Course Syllabus


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Course ID: HIS104
Title: United States History 1870 to Present
Modality: Print-Based
Credit Hours: 3.00

Course Section Information

Institution: Rio Salado College

Section: 21226

Term: Spring 2015

Start Date: 1/20/2015

Last date to withdraw: None

Instructor: Joseph Duffy

Course Materials

Be sure that you have all the necessary materials prior to the start date of your course.

Required Textbook:

Title: American People Brief Volume 2
Author: Nash, G. B., et. al.
ISBN: 9780555023877

Rio Salado College has developed a unique Textbook Savings Program that uses customized textbooks and saves students up to 50% off the original price of textbooks. This textbook is included in the Textbook Savings Program and has been customized specifically for this course at Rio Salado College by Pearson Custom Publishing so that it contains information most relevant to the course. Your course materials are available through the Rio Salado College Bookstore. All materials should be verified by ISBN before purchasing at the Rio Salado Bookstore (480-517-8710 or 1-800-584-8775 or http://learnatrio.com/RL-bookstore) or from another seller.

NOTE: HIS104 United States History 1870 to Present uses a customized textbook. Chapters not used in the course have been deleted to make the textbook more cost-effective; therefore, some pages are intentionally missing. Your textbook is comprised of all required course reading.

Course Description and Competencies

Official Course Description
The political, economic, and social development of United States from Reconstruction period up to present time.
Official Course Prerequisites
None.
Official Course Competencies
  1. Describe the nation's shift of interest to westward expansion in the aftermath of the Reconstruction.
  2. Describe the emergence of America as an economic and technological power, including the nation's mineral potential and geographic possibilities.
  3. Describe the nation's vast human resources resulting from population patterns and new industrial work forces.
  4. Describe on the ideology of capitalism and creation of a climate for political and financial development.
  5. Describe theories and practices which promoted growth of enormous corporations and capital formations.
  6. Describe the mass immigration and the reaction of nativism during the last quarter of the 1800s.
  7. Describe social reform during the Industrial Age leading to organized labor, populist agrarian reforms, and legislation to bridle big business and political corruption.
  8. Describe the new spirit of greatness based on industrial might and the ideology of manifest destiny.
  9. Review aggression in American foreign policy and war for an empire.
  10. Review voices for reform on local and state levels, progressivism on the national level, and Theodore Roosevelt's role as a trust buster.
  11. Distinguish between Taft's quiet progressivism and the moral progressivism of Wilson's presidency.
  12. Describe the initial stance of American neutrality, the preparedness campaign, financing World War I, and selling the crusade.
  13. Describe the defeat of Germany and the fourteen points in the Treaty of Versailles.
  14. Describe the consumers' society as reflected by the automobile and appliances, the lost generation, urban growth, and the new waves of immigration.
  15. Describe the traditionalist revolt and clash of values, prohibition and other reforms, and the great stock market crash of October 1929.
  16. Review the aspects of the economic depression including unemployment, loss of income, and bank closure.
  17. Describe the elections of 1932, the first New Deal, and the second New Deal.
  18. Explain how isolationism in America ended with the coming of WW II.
  19. Describe social change during WW II.
  20. Assess American participation in the war in Europe and in the Pacific.
  21. Describe how ideology divided the world during the cold war.
  22. Describe American cold war policies and practices in Europe and Korea.
  23. Review the effects in the US of the cold war, including the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy.
  24. Describe the consumer culture during the Eisenhower era.
  25. Review the emergence of the Civil Rights Movement, integration of schools, and the Montgomery, Alabama boycott.
  26. Describe the spirit of the Kennedy administration and Vietnam as the longest war.
  27. Evaluate LBJ's Great Society and the struggle for racial justice.
  28. Describe the regulation of government power and foreign policy in the 1970s.
  29. Describe the George Bush presidency and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe.
  30. Review the Persian Gulf war, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Course Requirements

  1. You must complete all assignments in the course to get a passing grade.
  2. Examinations: There are two examinations (a midterm and a final). You must take both of them in person. Please check your Grading Scale and Calendar of Due Dates.
  3. Note: You must earn an average of 60% on the midterm and final exams in order to pass the course.

Note: Keep a copy of all your assignments!

Time Requirements

Remember that this is a three credit-hour class. As such, you will need to dedicate significant time to this course. Plan to spend at least three hours on course content and at least six hours on homework for a total of at least nine hours each week. Be prepared to double your weekly class and study time if you choose an accelerated calendar.

