HIST& 146 - U.S. History I

5 Credits

Explores the development of American society and institutions from the colonial era through the Revolutionary War period to the War of 1812. Examines and evaluates political, social, economic, cultural and religious aspects.

Course Note To 1815. Previously HIST 121.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online

Designed to Serve Students intending to transfer to four-year institutions and Running Start students with college-level reading, writing, and note-taking skills.
Active Date 2011-06-14

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Social Science Area I

Course Outline
1. The First Americans and Contact between Old World and New 2. Colonial America 3. The Revolution and the Declaration of Independence 4. The Constitution and the Early National Period

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate historical thinking skills and knowledge of basic factual information by passing objective and/or essay exams at a minimum 60% competency.

Students will locate cities, colonies, states, territories, bodies of water, and other key geographical and historical features on outline maps.

Students will interpret and explain written and visual materials.

Students will find, evaluate, and effectively utilize resources in American history.

Students will write clear, comprehensive, well-supported, and historically accurate essays and/or papers.

Students will read and analyze selected primary and secondary source materials.