United States History I
Course Number: HIST 1301 16110
Course Title: United States History I
Contact Information
Instructor’s Name: Jaimie Orozco
Office Number: 4303
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30-8:30 and 3:30-4:00 and by appointment only
Phone Number: 214-544-2658 ext. 4303
Email: jorozco@collin.edu
Class Information:
Section Number: 1301 MC1
Meeting Times: MTW 2:20-3:15
Meeting Location: 4303
Minimum Technology Requirement: power point and word processor
Minimum Student Skills: college level research papers
Course Description: 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 preColumbian, 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
Course Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or
equivalent
Course Resources: The following textbook is required: Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty!
An American History 4th Edition Vol. I- available at Collin College Bookstore
Supplies: Students need 3 scantron and mini essay Form No. 886-E
Student Learning Outcomes:
 State-mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course,
students will:
1. Create an argument through the use of historical evidence (Critical Thinking;
Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility).
2. Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources (Critical Thinking;
Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility).
3. Analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and
global forces on this period of United States history (Critical Thinking;
Communication Skills; Personal Responsibility; Social Responsibility).
Additional Student Learning Outcomes: N/A
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class regularly, to notify the
instructor if they will be absent, and to make arrangements to complete any work
missed. Over three (3) absences from class are considered excessive and may impact
your grade. Students may miss exams only in the case of a documented emergency.
Students are urged to discuss extenuating circumstances with their instructor and
exceptions will be considered if documentation is provided for emergencies.
Students are responsible for officially withdrawing themselves from the course; failure to
do so will result in a performance grade of "F".
See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw.
Late Work Policy: Students are expected to plan their time wisely to meet deadlines
ON or BEFORE the due date. Late work will not be accepted however a one-day grace
period is granted for the research paper.
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable
federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing
reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It
is the student’s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or
972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.
Academic Ethics (Scholastic Dishonesty): Every member of the Collin College
community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin
College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic
dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or
omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the
submission as one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty
may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating,
plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher’s editions, use of information
about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic
records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and
scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through
electronic or computerized means:
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own
without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to
acknowledge a direct quotation. Students may not submit work completed in
other classes for any assignment in this course.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized
manner during an examination; collaborating with another student during an
examination without authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or
otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination questions in
advance; copying computer or Internet files; using someone else’s work for
assignments as if it were one’s own; or any other dishonest means of attempting
to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in
an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure
academic work; providing a paper or project to another student; providing an
inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate about
an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests or answer
sheets from a test site; and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
In cases where an incident report has been filed for alleged violation of scholastic
dishonesty, faculty are requested to delay posting a grade, for the academic work in
question, until the Dean of Student’s Office renders an administrative decision of the
case. Students found responsible for scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an
authorized disciplinary penalty from the Dean of Students Office. The student may also
receive an academic penalty in the course where the scholastic dishonesty took
place. The professor will determine the appropriate academic penalty.
Students will receive a grade of zero for any assignment that they are found to be in
violation of the Scholastic Dishonesty policy. Stricter penalties, up to and including
expulsion or withdrawal from class may be sought against the student for major
violation.
Method of Evaluation:
Critical Thinking Journal ( 20 pnts.)
Argumentative Research Paper (20 pnts.)
3 Exams (Worth 20 pnts. each)
20%
20%
60%
Total
100%
The student’s final course grade will reflect the total amount of points as calculated
above with the following corresponding letter grades:
A= 90.00 and higher
B= 80.00-89.99
C= 70-79.99
D= 60-69.99
F= 0-59.99
Critical Thinking Journal: students will participate in weekly critical thinking activities
individually and/or in groups. The activities will require one or more of the following:
reading, discussion, Q&A and debate and a reflective response in your course journal.
Students must be in attendance and active, informed participants to earn a grade. The
final journal is worth a total of 20 points and will be kept in a required pocket folder.
Research Paper: students will complete one argumentative paper covering a specified
topic in history amounting to a 5-7 page research paper. The paper is worth 20 points.
2 Midterms and One Final: The course material will be divided into three sections with
an exam following the end of each section. Exams are a combination of multiple
choice, short identification and a well developed essay. Students will need 3 scantron
and mini essay test form 886-E. Each exam is worth 20 points.
Extra Credit: Students who attend a RAPS session, visit the Writing Center, attend a
Writing Center Workshop or a Tutoring session can earn up to 1% extra credit for each
of these options. The maximum points that can be earned is five.
Tentative Course Calendar:
Note: The professor reserves the right to make changes or modifications, if necessary, to this
syllabus. Any changes or modifications will be provided to the students.
Major submission deadlines are indicated in the schedule below.
Unit One: North American Founders-Revolution
Textbook Reading
Week One- A New World
Chapter One
Journal: When Historians Disagree, Two Views of Columbus
ENROLL: TURNITIN by FRIDAY
Week Two- Beginnings of English America
Journal: The Puritans
Chapter Two
Week Three- Creating Anglo-America
Journal: Slave Narratives
Chapter Three
Research Paper: Topic, Thesis and Journal Form due 9/17
Week Four - Slavery, Freedom, and the
Struggle for Empire
Journal: Political Philosophy & Great Awakening excerpts
Chapter 4 & 5
Week Five- The American Revolution
Chapter 5 & 6
Journal/Debate: The American Revolution: Moderate or Radical
Excerpts: The Federalist Papers
Midterm I 9/23/24
Unit Two: Early Republic- Expanding Nation 1780’s- 1840’s
Week Six- Founding A Nation
Journal: Alien and Sedition Act, KY and VA Resolution
Chapter 7
Week Seven- Securing the Republic
Journal Debate: The War of 1812
Chapter 8
Week Eight- The Market Revolution
Chapter 9
Research Sources Form Submitted 10/15
Week Nine - Democracy in Action
Journal: Jacksonian Democracy
Chapter 10
Unit III: Westward Expansion-Civil War & Reconstruction
Textbook Reading:
Week Ten- The Peculiar Institution
Chapter 11
Journal: Slave Culture- African or American, Slave Narratives
Midterm II 11/4/5
Week Eleven- An Age of Reform
Chapter 12
Journal: Second Great Awakening and Reform Impulse
Week Twelve- A House Divided
Chapter 13
Journal/Debate: Slavery or State Rights, Secession is or is not justified?
Week Thirteen- A New Birth
Of Freedom: Civil War
Journal: Why the South Lost1
Chapter 14
Week Fourteen- A New Birth
Of Freedom: Civil War
Fall Break
Chapter 14
Final Research Paper Due: 12/1
Week Fifteen- Reconstruction
Chapter 15
Journal: Weighing the evidence: Reconstruction finished or unfinished?
Week Sixteen- Fall Final Exam 12/9
Turnitin.com: students will submit research paper forms and the final research paper to the
course website at www.turnitin.com. This site allows your paper to be checked for plagiarism
and submits your work electronically. Follow these steps to enroll:
1) go to the website and select new user
3) use class ID 10384640 and password Fall1301 to enroll in your specific
class. You MUST use your Collin Cougar e-mail account. Any other email account will
be deleted.
IMPORTANT: All electronic communication to the instructor must be from your cougar
e-mail account. No communication or work submitted via alternative e-mail accounts will
be accepted.
Important Dates to Remember:
Classes begin 8/24
Last day to withdraw 10/16
Thanksgiving Holiday 25th-29th
Final Exam 12/9