Grading Procedure and Scale

Grading Procedure

There are 500 total possible points for this course:

Assignments Points
Four quizzes at 50 points each = 200 Points
Two written assignments at 50 points each = 100 Points
One midterm exam at 100 points = 100 Points
One final exam at 100 points = 100 Points
Total Possible Points 500 Points

Grading Scale

Letter grades for assignments, examinations, and the course will be determined by the following scale:

Grade Percent Total Points
A 90% - 100% 450 - 500
B 80% - 89% 400 - 449.5
C 70% - 79% 350 - 399.5
D 60% - 69% 300 - 349.5
F 0% - 59% 0 - 299.5

Note: You must earn an average of 60% on the midterm and final exams in order to pass the course. If you earn less than 60% on the combined scores of the two exams, you will receive an automatic "F" regardless of your scores on the other assignments. This requirement is not negotiable under any circumstances.

Exams

There are required in-person exams for this course. Please review the "Course Requirements" portion of your syllabus for details. Your course materials give specific information about this exam and makes suggestions for test preparation.

The course calendar lists specific dates for your exam(s). Exams are given at various locations throughout the valley for students who live in Maricopa County.

You may view information on Testing Sites to select the testing location and hours of operation that fit your needs. You may also contact our information line at (480) 517-8560.

Students who live outside of Maricopa County or are registered with Disability Resources and Services may request to have exams proctored. Please contact the Testing Center at (480) 517-8560 or 1-(866) 517-8560 (Toll-free). Requests may also be made on the Internet by filling out and submitting the Proctored Test Request Form.

Procedures:

  1. You must complete the exam by the dates specified on the course calendar. Your exam materials will be stamped to verify the date taken. If you test late, your instructor may lower your grade or assign you an "F" in the course unless you have made arrangements with him/her for an extension.
  2. You may take your exam early if you have completed the assignments ahead of schedule and you have your instructor's permission to do so.

Final Grade Options

  • Letter grade (A, B, C, D, F) -awarded if the student completes all work, including the final exams.
  • Extension (in lieu of Incomplete grade) - Students may request an extension because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, if they have been doing acceptable work. The instructor will define the requirements and timelines to complete the course.
    Please Note: Instructors are not obligated to give extensions.
  • Withdrawal -Students may submit a withdrawal request on or prior to the “Deadline for Student to Withdraw with Guaranteed Grade of W” indicated in the college catalog.

    Students should not contact their instructor to request a withdrawal. A student wishing to withdraw from a class within the stated timeline must do so by visiting my.maricopa.edu or by calling Student Enrollment Services at 480.517.8540 (1.800.729.1197 toll-free). In extreme circumstances, students do have the option of requesting a complete withdrawal from the college by providing Student Enrollment Services with appropriate documentation.

  • Credit/No Credit Option (P/Z) -This course may be taken on a credit/no credit basis.

To receive Credit "P" grade, students must complete all course work, including exams, and attend all required meetings. A "P" grade is judged to be equivalent to a grade of "C" or higher. A No-Credit "Z" grade will be awarded for course work judged to be below the grade of "C."

It is the student's responsibility to request advisement at (480) 517-8580 concerning the transferability of a grade of "P" or "Z."

You have a set number of days from your start date to request to change your grade option. See the table below to determine deadline based upon the length of your course.

For example in a fourteen week course you will have until the 11th calendar day to request to change you grade option.

Class Length

Deadline to Request

Two Weeks

1st Day of Class

Three Weeks

2nd Calendar Day

Four Weeks

3rd Calendar Day

Five Weeks

4th Calendar Day

Six Weeks

5th Calendar Day

Seven Weeks

5th Calendar Day

Eight Weeks

6th Calendar Day

Nine Weeks

7th Calendar Day

Ten Weeks

8th Calendar Day

Eleven Weeks

9th Calendar Day

Twelve Weeks

10th Calendar Day

Thirteen Weeks

10th Calendar Day

Fourteen Weeks

11th Calendar Day

Fifteen Weeks

12th Calendar Day

Sixteen Weeks

Within 14 days including the first class period

You may request to change your grade option yourself by calling Course Support at (480) 517-8243 by the deadline as outlined above.

Late or Missing Assignments

Assignments that have due dates are due on time according to the due dates. If you need to request an extension for an assignment, a request must be made to your instructor via mail one week prior to the due date.

Late points may be applied at the instructor's discretion.

Copyrights and Acknowledgements

Some images used in courses are licensed as follows: Accunet/AP Multimedia Archive,
http://www.clipart.com, http://www.jupiterimages.com, EBSCO Image Collection.

