United States History I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Larry Adams (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715191Office Location
Dutton Hall 202AOffice Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 1:30-2:00 and 3:15-3:45
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Course
HIST-1301-DC003 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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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
American Destiny: Volume I - E-Book. 2nd Edition Bundled with Reader for History I
Compiled, Co-Authored, and Edited by Dr. Larry G. Adams
ISBN# 0-9767783-4-3 --www.utpublishing.com
For students who know that they will be taking both HIST I - 1301 and HIST II - 1302; You can purchase the course materials for both courses at one time for a significant savings if you purchase them online. For one semester at a time, the books and materials are $110. If you purchase both at one time at the beginning of the Fall, you get both for $150. You have to use a different ISBN# when you go to the UT Publishing website to purchase the acces. That ISBN # is DC-0-976-778-3-0-0. You must put in the ISNB # in the "Purchase" section exactly as I have written it with the upper case and all dashes in the right spot. The publisher has offered this to help with the cost.
Supplies
Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones have numerous problems with the Exams and Quizzes in this course. All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access and use them when
Student Performance
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Student Performance:
Upon successful completion of this couse, 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 in United States history. |
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
\\ During discussions in the course; students are expected to be professional and follow common courtesy. The discussions in this class are meant to bring up various positions and sometimes the debate can be heated; however, it is appropriate to attach a certain argument or point of view, but it is never appropriate to attach the person who is posting information with which you may disagree.
Grading Criteria
| Introduction | TESTING - PARTICIPATION - GRADES |
| Requirements |
Assignments: There will be six major sections to this course. Each section will have E-Book Reading Assignments, Original Document Reader Assignments, and Bulletin Board Discussions. Each section will cover 3-4 chapters in the E-Book. All of each chapter will NOT necessarily be covered for the dual credit course. There will be additional notes to cover materials included in the STAAR curriculum at times when assigned. The Assignments will be clearly stated on the Assignment Dates page attached to this class. These reading assignments do not require anything to be turned in for grading (other than the discussion questions assigned separately); they contain all of the materials that will be covered on the exams. Exams: There will be 6 Major Exams over each section of the course. These Exams will be graded on a 100 percentage point scale. These Major Exams cover chapters from the American Destiny E-Textbook; readings from the History I Reader; and additional notes assigned for certain periods. These Exams will be given over the internet with 30-35 questions and 40 minute time limits. This would be the same amount of time given in a regular lecture class environment. There will also be a comprehensive final to cover all material in this course and will be taken from questions given on the previous six exams. The final will contain 50 questions and be given a 50 minute time limit. The final will also be graded on a 100 percentagge point scale. There will also be a topical study guide for the final. These Exams will be scheduled on the Assignment Dates page And for each Section under the Lessons link in the course. The exams will be open on certain dates and the High School Facilitators will pick out a convenient time for their students to take the Exams on-line. The final will be taken during finals week. NONE of the grades for these Exams will be dropped. Therefore you will have 7 main exams including the final and they will count 70% of your grade. Bulletin Board Discussions: There will be 5 Discussion questions posted by the instructor during the semester. They will be graded on a 100 point scale. The first discussion will count for ALL students and I will drop one of the last 4 discussions. The best 4 grades out of the 5 will be averaged together and count as 20 percent of your grade. Student Paper: Each student will be required to write a paper during the semester that will answer an ethical delima question. This assignment is used to show each students understanding of personal and social responsibility in society. There will be detailed instructions given during by October 1st and students will be given four weeks to complete the paper. The grade from the paper will count as 10% of your final average. Grading: Each Major Exam will be worth 10% of the overall grade in the course (70% total). The participation in the Bulletin Board Discussions will count as 20% of your grade. And the Social and Personal Responsibility paper will count as 10% of your grade. |
| Summary: | Six Section Exams - 60% |
| Final Exam - 10% | |
| Discussions - 20% | |
| Paper - 10% | |
Overall Letter Grade Based on Percentage Grade Total:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Attendance
\ The online US History course will not have any on campus meetings. Students must log on to this course in AC Online the first day of regular classes and follow the instructions for the course. If a student needs individual assistance they can contact me to work out the problems or schedule an appointment.
