United States History I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

HIST-1301-003 United States History I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: 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

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Unfinished Nation: Concise History of the American People (includes Connect) - 7^th Edition

By Alan Brinkley

ISBN:                    9780077412326

Publisher:           McGraw Hill
Copyright:          2013       

Supplies

Paper, Pen and access to computer with stable internet connection

Student Performance

Each student will be required to take three exams over the semester. Each exam will contain 50 True/False, matching, and/or multiple choice questions.  Each question will be valued at 2 points. Each exam will be available online for three (3) days. Each exam will have a maximum time-limit of 2 hours (120 minutes).  Students will have the ability to re-take each exam one time. Each exam is worth 15% of your total grade.

Each student will be required to complete 15 LearnSmart assignments at McGraw Hill Connect over that week’s reading material.  The study modules are worth 40% of your total grade. 

 

Each student will be required to attend class and participation in that day’s lesson and classroom activities. The points assessed will be based on the student’s attendance, level of discussion during in-class times, and completion of classroom activities.  The attendance/participation is worth 15% of your total grade.

 

Each student will be given an ethical dilemma topic to write a one-page research paper.  The student will need to use at least one primary source to support his/her point of view regarding the historical ethical dilemma; or two secondary sources if a primary source can’t be found. The paper must be one-page in length with 1-inch margins on all sides and 12-point Times New Roman font.  The paper will be due on December 3, 2014.  The historical research paper is worth 10% of your total grade.

 

Grading Scale:

Exam One	45% of total grade (15% each exam)
Exam Two
Exam Three
McGraw Hill’s Connect LearnSmart Assignments	30% of total grade
Attendance/Participation/Classroom Activities	15% of total grade
Ethical Dilemma Paper	10% of total grade

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

Makeup Policy:              

No make-up exams will be given. If an exam is missed, the student will receive a zero for the exam grade. 

 

Classroom Ground Rules:          

1. Cell phones, pagers, or any electronic devices must be turned off during the class hours.

2. Students caught cheating will, at a minimum, receive a grade of F for that examination. Additionally, such students may receive a grade of F in the course.

3. No late work will be accepted. The student must complete all required work by the deadline on the course schedule. 

Grading Criteria

 

A = 100 to 90

B = 89 to 80

C = 79 to 70

D = 69 to 60

F = Below 60

Exam One	45% of total grade (15% each exam)
Exam Two
Exam Three
McGraw Hill’s Connect LearnSmart Assignments	30% of total grade
Attendance/Participation/Classroom Activities	15% of total grade
Ethical Dilemma Paper	10% of total grade

Attendance

Each student will be required to attend class and participation in that day’s lesson and classroom activities. The points assessed will be based on the student’s attendance, level of discussion during in-class times, and completion of classroom activities.  The attendance/participation is worth 15% of your total grade. 

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Additional Information

Prerequisites:                

Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills in a C or higher in RDNG 0331.

 

Course Description:     

A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from 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 includes: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.  HIST 1301 is not a prerequisite for HIST 1302. 

 

Learning Outcomes:     

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

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 the United States history.

 

Disability Statement:                 

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (SSC 125, Phone: 371-5436) as soon as possible.