If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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-1301-011 United States History I
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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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)
On Campus Course
America: The Essential Learning Edition, Shi 2nd edition volume 1
No supplies available
No performance information available
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".
No behavior expectations available
You will have four one-hour exams. Dates will be announced in class by the instructor. THERE WILL BE NO EXEMPTIONS FOR THE FINAL EXAM.
The lowest score of the first three tests will be dropped. If you miss a test, FOR ANY REASON, that will be the dropped grade. If you miss the final, FOR ANY REASON, one-third of your grade will be a zero. I DO NOT GIVE INCOMPLETES.
Grades:
All work will be graded on the following scale: 90-100 is an A, 80-89 is a B, 70-79 is a C, 60-69 is a D, and anything below 60 is an F.
Test grades will be worth 90%, Ethical Dilemma will be worth 10%.
Common Assessment Paper: Students will read a historical ethical dilemma assigned by individually by the instructor. In a one page typed paper, students will briefly identify and accurately describe the ethical dilemma. Students will use appropriate insights from two or more areas of study at AC to make connections and clarify the ethical dilemma. Students will recognize connections to their own personal values and rules, articulate the sources of their insights, and incorporate personal values in a reasoned response. Keep the length of your response to one page. The Common Assessment Paper is worth 10%.
The Common Assessment Paper is due February 28, 2022
Attendance is necessary to successfully complete this course. It will be your responsibility to drop the course if you decide to stop attending.
HIST 1301-011
Jan 19 - Class notes 1, Read chaps 2-4
Jan 24 - Class notes 2, Read chaps 2-4
Jan 26 - Test 1
Jan 31 - Class notes 3, Read chaps 5-7
Feb 2 - Class notes 4, Read chaps 5-7
Feb 7 - Class notes 5, Read chaps 5-7
Feb 9 - Test 2
Feb 14 - Class notes 6, Read chaps 9-11
Feb 16 - Class notes 6, Read chaps 9-11
Feb 21 - Test 3
Feb 23 - Class notes 8, Read chaps 13-15
Feb 28 - Class notes 9, Read chaps 13-15
Feb 28 - Common Assessment paper is due
March 2 - Class notes 10, Read chaps 13-15
March 7 - Test 4
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UPS FOR HOURLY EXAMS.
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