MARLBORO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
UNITED STATES HISTORY 103 & 104 - MR. DEGEORGE
SUNY Ulster Bridge Program
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Course Title: United States History 103 – Fall 2016
United States History 104 – Spring 2017
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to College History 103/104. This is a study of America’s history from the earliest European settlement of the America’s to the present. It is a survey course that will look at the institutions, politics, culture and changes in society throughout our development as a country. .
TEXTBOOKS:
You will be issued a hard copy of the text. In addition there are a multitude of online resources available to students. These resources range from chapter learning objectives, an outline of the main themes of each chapter, practice quizzes, as well as many other useful resources. I strongly recommend you familiarize yourself with the available online resources and utilize them to their fullest. In addition, numerous handouts, primary and secondary source readings will also be used throughout each course.
TEXT: American History: A Survey, 12th edition, Alan Brinkley (McGraw-Hill)
Textbook online resources available:
Semester 1 – US History 103 (3 credits from Ulster CC)
Semester 2 – US History 104 (3 credits from Ulster CC)
1: Students are required to pass the US History &Government Regent Exam in June
2: Students will take final exams for US History 103 in January and 104 in June
3: Students who wish may take the AP exam in US History in May
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR HISTORY 103:
1. To recognize significant facts, dates, names, places, events, and ideas in American
history before 1877.
2. To engage in discussions that promote involved citizenship.
3. To study appropriate primary and secondary sources.
4. To develop skills for reading, writing, and speaking about American history before
1877
TOPICAL OUTLINE FOR US HISTORY 103:
- Unit 1 – American Beginnings
- Unit 2 – The American Revolution & The /Critical Period
- Unit 3 – The Constitution
- Unit 4 – The New Republic
- Unit 5 - America from 1820 - 1850
- Unit 6 – Sectionalism, Reforms, Manifest Destiny and Crisis to 1860
- Unit 7 – The Civil War and Reconstruction
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR HISTORY 104:
1.To recognize significant facts, dates, names, places, events, and ideas in American
history after 1877.
2. To engage in discussions that promotes involved citizenship.
3. To study appropriate primary and secondary sources.
4. To develop skills for reading, writing, and speaking about American history after 1877
TOPICAL OUTLINE FOR US HISTORY 104:
- Unit 8 – Expansion – Rewards and Costs
- Unit 9 – Reformers and Empire Builders
- Unit 10 – The Progressives
- Unit 11 – World War I and the Roaring 20’s
- Unit 12 – The Great Depression and the New Deal
- Unit 13 – World War II and the Cold War
- Unit 14 – The 1950’s and the Civil Rights Movement
- Unit 15 – The 1960’s to the present
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular and punctual class attendance is required. Students are permitted a maximum (including sickness, family crisis, athletic/music competition, school related, and college visitation) of six absences per semester. Students must report the reason for their absence prior to or immediately following the absence. There are three additional absences contingent upon the teacher’s discretionary approval. Two instances of serious lateness constitute an absence. Absences beyond nine are not permitted. Failure to adhere to the attendance policy will result in the dropping of one full grade, and in extreme cases no college credit for the course will be earned. Students who are late for or miss class are responsible for obtaining assignments and lecture notes; assignments due on the missed day will not have their deadlines extended and are expected to be handed in upon return. Assignments given on the missed day will not have the due dates extended, and assignments given on the missed day must still be completed according to directions given.
GRADING:
The grading system for each quarter breaks down as follows:
Tests= 60%
Quizzes = 30%
Homework/Classwork= 10%
Each graded homework/classwork assignment must be complete, and handed in on time to receive full credit. Homework assignments are expected to be done using proper grammar and in complete sentences. Late homework assignments will NOT be accepted, will receive no credit and cannot be made up.
All tests and quizzes will be closed-book, closed-note, done independently and will be administered at the start of class. Test andquiz questions will be taken from information from class lectures as well as assigned text readings. Not all questions will come directly from class lectures therefore you are responsible for all assigned readings as well as information presented in class. Your lowest quiz scores for the quarter will be dropped. If you are absent or miss a quiz for any reason that will constitute your dropped quiz grade. THERE ARE NO MAKE UP QUIZZES!
Final Grade for Course:
Quarter 1 -33%
Quarter 2 - 33%
Final Exam - 33%
Letter grades are based on the following scale:
93 – 100 = A 84 – 86 = B 74 – 76 = C 64 – 66 = D
90 - 92 = A- 80 – 83 = B- 70 – 73 = C- 60 – 63 = D-
87 – 89 = B+ 77 – 79 = C+ 67 – 69 = D+ 0 – 62 = F
STATEMENT OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Student Academic Honesty Policy:
Academic Honesty is taken very seriously by the College.
Breaking the rules of academic honesty results in immediate disciplinary consequences.
What does our Academic Honesty Policy prohibit?
• Cheating on exams or quizzes.
• Use of others’ exact words or their ideas, even in your own words, without giving
them credit.
• Submission of any work that is not entirely your own.
• Theft or sale of examinations or falsification of academic records.
• Submission of the same work to more than one class unless approved by both
instructors.
• Unauthorized duplication or use of computer software or print materials.
• Any attempt to influence an instructor to change a grade for a reason other than
academic achievement.
MISCELLANEOUS:
You must be prepared for class everyday with your text, notebook and a pen or pencil.
You are expected to be in your seats and ready for class to begin when the late bell rings, not lingering in the hallway.
I expect everyone to behave appropriately in class and show respect for one another.
Cell phones should be on silent or off for the duration of the class. If they are out during class you will be asked to put it away. If it is out a second time during the same class you will then place it on my desk until class is over.
Disruptive and/or disrespectful behavior (such as repeated texting, talking, etc) will be met, minimally, with a request to leave the class and being counted as absent for that day.
If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to make up any missed work.
Extra help is always available, just ask!