SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
COURSE SYLLABUS
Department of History
Course Title: Topics in Historic Preservation
Course Number: HP540
New: Spring 2010
I. Catalogue Description and Credit Hours
Examination of specialized topics or issues in historic preservation. (3 hours)
II. Prerequisite(s)
None
III. Purposes or Objectives of Course
A. To provide historic preservation students the opportunity to study topics not included in the
regular historic preservation curriculum. Specific course objectives will vary from semester
to semester and from instructor to instructor, depending upon the topic being addressed.
IV. Expectations of Students
A. Students are expected to attend class and actively participate in class discussions,
presentations, and course projects. Students will be expected to complete assignments as
described in the course outline. Graduate students will have additional requirements.
V. Course Outline or Content
To be determined by instructor. Individual course outlines will be
presented in advance for departmental approval.
45
Total class hours:
3 credits = 45
VI. Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment
Will be determined by the instructor who prepares the topics course proposal.
VII. Basis for Student Evaluation
Specific criteria for student evaluation will be determined by the instructor who prepares the
topics course proposal. The weight of evaluation criteria and percentage for grades may
vary at the discretion of the instructor and will be indicated at the beginning of each
course. Graduate students will have additional requirements beyond the requirements of
undergraduate students. The different requirements for both undergraduate and graduate
students will be indicated at the beginning of each course.
The weight of evaluation criteria may vary at the discretion of the instructor and will
be indicated at the beginning of each course.
Grading Scale (undergraduate):
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=59% or below
Grading Scale (graduate):
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C=70-79%
F=60% or below
VIII. Academic Policy Statement
The Undergraduate Bulletin defines academic dishonesty as “…those acts which would deceive,
cheat, or defraud so as to promote one’s scholastic record…”, and states that “[v]iolations of
academic honesty represent a serious breech of discipline and may be considered grounds for
disciplinary action, including dismissal from the university”. Students are expected to
understand and abide by the rules governing academic honesty. The official statement about
academic honesty, including plagiarism, may be accessed at:
http://www.semo.edu/bulletin/pdf/2009 Bulletin.pdf. Additional information may be accessed
at: http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/. Penalties for academic dishonesty range from failing the
assignment and/or failing the course to expulsion from the University.
IX. Student with Disabilities Statement
Southeast Missouri State University is committed to making every possible educational
accommodation for students with disabilities. Many services and accommodations which aid a
student’s educational experience are available for students with various types of disabilities.
Students may obtain official information about disabilities from Learning Assistance and
Disability Support Services, located at: http://www.semo.edu/cs/services/lec.htm.