AMH2010 Mon/Wed 1 AMH 2010 – 91030 AMERICAN HISTORY I

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AMH 2010 – 91030
AMERICAN HISTORY I
Monday and Wednesday 2:00-3:15, Blg E-49
Instructor:
Dr. Ginger Maddox
Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology
Office hours: Students are encouraged to make appointments.
Office: Niceville campus, E-28A. Office hours will be posted on the office door
and website.
Phone Number is 729-5217. E-mail: [email protected]
Web site http://faculty.nwfsc.edu/web/social/maddoxg
Text:
Visions of America, Keene, Cornell, and O’Donnell, Prentice Hall, Second
Edition
I. Course Description:
This course will cover American history to 1877, with emphasis on social, political and
economic development. Discussion of the basic American character and its development will be
a continual theme. A Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course, there is a certain level of student
writing required. A minimum grade of “C” is also required to meet Gordon Rule requirements.
II. Course Requirements and Attendance:
Students are expected to read assigned chapters of associated text prior to class.
Complete and hand in assignments on time. Each person is to do his/her own work. Students are
encouraged to ask questions and seek assistance from the instructor. Class attendance is an
integral part of the learning process for this course. Students are expected to attend class
regularly, as well as to arrive and depart on time.
III. Course Goals:
The student will analyze how Americans dealt with their problems in the past and apply
this analysis to the challenges of the present. Students will demonstrate understanding of trends
in American History.
III. Grading policy:
Gordon Rule – This is a Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course, which requires a certain level of
original student writing. Basic rules of composition apply. Students who do not fulfill the
writing requirement will not pass the course.
Book review – A typed, double-spaced book review, with a word count of 1000 words (plus or
minus 10%), will be submitted by each student to Turnitin. Detailed instructions will be
provided separately for the book review. The printed Turnitin originality report and copy
of the paper will be submitted to the instructor.
Turnitin – Plagiarism, cheating or any other form of academic dishonesty is a
serious breach of student responsibilities and may trigger consequences which
range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary action. Northwest Florida State
College subscribes to Turnitin, an online plagiarism detection and prevention
service. By enrolling in this class, you are consenting to upload your papers to
Turnitin, where they will be checked for plagiarism. Papers submitted to Turnitin
are saved as source documents within the Turnitin database solely for the purpose
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of detecting plagiarism in other papers. Turnitin is an online resource for educators
and students concerned with developing quality writing and research skills. It is
used to prevent and detect plagiarism by comparing submitted papers to content
located on the Internet and databases. The results of the comparisons are compiled
into originality reports. Each student will submit their Book Review assignment to
Turnitin and check the originality report. If the originality report shows content
match greater than 10%, excluding direct quotes and references, the student should
consider rewriting the assignment before the due date to avoid plagiarism. A
printed copy of the originality report will be submitted to the instructor, along with
the printed copy of the book review.
Unit Exams – There will be five unit exams in this course. There are no comprehensive mid-term
and final exams. There are no makeup exams. The lowest of the five test scores will be
dropped for students who have taken all exams. If an exam is missed, that is the score
(zero) that is dropped. Cheating on tests will be dealt with by automatic failure for the
entire course.
Proctored Exam – NWFSC Online courses require a proctored element that constitutes 20% of
the course grade. To provide equity, face-to-face classes will also have a single exam that
is 20% of the course grade. Further instructions concerning this exam will be provided
separately.
Withdrawal - Students are encouraged to contact the instructor anytime they are not achieving
their intended level of success prior to taking any other action. Students who need to
withdraw, with a grade of “W”, must complete an official form and submit it consistent
with college policy, no later than 3 Nov. Incomplete grades, an “I”, will be given only
when a real emergency prevents a student from completing a minor portion of the
assignments of the course. To receive an “I” grade, the student must have successfully
completed a significant portion of the required coursework and be able to finish the
remaining work without attending class. An “I” grade will automatically convert to a
grade of “F” if the student does not complete the remainder of the coursework by the
established deadline.
Weighting used to determine course grade
Participation
10%
Proctored exam
20%
Exams
30%
Book Review
40%
Total
100%
Scale
A = 90 – 105
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = below 60
IV. General Behavior:
In all areas of behavior, students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and
procedures, including those related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct,
computer/network/e-mail use and other items included in the current Catalog and Student
Handbook. Students should be familiar with the rights and responsibilities detailed in the
current Catalog and Student Handbook. Plagiarism, cheating or any other form of academic
dishonesty is a serious breach of student responsibilities and may trigger consequences, which
range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary action. Cell phones, pagers, and other such
electronic devices must be turned off during class. Communication by electronic devices,
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including but not limited to instant messaging, text messaging, and telephone, during class is
strictly prohibited unless expressly designated as part of the learning activities. Use of electronic
communication devices during examinations or other graded activities may constitute
grounds for disciplinary action. Where emergency or employment situations require access to
electronic communication services, arrangements may be made in advance with the instructor. In
certain circumstances, (e.g., exams, presentations, etc.), students may be required to temporarily
deposit cell phones or other communications devices with the instructor or lab supervisor for the
duration of the specific class or activity. As a courtesy to other students and the learning
process, students may not bring children with them to class sessions. Health and safety
concerns prohibit children from accompanying adult students in any lab, shop, office or
classroom. If a child-related emergency means you must miss class, contact the instructor as
soon as possible to determine your options.
V. Student Support Services:
If you have special needs for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist you in
this class, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services in the Student Services Center
on the Niceville campus, or call 729-6079 (TDD 1-800-955-8771 or Voice 1-800-955-8770), or
email: [email protected]
VI. Course Calendar:
In the event of unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the schedule, requirements, and
procedures in this course are subject to change. If the college closes for inclement weather or
other emergency, any exams or assignments previously scheduled during the closure period will
automatically be rescheduled for the first regular class meeting held once the college reopens. If changes to graded activities are required, students will not be penalized as a result of
the adjustments, but will be responsible for meeting revised deadlines and course requirements.
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20 Aug
Introduction and syllabus
25 Aug
27 Aug
Chap 1
1 Sep
3 Sep
Holiday – college closed
Chap 2
8 Sep
10 Sep
Exam 1 (Chap 1-2)
Chap 3
15 Sep
17 Sep
Chap 4
Book Review & Originality report due
22 Sep
24 Sep
Chap 5
Exam 2 (Chap 3-5)
29 Sep
1 Oct
Chap 6
6 Oct
8 Oct
Chap 7
Proctored exam 20%
13 Oct
15 Oct
Chap 8
Exam 3 (Chap 6-8)
20 Oct
22 Oct
Chap 9
27 Oct
29 Oct
Chap 10
Family history exercise due
3 Nov
5 Nov
Chap 11
Exam 4 (Chap 9-11)
10 Nov
12 Nov
Chap 12
17 Nov
19 Nov
Chap 13
24 Nov
26 Nov
TBD
26-28 Nov
1 Dec
3 Dec
Chap 14
8 Dec
Exam 5 (Chap 12-14)
Holiday – college closed
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