-4576-1346-3
Paper Text, 624 pages

( Required reading for the student. )

Supplies

\ Paper, pens, colored utensils as needed.

Student Performance

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.

2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.

3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on

this period of United States history.

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Failure to comply with lawful direction of a classroom instructor is a disruption for all students enrolled in the class.

\ Cheating violations include, but are not limited to: (1) obtaining an examination , classroom activity, or laboratory exercise  by stealing or collusion; (2) discovering the content of an examination , classroom activity, laboratory exercise, or homework assignment  before it is given; (3) using an unauthorized source of information during an examination , classroom activity, laboratory exercise, or homework assignment ; (4) entering an office or building to obtain unfair advantage; (5) taking an examination for another person; (6) completing a classroom activity, laboratory exercise, homework assignment, or research paper for another person;  (7) altering grade records; (8) using any unauthorized  form of electronic communication device during an examination, classroom activity, or laboratory exercise;  (9) Plagiarism.  Plagiarism is the using, stating, offering, or reporting as one’s own, an idea, expression, or production of another person without proper credit.

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\ Disciplinary actions for cheating in a course are at the discretion of the individual instructor.  The instructor of that course will file a report with the Dean of Students when a student is caught cheating in the course, whether it be a workforce or academic course.  The report shall include the course, instructor, student’s name, and the type of cheating involved.

\ Students who are reported as cheating to the Dean of Students more than once shall be disciplined by the Dean.  The Dean will notify all involved parties within fourteen days of any action taken.

Grading Criteria

The grade will be taken from quizzes, tests, & lecture response.


Exams: There will be five major examinations during the semester including a final exam on December 9. Students may drop the lowest grade on one exam other than the final. Students may not drop the final exam. Exams will be multiple choice with 1-3 essay questions or a project element. Exams will cover both the readings and the lectures.  Final Exam will be comprehensive.

Makeup Exams:If you miss an exam without prior arrangement it will be your drop grade BUT you must take an alternate test for high school.  This will be a one time option only - any other college exam  to be taken on an alternate date will result in an essay exam or a 0.

Quizzes will come from your assigned readings. Multiple choice and essay.  Quizzes should occur every 5-7 days.  Students may drop the lowest grade on one quiz.

Makeup Quizzes will be offered for prearranged absences and should be taken before the absence.  All others will be an alternate quiz, consisting of short answer questions and or vocabulary terminology.     

Class Work will consist of various assignments and activities. Review Questions will be handed out at the beginning of every chapter to help you focus your readings. 

The final grade in this course will be determined by the following:

Exams I - IV  40%    Final Exam 10%    Quiz /Project 30%     Class Work 20%

90-100 = A

80-89 = B

70-79 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

Academic dishonesty:
Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Some collaboration with other students on projects is acceptable.  Collaboration on the Review Questions  is NOT ACCEPTABLE; students must do their own work. Papers which bear a striking resemblance to the work of other students will not be accepted. If the instructor determines that a student is not responsible for his/her work, no credit will be given for the assignment.
 

ANY use or presence of an electronic device during testing will not be acceptable.

Attendance

Amarillo College Attendance Policy:   Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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