Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: HIST-1301- Section: 12C United States History I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Monteel Copple
E-mail	copplem@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6470
Office	Location: Ruby Fuller Bldg - Room: 105 Hours: none
Department	Inmate Instruction Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
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 pre-Columbian, 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
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Discover the events that led to early exploration and colonization of the Americas 2. Summarize the reasons for colonial discontent with Great Britain that led to revolution and independence. 3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the documents that are the basis for our government. 4. Describe foreign policy as it developed in the 18th and 19th century. 5. Analyze economic development as it influenced the young nation. 6. Understand the causes of sectionalism that divided the nation and led to the Civil War. 7. Understand the Reconstruction process and the reasons it didn't work.
Core Objectives	1. Discover the events that led to early exploration and colonization of the Americas 2. Summarize the reasons for colonial discontent with Great Britain that led to revolution and independence. 3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the documents that are the basis for our government. 4. Describe foreign policy as it developed in the 18th and 19th century. 5. Analyze economic development as it influenced the young nation. 6. Understand the causes of sectionalism that divided the nation and led to the Civil War. 7. Understand the Reconstruction process and the reasons it didn't work.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	none
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Brinkley American History A Survey
Lecture Topics Outline	These will consist of sequential chapter reading with supplemental handouts. Approximately one chapter will be covered a week. Exams will cover chapter content and there will be 3 exams and a final. Exams will also cover supplemental reading materials.
Major Assignments Schedule	These will consist of sequential chapter reading with supplemental handouts. Approximately one chapter will be covered a week. Exams will cover chapter content and there will be 3 exams and a final. Exams will also cover supplemental reading materials.
Final Exam Date	May 15, 2020 - 5:30 PM   Through  May 15, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Grading Scale	100-90=4, 89-80=8,79-70=C,69-60=D and below is not passing
Determination of Final Grade	Determination of the final grade will consist of an accumulation of exams and other assignments with flexibility due to any extenuating circumstances.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Please do not talk during the lesson. Thank you. 2. Use supplies carefully...be frugal 3. 3. Split up when taking an exam. I will furnish scantrons and other supplies as best I can, 4. You will have an extensive review before exams 5. An outline of each chapter and a study sheet will be provided prior to the exam
Attendance Policy	: Be here and be prompt. I am aware of problems that may occur. I will give you a break midway through the class.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.