History 17B
Course Information
Welcome to History 17B, United States History Since 1877. This course covers an is 16 weeks long. Plan to spend 6-10 hours per week in the online classroom, completing learning activities, studying, and doing homework.
The history of the United States from Colonial Times to the present. A survey of the more important political, economic, social, artistic, and cultural aspects of American life as well as of the role of the United States in world affairs.
- UC/CSU
- HIST 17A not prerequisite to 17B. HIST 17B covers from the end of the Civil War to the present.
ADDS/DROPS: We have a wait-list, so I will send out an email the first day to the names at the top of the list and work the way down the order. Students that do not log in the first 72 hours will be dropped. Furthermore, students that are inactive (fail to submit assignments) for two consecutive weeks without contacting the instructor will be dropped from the course.
Instructor Contact Info
- Jacob Adams, Social Science Department
- Email: jadams@ccsf.edu
- Once class has begun, please use the Canvas Inbox messaging system. I will respond to most messages within 24 hours during the semester or summer session.
- Office Phone: (Email is preferred.)
- Office Hours : Thursdays from 8 to 9 am
- Office: Batmale 672
Important Dates
- First day of class:
- NOTE that course access begins at 12:01 am on
- Last day to add:
- Last day to drop with full refund:
- Last day to drop without a W:
- Last day to drop with a W:
- Last day to choose Pass/Not Pass grade option:
- Last day of class:
Log-in Instructions
Go to https://ccsf.instructure.com
Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678
Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.
Instructions for new students
Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7.
CCSF Links
- "How to Succeed" in an online class
- Disabled Students Programs & Services
- Canvas Log-in
- Canvas Support Hotline (844) 592-2198 available 24/7.
Course Syllabus
Fall 2020 History 17B Syllabus CRN: 11111 SECTION: 001
Textbook
Give Me Liberty, Volume 2, Seagull 5th Edition by Eric Foner
- ISBN-978-0-393-42874-2
We will cover chapters 16 to 27 of our textbook.