History (HIST)
HIST 110 F Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization I) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a study of western civilization from prehistoric times through the 16th century, e.g., Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation societies. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 170)
HIST 110HF Honors Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a study of western civilization from prehistoric times through the sixteenth century, e.g., Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation societies. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 170)
HIST 111 F Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is an examination of Western civilizations from the sixteenth century to the present, including the development of modern society, arts, industry, human rights, democracy, warfare, and political and economic systems. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 180)
HIST 111HF Honors Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors Western Civilization II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a continuation of HIST 110 or 110HF Western civilizations. It is a study of the development of western civilizations from the sixteenth century to the present day, emphasizing the political, economic, religious, social, and cultural forces at work in the various geographic areas. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 180)
HIST 112 F World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the development of and interconnections among the civilizations of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, Japan and the Americas, from earliest times to about 1550. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 150)
HIST 112HF Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a survey of the development and interconnections among the civilizations of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, Japan and the Americas, from the earliest times to AD 1550. As an honors section, this class will employ enhanced teaching methods such as a seminar approach, more research-based writing assignments, and assignments calling for a higher level of critical thinking. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 150)
HIST 113 F World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly World Civilizations II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the development of and interconnections among the civilizations of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, Japan and the Americas, from CE 1550 to the present. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 160)
HIST 113HF Honors World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a survey of the development of and interconnections among the civilizations of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, Japan and the Americas, from AD 1550 to the present. This Honors-enhanced course will employ enhanced teaching methods such as a seminar approach, more research-based writing assignments, and assignments calling for a higher level of critical thinking. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 160)
HIST 120 F African Civilizations to 1880 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of African History from the earliest human inhabitants of the continent through the beginnings of European colonization in the 1870s. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a broad presentation of the geographical features of the continent and its connections to the rest of the world, cultural, political, economic and social institutions, slavery, European conquest and colonization, and African resistance to colonization. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC)
HIST 121 F African Civilizations since 1880 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of African History from the late nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on providing students with a broad presentation of European colonization and colonial rule, African independence movements, nation-building, economic development and the continuing quest for African unity. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC)
HIST 127 F Survey of United States History (formerly Survey of American History) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of U.S. history from the colonial foundations to the present time. It covers major changes in society; politics, economics and culture throughout the history of the United States. Credit will be granted for either (HIST 127 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171HF) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171HF). (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 151 F Survey of British History I 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of British history from prehistoric times to 1714 and emphasizes the contributions of Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Normans; the structure of society; the growth of monarchy, Common Law, Parliament and other governmental institutions; the development of architecture and literature; the role of the Church; and transformations brought by Reformation and Revolution during the Tudor-Stuart period. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 152 F Survey of British History II 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of British history from 1714 to the present, emphasizing the role of prime ministers as well as monarchs; the development of foreign policy and naval power; the evolution of science, religion, education, literature, painting and architecture; the changes brought about by industrialization and two World Wars; the growth of the welfare state and the rise and fall of the British empire. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 154 F Ancient Egypt 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course surveys Egyptian politics, economy, society, religion, and the arts from the Pre-dynastic period through Cleopatra. It also investigates Egypt's connections with neighboring cultures of Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. An introduction to hieroglyphs is included. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass option. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 160 F Asian Civilizations I (formerly HIST 160AF) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a study of the historical developments of Asia's three great civilizations up to the 1800's. Concentration will be on the traditional institutions shaped by the religious and philosophical concepts of these civilizations. Certain concepts in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism will be studied as they affected major Asian historical developments. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 161 F Asian Civilizations II (formerly HIST 160BF) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a study of the revolutionary changes that have taken place in basic Asian traditions and institutions. Focus will be on the efforts to replace traditional institutions with something "modern" in response to the coming of the West to Asia and to the challenge of Western ideas. Examination will be made of the impact of such concepts as capitalism, democracy, imperialism, nationalism, and communism on the traditional culture of these countries. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 165 F Introduction to the Middle East 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course examines the historical development of the Middle East from the prophet Mohammed to the present, emphasizing the Islamic religion, art, philosophy, as well as key political and social conflicts of modern times. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 165HF Honors Introduction to the Middle East 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a historical development of the Middle East from the prophet Mohammed to the present, emphasizing Islamic religion, art, philosophy, and key political and social conflicts of modern times. As an honors section, this class will employ enhanced teaching methods such as a seminar approach, more research-based writing assignments, and assignments calling for a higher level of critical thinking. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 170 F History of the United States to 1877 (formerly History of the United States I) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of U.S. history from the colonial era to 1877, and examines the diversity of cultures during this period. Credit will be granted for either (HIST 127 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171HF) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171HF). (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 130)
HIST 170HF Honors History of the United States to 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States I) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a survey of U.S. history from the colonial era to 1877, examining the diversity of cultures during this period. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) Credit will be granted for either (HIST 127 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171HF) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171HF). (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 130)
HIST 171 F History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly History of the United States II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of American History from 1877 to the present, examining the diversity of American cultures during this period. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation. Credit will be granted for either (HIST 127 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171HF) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171HF). (Degree Credit). AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 140)
HIST 171HF Honors History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States II) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This Honors-enhanced course is a survey of American history from 1877 to the present time, examining the diversity of American cultures during this period. Credit will be granted for either (HIST 127 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170 F and HIST 171HF) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171 F) or (HIST 170HF and HIST 171HF). (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: HIST 140)
HIST 190 F History of the Americas I (formerly HIST 162AF) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a survey of the history of the Western Hemisphere from its discovery to the wars of independence. Emphasis is placed upon the European inheritance, the interaction of this inheritance with the native and African cultures and the planting of colonial societies in the new world. Spanish America, Brazil, Canada, and the United States are compared as to their socio-cultural, economic, and political development during the colonial and independence periods. This course satisfies the state requirements in American History and Institutions. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 191 F History of the Americas II (formerly HIST 162BF) 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a comparative study of the political, social and economic development of the independent nations of the Western Hemisphere from the wars of independence to the present. Emphasis is placed upon present international relations of these nations. This course satisfies the State requirements in American History and Institutions. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 199 F History Independent Study 1 Unit
54 hours independent study per term. This course is for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of history through individual research and study. Students successfully completing this course will be awarded elective credit in the Social Sciences area. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation depending upon course content) (UC review required)
HIST 270 F Women in United States History 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course focuses on women in American society from the Colonial era to the present with emphasis on the social sphere of women, women's health, and the roles of women in wartime and peace and in such movements as antebellum reform, suffrage and feminism as well as the gender specific problems for women in the United States. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 273 F United States Environmental History 3 Units
54 hours per lecture term. This course surveys the environmental history of the United States from the earliest human migrations to the present day, focusing on the complex ways people have perceived, relied on, interacted with and been affected by the natural world. Topics include human interactions with land, water, plants, animals, and energy sources. The course considers the economic, political, social, cultural, technological and global aspects of these interactions. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 275 F History of California 3 Units
54 hours lecture per term. This course is a geographical, ethnic, social, economic, intellectual, and political history of California from the earliest times to the present. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
HIST 299 F History Independent Study - Advanced 1 Unit
54 hours independent study per term. This course is for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of history through individual research and study. Students successfully completing this course will be awarded elective credit in the Social Sciences area. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation depending upon course content) (UC review required)