Course Syllabus


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Course ID: HIS111
Title: World History 1500 to the Present
Modality: Internet
Credit Hours: 3.00

Course Section Information

Institution: Rio Salado College

Section: 36764

Term: Spring 2015

Start Date: 3/9/2015

Weeks: 14

Last date to withdraw: None

Instructor: Stephanie Klopper

Course Materials

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

Required Textbook:

Title:  The Heritage of World Civilizations, Volume II: Since 1500
Author: Craig, Graham, Kagan, Ozment, Turner
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN-10: 126996030X
ISBN-13: 9781269960304 or Ninth National Edition 9780205803477

Rio Salado College has developed a unique Textbook Savings Program that uses customized textbooks and saves students up to 50% off the publisher’s advertised national price of the non-customized textbook. The discount is reflected in the price of the customized book at the Rio Bookstore and no additional discounts will be taken at the register. 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.

Course Description and Competencies

Official Course Description
Survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from 1500 to the present.
Official Course Prerequisites
None.
Official Course Competencies
  1. Explain the factors behind European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries.
  2. Describe the problems within the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century and their role in creating the Reformation in Europe.
  3. Describe the varieties of Protestantism that emerged in the 16th century and analyze the Catholic Church's response.
  4. Describe the establishment of Moghul rule in India and its interaction with Indian society.
  5. Analyze Chinese history under the Ming dynasties and its conquest by the Ch'ing.
  6. Explain the impact of the Ottoman Empire on European history.
  7. Explain the impact of the Scientific Revolution on Western thought.
  8. Describe the transformation the Enlightenment effected in Western civilization.
  9. Analyze the causes, commonalities, and legacies of the revolutions in the British colonies, France, and in Latin America between 1763 and 1821.
  10. Analyze the patterns of the Industrial Revolution and their impact on Western and world society.
  11. Explain the factors that led to the decline of the Chinese empire in the 19th century.
  12. Describe the factors in the contraction of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.
  13. Explain the factors behind the national unifications of Italy and Germany in the mid-19th century.
  14. Analyze the shift among the Western powers from colonialism towards imperialism in the late 19th century.
  15. Describe the conditions of combat on the Western Front in the First World War and explain their effect on Western thinking.
  16. Analyze the causes of the Russian Revolution.
  17. Explain the impact of the Great Depression on the world and the role that it played in triggering global war.
  18. Analyze the reasons for Allied victory in the Second World War.
  19. Describe the factors behind the start of the cold war.
  20. Explain the factors that brought about Western decolonization after the Second World War.

Departmental Competency

Compose critical analysis of historical developments, incorporating originality of expression, a command of the English language and proper syntax, proper punctuation, and proper grammar usage.

Course Requirements

  1. You must complete all assignments in the course to get a passing grade.
  2. All assignments must be completed in the order in which they are due unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Otherwise no credit may be earned for the assignment/s submitted out of order. If the accelerated course calendar is selected and multiple assignments are due on the same date, assignments are still to be completed in lesson by lesson order.
  3. Examinations: There are two examinations (a midterm and a final) in this course. Both exams may be taken online at home, but there is a time limit and they are closed book.
  4. Note: You must earn an average of 60% on the midterm and final exams in order to pass the course. This requirement is not negotiable under any circumstances. If your exam scores do not average 60% or higher, you will not earn a passing grade regardless of any and all assignment scores.

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

There are 610 total points for the course:

Assessments Number Total points
Introduction Quiz 1 10 points
Reading Quizzes 7 300 points
Reading Notification 1 0 points
Essays 2 100 points
Midterm Exam 1 100 points
Final Exam 1 100 points
Total   610 points

610 - 549 points = A (90% - 100%)
548 - 488 points = B (80% - 89%)
487 - 427 points = C (70% - 79%)
426 - 366 points = D (60% - 69%)
365 - 0 points = F (0% - 59%)

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.

