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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: U.S. History to 1865
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Course Prefix & Number: HIST 1301
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Section Number: 100
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Semester: Fall 2019
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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 Reconstruction to the present day.
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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. 9th edition. McGraw-Hill. 2014. 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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James C. Jones
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville MSS 817
Office Hours Monday-Thursday 9-11
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 301-1571
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E-mail Address:
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jcjones@nctc.edu
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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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3 Exams
Exams solely over material in the lecture videos
3 Reading Tests
Tests solely over material in the textbook
1 Paper
Term paper
3 Journal/Classroom Writing
For this assignment, students are required to bring a one subject notebook to be used for nothing but answering in-class writing prompts or bringing questions about lecture into class. Journals will be graded randomly three times throughout the semester.
3 Participation
Since this is a flipped classroom, students must take an active role in classroom activities. Students will be assessed on their participation at the end of each unit.
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40.00%
15.00%
15.00%
15.00%
15.00%
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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
Students are required to attend every class. Since this class is using a flipped classroom model, students must come to class every session, or else they will miss important journal questions and receive a 0 for participation in classroom activities. IF a student must miss a class, they must inform the instructor ahead of time (or as soon as possible in the case of an emergency). This policy also applies to absences for school events and activities.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
See modules in Canvas
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ____November 1st______________.
LATE WORK
Late work will only be accepted if the student followed the attendance policy and informed the instructor of an absence BEFORE the assignment due date. Any other attempt to turn in late work must be accompanied by a note from a doctor.
There will be NO makeups for missed journals or missed classroom activities.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Violations of the NCTC Academic Honesty policy are taken very seriously. Violations include, but are not limited to: plagiarism, collusion, failure to cite sources, use of unauthorized sources, and others. Students who are caught violating this policy will receive a 0 for the assignment, and possibly a 0 for the course.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Unless specified as a necessary tool by the Office for Students with Disabilities, no electronic devices (i.e. computers, tablets, or recording devices) are allowed in the classroom during class time. Students should be prepared to print notes and other materials before class begins.
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 (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
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/2015-2016/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. Ben King
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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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bking@nctc.edu
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Final Exam:
See Final Exam schedule.