American History 1302 Course Syllabus
Interterm 2010-11
I.
American History 1302 - Sect.# 1017
History of the United States Since 1877
Dec. 20 – Jan. 7, 2011
Lone Star Col. N.H.
D-Tech Room 114
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-11:45 am
II.
Name: Mrs. Laura Whisler
No Office as the school is closed.
Home# 832-249-1342
Cell# 832-392-1616
Before 9:00 pm
III. EVALUATION
Grades:
1. Six Quizzes will be given. Four over text book readings, one over
Riot and Remembrance, and one map quiz. The lowest score, except
for the book quiz, will be dropped for a total of five quizzes.
Please plan accordingly. There will be NO make-up quizzes given.
You will provide the Scan Tron sheets and pencils for these
quizzes. (Pearson (A) # 19639)
2. Three exams will be given during the course. No student will
receive a passing grade who has not taken the final examination.
Scan Tron sheets (Form E # 19642)
3. *Note: Some flexibility may be employed with regard to Exam
dates. ***Missed exams must be made up by the next scheduled class
date. Make-up exams will be penalized 10 points. Instructor MUST
be notified for exceptions.
4. Grading will be done on a 100-90 = A+,- / 89-80 = B+,79-70 = C+,- / 69-60 = D+,- / 59 = F scale.
benefit it.
5 Quizzes
1st Exam
2nd Exam
3rd Exam
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=
=
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35%
20%
20%
25%
100%
5. Class Rules:
You are all adults and so this section should be unnecessary –
But to avoid any misunderstandings:
a) Class will begin on time at 8:30 a.m. Please do not be late.
b) All quizzes will be given at the very start of class. Late
arrivals will not be allowed the option of taking the quiz.
c) Class attendance will be taken daily. Class lectures are very
important, a student who misses many classes will do poorly in
the class. The student is required to obtain missed class notes
from another student. Each student is allowed 2 absences. Upon
a student’s third absence their final grade will be dropped 5
Points. Upon a student’s fourth absence their final grade will
be dropped 5 points. (5 points lost for every absence after 2.)
d) Please refrain from leaving class during class time. If you
must do so please leave quietly and courteously. All cell
phones must be kept on vibrate.
e) Talking during class will be limited to material in discussion.
f) Please do not collect your belongings and slam notebooks shut
until class has actually been dismissed.
g) Cheating, plagiarism, or collusion will result in a grade of
“F” for this class. I will enforce this policy for all exams
and quizzes. For clarification see the definition of “Academic
Integrity” in the NHMCCD Catalog.
h) ADA Statement: The American Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal
anti-discrimination statute that provides civil rights protection
for persons with disabilities. If you believe you have a
disability requiring accommodation, please contact the Counseling
Office within the first two days of class.
IV.
TEXT AND MATERIALS
1.
Required: Tindall & Shi. America A Narrative History 8th ed.
Vol. II
Hirsch, James S. Riot and Remembrance
2.
A #2 pencil and Scan Trons used for tests and quizzes.
3.
A notebook to keep things organized. Good notes are essential to
doing well in this class. Taping the class for people with English
difficulties or difficulties with History is highly recommended.
4.
Materials for each test and quiz are available for copy on line.
(See Mrs. Virginia Rigby’s handout)
V.
CALENDAR
1. Quiz
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Dec.
Jan.
Jan.
2.
Schedule:
22 – Wed.
24 – Fri.
29 – Wed.
31 – Fri.
4 - Tues.
6 - Thurs.
Ch. 22
Ch. 24
Map Quiz
Riot and Remembrance
Ch. 30
Ch. 34
Exam Schedule:
1st Exam
2nd Exam
3rd Exam
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Monday – Dec. 27
Monday – Jan. 3
Friday – Jan. 7