The same percentages will be used to determine the letter grades on your assignments and exams.

Note: The grading procedure for this course is based on the total number of points possible. Because this course does not meet in a traditional classroom setting, no "point adjustments" can be made for such things as "class participation" or other factors, which are sometimes a part of on-campus classes.

The grading scale is administered equally to all students in the course. All students have an equal opportunity to receive a grade based upon the merit of the work they submit. This means that in order to be fair to all students, those students whose final point totals are only a few points away from the next grade level will receive the grade for the level they have achieved. For example, if your final point total for the course is 548 points, your grade for the course will be a B; you need to have 549 points to receive an A. This grading system has the advantage of allowing you to know your class standing at all times, and experience has shown that the majority of students appreciate this system and work well within it.

Hints for Success

Organization of one's time is very personal; however, below is a suggestion for a typical week of a 14-week course.

      Day One:

  • Review the lesson(s) and make note of any questions you have for your instructor.
  • Read the assigned chapter(s) in your text and/or writing guide.

      Day Two:

  • Outline and write the rough draft for any applicable essay due at the end of the week.

      Day Three:

  • Review the previous day's reading and create flashcards and other notes to study from.

      Day Four:

  • Rework the essay, making sure you have answered each part of the assignment and followed all assignment criteria.
  • Complete a quiz if applicable.

      Day Five:

  • Prepare the final draft of the essay.
  • Send your assignment (essay and/or quiz) to your instructor via Rio Salado College's communication system.

Active Reading

To help you read with maximum efficiency, use the steps outlined below. Using this process for reading your textbook will increase your interest and help you concentrate on critical ideas and concepts.

Survey the chapter before reading it:

  • Examine the title of the chapter.
  • Note headings, subheadings, and the relationships among them.
  • Read captions under the diagrams, graphs, maps, and visuals.
  • Note any questions that come to mind during the survey.
  • Remember to read the text pages assigned in the online lesson.

Take notes:

  • After reading each section in the chapter, write a summary in your own words.
  • Using flashcards, write down each keyword with its definition and an example utilized in the textbook.

Review after you read:

  • Review your notes.
  • Review your answers to the companion questions.
  • Review key terms.

Submitting Assignments

All assignments are listed under the "Reading Assignment" box and in the "Assessing Your Learning" section. Open and submit all assignments and quizzes through the lessons rather than from your course homepage.

Note to students: Keep a copy of everything you submit.

No extensions will be granted to students who opt for the eight-week version of the course.

You will be directed to submit your assignments in one (1) of the two (2) following ways:

  • Online Assessment
  • Attachment to a Message in the Message Center

Online Assessment

Whenever possible, you can submit your exercises and assignments online within the course.

Complete your assignment and then click the "Submit" button.

Attachment to a Message in the Message Center

Submit your essay as an attachment to your instructor via the course Message Center. The essay should be double-spaced using a 12-point font. Send it either in Word or in rich text format (rtf), including your name, the course number (HIS111), and the assignment identifier (e.g., Lesson 5 Essay). Microsoft Works is not acceptable.

You must submit all assignments in the order they are assigned. If an assignment is skipped, the instructor may assign a zero to that assignment.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your instructor receives all required assignments in a timely manner.

Exams

A midterm exam and final exam are required for this course. Please review the "Course Requirements" portion of this syllabus for details. Your course materials give specific information about these exams and make suggestions for test preparation.

Check your gradebook for specific due dates for your exams. You may take your exams early if you have completed the assignments ahead of schedule. All parts of the exam must be taken on the same day.

Copyright Acknowledgements

Some images used in courses are from collections licensed by Rio Salado College.

    Late or Missing Assignments

    Assignments that have due dates are due on time according to the due dates in your gradebook. If you need to request an extension for an assignment, a request must be made to your instructor via RioLearn prior to or on the due date. You can request a due date change from the "Request a Change" link in the "Assessments and Due Dates" section of your Course Homepage.

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

    Extra Credit

    Policy Regarding Extra Credit

    There are no extra credit assignments for this course and no paper rewrites are allowed in fairness to all. The scheduled assignments and exams are more than sufficient to measure your understanding of the content and concepts presented in the course. You will have a greater understanding of the subjects covered if you put your efforts into these assignments and exams, rather than scattering your energy over a greater number of projects. What we want to achieve is quality, not quantity.

    Course Completion Policy

    A student who registers for a Distance Learning 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.

    If a student falls behind, she/he must contact the instructor and request an extension of her/his end date in order to complete the course.

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

    Departmental Plagiarism Statement

    Any plagiarized paper will receive a grade of zero with no opportunity for a rewrite! What is plagiarism? Defined briefly, plagiarism is using another's words and passing them off as your own. Defined in more detail, plagiarism is the use of another's words whereby appropriate quotation marks and source citations are not used for documentation. Plagiarism can involve phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or essays taken wholly or in part from another written source. This includes but is not limited to internet sites and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It can be disguised by shifting the word order or the word form of the original source. Students will receive zero credit for any assignment that is found to be plagiarized and will risk course failure. If one written submission is severely plagiarized, course failure may be immediate.

    Submitting Assignments

    Online Submission Platform

    The assignment due dates in this course are structured to complete all the lessons over the span of the course. Regular and consistent progress is expected in the course through the submission of assignments. The submission of an assignment can be no earlier than 7 days prior to the due date. Consult your course gradebook for specific due dates. Assignments/acknowledgments must be submitted through the online submission platform unless otherwise directed.

    Final Grade Options

    • Letter grade (A, B, C, D, F)

    • Extension (in lieu of an incomplete grade): Students may request an assessment extension because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, if they have been doing acceptable work. Assessment extensions may extend up to two weeks beyond the established course end as indicated in the gradebook. Please Note: Assessment extensions are given at the instructor’s discretion. Instructors are not obligated to give extensions.

    • Withdrawn Failing (Y) – Students may be removed from their classes with a Withdrawn Failing (Y) grade for non-participation, which counts like an F in GPA calculation.

    • Withdrawal (W) - Students may submit a withdrawal request on or prior to the "Last Date to Withdraw" indicated in their RioLearn Gradebook.

    • Instructors are unable to submit a withdrawal (W) on behalf of a student. A student wishing to withdraw from a class within the stated timeline must do so by visiting View My Classes/Schedule in the Student Center, and selecting Drop Classes. In extreme circumstances, students do have the option of requesting a complete withdrawal from the college by submitting a "Request for Complete Withdrawal From All Courses" available under the Records heading on Rio’s Important Forms page.

      Before withdrawing, students should consider contacting their instructor and/or Rio's Counseling Services to see what options are available to help them stay in class.

      STUDENTS – STOP Before You Drop! A withdrawal request is irrevocable, and may affect future Financial Aid, Visa status, Veteran benefit eligibility, scholarship eligibility and may delay graduation. Please be sure that it is the right option for you before submission.

      STOP BEFORE YOU DROP

    • Credit/No Credit Option (P/Z) - Some courses may be offered with a credit/no credit option which, if offered, would be identified in the Grading Procedure and Scale section of this syllabus. See detailed information about the (P/Z) option here.

    • Note: Choosing the P/Z option is a permanent change to the gradebook. A P/Z grade will not be changed to a letter grade after the course end date.

    Regular and Substantive Faculty-Student Interaction

    The Rio Salado College faculty provide learners with frequent opportunities for regular and substantive interaction, which are critical components of a quality online program. At a minimum, faculty teaching online courses for credit monitor weekly due dates and initiate contact with students, post course announcements and/or "From Your Instructor" (FYI) notes that are academic and relevant, respond to academic inquiries within 72 hours, and provide detailed, personalized, and timely feedback. In addition, faculty regularly engage in synchronous and/or asynchronous interaction with students via tools such as discussion boards, rubrics, voice threads, video conferences, audio recordings, phone calls, email and/or text messages, social media, and online collaboration software. Though faculty members are responsible for initiating interaction, providing academic information, and facilitating learning, Rio students are responsible for remaining in regular contact with their instructors and engaging with the course content as active participants in the educational experience.

    Requirement for Active Class Participation

    Withdrawal for Non-Participation (Y) – Students need to communicate regularly with their instructor and engage in academic activities as determined by the instructor and department. Students may be removed from their classes after 14 days of non-participation with a Withdrawn Failing (Y) grade, which counts like an F in GPA calculation.

    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.

    Pregnant and Parenting Students

    Students will not be discriminated against on the basis of a disclosed pregnancy. This includes discrimination against a student based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. As a result, a pregnant or parenting student (a student during a defined postpartum period lasting up to 8 weeks after delivery), may be provided adjustments so they are able to access and participate in their educational program or activity.

    Please visit the Working with Pregnant and Parenting webpage to learn more about this policy, reasonable adjustments and complete the Pregnancy Adjustment Form. If you have questions about the policy, please contact Rio Salado College’s Title IX/504 Coordinator Tafari Osayande at o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu or (480) 517-8196.

    In the event of certain pregnancy-related medical complications, contact Disability.Services@riosalado.edu or call (480) 517-8562 for assistance in providing accommodations/academic adjustments.

    Basic Needs

    If a lack of basic needs such as food, transportation, school supplies, etc. is affecting your participation and/or performance in this course, please contact the Rio Salado Counseling Department at 480-517-8785 or via email at counseling.receptionist@riosalado.edu.

    For additional services and resources:

    Rio Salado College Counseling and Career Services
    Maricopa Basic Needs and Community Resources

    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. The library's Video Tutorials page provides instruction on how to use the online library to find books, articles, ebooks, and more. Librarians are available to help you at all times via our Ask a Librarian live chat service.

    Please note that when library materials (e.g., articles, ebooks, and streaming media) are integrated into your lesson content, you will see the notation “…provided to you through the Rio Salado Library.

    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 his/her 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.

    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 Academic Misconduct as defined in MCCCD 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.

    Honors Program

    If you are taking this course for Honors credit, you must complete all assessments, including the Honors Project(s). The Honors Project(s) are listed in one or more lessons of the course and are designated for "Honors Students." Failure to complete the Honors Project(s) will result in a failing grade in the course and a loss of Honors credit.

    Honors students are also enrolled in a non-credit Honors Achievement Award (HAA) or Presidential Honors Scholarship (PHS) section within RioLearn to submit co-curricular activity submissions. Co-curriculars must be completed in order to receive funding.

    The Honors Department is here to support you! Connect with the college and other Honors students in our INSCRIBE community.

    The Honors Department is available to provide additional resources and support to support your journey. Please contact the Honors department at RioSalado.Honors@riosalado.edu.

    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). Visit district.maricopa.edu/mandatory-drs-title-ix-syllabus-statements for more information.

    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.

    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. Visit district.maricopa.edu/mandatory-drs-title-ix-syllabus-statements for more information.

    Student Solution Center

    Rio Salado College is dedicated to a quality learning experience and has provided the Student Solution Center webpage as a resource for students to raise issues to our attention. We look forward to the opportunity to provide an equitable solution for all involved parties. For grading or instructional issues, students should first contact their faculty member(s) in accordance with the Instructional Grievance Process. For non-instructional complaints, students may contact Institutional Integrity and Compliance by submitting the non-instructional complaint form, emailing studentcomplaints@riosalado.edu, or calling 480-517-8505. Students may also contact their state regulatory agency; the Arizona SARA Council; and/or the Higher Learning Commission to escalate their concerns.

    Change of Address

    Please notify Course Support at (480) 517-8243 or 1-800-729-1197 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.

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