Updated after Faculty approval. - Murray Inman  7/16/2020


Submitting Assignments

All assignments are listed under the "Assessing Your Learning" heading in each lesson.

Note to students: Keep a copy of everything that you submit. If your work is lost you can submit your copy for grading. If you don’t receive your graded assignment or quiz results within two or three weeks after submitting it, please contact your instructor.

The due date listed in your course calendar is the last date on which an assignment can be delivered to the Course Support Office, or postmarked.

Distance Learning Drop Box

Distance Learning students can now drop off class assignments (in an appropriately addressed envelope) and return library books, videotapes, and/or cassettes at the Distance Learning Drop Box.

The Drop Box is conveniently located along the curb in front of the Rio Salado building at 2323 W. 14th Street in Tempe.

Mailed Assignments

All mailed assignments must be properly addressed and mailed with adequate postage. Please remember all correspondence to Rio Salado College must have a return address, an addressee, and the correct postage. The U.S. Postal Service may refuse delivery if any of these three are missing. All items placed in the Rio drop box must have a return address and an addressee. Please keep a copy of all work turned in to your instructor. Assignments will not be accepted if postage is due. If you are unsure of the postage required, take the item to the post office and have it weighed.

Include the course section number and assignment identifier on the envelope below your name and return address. Envelopes that are labeled incorrectly can cause a delay in processing your work. Address your envelope as shown in this example:

From:

Your Name:  Jane Q. Doe
Your Address:   1234 Anywhere Street, Anytown, AZ
Course and Section Numbers:  GPH111, Section 12345
Assignment Identifier:   Essay 1

To:

The Course Support Office Rio Salado College
P. O. Box 63310
Phoenix, AZ 85082-3310
Attn: (Write your instructor’s name here)

Your section number can be found in your "Welcome Letter".

The Course Support staff cannot answer questions about the receipt of specific mail-in assignments. Only your instructor can do so.

Note to students: Please submit only one assignment in each envelope. The special envelopes provided to you by Rio Salado are only for computer answer sheets (Scantrons). Please mail all other assignments in separate envelopes.

Note to students: The U.S. Post Office no longer offers Sunday or holiday mail posting, and pick-up does not automatically mean that your envelope will be posted the same day. To be safe, allow extra time: mail early.

Faxed Assignments

Assignments may be faxed to (480) 377-4728 for print and mixed media courses. Your name, your instructor's name, and the course name and section numbers must appear at the top of every page. When the Course Support Office receives assignments, they are sent to your instructor for evaluation. Once your instructor has graded your assignment, they will return it to you.

Protect your hard work. Again, clearly label every page of your assignment with your name, the course and section numbers, your instructors name, and the name of the assignment as it appears in the syllabus.

Course Completion Policy

A student who registers for a Print or Multimedia course is assigned a start date and an end date. It is the student's responsibility to note due dates for assignments and to keep up with the course work.

Students may request an extension because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, if they have been doing acceptable work. The instructor will define the requirements and timelines to complete the course.

Please Note: It is the prerogative of the instructor to decide whether or not to grant the request.

Library Services

The Rio Salado Library is committed to student success and provides a variety of materials and services to enhance student learning. Utilizing Rio’s online library for your research is the best way to ensure that your sources are validated, authoritative, and appropriate for college-level coursework. Librarians are available to help you at all times via our Ask a Librarian live chat service. You can access all library services at https://learnatrio.com/31qeRec.

Academic Misconduct

Academic Misconduct includes cheating, conspiring to cheat, soliciting to cheat, attempting to cheat, plagiarism, fabrication on an assignment, or other forms of dishonest presentation.

Posting assessments on an unauthorized web site, soliciting assessment answers and the unauthorized acquisition of assessments, assessment answers, or other academic material is cheating. Turning in content created by essay generators or other types of artificial intelligence platforms is also academic misconduct.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling or sharing of term papers or other academic materials. Information gathered from the Internet and not properly identified is also considered plagiarism.

We expect every student to produce their own original, independent work. Any student whose work indicates a violation of the MCCCD Academic Misconduct Policy, including cheating and plagiarism, can expect sanctions as specified in the college catalog. This policy is located at https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#11.

Rio Salado College uses software that uncovers plagiarism from student to student and other data sources on the Internet. If a student is found to have plagiarized content, grade consequences will be applied in accordance with departmental policies.

