Summer 2013 SYLLABUS –American History Before 1877

HIST1301.719 HIST1301.722

You must read this document CAREFULLY. ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE IS LISTED HERE.

Section 1 – Getting started

There is not an in-person orientation for this course. Please read the following syllabus thoroughly and e-mail me with any questions you have. I will communicate with the class through e-mails and post information on the ANNOUNCEMENT page - please check the announcements often.
San Jacinto College has implemented STUDENT E-MAIL. Other than our course Blackboard account, all separate announcements, extra credit and assignments will be communicated to you through this e-mail regardless of what personal e-mail you have used or listed through the college. You must get in the habit of checking and using this e-mail account for all of your college needs. After you have checked in with me and received a reply from me with your syllabus and course information I will communicate to you via SJC student e-mail. Here is the link on how to set up, check and use your new e-mail address. Read it and let me know if you have any questions. http://www.sjcd.edu/email.html
Section 2 – Information about the American History course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is 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. Prerequisites: Reading level 7 and Writing level 7 (3:3-0)

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
A. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
B. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
C. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.

GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES:
A. CRITICAL THINKING: Students will develop habits of mind, allowing them to appreciate the processes by which scholars in various disciplines organize and evaluate data and use the methodologies of each discipline to understand the human experience.
B. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will communicate ideas, express feelings and support conclusions effectively in written, oral, and visual formats.
C. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Students will develop habits of intellectual exploration, personal responsibility, and physical well-being.
D. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Students will demonstrate a global perspective toward issues of culture, society, and politics, environment, and sustainability.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students wishing to drop courses must drop themselves over the web. Faculty will not drop students. Students should consult with a Counselor/Advisor before dropping courses. Students starting college for the first time in fall 2007 or after may only receive six grades of W ( grade received from a course dropped after the census date) from all Texas public colleges and universities attended. Grades of W in developmental courses or courses taken while in high school will not count in the six grades of W. After six grades of W are received, students must receive grades of A, B, C, D, or F in all courses. There are other exemptions from the six-drop limit and students should consult with a Counselor/Advisor before they drop courses to determine these exemptions.

REPEAT RULE: If a course is subject to the repeat rule, a student may take the course two times and pay the regular tuition. The third time, the student will be charged an additional $60.00 of tuition per credit hour for the third or subsequent time taken.

HONESTY CODE: As a student at San Jacinto College, you are expected to exhibit honesty, integrity and high standards in your academic work. Members of the college community benefit from an open, honest educational environment. We are all responsible to encourage and promote academic integrity, a code of moral and artistic honesty. Students should refer to the Student Handbook for policies and procedures on Cheating and Plagiarism. EMERGENCY CLOSURE: In the event the College needs to be closed for any situation, such as inclement weather, students and employees should check the College website at www.sanjac.edu or call (866) 504-5853 for the most immediate and current information. The College will also engage the emergency notification plan which sends a voicemail, text message, and/or email to each student/employee who opts in. The College will also contact local media but the most reliable, accurate and current information will also be found on the College website or at the toll-free number listed above. Official communications with students is through their SJC email account.

DISABILITY STATEMENT: If you have a disability that may affect your ability to learn the material in this course, please contact the Disabilities Services Director through the Educational Planning and Counseling Offices:
Central Campus - 281-998-6150 Ext. 1014;
North Campus - 281-998-6150 Ext. 2317;
South Campus - 281-998-6150 Ext. 3444 Section 3 Requirements: You, as the student, will be responsible for:
1. Reading the textbook.
2. Having adequate computer and Internet knowledge.
3. Do all assignments and tests promptly and responsibly.
4. Maintain communication with instructor via e-mail.

