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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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HIST-1302-018 United States History II
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
The American Nation: A History of the United States, Volume I I Carnes, et al REVEL
Bundle with Access Code and Loose Leaf paper copy. 15th Ed. 2016
Access Code is REQUIRED and will be used for assignment grades.
Access to a reliable computer and reliable internet. Smartphones and tablets can be useful for reading, listening, and completing chapter assignments, however, they have numerous problems with the Main Exams in this course. All students should have access to a desktop or laptop computer with a reliable internet access when taking Exams.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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".
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 attack a certain argument or point of view, but it is never appropriate to attack the person who is posting information with which you may disagree.
TUTORING POLICY
If a student scores below 70% on an exam or writing assignment, he or she will be required to attend tutoring per the instructor’s directions before being allowed to complete the next assigned work
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
Below 60 = F
Exams Average – 40%
Discussions Average – 25%
Chapter Assignments – 25%
Course Paper – 10%
All make up work will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor, if at all.
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.
STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE SOME WORK ON THE REVEL ASSIGNMENTS PRIOR TO AUGUST 30th OR THEY WILL BE ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN FROM THE COURSE.
Begin working on your chapter assignments as soon as possible. If you fail to complete any of the REVEL assignments by 8-30 you will be administratively dropped from the class on 8-30.
Post and Introduction of yourself on the Discussion board. This is not graded and is NOT one of the graded Blackboard Discussions!
Read and complete assignments in REVEL:
Chapter 17: The Conquest of the West
Chapter 17 is due 8-31
Participate in Discussion One: this will be available 9-1; due 9-7
Week Two
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 18: An Industrial Giant Emerges
Chapter 19: American Society in the Industrial Age
Chapters 18 and 19 are due 9-7
Discussion 1 is due 9-7
After completing chapters 18 and 19 take the First Exam: this will be available from 9-4 to 9-7 and cover chapters 17-19
Week Three
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 20: Intellectual and Cultural Trends in the Late Nineteenth Century
Chapter 21: From Smoke-Filled Rooms to Prairie Wildfire: 1877–1896
Chapters 20 and 21 are due 9-14
Participate in Discussion 2: this will be available 9-15; due 9-21
Week Four
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 22: The Age of Reform
Chapter 23: From Isolation to Empire
Chapters 22 and 23 are due 9-21
Discussion 2 is due 9-21
After completing chapters 22 and 23, take the Second Exam: this will be available from 9-18 to 9-21 and cover chapters 20-23
Begin work on the Course Term Paper - Available 9-21 through 10-5. Find the assignment under the Common Assessment Tab. Submit the paper through the Paper link with that assignment.
Week Five
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 24: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War
Chapter 25: The Roaring Twenties
Chapters 24 and 25 are due 9-28
Participate in Discussion 3: this will be available 9-29 and due 10-5
Don’t forget that the Course Term Paper is Due: 10-5
Week Six
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 26: The Great Depression and the New Deal: 1929–1939
Chapter 27: A Second World War: 1941–1945
Chapters 26 and 27 are due 10-5
Discussion 3 is due 10-5
After completing chapters 26 and 27, take the Third Exam: this will be available from 10-1 to 10-5 and cover chapters 24-27
Week Seven
Read and complete in REVEL:
Chapter 28: A New Enemy, Abroad and at Home: 1946–1960
Chapter 29: From Camelot to Watergate: 1961–1975
Chapters 28 and 29 are due 10-12
Discussion 4 is due 10-12
Week Eight
Read and complete in REVEL: ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY 10-13!!
Chapter 30: Running on Empty: 1975–1999
Chapter 30 is due 10-13
After completing chapter 30, take Exam 4: this will be available from 10-8 to 10-13 and cover chapters 28-30
BE SURE AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE ONLY THREE DAYS FOR THIS LAST CHAPTER!! YOU CAN ALWAYS WORK AHEAD, BUT YOU MUST HAVE EXAM 4 COMPLETED BY 10-14 SO GRADES CAN BE POSTED BY THE 8 WEEK COURSE DUE DATE!!
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