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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
MWF 2:00-2:50
Arntzen 1
Textbook(s):
History of North Dakota,
Robinson, Elwin B.
Plains Folk: North Dakota’s Ethnic History,
Sherman, Thorson
The Children’s Blizzard,
Laskin, David
Various Handouts
Course Requirements:
The formula for grades is as follows.
4 exams (non-cumulative), 30 pts. each = 120 pts.
10 quizzes, 3 pts. each = 30 pts.
1 essay = 50 pts.
Total pts. available = 200 pts.
90-100% - 180-200pts. = A
80-90% - 160-179pts. = B
70-80% - 140-159pts. = C
60-70% - 120-139pts. = D
<59% - <119pts. = F
No Incompletes will be given.
Exams will be multiple choice and essay format. They are not cumulative. Closed book and notes. The
Final Exam will be on
Tuesday, December 13 at 3:00
and will not be given early, no matter the conflict.
Quizzes will be 3 questions and given randomly. They cannot be made up under
any
circumstances.
They cover material in that week’s reading and are short answer in form.
The essay is thesis-based, 2500 words at minimum and written in Chicago Style format.
Tentative Course Outline
Week 1
Prehistory
Week 2
Geography and Climate