This book has not been ordered through the bookstore. Purpose of Course . The purpose of this course is to discuss U.S. History until 1877, focusing on the major people, events, and movements of this period. How your final grade is determined .
Attendance is mandatory .
However, it is to your benefit to come to class. First of all, a substantial portion of the material I plan to discuss is either not covered in the textbook or will be covered by me in more detail than the textbook . Second, I will offer extra credit to anyone with a good attendance record. You can miss up to four days of class without losing any of your attendance. I will hand out the attendance roster approximately 5-10 minutes after class begins.