El Paso Community College History 1301 13996 Fall 2011 Part I Instructor s Course Requirements 1. Course Number and Instructor s Information: History 1302 13996: History of The United States to 1865 Instructor s Name: Patrick L. Pynes Class Times: Class is an on-line course, so it does not meet. E-Mail Address: or through the Blackboard System (preferred method). Campus and Office: Valle Verde A2111 Office Phone: (915)831-3264 Office Hours: MW10:00 1:00, TTH 10:00 11:30, F 100:00 11:00, And on line throughout the day 1 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 1
2. Text and Materials: A. Required Text: The required text for this class is American History: A Survey, Vol. I, 13 th edition. Brinkley, Alan. McGraw Hill. 2009. Text reading is essential as background for the assignments. You will be better prepared for the discussions and assignments if you have done the required reading prior to attempting the assignments. B. Materials: The only other material you will need is access to a good computer with internet access. See below for hardware specifications. III. Course Requirements: A. Hardware and Technical Specifications: Technical information can be found at: http://www.epcc.edu/programs/distance/hardware03.htm B. Grading Scale: There will be a total of 800 points available throughout the semester. There will be three essays assignments, one at the end of each unit, worth 100 points each for a total of 300 points. There will be chapter quizzes for each chapter worth 30 points each for a total of 360 points. Discussion boards worth 100 points, and group evaluations worth 40 points. At the end of the semester, the total points accumulated will be evaluated on the following scale: 720 800 A 640 719 B 560 639 C 480 559 D Below 479 F 2 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 2
C. Evaluations: 1. Essays: There will be three essays over class materials and readings throughout the semester. The essay assignments can be found in the Essay folder on the course Content Page. The essays must contain at least one outside source. Your text, although you may certainly use it, is not considered an outside source. Encyclopedias, even on-line versions, are not considered outside sources. Never use Wikipedia as it is not peer reviewed. Encyclopedias are good places to start, but never use as a source. To submit your essay, use the BlackBoard assignment system. Compose your essay in whatever version of document writer your system supports. Send it to the instructor through the Blackboard assignment function as an attachment. If your system does not support Microsoft Word make sure to save your document as an RTF file so that when it gets to your instructor (me) he will be able to open and read your document. Essays should be at least three pages in length. Essays will be evaluated by the following criteria: Answering the question that is asked in a clear manner, Proper spelling and grammar, On-time submission, And appropriate comments, connections, references, etc. The date that the essays are due can be found in the course schedule to follow and are due no later than 11:30 PM on that date. 10 points will be deducted for each day that the paper is late. 2. Discussion Boards: Students will be assigned to groups and asked to respond to prompts that will be developed by the professor. You need to respond to the prompt or respond to a fellow group member s response. There will be a minimum of three responses to each board from each student. I will evaluate based on your input and the number of posts that you make. Add to the conversation, do not disrupt it. For the most part, I will try to stay out of the discussions and allow the students to develop the trajectory of the discussion. If the thread gets off topic, I will attempt to guide it back on 3 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 3
track. Rest assured, however, that I will be reading every post. No I agree with... or ditto will be allowed. This portion of the course is worth 380 points, so it is very important that you participate in the discussions. 3. Quizzes: There will be a quiz associated with each chapter to turn in for evaluation. There will be 14 quizzes (one for each chapter), I will use the top 12 scores for the evaluation of this portion of the course (I will drop the two lowest grades). Each quiz will be 30 questions multiple choice. The quizzes can be located in the quiz folder of the course content page. Each chapter quiz will be 30 questions multiple choice or true/false randomly chosen by the system, so each quiz will be different. Each student may take each quiz three times and the highest grade will be used for the evaluation. The quizzes have a 40 minute time limit so watch your time. The quizzes will be due at 11:30 PM on the date indicated in the course schedule as well as on BlackBoard. This portion of the course is worth 360 points. 