
Course Descriptions
History Course Descriptions
HIST 104   African-American History to 1865:CD (5 Credits)
Examines the African-American historical experience from its West African origins through the end of the Civil War, emphasizing those individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped early African-American civilization (was HIST 117).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as DIVST 117)
HIST 105   African-American History 1865-1945:CD (5 Credits)
Examines the African-American historical experience from the end of the Civil War until the end of World War II, emphasizing individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped African- American civilization after the end of slavery (was HIST 118).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as DIVST 118)
HIST 106   African-American History from 1945:CD (5 Credits)
Examines the African-American historical experience from the end of World War II through the 1970's, emphasizing those individuals, groups, political and artistic movements, events, issues, and ideas that shaped modern African-American civilization (was HIST 119).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100. (Dual listed as DIVST 119)
HIST 111   Greek History (5 Credits)
The history of Greece from the Bronze Age to 399 B.C.. Emphasis upon political, social, and cultural history.
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
HIST 112   Roman History (5 Credits)
History of Rome from 800 B.C. to 138 A.D.; emphasis on political, social, and cultural history.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).
HIST 115   History of Great Britain (5 Credits)
Taught as part of the Study Abroad quarter in London, this course is a focus on political and cultural history and primary eras and events of British history, including important monarchs. Trips to museums, galleries, and historic sites are included.
HIST& 116   Western Civilization I (5 Credits)
Development of man from prehistoric days to the late Middle Ages. Cultural, political and economic aspects of the great civilizations that developed during this period (was HIST 104).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST& 117   Western Civilization II (5 Credits)
Examines the history of Europe from the Middle Ages to end of the Napoleonic Wars, including such topics as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the age of exploration, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution (was HIST 105).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST& 118   Western Civilization III (5 Credits)
Examines the history of Europe from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the present, including such topics as the Industrial Revolution, the rise of ideologies such as socialism and fascism, the origins and impact of the World Wars, and the move toward a European Union (was HIST 106).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST& 146   United States History I:CD (5 Credits)
Examines the history of the United States from pre-Columbian civilizations through the election of Andrew Jackson, with particular emphasis on the American Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, the origins of sectionalism, and issues of race, class and gender (was HIST 243).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST& 147   United States History II:CD (5 Credits)
History of the United States from Andrew Jackson to the start of World War I, with particular emphasis on the road to the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Second Industrial revolution, the development of American culture and society, and issues of race, class, and gender (was HIST 244).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST& 148   United States History III:CD (5 Credits)
World War I to the end of the Cold War, with emphasis on the two World Wars, the Great Depression and New Deal, the development of modern American society, the Cold War, and issues of race, class and gender (was HIST 245).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 155   Special Topics in History (5 Credits)
Examines specialized topics in History, usually centered on a particular theme, person, event, or era. The particular topic will vary with each offering and will be dependent upon faculty and student interest.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 198   Individual Project in History (1-5 Credits)
Study of approved student-selected topics in the field of History.
Prerequisite: instructor's permission.
HIST& 214   Pacific Northwest History (5 Credits)
Examines the history of Washington and the Pacific Northwest from before European arrival to the present, including the region's economic, political, and cultural developments, the unique contributions of diverse peoples, and the region's connection to national events (was HIST 104).
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 215   Technology and American Culture (5 Credits)
Examines the history of American technology from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the interaction between innovation, culture, and social change. Topics explored include artisan culture, the American manufacturing system technology, and women's work, radio, television, cars, computers, and military weapons.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 230   Revolutions in Modern History (5 Credits)
Examines the American, French, Russian, Chinese, and other national revolutions, emphasizing a comparative analysis of the individuals, groups, movements, events, issues, ideas, and other forces that shaped each revolution.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 246   Modern East Asian History:CD (5 Credits)
Examines the cultural, political, military, and economic history of East Asia from 1800 until the present, with particular emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Satisfies non-Western history requirement for AA degree in Elementary Education.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 248   The United States in World Affairs: Since 1945 (5 Credits)
Examines the history of American foreign relations, with particular emphasis on the Cold War era. Key figures, events, writings, and doctrines will be examined, along with the role of social, political, and economic forces in the making and implementation of American foreign policy.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 255   Special Topics in History (5 Credits)
Examines specialized topics in History, usually centered on a particular theme, person, event, or era. The particular topic will vary with each offering and will be dependent upon faculty and student interest.
Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL 100.
HIST 298   Individual Project in History (1-5 Credits)
Study of approved student-selected topics in the field of history.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.



