History

HIST 100: World History to 1500

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 100H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course traces the historical development of the world to 1500. It emphasizes the interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures. Students experience a variety of learning techniques designed to promote greater cross-cultural understanding.

HIST 100H: World History to 1500 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 100.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from early civilizations to 1500. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 101H.

HIST 101: World History Since 1500

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 101H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course traces the historical development of the world since 1500. It emphasizes the relationship between technology and society, the development of rationalism and imperialism, and the movement toward independent nationhood and global interdependence.

HIST 101H: World History Since 1500 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 101.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from 1500 to present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 or HIST 101H.

HIST 103: Western Civilization to 1648

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 103H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and ideas during the ancient and medieval eras.

HIST 103H: Western Civilization to 1648 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 103.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H.

HIST 104: Western Civilization Since 1648

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 104H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and culture during the early modern, modern, and contemporary eras.

HIST 104H: Western Civilization Since 1648 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 104.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H.

HIST 105: History of England

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 105H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. Topics include the creation of Britain, Viking and Roman influence, feudalism, commercialism, empire, world wars, Soviet relations, and contemporary developments.

HIST 105H: History of England (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 105.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H.

HIST 107: East Asian Societies

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in ASIA 107.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2201.00)

An examination of the social and political foundations of East Asia through historical, religious, and literary documents.

HIST 109: History of the Middle East

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

History of the Middle East from origins to contemporary times. This course covers the political, social, and economic development of early Mesopotamia, the Persian Empire, the development of monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), the Abbasid Caliphate, the Crusades, the Ottoman and Safavid empires, European imperialism, and modern Middle Eastern states.

HIST 110: United States History to 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 110H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 110H: United States History to 1877 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 110.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 111: United States History Since 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 111H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 111H: United States History Since 1877 (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with credit in HIST 111.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through a pro-seminar format, challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 116: History of the Americas to 1830

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course surveys the histories of the American continent as an integrated whole. It examines major pre-Columbian Indian cultures, Native American heritage, European exploration, conquest, and colonization, and the growth of independence movements. It also studies the diverse cultures, societies, economies, political structures, and constitutions of Latin America, Canada, and the United States from a comparative perspective.

HIST 117: History of the Americas Since 1830

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course presents an integrated history of American nations in the 19th and 20th centuries. It emphasizes the Latin American wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with Latin America, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere, Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact of globalization on the American continent.

HIST 141: Mexican American History Through 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This study of United States history emphasizes a Chicano/a, Latino/a perspective through the Mexican-American War and the late 19th century. This course focuses on major political, social, economic, and cultural factors; it explores the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of U.S. history. The course emphasizes the contributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and the influences of Spanish institutions and cultures. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110 & HIST 111; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 142: Mexican American History Since 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience. It explores the economic, social, cultural, and political developments and impacts on diverse peoples of the U.S. emphasizing the Mexican American experience. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110 & HIST 111; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 145: African American History to 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from colonial origins through Reconstruction. It emphasizes the black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 146: African American History Since 1877

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from Reconstruction to the present. It emphasizes the black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146.

HIST 165: California History

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

This course addresses the social, economic, political, and cultural history of California. It begins with an overview of the indigenous Native American population, and continues through the Spanish, Mexican and American eras. The topics covered in this class include studies of the mission era, the pastoral era, the gold rush, the railroad era, the development and modification of California's constitution, and the rise of the modern industries such as aerospace and information technologies.

HIST 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: Complete 60 non-paid or 75 paid hours of work per unit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2205.00)

This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance.

HIST 296: Topics in History

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Approval pending
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (2205.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content will be determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community.

HIST 298: Directed Study in History

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average.
Repeatability Rule: May be taken for a total of 3 units.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (2205.00)

This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement.