Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

HIST 220: North Dakota History 3 Contact Information : Instructor : Dr. Paul Boone Mailbox : TH 2208 & Th 107 Office location : TH 2208 Phone : (701) 228-5456 Office hours : MWF 3:00-4:00pm & TTH 1:00-2:00pm E-mail : paul.boone@dakotacollege.edu or by appointment Course Description: This course will examine the history of North Dakota from earliest geological times to the present. Examined will be such subjects as glaciation land forms, Native American nations, early trading activity, military exploration and outposts, farming and ranching, statehood, state politics, economies, the development of technology, and modern 21st century development. Within and beyond these topics, this course allows students significant freedom to explore those areas of North Dakota History of greatest interest to them. Relationship to DCB’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values: This course is part of DBC’s liberal arts education that provides DBC’s students with “the knowledge and tools to continue their education, to serve as good stewards of the environment, and to function as responsible citizens.” The course will help DBC’s students gain “a greater understanding of human diversity” and to prepare then with transferable skills “to improve the quality of life.” The professor will provide a quality, innovative education in a supportive, student-centered learning environment that serves the learning needs and embraces the diversity of DBC’s students. The professor will strive for academic and professional excellence in and out of the classroom. The professor “acknowledges, understands, and supports the rights of others to express their ideas” which is “integral to civil discourse, which enables meaningful learning experiences and informed decisions.” Relationship to Campus Theme: Students examine how North Dakota's natural recourses have shaped its history. Students examine how the future of the state depends on the development and exploitation of technology. Environmental responsibility is discussed within the class. General Education Goals/Objectives: Nature : Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives Objective 2: Demonstrates appreciation of the natural environment • Skill 2: Assesses the impact of human activity on their environment. Objective 3: Demonstrates an awareness of the role of science in everyday life • Skill 2: Recognizes the role of science in understanding nature and society Technology : Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology Objective 1: Completes an assignment using an appropriate application software • Skill 1: Creates, edits, and formats a word processing document • Skill 3: Creates edits, and formats a slide show presentation • Skill 4: Conducts Internet research • Skill 5: Demonstrates the ability to send and receive e-mail Objective 2: Uses electronic resources for course related assignments and information • Skill 1: Selects appropriate electronic resources • Skill 3: Identifies proper academic library search engines • Skill 4: Evaluates quality/value of web-based information