Civility Policy

The faculty of Rio Salado place a high value on the importance of general ethical standards of academic behavior and expect that communication between students and instructors or among students shall maintain the level of formality and mutual respect appropriate to any college teaching/learning situation.

Language or behavior that is rude, abusive, profane, disruptive, or threatening will not be tolerated. Activity of this type is defined as Academic Misconduct in the MCCCD Academic Misconduct Policy (AR 2.3.11). Students engaging in such behavior will be removed from the course with a failing grade. Additional sanctions may be applied pursuant to AR 2.3.11. This policy is located at https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#11.

Requirement for Active Class Participation

Please note that students may be withdrawn from class for non-participation.

If you receive financial aid of any kind, it is your responsibility to protect your eligibility to receive financial aid by meeting the active participation requirements of this class.

Change of Address

Please notify Course Support at (480) 517-8243 or by email at course.support@riosalado.edu. Please include your name, student number, phone number, and new address including city, state, and zip code.

Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and its associated colleges are committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities to students with documented disabilities (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical). Each class/term/semester that a student is in need of academic adjustments/accommodations, the qualified student is required to work with the Disability Resources & Services Office (DRS) at their individual college(s). Contact with the DRS should be made as soon as possible to ensure academic needs are met in a reasonable time. New and returning students must request accommodations each semester through DRS Connect online services. To learn more about this easy process, please contact your local DRS office.

If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations, you are welcome to contact DRS by using the information listed on the following webpage: https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/disability-resources/contacts. The DRS offers resources and coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and/or temporary health conditions qualifying for accommodations/academic adjustments. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your faculty, and DRS; and only those academic adjustments/reasonable accommodations granted by the DRS are recognized by the college and District. It is the policy and practice of the MCCCD to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.

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Rio Salado College Disability Resources & Services

Web: https://learnatrio.com/RL-disability_services

Phone: 480-517-8562

Email: disability.services@riosalado.edu

Religious Accommodations

Rio Salado College will reasonably accommodate the religious needs, observances, and practices of their students, when requested and the requests are made in accordance with the procedures set forth in ND-4. Any student may request a religious accommodation by making a written request for an accommodation to the appropriate faculty member using the Religious Accommodation Request form. To the extent possible, requests must be made at least two (2) weeks before the requested absence from class due to religious holiday or day of observance.

Title IX Statement

Addressing Incidents of Sexual Harassment/Assault, Dating/Domestic Violence, and Stalking

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, MCCCD prohibits unlawful sex discrimination against any participant in its education programs or activities. The District also prohibits sexual harassment—including sexual violence—committed by or against students, District employees, and visitors to campus. As outlined in District policy, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are considered forms of "Sexual Misconduct" prohibited by District policy.

District policy requires all college and District employees in a teaching, managerial, or supervisory role to report all incidents of Sexual Misconduct that come to their attention in any way, including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Incidents of Sexual Misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator. MCCCD will provide on its Title IX Coordinators web page at https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/title-ix/title-ix-coordinators, a link to all the Title IX Coordinators in the district. Reports may also be reported at https://district.maricopa.edu/consumer-information/reporting.

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Rio Salado College Title IX Coordinator

O. Tafari Osayande

Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Phone: (480) 517-8196

Email: o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu

Disclaimer

Course content may vary from this outline to meet the needs of this particular group.

Student Solution Center

Rio Salado College is dedicated to a quality learning experience and has provided the Student Solution Center webpage, https://learnatrio.com/3DGKHTz, as a resource for students to raise issues to our attention. We look forward to the opportunity to provide an equitable solution to all involved parties.

For grading or instructional issues, students should first contact their faculty member(s) in accordance with the Instructional Grievance Process at https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/appendices/students/s-6, as published in the college catalog.

The Office of Institutional Integrity & Compliance responds to all non-instructional challenges and concerns a student may encounter while attending Rio Salado College. Call (480) 517-8505 or email studentcomplaints@riosalado.edu.

The Conduct and Community Standards Office is available to assist students in understanding their rights and responsibilities and administers the Student Code of Conduct policies and procedures. The Conduct and Community Standards Office also works with Academic Affairs to administer the Academic Code of Conduct. Call (480) 517-8196 or email communitystandards@riosalado.edu.

Students may also contact their state regulatory agency (see https://learnatrio.com/RL-state_authorization), the Arizona SARA Council at https://azsara.arizona.edu/content/complaint-process or the Higher Learning Commission at http://www.hlcommission.org/Student-Resources/complaints.html to escalate their concerns.

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