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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
TR 12:30-1:50 PM, FLM102
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Course Title: U.S. History from 1865
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1302
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Section Number: 505
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Semester: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 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 Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
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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 from McGraw-Hill publishing.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Josh Montandon
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Campus/Office Location:
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Room #107 Flower Mound Campus
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Telephone Number:
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972 899 8400 ext. 8424 (email is preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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jmontandon@nctc.edu
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Office Hours:
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MWF 7 AM—9AM, TR 8AM—9:30AM, 11AM—12:30 PM
other times available by appointment
(Even though I am usually there during these times, you should still make an appointment, so I know to expect you).
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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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1
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Exam 1
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20%
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2
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Exam 2
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20%
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3
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Exam 3
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20%
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4
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Exam 4
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20%
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5
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Research Essay Assignment
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10%
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6
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Weekly Reading Assignments
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10%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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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ATTENDANCE POLICY and TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Syllabus: I reserve the right to amend the syllabus during the semester. However, I will announce any and all such changes in class.
Classroom Conduct: Please turn off all cell phones during class. This means both for voice calls and text messaging. (If your phone rings and you just forgot to turn it off, fine, just turn it off and continue taking notes.) Do not wear headphones.
If you are using a laptop for notes, fine, but do not surf the net, look at Facebook or other websites, watch movies, play games, or do anything with it but take notes. These things are distracting to students sitting behind you. If you cannot make it through class without doing these things, stay home. The same goes for sleeping. If you are so tired you are going to sleep in class and not pay attention, stay home.
Remember, this is College, not High School. Please respect others and the instructor and conduct yourselves as responsible adults. If you are not here to learn, please do not distract the others who are. You are paying for this.
NO TEXTING IN CLASS
Handout and Test Return Policy:
Those students missing class when instructional items and graded tests are distributed can pick up missed materials by appointment with the instructor. (Usually, the student in need of a missed exam or handout will inform me, the instructor, before or after class or by e-mail, and I will bring it to the next class meeting. If this is inexpedient, other arrangements may be made.)
Class Notes:
The instructor will not furnish class notes or copies of the presentations to students. If you miss a lecture, get the notes from one of your fellow students in the class.
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Tentative Calendar (Subject to Change w/o Notice)
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Examination Dates (Approximate):
Exam #1 Thurs., Feb. 16, 2017
Exam #2 Thurs., Mar. 9, 2017
Exam #3 Thurs., Apr. 13, 2017
Final Thursday, May 11, 2017 12:30 PM---2:20 PM
Reading Assignment Dates:
Weekly Textbook Readings
Chapter 15, Mon., Jan. 23
Chapter 16, Mon., Jan. 30
Chapters 17, Mon., Feb. 6
Chapter 18, Mon., Feb. 13
Chapter 19, Mon., Feb. 20
Chapter 20, Mon., Feb. 27
Chapter 21, Mon., Mar.6
Chapters 22 and 23, Mon., Mar. 20
Chapter 24, Mon., Mar. 27
Chapter 25, Mon., Apr. 3
Chapter 26, Mon., Apr. 10
Chapter 27, Mon., Apr. 17
Chapter 28, Mon., Apr. 24
Chapter 29, Mon., May 1
Research Essay Due Date:
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Attendance is expected. We will discuss things in class that are not covered in the reading. Attendance will be taken daily. You will not be counted off for missing, but you will miss important class information, and to do well on the tests, regular attendance is necessary. Students who miss a test can, if they have a legitimate reason, take the test in advance, or take a make-up test the week following the exam by appointment with the instructor. The makeup test will be different from the regular exam, usually consisting of multiple long essays for 100 points. (Each student may receive a maximum of ONE makeup exam per semester, so DO NOT MISS EXAMS.) The final exam can only be taken in advance. If you miss that exam, the grade is a zero for that exam.
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating, copying or plagiarizing, or any other form of academic dishonesty as defined by NCTC policy will result in a grade of zero (0) for the assignment and may be referred to the Dean of Students for further action. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB- (LOCAL)]” page 174-177 of NCTC Catalog.
Extra credit can be had by meeting with the instructor to receive an assignment. Generally, extra credit will only earn you a small number of points, so do not rely on this. Complete the required work and apply yourself there.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____April 7, 2016___________.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
X American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. 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. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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