Required Textbook: America: A Narrative History – 8th Edition
Section 4 - Required work for the Course
For this Internet course, you will need to complete all of the following assignments: * Test One (on-line, multiple choice) * Test Two (on-line, multiple choice) * Test Three (on-line, multiple choice) * Test Four (on-line, multiple choice) * 10 Quizzes (multiple choice)
Section 5 - Grading System:
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT e-mail me at the end of the semester asking for extra points or extra credit, I will not change the point value once you have taken the last test and will not offer extra credit.
Test I (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4) =20%
Test II (Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) =20%
Test III (Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) =20%
Test IV (Chapters, 15, 16, 17, 18) =20%
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10 quizzes =20%
Total =100%
90%-100% A
80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D
59% & below F
Section 6 – Navigating the Blackboard site
Announcements Tab: Is where I will post general announcements and important information.
Syllabus Tab: The Syllabus will be here for reference throughout the semester.
Power Points Tab: Power Points will be available to help you study and understand the most important parts of each chapter.
Tests/Quizzes Tab: Quizzes and Tests will be made available according to the syllabus calendar. You will have a limited amount of time to take each quiz and test. Once the quiz/test has been closed it will not be reopen. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE SYLLABUS CALENDER.
Lectures Tab: Some lectures will be recorded and filed here for your use. The files may be downloaded for you to use on your PC or MP3.
Media Tab: Will contain video links or video clips to supplement your readings.
Instructor Contact Tab: Contains email and phone contact for the instructor.

Section 7 – Policies and Procedures

Testing Policy:
I do not give make-up exams nor except late work.

Cheating/Discipline Policy:

· I will not tolerate any kind of cheating, coping and/or plagiarizing in this class. You will receive a Zero (F) on any assignment where cheating is expected and I have the option of failing you for the entire course if cheating is suspected. See the San Jacinto College Student Handbook if you have any further questions about cheating at this institution.
· Since this is a college level institution, I do not foresee the use of a discipline policy. However, there is an appropriate and inappropriate student/instructor relationship in the classroom and in an online distance education course. Please, in on-line class discussions and e-mails refrain from the use of profanity, sexuality explicit or violent material. All discipline issues will follow the guidelines of San Jacinto College Discipline Policy and can be referred to the proper authorities.

Information on Special Populations:
If you require additional help with a special need, you are required to visit the Special Populations department here at the school and they will work with you and me to meet your individual needs.
Students ask:
What is the best way to prepare for the quizzes and do well in this course? YOU HAVE TO READ the chapters first, take notes. Use and print out the PowerPoint slides as a study guide to help you focus on what is important. Be prepared when you are starting the test. Mark your answers as you go in case you have to go back for some reason.
Also, check ANNOUNCEMENTS often and e-mail me ASAP if you have any questions/concerns about the course. To be successful in an on-line course, you must stay self-motivated, organized and treat the course as if you would a face-to-face course. It requires the same amount of time, it is just that you are able to schedule that time on your own. That means 3 hours of “class time” and 6 hours of “study time” per week, per course. Schedule those 9 hours into your weekly schedule and allow for a little bit more time right before a test. Again, this is no different than coming on campus to take the course, it is just more self-directed.

Calendar for Summer History 1301 Internet Course
Jul 08, 2013 - Aug 09, 2013
Test 1 and Quizzes 1-2 Will Open – Jul. 8th – 12:00 Noon
I need all students to “Check In” through e-mail this week for the first time. Send me an e-mail with your name and what course you are in so that I can check you off of my roll. Read Chapter 1-2. Take Quiz 1
Read Chapter 3-4 Take Quiz 2.
Take Major Test 1 Chapters 1-4
Test 1 and Quizzes 1-2 Will Close – Jul.14th - 12:00 Noon
Test 2 and Quizzes 3-4 Will Open – Jul. 15th – 12:00 Noon
Read Chapter 5-6. Take Quiz 3.
Read Chapters 7-9 Take Quiz 4.
Major Test 2 Chapters 5-9
Test 2 and Quizzes 3-4 Will Close – Jul. 21st – 12:00 Noon
Test 3 and Quizzes 5-7 Will Open – Jul. 22nd – 12:00 Noon
Read 10 -11 Take Quiz 5
Read 12-13 Take Quiz 6
Read 14 Take Quiz 7
Major Test 3 Chapters 10-14
Test 3 and Quizzes 5-7 Will Close – Jul. 29th – 12:00 Noon
Test 4 and Quizzes 8-10 Will Open – Jul. 30th – 12:00 Noon
Read Chapter 15-16. Take Quiz 8
Read Chapter 17-18. Take Quiz 9
Take Quiz 10
Major Test 4 Chapters 15-18
Test 4 and Quizzes 8-10 Will Close – Aug. 7th – 12:00 Noon