Eastfield College, Social Science, Human Services and Business Division HIST 1301 History of the United States (3) Semester: Spring 2012 HIST 1301-4402 HIST 1301-9044 Online classes begin 1/17/2012 and end 5/4/2012 HIST 1301-4405 HIST 1301-9026 Online classes begin 1/17/2012 and end 5/4/2012 Instructor: Matt Hinckley Office: C-290 Phone: 972-860-7381 E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., Monday - Friday Course Description (from Eastfield Catalog): HIST 1301 History of the United States (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. 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, social movements, 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. Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Authors: Divine, Breen, Frederickson, Williams, Gross, Brands, Roberts Title: America: Past and Present Volume 1, to 1877, Brief Edition Publisher: Pearson Edition: 8 Brief Copyright: 2011 ISBN: 978-0-205-76039-8 You may purchase the online version of this textbook directly from the publisher, but be sure it is the correct author, title and edition. Evaluation Procedures: Class Participation - You must make posts on the Unit discussion board to earn class participation points! See the discussion boards for instructions on how to make posts and replies. You can earn up to 20 points for your class participation. Tests – There are four units in the course. Each unit has a 20-question test, which is taken online and must be completed in 45 minutes. You may use your book and notes to take the test online; test questions are based on the assigned chapters. Each question is worth 1 point, so each test is worth 20 points. The four tests combined are worth 80 points. 100 possible points . I do not give grades; I only record grades YOU earn. Assignment type # Points: 90 - 100 = A Four Unit Tests (4 x 20 = 80) 80 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C Class Participation on Discussion Forums (20) 20 60 - 69 = D Total 100 0 - 59 = F Course Calendar / Outline Week 1 (1/17-1/20) Week 2 (1/23-1/27) Week 3 (1/30-2/3) Week 4 (2/6-2/10) Unit 1 work (chapters 1-4) due Thursday, Feb. 9 Week 5 (2/13-2/17) Week 6 (2/20-2/24) Week 7 (2/27-3/2) Week 8 (3/5-3/9) Unit 2 work (chapters 5-7) due Thursday, March 8 Week 9 (3/12-3/16) SPRING BREAK Week 10 (3/19-3/23) Week 11 (3/26-3/30) Week 12 (4/2-4/6) Unit 3 work (chapters 8-13) due Thursday, April 5 Week 13 (4/9-4/13) Thursday 4/12 is last day to drop Week 14 (4/16-4/20) Week 15 (4/23-4/27) Week 16 (4/30-5/4) Unit 4 work (Chapters 14-16) due Thursday, May 3Obtaining Final Course Grades Using eConnect: Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu . Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect, an online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report , which is available in the Admissions Office. Eastfield College Email Policy: Faculty and students must have and use a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework. For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html Attendance Policy: This is NOT a "self-paced" class; you must keep up with the work in the class. Failure to complete work on time will result in a loss of points. If you have an issue (family, illness, etc.) that may prevent you from finishing an assignment on time, contact me as soon as possible. Financial Aid Statement: Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. Financial Aid Statement for Distance Learning Classes: If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans and are enrolled in a Distance Learning class, you must show participation in this class prior to the certification date by either e-mailing or contacting the instructor or logging on to eCampus. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Repeating This Course: (Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course): Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the