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Dakota College Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
HIST 103H – United States History until 1877
Number of Credits:
1 Credit
Course Description:
This class will explore the major themes in the political, social, technological and cultural development
of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the formal end of the Reconstruction period in 1877.
This class is partnered with HIST 103 and integrates additional primary source readings and assignments
in this honors section. Active student discussion based on these readings is also an important portion of
this class.
Pre-/Co-Requisites:
HIST 103 – United States History until 1877
Course Objectives:
First, the student will have an accurate understanding of the forces leading up to and results from this
historical era. Secondly, the student will be able to identify the key figures and influential actions made.
Finally, the student will also have a greater knowledge of not only this time period, but how the study of
history is directly related to almost every other discipline within a college course catalog.
Instructor:
Steven J. Sathre
Office:
Thatcher Hall 2206
Office Hours:
MWF 9:00-9:50/11:00-12:00
Phone:
701-228-5456
Email: