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Course Policies and Syllabus
AMH 2010 ONLINE U.S. HISTORY TO 1877
Instructor: Bruce Morton
Assistant Professor
Phone mail: Ext. # (386) 506-3527 or Fax # (386) 506-4493
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: Building 330, Room 209
Department Homepage: www.daytonastate.edu/CampusDirectory/deptInfo.jsp?dept=BHS
OFFICE HOURS I will post my office hours on my office door, in the Falcon Online class site and distribute a copy in class. You are always welcome to visit me during my office hours. If you wish, you can call to schedule an appointment with me as well.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 Semester Hours : Degree: A.A. and A.S
CONTACT HOURS: 45 Lecture Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The political, economic, social and intellectual development of the people of the United States, from European exploration and settlement through the Civil War and Reconstruction. This course contributes to satisfying the Gordon Rule writing requirement. Lab Fee: $19.00 This course also helps develop the general education competency of (1) critical thinking/scientific inquiry; (2) aesthetic appreciation; (3) computation; (4) communication; and (5) literacy.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student should: 1. Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the development of the United
States. 2. Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the various United States conflicts. 3. Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the economic growth in the United
States from the beginning. 4. Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the Civil War and the politics of the
Reconstruction Era. 5. Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of the mistakes that others have made
in the past.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: Textbook readings plus online materials, study, and testing.
ONLINE COURSE MATERIAL: This class contains a supplementary online component that can be accessed at the following web address:
online.DaytonaState.edu. The instructions for using this service
are listed under getting started, located on the left-hand toolbar of the Virtual College homepage.
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: America, A Narrative History by David Shi and George Tindall; Vol. One, 10th.edition, publisher W.W. Norton
ISBN-13: 978-0-393-26594-1
Book store website: http://shop.efollet.com?htmlroot?storehome/daytonabeachcommumity college173.html
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:
For this course you will need to be able to access Falcon Online as well as have access to a Microsoft Word (you must complete all “Discussion Posts” using Word and saving them as a file for the class drop box). Here is a link to Daytona State College’s Distance Learning site, where technology requirements for online courses can be found: http://online.daytonastate.edu
Attendance, Daytona State requirements:
Students who stop attending this class will be withdrawn from the class and receive a final grade of W1 (Withdrawn). Attendance includes participating in online or face-to-face environments as required.
Sensitive Materials:
Course content aims to enable students to reach course goals and objectives. As such, students may be introduced to a wide range of topics and ideas that differ from familiar understandings and beliefs. Some content may be considered sensitive or offensive or disturbing (or all of the above) by some students.
ONLINE LEARNING – IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Assumptions, Perceptions and Reality
Listed below are examples of some typical incorrect assumptions and perceptions of online learning
followed by, the realities of the online delivery method.
Misconception or Myth 1:
Many students register for online courses thinking that they require less time and work for completing
the course of study. Additionally, many students expect that online courses will be less demanding,
and therefore easier. You don’t even have to go to campus. You just do the work on your own, and
you earn the same credit. If you’re too busy to meet face-to-face classes, taking courses online
offers you an easier path to college success.
Truth 1:
You do have more flexibility with an online course but online courses are not designed to be easier
than face-to-face courses. A well designed online course will require a strong commitment from the
student in order for the student to complete the course successfully. Since online students work on
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their own, they must assume full responsibility for keeping up and meeting deadlines. Also,
without a strong commitment from the student, he/she cannot expect to learn much. If you are
academically prepared and well-motivated, you may do fine in the online environment. However, if
you are not committed to investing the necessary time to meet the established schedule of
assignments, the face-to-face class may be your better choice.
Misconception or Myth 2:
Many students expect instructors of online courses to be available day and night for their
convenience. Also, many students expect an immediate response to their questions and comments.
Truth 2:
Instructors, like students, have lives of their own beyond the classroom, and don’t live at the
computer 24/7 waiting for individual questions or comments from you. Keep in mind that you are not
the only student in the class. Students should expect a response to arrive within a reasonable period
of time (e.g., 24 - 72 hours in most cases), and longer on weekends.
Misconception or Myth 3:
Online instructors can assist students with IT computer issues.
Truth 3:
Online faculty do not have the troubleshooting resources to effectively assist students with their
computer/IT issues, so do not expect them to provide tech support for your individual computer
problems. If you experience technical issues, you should contact Online Services (not your
instructor) for support.
Misconception or Myth 4:
Computer and/or internet problems on the student’s end will justify an assignment extension.
Truth 4:
Computer and/or internet problems on the student’s end (e.g., internet connectivity issues, power
failures, computer failures, software issues, etc.) will not justify an assignment extension. Students
who register for online courses are responsible for the reliability of their equipment. Also,
students are given a long “open-window” (usually 1 week) to complete their assignments. It is
recommended that students complete their assignments early during the “open-window” period to
have sufficient opportunity to resolve computer and/or internet problems that would otherwise prevent
them from submitting their work on time. If the student has unreliable equipment, he/she should
plan to take quizzes and complete time sensitive assignments at a campus computer center.
Misconception or Myth 5:
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Many students believe that their circumstances are unique, so your instructor needs to be flexible
with assignments and deadlines associated with an online course, and therefore, exceptions can be
made for the convenience of students for the submission of quizzes, homework, essays, etc.
Truth 5:
Every student at Daytona State College is unique. You all have lives beyond school, obligations to
family and/or to work. Nevertheless, you must plan to conform to all of the expectations the instructor
lays out in the course syllabus. All online students must meet specific time sensitive deadlines and
matriculate through the course at a pace that has been determined by the instructor. Online courses
are not treated as independent study courses. Just like the students in face-to-face classes, you
will have assignments to complete and deadlines to meet. The individual circumstances of the
online student do not justify individual (or special) accommodation. Online students will be
accommodated exactly as face-to-face students are. If you cannot meet those expectations, you
should not take the course. Established course schedules will not be subject to modification.
In summary, online courses may or may not be the best choice when choosing a course delivery
method. They are not easier, nor are they necessarily more difficult. They do not require less time
than the same course taken face-to-face, and in many cases, students find that more time is required
of them in online settings. Online courses are designed for flexibility and allowing students to work
according to the dictates of their daily schedules. That should not be confused with students “working
at their own pace”. The instructor determines all deadlines and students must meet them as they
matriculate to the conclusion of the course.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have personal access to a computer with Windows 98 or higher installed or M higher.
Internet access with an e-mail account, or use the college provided FalconMail service.
Basic computer skills and experience using Windows/Macintosh and the Internet.
Ability to read and send e-mail.
Open and add attachments to e-mails.
Use an Internet browser to find and access a particular web site or URL.
Create a word processing document and familiar with cutting pasting, and copying text.
An Internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator.
For further information about systems requirements refer to the Distance Learning home page
at http://online.DaytonaState.cc.fl.us/ RULES AND REGULATIONS (CLASS POLICIES):
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Classroom Policies:
1. Disclaimer: Teaching policies and regulations for this course are not open for discussion
or negotiation. This syllabus has been constructed to be as complete as possible but is by
no means a binding document. I reserve the right to alter policies, procedures, and the
syllabus as needed. Please utilize the website at least every other day as any changes to
the syllabus will be posted there.
2. How to proceed through the course:
The first step that must be done is to read the syllabus and take the syllabus test. Follow the syllabus test by taking the pre-test, as both activities are required to open other
assignments in the course. Furthermore, any E-mails received during the semester asking
questions about information contained in the syllabus will be answered, “In the syllabus”, so be sure to read it carefully so you know generally where to find the answer.
The most important activity in this course is to read the the textbook. Reading is the most ingredient to success in a history course, so be sure to read each chapter carefully. If you
take the first two letters off the word history you are left with story and you can not understand a story unless you read it. Just as importantly the questions on the tests are taken from the readings. ALWAYS KEEP THE HOME PAGE “ANNOUNCEMENTS” FEATURE AND “CALENDAR” OPEN AS ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES WILL BE POSTED THERE IN ADVANCE, WITH DATES AND TIMES!!
Basic Procedure:
The assignments for the course are contained in the first fifteen chapters of the
textbook and are divided into SEVEN units.
Unit ONE consists of three chapters (in order to include the drop/add period plus the next two weeks) and needs to be completed in three weeks (i.e. Unit # 1 is based on the material contained in chapters 1, 2 and 3).
Units TWO and all the remaining units are designed around two chapters (each) in the
textbook and take two weeks (each) to complete (i.e. Unit #2 covers chapters 4 and 5). Each unit should be completed in the following manner.
More Specific Instructions on Handling Assignments: All required assignments are located under either the assignments or quizzes section of the web-site (for example notes/outlines assignments are located in the drop-box). Each of the sections will be found under the corresponding icon on the upper tool bar of the
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homepage. All written assignments are to be submitted to the class assignment drop-box (located under the “ASSIGNMENTS” icon).
Furthermore, Book Reviews and all chapter notes/outlines will be submitted to
www.turnitin.com upon uploading your assignments in the drop-box. The unit tests and final exam will be found under the quizzes icon as required tests.
All formal papers receive a 20% or less matching score (excluding any quotations and
bibliography) or they will not be accepted.
All class notes/outlines should receive a matching number of fewer than 50% or they
WILL NOT receive credit.
1. Begin each unit by reviewing the chapter overviews provided for each chapter located under content.
2. Next read the required chapters for the assigned unit (deadlines listed in both the course schedule and drop-box) Reading the chapters is the most important single activity to succeeding in this course. To illustrate the importance of reading then it must be remembered that if you take the first two letters off the word history you have story. Since, it is extremely important to read a story in order to understand the content, and then the same is true for history. While either
reading the chapter or upon completing it, write chapter notes or a chapter outline
(your preference) based on the chapter material in your OWN words. A minimum
length of TWO pages, double spaced, for each chapter is required, whether you use notes or outlines. You must use Times New Roman with a number 12-font size with one inch margins.
3. Compile your notes or outlines for the chapters comprising each unit (based on a
minimum of TWO page per chapter) and save them as a word document in Rich
Text Format (RTF). This needs to be done in order that they can be uploaded with the least likelihood of incompatibility. Then upload the unit notes or outlines
into the corresponding drop-box, and it will be automatically sent to turnitin.com.
Important Note: DO NOT include any symbols (for example; &, # etc.) in the file names you want to upload into the drop-box as they will not upload. Files not uploaded correctly cannot be read and therefore will not receive a grade. Do not forget to reopen your submissions to check that they are the correct ones and to view the turnitin.com report (click on the box with the number and color to view
the report) to make sure it is under the 50% limit.
4. Proceed on by utilizing the practice-tests (under the quizzes icon listed as not required), practice games (flash cards, etc.) on the class website or textbook website.
5. The second required assignment requires a web search for TWO, THREE for unit
one only, (Or one for each chapter) outside web sites that are related to the
material contained in each chapter of the assigned unit (do NOT include links listed on the class website or textbook). Record the web addresses of each websites as a word document (again in RTF) making sure that the address you have recorded can be opened by clicking them. Web addresses that will not open
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will not receive credit. Try to limit yourself too more academic websites whenever
possible. Wikipedia and online encyclopedias are NOT acceptable.
6. As with the reading notes and outlines, the website assignment must be uploaded into the class assignments box. However, the same issue of symbols in the file title can also cause your upload problems with regards to opening and the assignments not receiving a grade.
7. Finish each unit by taking the unit test. The tests can be found under the quizzes
icon located on the homepage upper tool bar. IMPORTANT: NO outside material [textbook, websites, notes etc.] or help may be used while testing. Available test dates and allocated times for testing are listed on the course
schedule and are also located under the quizzes icon as REQUIRED TEST. All tests have time limits and are made up from questions picked randomly from a test bank. Furthermore, BHS department policy for all online courses will be that student will have between 1-1 ½ minutes per quiz question.
8. Final exams, paper outlines and final paper due dates are listed under the schedule icon and also either under the assignments or quizzes icon as appropriate.
Specific Written “Gordon Rule” Assignment Instructions:
All formal written papers will be in accordance with the following; AMH 2010 has been identified as a “Gordon Rule” writing reinforcement course. According to the State of Florida’s Gordon Rule, each student must demonstrate college-level writing through formal multiple writing assignments. College-level writing is operationally defined as writing that possesses (as a minimum) the following qualities: 1. Grammatical Correctness (assignments that follow the standard rules of grammar,
punctuation, and spelling) 2. Good Organization 3. Effective Use of Formal Language 4. Use of Proper Citation 5. Meets the Purpose of the Assignment 6. Point of View / Originality (assignments must not contain a significant amount of cut &
paste – even with citations; writing must not have been used in another class, etc.)
Students should note that according to the State of Florida, they cannot receive a
passing grade in any Gordon Rule course above “D” if they fail to successfully complete the Gordon Rule writing requirement. Therefore, students should address the Gordon Rule writing reinforcement assignments seriously. Students are also encouraged to make effective use of the Daytona State College Writing Center for assistance in producing college-level writing. The Daytona State College Writing Center is located in Building 200, Room 107 on the Daytona Campus. Students can schedule an appointment by calling 386-506-3297. Students who submit a writing assignment that does not meet the above criteria will be required to work with the Daytona State College Writing Center for assistance. All Gordon Rule writing assignments must be submitted electronically in MS-Word format, and will be
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evaluated by “Plagiarism Detection” software. Assignments that are found to be plagiarized will be penalized accordingly, and will result in one or more of the following: “0” for the assignment; grade penalty; failure of the course; formal charges of academic dishonesty; other (see penalty policy below).
PART ONE:
SUBJECT PROPOSAL AND PRELIMINARY RESOURCE LIST:
To ensure that you begin research early, the following assignment (must be typed) is due
no later than the date listed in the Falcon-online assignment box and the course assignment page in face-to face classes.
1. FIRST and most importantly, be sure to read the BOOK REVIEW requirements listed in the section below. It may further help you understand the assignment if you also
read the instructions on how to write a book review and look at a copy of the grading
rubric and grade sheet. These can be accessed in a number of places in Falcon Online under the assignmenmts book review listing, under the content icon and/or distributed in print in face–to-face classes.
2. Start your proposal by stating a historical subject that interests you and that you would
what to research beyond the textbook. The subject MUST relate to the course content.
Therefore, your SUBJECT must be limited to ANY detailed topic concerning some
aspect of the history of the United States UP TO 1877. Your TOPIC must also be narrowed and focused as if you were conducting detailed research.
For example: The Civil War or Slavery are NOT narrowed and/or focused topics. However, parts of each of these topics could be valid topics. For example: What Were the Three Main Reasons for the Outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg.
2. Secondly under your stated subject proposal give a list of at least THREE areas of knowledge you desire to learn about that subject from your readings.
3. Finally includes a preliminary bibliography that is correctly formatted (similar to a
Works Cited page). It must include a minimum of FOUR books or E-books [your
textbook is not an eligible source]). Out of the four books listed you will as scheduled write TWO book reviews on the TWO books you select (one for each book) and that are marked as acceptable when your proposal is returned graded. Four books are required on the proposal as some of the books you list may not be found acceptable. This may avoid having to find new books/ e-books.
4. The books you list on your proposals bibliography and that you will later write your
book reviews on MUST be a full text NON-FICTION scholarly books or E-books. Works that could be used as a scholary source in college level research (no childrens books and it must be at least 90 pages or more). ANY submitted book reviews of a book NOT fitting the specified criteria listed above will receive a grade of ZERO!!!!! Link to the DSC library site: http://researchguides.daytonastate.edu/history.
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5. All papers MUST be typewritten, double-spaced, with 1" margins, number 12 font
size and in Times New Roman.
6. Quotations and paraphrases MUST be indicated using one of the following methods; MLA (this is the method most students today use), footnotes or Chicago Style (located at the bottom of each page). Feel free to ask if you are unsure of what is expected regarding in-text citations.
7. Documentation is a matter of ethics. Failure to acknowledge sources is a form of
plagiarism. (See section on Honor Code). REMEMBER: This also applies to
PARAPHRASED material. 8. Correct spelling, proper sentence and paragraph structure, and proper grammar are
required. 9. An acceptable paper will be prepared in your own words.
PART TWO:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TWO BOOK REVIEWS:
1. Select TWO of the approved books that you included in your subject proposal that you have determined are best to write a book review on. One will be for the first book review assignment and the next for the second.
2. Book reviews will be a minimum of 1,100 words (main body). [You will be penalized for papers under 1,100 words, for example the HIGHEST (other penalties could apply) grade a paper of 550 words could receive is a grade of 50% ]
3. Bibliographical information for the book MUST be included and properly formatted.: 4. Instructions on how to write a book review can be found on Florida Online under the
book review assignments drop-box, also under the content icon on Falcon-online, and/or distributed in class in face–to-face classes describing the proper format for
writing the book review. There will also be a copy of the grading rubric used attached to the drop-box in Falcon online.
5. Direct qoutes from the review book MUST also be included as specified in book review
rubric. 6. All papers MUST be typewritten, double-spaced, with 1" margins, number 12 font size
and in Times New Roman.
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7. Quotations and paraphrases MUST be indicated using one of the following methods; MLA (this is the method most students today use), footnotes or Chicago Style (located at the bottom of each page). Feel free to ask if you are unsure of what is expected regarding in-text citations.
8. Documentation is a matter of ethics. Failure to acknowledge sources is a form of
plagiarism. (See section on Honor Code). REMEMBER: This also applies to
PARAPHRASED material. If you are not sure about how to paraphrase or use in-text citations then please consult
either your English handbook (from ENC1100) or meet with me (or call for online students) as this could cause your paper to receive a failing grade.
9. Correct spelling, proper sentence and paragraph structure, and proper grammar are
required. 10. An acceptable paper will be prepared in your own words, using quotations and
paraphrases to support your comments. Quotations should be brief. 11. Organization of paper:
A. Your name, course name and number, and date (NOT used in word count). B. Properly formatted bibliographical information for the book
C. Text or body of the reviews (used in word count). D. Summary or conclusion (used in word count).
E. Bibliography or work cited page (NOT used in word count).
12. Furthermore, the instructor reserves the right to penalize late papers (1/2 grade per
day) or refusal to accept them. 13. The book reviews must be submitted to the drop-box for evaluation by
www.turnitin.com. (See statement below part three). There is a 20% matching limit with direct quotations are removed.
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VERY IMPORTANT: All graded written assignments are to be submitted to the Falcon-
Online drop-box for turnitin.com submission. Therefore, all papers will be automatically
submitted to turnitin.com when uploaded into the drop-box, so be sure to write your
paper in your own words (except for properly formatted quotations).
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If you have any questions or problems during the progression of the course, please
feel free to discuss them with me. Please do this as soon as possible as waiting to
the end of the term may be too late.
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3. Handling of assignments: All testing and graded assignments will be done online as
specified above in how to proceed through the course.
4. Communication:
A. All students are REQUIRED to login to-class website a minimum of two times every week that the college is open.
B. Students may contact the instructor by phone-mail, (386) 506-3527 or ext. 3527 from
other campus exchanges, or e-mail in the course e-mail located on the upper tool-
bar (assignments must be submitted on the class website DROP-BOX and NOT emailed).
For questions only you may send an e-mail to the [email protected] web
address (DO NOT send attached files to this site or they will be LOST). You may expect a response within 3 to 5 business days. C. Grades for the written parts of the unit exam should be expected within one week’s time
and book reviews during the week of the final exam.
5. Interaction: Meaningful discussion can be carried out under the discussion icon with other
members of the class. However, proper etiquette and non-abusive text MUST be
observed.
6. Attendance and Lateness Policy: All students are REQUIRED to login to-class website a
minimum of TWO times every week that the college is open or penalties may be
subtracted from your grade. Also be sure to read the news items on the home page for
upcoming due dates and or important information.
7. Late Work/Make-up Work and Exams: Makeup exams will not be given unless
extenuating circumstances prevent the student from taking the exam as
scheduled. Determination of extenuating circumstances will be at the sole discretion of
the instructor, and will be limited to incidents such as illness, court appearances, etc.
that are documented in writing. A student that simply states that he/she missed an exam due to illness (or other reasons) and cannot provide written documentation, will not be allowed an opportunity to take a make-up exam. It will be the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor for rescheduling exams prior to the scheduled
exam date, or immediately upon resuming class if they have written documentation of
extenuating circumstance. Note that the opportunity for makeup exams is an exception
-- there is NO GUARANTEE that students will be allowed the opportunity for a makeup exam. All makeup exams will be scheduled by the instructor, at a time and place that is
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convenient for the instructor. Students will not be allowed under any circumstances to take more than one makeup exam during a semester without appropriate written
documentation justifying class absence for the scheduled test day. Students who do not
have written documentation of an extenuating circumstance for missing a scheduled
exam will be subject to one of the following (at the sole discretion of the instructor): 1)
receive a “0" for the missed exam; 2) take a makeup exam with a mandatory 10 point
penalty; or 3) take a cumulative final exam at the end of the semester that will replace the missed exam. Students should note that if given an opportunity to take a makeup exam, they may be given a modified version of the exam.
8. Classroom Etiquette: All activity in this class should be carried out with proper decorum
and in a non-abusive fashion.
9. Academic Integrity: (see Student Handbook at the website
http://www.daytonastate.edu/current.html )
a. Daytona State College is committed to providing you with quality instruction, guidance,
and opportunities for academic and career success by fostering academic excellence in
a supportive and personalized learning environment. Maintaining high standards of
academic honesty and integrity in higher education is a shared responsibility and an
excellent foundation for assisting you in making honorable and ethical contributions to
the profession for which you are preparing. In order to preserve academic excellence
and integrity, the College expects you to know, understand, and comply with the
Academic Integrity Policy, which prohibits academic dishonesty in any form, including,
but not limited to, cheating and plagiarism. Grades conferred by instructors are
intended to be, and must be, accurate and true reflections of the coursework actually
produced and submitted by you.
b. All cases of suspected violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including academic
dishonesty, are reported to the Judicial Affairs Office for resolution.
c. Forms of Academic Dishonesty
Cheating- Cheating can be defined as: receiving or giving unauthorized
assistance on a quiz, test, exam, paper, or project or unauthorized use of
materials to complete such; collaborating with another person(s) without
authorization on a quiz, test, exam, paper, or project; taking a quiz, test, or exam
for someone else or allowing someone else to do the same for you.
Plagiarism -Plagiarism can be defined as: submitting work in which words, facts,
or ideas from another source are used without acknowledging that the material is
borrowed whether from a published or unpublished source. For specific
information on how to document information from other sources, students should
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check with their instructors, academic departments, or a recognized writing
manual, such as the MLA or APA.
Fabrication -Fabrication can be defined as: listing sources in a bibliography that
one did not actually use in a written assignment; presenting false, invented, or
fictitious data/evidence in a written assignment.
d. Other Academic Misconduct: Other Academic Misconduct might include, but is not
limited to:
In a testing situation, conduct, such as, looking at a classmate's test, talking to a
classmate, or leaving the classroom without the instructor's or proctor's
permission.
Obtaining by the theft/purchase OR selling/ giving part or all of a test.
Entering an office or building for the purpose of changing a grade on a test,
assignment, or in a grade book or for the purpose of obtaining a test.
Altering or attempting to alter academic records of the College which relate to
grades; being an accessory to same.
e. College Network Acceptable Use Policy: The purpose of this policy is to outline the
acceptable use of the network and resources provided by Daytona State College and to
establish a culture of openness, trust, and integrity. Please make yourself very aware
of this policy by clicking these two links:
f. Every test or assignment may include this statement and you will be held
responsible for it:
I give my word that this work is my own and that I have neither given nor received
unauthorized help.
http://www.daytonastate.edu/current.html (see Student Handbook))
http://online.daytonastate.edu/docs/acceptable_use.pdf (Florida Online)
Any violation of the Honor Code will result in a class grade of F.
