Course Descriptions
HIST 101 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE PRE-INDUSTRIAL WEST
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the history of Western Civilization from earliest times to the 16th Century,
including the development of economic, socio-political, and cultural institutions
from pre-history to Riverine cultures of the Near East, Greco-Roman world, and medieval
and early modern Europe.
HIST 102 HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION: THE MODERN ERA
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the history of Western Civilization from the 16th Century to the present period,
including the economic, socio-political, and cultural developments in Europe, the
Americas, and the emergent nations of the modern era.
HIST 111 UNITED STATES HISTORY I
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys American civilization, from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction,
emphasizing the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States.
Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
HIST 111H UNITED STATES HISTORY I HONORS
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-101
Surveys American civilization, from the Pre-Columbian era through Reconstruction,
including the political, cultural, economic, and social history of the United States.
Additional reading, writing, and research techniques required. UC credit limitation:
HIST-111H, 112 combined, maximum credit, two courses. Meets Title V American Institutions
U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
HIST 112 UNITED STATES HISTORY II
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the political, economic, and social history of the United States from Reconstruction
to the present. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the
associate degree.
HIST 115 UNITED STATES HISTORY SN 1945
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Examines the political, social, and cultural events occurring in the United States
since 1945, exploring the connections with racial unrest, foreign and military policy,
civil liberties, and governmental responsibility. Specifically reviews the Cold War,
feminism, and major social changes from 1945 to present.
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101 Surveys the development of the African American community in the United States from the Colonial Period to 1877. Emphasizes the historical, cultural, social, economic and political experience of the African American as well as examines the historical content of the American society as a whole.
HIST 117 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, 1877- PRESENT
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL-101 Surveys the African American experience
in the United States from 1877 to present, including the examination of the cultural,
social, economic, and political factors that have shaped African Americans.
HIST 120 THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Explores the political, economic, and intellectual history of women in the development
of the United States from the early Colonial Era to the present day, including their
challenges and contributions. Meets Title V American Institutions US History requirement
for the associate degree.
HIST 120H THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES - HONORS
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H
Explores the political, economic, and intellectual history of women in the development
of the United States from the early Colonial Era to the present day, including their
challenges and contributions. Additional reading, writing, and research techniques
required. Meets Title V American Institutions US History requirement for the associate
degree.
HIST130 SOCIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the social, ethnic, and cultural history of the United States, from the 15th
Century to the present, including changes in society, immigration, ethnicity, race,
gender, and culture. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement
for the associate degree.
HIST161 WORLD HISTORY I
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU54.00 hours lecture
Examines world civilization from prehistory through the 1500's, including Greek and
Roman philosophies, Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, political
institutions, social practices, literature, women's status, and cross cultural influences.
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation, manufacturing, tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading to a modern industrial nation. Same as ECON-170. Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
HIST 170H ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES - HONORS
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU54.00 hours lecture Prerequisite: ENGL-101 or ENGL-101H
Surveys the economic development of the U.S. emphasizing a topical approach, including
the development of business cycles, trade, banks in the new nation; manufacturing,
tariffs, slavery, big business, labor, government regulation and deregulation leading
to a modern industrial nation. Additional reading, writing, critical thinking, and
research techniques required (Same as ECON 170H). Fulfills Title V U.S. History requirement
for the associate degree.
HIST 191 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION I
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Survey of Asian civilizations from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including
philosophical and social environments and cultural and political trends. Specifically
examines China and Japan, as well as neighboring areas like Korea, India, and Southeast
Asia.
HIST 192 HISTORY OF EASTERN CIVILIZATION II
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys Asian civilizations from the nineteenth century to the present, emphasizing
the regions of China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. Topics include Western
imperialism, nationalist movements, Asian affairs during World War II, communist regimes,
economic modernization, and cultural trends.
HIST 210 HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys California from its pre-Columbian past to the present. Emphasizes the economic,
political, social, and natural history utilizing a cross-cultural emphasis.
HIST 212 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the Middle East, ancient civilizations in the Fertile Crescent leading up
to the rise of Islam. Examines the region's economic, political, ethnic, religious,
and national differences. Compares and contrasts the artistic contributions of the
Middle Eastern cultures with Western cultures. Special attention is given to the concepts
of democracy and liberty.
HIST 230 HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIANS
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys American Indian history from the pre- Columbian past through the modern era,
with emphasis on the intersection of American Indian history and United States history.
Meets Title V American Institutions U.S. History requirement for the associate degree.
HIST 240 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
Units: 3.00
UC:CSU 54.00 hours lecture
Surveys the geography, history, culture, economic, and political development of Latin
America from the late pre-Colombian era to the present.