Calendar
A final exam will be administered to all students.
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Welcome to Dual Credit History 1301 Course Schedule
Assignments and Exams |
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8-26-2013 |
Make sure you have gone to the Start Here Link in the left hand column and reviewed all of the information regarding how this course is set up and how to use Blackboard here in AC Connect. This information will help save you time later in the course and help you to achieve the highest grade possible. |
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8-27-2012 |
There is a link for Discussions on your left hand menu. Click on that link and then click on the Topic for Introduction. Click on my introduction posting and then click on "reply" at the bottom of the page. Write an introduction of yourself. It does not have to be long and is not graded. Simply state a few things about yourself for the class. Examples include: major, interests, family information, work, how far you live from campus, etc. This is due by 8-30-2013, however there is not grade. You must show participation in this class by the end of the week for course attendance purposes. |
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8-26-2013 TO 9-16-2013
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Chapter 1 - "From the Beginnings - The Americas"
Chapter 2 - "European Exploration, Discovery, and Contact"
Chapter 3 - "Colonization"
Chapter 4 - "Origins and Nature of Slavery"
SECTION ONE EXAM - OPENED 9-13-2013 - DUE 9-16-2013
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9-17-2013 TO 9-30-2013
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SECTION TWO Chapter 5 - "Colonies and the Empire"
Chapter 6 - "Road to Independence"
Chapter 7 - "Colonization"
SECTION TWO EXAM - OPENED 9-27-2013 - DUE 9-30-2013 |
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10-1-2013 TO 10-14-2013
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SECTION THREE Chapter 8 - "Miracle in Philadelphia"
Chapter 9 - "The Federalists Begin"
Notice the change in chapter order Chapter 11 - "Jeffersonian Republicans / Democracy"
Chapter 12 - "The Era of Good Feelings"
SECTION THREE EXAM - OPENED 10-11-2013 - DUE 10-14-2013 |
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10-15-2013 TO 10-28-2013
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Chapter 13 - "Jacksonian Democracy"
Notice change in chapter order Chapter 16 - "Beginning to go West"
Chapter 17 - "Religion in the New Nation"
Chapter 18 - "Early Foundations of Economic Growth"
SECTION FOUR EXAM - OPENED 10-25-2013 - DUE 10-28-2013 |
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10-29-2013 TO 11-11-2013 |
Chapter 10 - "The Peculiar Institution"
Notice change in chapter order Chapter 14 - "Antebellum Culture"
Chapter 15 - "Antebellum Reform"
Chapter 19 - "Antebellum South"
SECTION FIVE EXAM - OPENED 11-8-2013 - DUE 11-11-2013 |
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11-17-2012 |
Class Paper on Personal and Social Responsibility is Due 11-17-2013, Today |
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TO 12-2-2013
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SECTION SIX Chapter 20 - "Divided Nation"
Chapter 21 - "The Cousin's War"
Chapter 22 - "Reconstruction"
1302 - Chapter 1 - History II Book - "The Gilded Age-Introduction to 1870-1920"
SECTION SIX EXAM - OPENED 11-29-2013 - DUE 12-2-2013 |
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12-4-2013 |
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12-5-2013 |
Final Exam continued today |
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12-6-2013 |
Final Exam continued today |
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12-7-2013 |
Final Exam continued today |
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12-8-2013 |
Final Exam continued today |
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12-9-2013 |
Final Exam - last day. The Exam will end at 10:30 pm, you should begin the exam by 9:30 pm at the latest. This is Monday of Finals Week. This is the last day to take the final in this class. |
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TO 1-27-2014
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BEGINNING OF HISTORY 1302 SECOND SEMESTER SECTION ONE 1302 - Chapter 2 - "Technology and Change"
1302 - Chapter 3 - "The Western Frontier"
1302 - Chapter 4 - "The Plight of the Plains Indians"
1302 SECTION ONE EXAM - OPENED 1-24-2014 - DUE 1-27-2014 |
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Additional Information
\ There is a Start Here page under the Lessons Tab when you log in to the course. All students should read and understand ALL of the information that is contained on that Start Here page. This will save ALL students a lot of time and frustration.
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM