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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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US History I-US History to 1865
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1301
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Section Number:
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341
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Semester/Year:
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SP 2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Brinkley, Alan. The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History of the American People. 8th edition. McGraw-Hill. 2016 ISBN 978-1259969118
The web-based material is unique to NCTC. You must purchase it from the NCTC bookstore or directly through Canvas, to the McGraw-Hill publishing Connect website.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Felicia Carnes
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online (meet on Gainesville Campus with appointment)
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Telephone Number:
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903-668-7731
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E-mail Address:
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fcarnes@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Online 8-9am
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Online 8-9am
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Online 8-9 am
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Online 8-9am
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Online 8-9am
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Emails are generally answered within an hour between 8am-10pm on a daily basis
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Create an argument through the use of historical evidence.
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Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources.
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Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on this period of United States history.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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5
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5 Tests with one test grade dropped
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60%
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1
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Written Assignment
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20%
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8
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Discussion Boards
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20%
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Grade Calculation
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A
B
C
D
F
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100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
59-0
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Course Calendar
History 1301 Internet Course
Spring 2018
January 16: Class Begins
January 16: Pre-Test, Chapter readings 1-4 and Quizzes 1-4 available and Introduction Discussion Board and 13 Colonies Discussion Board available.
January 19: Introduction Discussion Board and Pre-Test to be completed.
February 2: 13 Colonies Discussion Board to be completed.
February 5: Chapter readings 1-4 and Quizzes 1-4 due and Test #1 available to take.
February 6: Chapter readings 5-8 and Quizzes 5-8 available and Hamilton vs. Jefferson Discussion Board available.
February 11: Test #1 is to be completed.
February 16: Hamilton vs. Jefferson Discussion Board to be completed.
February 19: Marbury v. Madison Discussion Board available.
March 2: Marbury v. Madison Discussion Board
March 5: Chapter readings 5-8 and Quizzes 5-8 due and Test #2 available to take.
March 6: Chapter readings 9-12 and Quizzes 9-12 available and Andrew Jackson Discussion Board available.
March 11: Test #2 is to be completed.
March 23: Andrew Jackson Discussion Board to be completed.
March 26: Slavery Discussion Board available and Written Assignment to be completed (No late papers accepted.)
April 2: Chapter readings 9-12 and Quizzes 9-12 due and Test #3 available to take.
April 3: Chapter readings 13-15 and Quizzes 13-15 available.
April 6: Slavery Discussion Board to be completed.
April 8: Test #3 is to be completed.
April 9: Choosing Sides Discussion Board available.
April 20: Choosing Sides Discussion Board to be completed.
April 23: Final Discussion Board available.
April 30: Chapter readings 13-15 and Quizzes 13-15 due and Test #4 and Post-Test available to take.
May 4: Post-Test and Final Discussion Board to be completed.
May 5: Final Exam available to take.
May 6: Test #4 is to be completed.
May 10: Final Exam is to be completed.
These tests are found in the corresponding folder to the test. Do not wait till the last minute to try to take your test, then discover your computer, internet, McGraw Hill Connect, or Canvas does not work! I do not guarantee resetting of tests due to technical difficulties.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
This course is designed so that you may drop one test grade. Therefore, there are no make up examinations. If you miss a test that will be the test grade that is dropped. If you complete all regular tests, then you do not have to take the Final Exam. If you know in advance that you will miss a test and would like access early; that can be arranged within reason.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____April 5, 2018__________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)___________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
X History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
X Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
[Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy:
1st offense results in a non-droppable zero
2nd offense results in disciplinary complaint to school and recommendation to be dropped from course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 824
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1525 W. California St., Gainesville, Texas
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Telephone Number:
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bking@nctc.edu
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E-mail Address:
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940-668-4267
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