Academic Support Services
The Division of Library and Academic Support provides the following free services to
students:
Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center (ASC) promotes learning and help
students achieve their potential by providing the resources they need to become successful,
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independent learners. ASC centers are available on all campuses providing academic support
such as tutoring, learning sessions, instructor assistance, supplemental instruction and various
workshops. For more information please go to http://www.daytonastate.edu/asc/ or email
College Writing Center: The College Writing Center assists students, staff, and faculty to
become better writers through face-to-face or virtual consultations (up to 45 minutes) and
workshops. As the hub of writing at Daytona State, staff work with all writers at any stage of
the writing process—so whether you’re brainstorming ideas for a psychology paper you
haven’t started yet, or you’ve revised a letter several times and you want a fresh perspective,
you can bring it into the CWC. We recommend scheduling an appointment because we tend
to book up quickly; call (386.506.3297) or visit our website (www.daytonastate.edu/cwc) for
more information.
Library Services: Daytona State Library Services offers you many different types of
resources to support your research needs (or just your curiosity). These resources include
everything from thousands of e- books to online databases containing millions of full-text
newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal. Many of our resources can be accessed from the
web 24/7. We also have a staff of very helpful librarians who can guide you to the best
resources for whatever projects you are working on. E-mail the librarians, and/or call us at
386-506-3518, or check out our website and see what we can do for you!
Safety on Campus: Check your FalconMail after you register for information on accessing and updating your free Daytona State College Rave Alert account. You can also visit https://www.getrave.com/login/daytonastate.
Veterans: If you are currently serving or have ever served in the U.S. Military, please feel free to visit the Veterans Center in the Lenholt Student Center (Bldg. 130, room 124) for any assistance or phone 386.506.3065. Please visit https://www.daytonastate.edu/admsvet/
Students with Disabilities: If you need academic accommodations, such as private testing, interpreters, note takers, etc., you must give me a current letter from Disables Student Services (DSS) that verifies that you need specific accommodations. Please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss the accommodations. See Daytona State Website for student disabilities for more information http://www.daytonastate.edu/sds/ or see Student Handbook (page 36) at http://www.daytonastate.edu/current.html
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Technical Support is available for Falconmail, printing, web usage, Desire2Learn, and
more. Students may call 386-506-4AID (4243) or e-mail [email protected].
Local access numbers for your area are:
DeLand/Deltona (386) 785-2000 ext. 4243 Flagler/Palm Coast (386) 246-4800 ext.4243 New Smyrna (386) 427-3472 ext. 4243 Ormond/Daytona (386) 506-4243 The FalconAid after hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Times may vary during holidays and special circumstances.
GRADING POLICY: The grade for this class will be based on the following:
% OF TOTAL GRADE POINTS
1. Seven unit tests (Grade based on the SIX best) 50% 300 points
2. Final Exam (Chapters 8 thru 15) 5% 30 points
3. Unit textbook notes and web link assignments 15% 90 points
4. Subject proposal and resource list 5% 30 points
6. Two Book Reviews (60 points each) 20% 120 points
7. Post-test 5% 30 points
TOTAL POINTS: 100 % 600 total points
There are NO extra credit assignments given in this class.
GRADING SCALE:
A = 600-540 Points
B+ = 539-522 Points
B = 521-480 Points
C+ = 479-462 Points
C = 461-420 Points
D = 419-360 Points
F = 359- 0 Points
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INCOMPLETE GRADES:
"I"- Incomplete - A temporary grade issued only when a student who is passing the course but who, for valid and unforeseen reasons, is not able to complete the course requirements within the semester. The student agrees to complete all of the requirements before the middle of the next major semester. "I" grades automatically convert to "F" grades if the requirements are not met.
An “I” or incomplete will only be given with written documentation of extenuating circumstances (i.e. serious illness, military duty, etc.) and if you have already completed approximately 75% of the required coursework for the class, and have an average grade of “C” or higher for all course work completed.
Withdrawal Process: Students can withdraw from this class pri9or to the date listed in the Academic Calendar. It is not necessary to have approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course, but you should discuss the situation with the instructor prior to any action. Many times your issues and concerns can be resolved with communication. You should also check with the Office of Financial Aid to determine how this withdrawal might affect your current and future aid eligibility.
IMPORTANT: As stated earlier Reading is the most ingredient to success in a history course. If you
take the first two letters off the word history you are left with story and you can not understand a story unless you read it.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Reading, understanding and abiding by the syllabus IS the responsibility of the
student.