4. Extra Credit: As a rule, I do not believe in extra credit. The quizzes, as well as everything else, are done at home with access to outside sources. The essays will always have choices from which to choose, so you will not have to answer a particular question. No extra credit should be needed. IV. Instructor s Policies: A. Useful Information: I will generally take Sundays off. I will be on my e-mail or on BlackBoard throughout the day, first thing in the morning, and the last thing in the evening. I will generally respond to e-mails within 24 hours, if I do not, e-mail me again. The quizzes and the essays take some time to evaluate and the grades may not show in the grade book for a few days. If a week has elapsed since submission of an assignment to be graded and it has not posted, then e-mail me to inquire about the grade. 4 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 4
You need to log on at least three times a week to check the discussion boards and see if any new announcements or assignments have been posted. It is also a way for me to track your attendance and to make sure that you are staying on track. I reserve the right to add, delete, and/or revise segments of the course and syllabus. B. Accomplishment of Course Objectives: Students are expected to complete all assignments for the course. Students are expected to accomplish the objectives of the course. When the professor determines that a student is not doing this, he may decide to drop the student from the course, after consulting with the student. The professor s criteria for deciding this are primarily the student s failure to complete assignments, failure to sign on regularly, and failure to do the assignments in a timely fashion. C. Scholastic Dishonesty: Students who are caught, by the professor or another party of authority, violating the Student Code of Conduct provisions concerning cheating on essays, quizzes, plagiarism, and collusion may be given a grade of zero on the assignment involved and be turned over to the Dean of Student s Office for disciplinary action. D. Grade of W : Please do not wait until the end of the semester to discuss with me your lack of progress in the course. By then, many times, it is too late. If you are having problems, please discuss them with me at the earliest possible time through e-mail or visit me in my office should you be on campus. I probably will not seek you out. It is my desire that all of you complete this course, but that is not always possible. Please keep in mind that the last day to drop any course with an automatic W is November 11 th. After that date it is still possible, but it becomes much more difficult and is not always successful. If you no longer wish to be in the class, it is your responsibility to drop the course Do not think that I will drop you because I may not! Students who withdraw prior to November 11 th will receive a non-punitive grade of W. However, keep in mind the six-drop rule. 5 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 5
E. Students with Disabilities: If students have a disability that requires accommodation, they may contact the Center for Students with Disabilities at 831-2426. In accordance with federal law, it is the student s responsibility to speak to a counselor and provide proof of the disability. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. D. FERPA Statement Please refer to the following link for the most up-dated FERPA regulations: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html E. Copyright issues are addressed at: http://www.copyright.gov/ V. Course Calendar: Due dates: This course is designed for flexibility. The unit discussion boards run from the first week of class. The unit essays and chapter quizzes are due by 11:30PM on the date indicated. All late assignments will have ten percent deducted for each day that they are late. In order to have the necessary time to devote to the unit essay, I suggest that you complete two chapters of reading and quizzes a week. Chapter 1 Quiz Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 3 Quiz Chapter 4 Quiz Unit I Essay September 2 nd by 11:30 PM September 7 th by 11:30 PM September 12 th by 11:30 PM September 20 th by 11:30 PM September 26 th by 11:30 PM Chapter 5 Quiz Chapter 6 Quiz Chapter 7 Quiz Chapter 8 Quiz Chapter 9 Quiz Chapter 10 Quiz September 28 th by 11:30 PM October 3 rd by 11:30 PM October 7 th by 11:30 PM October 13 th by 11:30 PM October 18 th by 11:30 PM October 24 th by 11:30 PM 6 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 6
