Overview |
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This course examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning.
Prerequisite : The ability to read a college text, organize information, analyze information and write essay examinations.
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- identify and describe the significant events, people and items listed in identification questions.
- organize information and write essay answers for the essay study questions.
- analyze important historical information and interpretations.
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Materials |
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Required Texts
The required textbook for this course is:
- OLD DOMINION, NEW COMMONWEALTH: A HISTORY OF VIRGINIA 1607-2007 by Ronald L. Heinemann, John G. Kolp, Anthony S. Parent Jr., William g. Shade (University Virginia Press, 2007).
For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/ |
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| Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by the introductory letter, 1 project and 4 exams, according to the following points:
ASSIGNMENTS |
POINTS |
Introductory Letter |
5 |
Exam 1 |
20 |
Exam 2 |
20 |
Exam 3 |
20 |
Exam 4 |
20 |
Project |
15 |
Total |
100 |
Grades Points |
A |
90-100 |
B |
80-89 |
C |
70-79 |
D |
60-69 |
F |
0-59 |
Please note that you must pass Exam 3 and Exam 4 in order to pass the course, regardless of how well you do on the other assignments.
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Exams |
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You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. Testing Centers will NOT let you take an exam if you bring your children. This is an issue of liability.
For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.
At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect /.
If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam.
Proctor Request Form
Campus Learning Resource Centers |
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. |
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Contacting the Instructor |
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I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:
BY EMAIL: cpoland@nvcc.edu
BY CAMPUS PHONE: (703) 232-3376
BY ELI PHONE: (703) 323-3347
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Beginning the Course |
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1. Use your web browser to connect to www. nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.
Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.
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