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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
MWF 10:00-10:50
2212 Thatcher Hall
Textbook(s):
American Passages: A History of the United States -Volume 2,
Ayers, Gould, Oshinsky, Soderlund, 4
th
Edition
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.
Dakota College at Bottineau’s policy concerning final exams states that taking them early is not an
option. Do not ask.
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, 1800 words at minimum and written in
Chicago Style
format.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week 1
Blood and Freedom, 1863-1867