Syllabus Spring 2012 HISTORY 1301.4002 and 4003 History Of The United States to 1877 MWF 9:05 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. C295 PROFESSORS: Dr. Jerry Henson Professor Michael “Mike” Noble OFFICE: C-289 C-286 OFFICE HOURS: 10:30-11:30 am MWF 8:00 – 9:00 MWF 8:30 - 9:30 TR 8:00 – 9:30 TR Also by Appt. Also by Appt. CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Henson- (972) 860-8311 office Professor Noble- (972) 860-7081 [email protected] [email protected] TEXTBOOK: The American Journey, Concise Second Edition Vol. I, ISBN 978-0-205-21495-2 COURSE DESCRIPTION: HISTORY 1301-History of the Unites States to 1877 This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a DCCCD Core Curriculum Course. Prerequisite: One of the following must be met: (1) Developmental Reading 0093 AND Developmental Writing 0093; (2) English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 AND 0054; or (3) have met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) in Reading and Writing standards AND DCCCD Writing score prerequisite requirement. Course Description: The history of the United States is presented, beginning with the European background and first discoveries. The pattern of exploration, settlement, and development of institutions is followed throughout the colonial period and the early national experience to 1877. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5401025125 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the chronology of major events and trends in U. S. history to 1877. 2. Demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate historical sources, distinguishing between primary and secondary sources. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the causes of various conflicts (such as wars, socialmovements, political movements, and economic conflicts) and the effects of their outcomes during the course of U.S. history to 1877. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and foundations of American democracy, including the founding documents and the democratic values of freedom, equality, and justice. 5. Demonstrate the importance of expansionism, manifest destiny, and western settlement during the course of U.S. history to 1877. 6. Demonstrate writing skills by successfully producing a written exercise. ASSIGNMENTS - There will be 10 exams throughout the semester. The tenth exam is our final exam, and is not comprehensive. The exam will consist of multiple choice questions. Each exam will cover materials from lectures, textbooks, films, and handouts. Exams will be given in class at our regular time. For each exam, you will need a scantron. Every individual exam is worth 100 points. Make-up exams will be given only if the instructors are notified in advance. This make-up exam must be completed within one week of the exam date. There is no make-up for the final exam. - There will be 5 assignments throughout the semester. Each will be worth 20 points each. There will be no make-up for quizzes or assignments. These assignments are based on primary source documents, and can be found on eCampus. - There will one map quiz where students will identify places of historical significance. This quiz will be worth 100 points. Students will be provided with a list of places that will be on the quiz. There will be no make-up for the map quiz. - Extra credit of 20 points may be earned through Service Learning. The project requires 15 hours of volunteer time on the project plus a discussion with other volunteers and documentation of your participation. Various options for service will be offered. GRADES 10 exams 100 points each = 1000 points 5 assignments 20 points each = 100 points 1 map quiz 100 points = 100 points Total 1200 points Extra Credit = 20 points Point Scale 1200- 1080 = A1079- 960 = B 959- 840 = C 839- 720 = D Below 729 = F ATTENDANCE Attendance is a must for this class since a large percentage of test material will come from lectures and presentations in class. A sign-in sheet will be circulated at the beginning of each class. Five absences will be considered excessive and will lower your final point total by 10 points. Any more than 5 absences will lower your point score by 20 points. In addition, after 5 absences you will be unable to turn in an extra credit assignment. Also, please try to be on time. Late arrivals disrupt the class, as well as early departures. The class sign-in sheet will be distributed at the beginning of each class. If you arrive late, you must see the instructor to sign-in. If you are more than 30 minutes late, it is considered an absence. COURSE SCHEDULE Our course is divided into 10 units. There will be an exam for every unit we cover. Units are typically two chapters in length, but some may only be one. The instructors will give you notice before any future exams. Unit I Europe and America before Columbus Early Exploration and Settlement Unit II Colonial America Great Awakening Unit III Colonial Tensions The American Revolution Unit IV The Articles of Confederation The Constitution Unit V The Early United States The Jacksonian AgeUnit VI Slavery The New Economy Unit VII Westward Expansion Unit VIII Sectionalism Unit IX The Civil War Unit X Reconstruction IMPORTANT DATES 01/16/2012 – Martin Luther King Holiday (No Class) 02/15/2012 - Map Exam 03/01-02/2012 – Employee Development Days (No Class) 03/12-17/2012 - Spring Break 04/06/2012 - Holiday (No Class) 04/12/2012 - Last Day to Withdraw with a “W” 04/30/2012 - Extra Credit Assignment Due 05/07/2012 – Final Exam at 9:00 a.m. Remember to check eCampus to see when all upcoming exams are scheduled. ECAMPUS Students will need to utilize the eCampus to be successful in this class. Class materials, grades, and announcements will be posted there on a regular basis. All class assignments will be placed on eCampus. PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is a very serious offense, and it will not be tolerated by the instructor. Anytime you use material for your writing that has previously been written, you must use a citation. Simple and honest citation mistakes are understandable, but turning in a paper that someone else wrote will result in a failure of the course. STOP BEFORE YOU DROP: For student who