Unit II Essay November 1 st by 11:30 PM Chapter 11 Quiz Chapter 12 Quiz Chapter 13 Quiz Chapter 14 Quiz Unit III Essay November 7 th by 11:30 PM November 11 th by 11:30 PM November 17 th by 11:30 PM November 30 th by 11:30 PM December 7 th by 11:30 PM SUBJECT AREA History COURSE RUBRIC AND NUMBER HIST 1301 COURSE TITLE History of the United States to 1865 COURSE CREDIT HOURS 3 3 : 0 Credits Lec Lab El Paso Community College Syllabus Part II Official Course Description HIST 1301; Revised Fall 2009 Revised by Discipline: Fall 2009 I. Catalog Description Surveys United States history through the Civil War, emphasizing the Pre-Columbian background, colonial contributions, the Revolution of 1776, republican government, the growth of democracy, social economic, and cultural trends, the role of minorities, and the background and course of the Civil War. Prerequisite: READ 0309 (can be taken concurrently) or by placement exam. (3:0). II. Course Objectives Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Unit One Meeting of Three Worlds, Beginnings to 1620 1. Compare the characteristics of societies in the Americas, Western Europe, and Western Africa that increasingly interacted after 1450. 2. Analyze how early European exploration and colonization resulted in cultural and ecological interactions among previously unconnected peoples. B. Unit Two The Era of Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763 1. Explain why the Americas attracted Europeans, why they brought Africans to their colonies, and how Europeans struggled for control of North America and the Caribbean. 2. Analyze the development of political, religious, and social institutions in the English colonies. 3. Discuss the values and institutions of European economic life which took root in the colonies, and how slavery reshaped European and African life in the America. 4. Describe the struggle for Empire between the European powers in America. C. Unit Three The American Revolution and the New Nation, 1754-1820s. 1. Explain the causes of the American Revolution, the ideas and interests involved in forging the revolutionary movement, and the reasons for the American victory. 2. Describe the impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society. 3. Analyze the institutions and practices of government created during the Revolution and how they 7 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 7
were revised between 1787 and 1815 to create the foundation of the American political system based on the Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. D. Unit Four A Period of Expansion and Reform, 1801-1861 1. Explain United States territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861, the establishment of a foreign policy, and how it affected relations between regions of the United States, with Native Americans, and with external powers. 2. Discuss how the industrial revolution, increasing immigration, the rapid expansion of slavery, and the westward movement changed the lives of Americans and led toward regional tensions. 3. Analyze the extension, restriction, and reorganization of political democracy after 1800. 4. Describe the sources and character of American cultural, religious, and social reform movements in the ante-bellum period. E. Unit Five The Civil War, 1861-1865 1. Explain the causes of the Civil War. 2. Describe the course and character of the Civil War and its effects on the American people. III. Evaluation A. PREASSESSMENT Due to the nature of history there is no challenge exam for the course. A reading test can be given to determine preparedness of students. Individual instructors may use a unit preassessment at their own discretion. Note will be made of this in their personal syllabi. B. POSTASSESSMENT The instructor will maintain records of each student s progress. Number and type of exams will be determined by each instructor. Information on this will be in the instructor s syllabi. C. REMEDIATION Instructors will determine remediation and make-up policies. Note will be made of these policies in individual syllabi. D. GRADING Grades will be determined by individual instructors based on student performance. Information regarding grading policy will be included in the instructor s syllabi. IV. Disability Statement (American with/disabilities Act [ADA]) EPCC offers a variety of services to persons with documented sensory, mental, physical, or temporary disabling conditions to promote success in classes. If you have a disability and believe you may need services, you are encouraged to contact the Center for Students with Disabilities to discuss your needs with a counselor. All discussions and documentation are kept confidential. Offices located: VV Rm C-112 (831-2426); TM Rm 1400 (831-5808); RG Rm B-201 (831-4198); NWC Rm M-54 (831-8815); and MDP Rm A-125 (831-7024) V. 6 Drop Rule Students who began attending Texas public institutions of higher education for the first time during the Fall 2007 semester or later are subject to a 6-Drop limit for all undergraduate classes. Developmental, ESL, Dual Credit and Early College High School classes are exempt from this rule. All students should consult with their instructor before dropping a class. Academic assistance is available. Students are encouraged to see Counseling Services if dropping because exemptions may apply. Refer to the EPCC catalog and website for additional information. 8 Copyright (c) 2012, History Survey Project http://utep.edu.hsp 8