Form 2A, Page 1 FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE COURSE NUMBER: AMH 2047 COURSE TITLE: American Military History PREREQUISITE(S): None COREQUISITE(S): None CREDIT HOURS: 3 CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 3 CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN: Lecture/Discussion: 3 Laboratory: Other : FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 3 STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE ALLOCATION: 35 CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course surveys American military history chronologically and thematically from 1607 to the present. It traces the beginnings of a uniquely American military and focuses not only on wars, leaders, and strategy, but on such topics as civilian attitudes towards a standing army, soldier motivation, defense funding, anti-war movements, and the role of women in wartime. SUGGESTED TEXT(S): American Military History and the Evolution of Western Warfare. Robert A. Doughty and Ira D. Gruber, (Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, Current Ed.), Allen Millet, Peter Maslowski, For the Common Defense, A Military History of the United States, (New York: Free Press, 1994) IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 2009 (20101) 1
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE: Spring 2011 Form 2A, Page 2 COURSE TOPICS CONTACT HOURS PER TOPIC I British-French Wars in Colonial America 3 II America s War for Independence (1763-1815) 3 III-Evolution of the American Military (1815-1860) 3 IV- The Civil War (1861 1862) 3 V The Civil War (1863-1865) 3 VI Military Arm of an Expanding Nation (1865-1914) 3 VII World War I (1914-1918) 3 VIII The Interwar Years (1919-1939) 3 IX World War II Europe (1939-1945) 3 X World War II Asia (1939-1945) 3 XI Cold War and Korea (1945 1960) 3 XII Cold War and Vietnam (1960 1975) 3 XIII Soviet Union defeated (1976-1991) 3 XIX Post Cold War Interventions and Commitments (1991 2001) 3 XX Post 9/11 World 3 = 45 Hours 2
Florida State College At Jacksonville Course Learning Outcomes & Assessment For All College Credit Courses NOTE: Use either the Tab key or mouse click to move from field to field. The box will expand to accommodate your entry. Section 1 COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: AMH 2047 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3 COURSE TITLE: American Military History Section 2 TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply) AA Elective AS Required Professional Course College Prep AS Professional Elective AAS Required Professional Course Technical Certificate Other X General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 7) Section 3 (If applicable) INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Communication Social & Behavioral Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Humanities Section 4 INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES: Reading Speaking Critical Analysis X Writing Listening Information Literacy Quantitative Skills Ethical Judgment Scientific Method of Inquiry Working Collaboratively Section 5 LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will be able to discuss the connections between America s armed forces and the political, economic, and diplomatic affairs of the nation. The student will develop an appreciation of the warplanning process. The student will be able to describe the evolution of weapons of mass destruction and their use in warfare. The student will be able to describe the changes in U.S. military strategy from conventional war to a war on international terrorism. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT 3
The student will be able to analyze the sociological impact of military service by discussing the major issues involving the draft, women in military service, and homosexuals in military service. Section 5 (Continued) LEARNING OUTCOMES METHOD OF ASSESSMENT The student will be able to discuss the evolution of the American Military and how it effects the nation. The student will understand the challenges of a peace time military and its uses short of major conflicts The student will be able to describe the attitudes of the American people towards their armed forces. Section 6 Name of Person Completing This Form: John Wesley Moody Date: 2-20-2008 Section 7 Name of Person Completing This Form: John Wesley Moody Date: 2/14/2011 SECTION 8 MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ONLY (exclude AA electives) Section 8 KNOWLEDGE Primary Secondary N/A VALUE Primary Secondary N/A A. Global and Historical Knowledge & Understanding Comprehends a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of major civilizations Comprehends the workings and interrelations of personal, business and government economies Comprehends political, social and economic systems and their effects upon society B. Cultural and Aesthetic Knowledge and Understanding Comprehends the contributions of the arts and humanities to the human experience on a personal, national or global level Comprehends the historical development of the arts and sciences Comprehends religious and cultural systems and their effects upon society Intellectual honesty Curiosity and openness to new ideas Recognition of one s own creative potential Acceptance of and respect for differences among people and cultures Civic Engagement Lifelong Learning X C. Human Awareness and Understanding Comprehends the dynamics of human behavior and the process of increasing self-awareness, growth and development 4
Comprehends the stages of human development and the dynamics of human relationships in diverse cultures Comprehends the factors that promote physical, mental and social well-being D. Mathematics, Science and Technology Comprehends the basic concepts and investigative processes of the natural sciences Comprehends the breadth, significance and development of the mathematical sciences Comprehends the ways science and technology have shaped and continue to reshape human cultures and the environment Section 9 Name of Person Completing This Form: John Wesley Moody Date: 2/24/2011 5