Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
1 hour weekly – will coordinate with registered students
Textbook(s):
American Passages: A History of the United States -Volume 2, Ayers, Gould, Oshinsky, Soderlund, 4 th
Edition
A People’s History of the United States, Zinn, Howard
Thirteen Days, Kennedy, Robert F.
Various Weekly Handouts
Course Requirements:
The formula for grades is as follows.
4 exams (non-cumulative), 30 pts. each = 120 pts.
10 quizzes/class participation, 3 pts. each = 30 pts.
1 essay (details to follow) = 50 pts.
Total pts. available = 200 pts.
This Honors section is only available in an S/U grading format. Earning 70% of the available points is
necessary for a passing grade.
70-100% - 140-200pts. = S
<69.99% - <139pts. = U
No Incompletes will be given.
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. Class discussions may also be
counted as quiz points based on participation.
The essay is thesis-based, 3000 words at a minimum and written in Chicago Style format. These essays
are longer than the standard HIST 104 requirements, but will be used in the grading formula for that
class as well. Students may also opt to present a topic at the Honors Symposium to substitute for the
longer essay.
This class meets only once per week, therefore it is highly recommended that the student finishes the
reading assignment before that class meets, as well as keeping absences to a minimum.