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Course Title:
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United States History I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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1302
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Section Number:
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852
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Semester/Year:
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Spr-2019
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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 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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Ian Martin
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Campus/Office Location:
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Ponder HS
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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imartin@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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330 - 400
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330 - 400
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330 - 400
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330 - 400
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You may also make an appointment with me for a differing specific time.
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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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16 (18)
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LearnSmart (online content)
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160 total
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8 (10)
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Map Activities
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80 total
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10 (12)
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Primary Source Activities
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100 total
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3
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Essay Practice Activities
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60 total
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1
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Semester Project
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100
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1
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Departmental Essay
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100
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4
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Exams
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400
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Grades
A = 900+
B = 800 – 899
C = 700 – 799
D = 600 – 699
F = < 600
Note: While receiving a D in this class will earn NCTC credit, it may result in you being removed from further dual credit classes in this subject per local high school policies. Please check your local high school policies regarding grades lower than a C in dual credit courses.
GRADING OUTLINE
The course is graded along a points system. Each assignment is worth X points. Your grade is based off the percentage of the whole you earn. The total number of point possible in this class is 1000. The division of points is listed above. Parenthetical numbers indicate possible extra points you may earn throughout the course of the semester if you wish.
300 points of your possible 1000 come from online assignments. Failure to complete those will mean scoring below a 70% for the class. These assignments are mandatory and may not be done in any other fashion. It is your responsibility to get a copy of the book and online access code to complete these assignments.
When using a computer for accessing online content, please note that the publisher website has issues with Windows Explorer. Because of that, it is recommended you use Firefox of Chrome to access online content. Also, Canvas has a phone app that will allow you to access class materials. It has been reported by previous students that the app does not allow you to see everything. It is recommended, therefore, you use a computer to complete online assignments.
Please see course calendar for topics and due dates of assignments.
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, documentation by a medical professional is required, 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)
Missed in-class assignments must be made up the first day back to class. There are no exceptions to this. Failure to makeup the assignment at that time will result in a zero for the assignment. Online content must be finished when due. Absence does not excuse anyone from completing online assignments.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _____4 Apr__________.
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
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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)]”.
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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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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