History Course Descriptions
HIST 301
History of Western Civilization (to 1660)
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
History 301 is a survey course on Western Civilization from c. 3000 BCE to 1600 CE. The course will trace the origins, development, and advancement of European Civilization from antiquity to early modernization. In addition to political analysis, emphasis will be placed upon the socio-economical structures of various peoples discussed during the four thousand six hundred year time period. Finally, the birth, growth, and later fragmentation of Christianity will be covered.
HIST 302
History of Western Civilization
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This is a survey of Western Civilization from 1600 to the present. The course will trace the development and advancement of European nation-states from early modernization to the crises of the World Wars. In addition to political analysis, emphasis will be placed upon the ideological and socio-economical structures that developed during the last four hundred years of the 20th century. Finally, the effects of the Cold War and decolonization will also be addressed.
HIST 307
History of World Civilizations to 1500
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of the development of world civilizations from antiquity to 1500, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction and comparison of peoples and cultures. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, cultural and religious forces in shaping the major world civilizations and the legacy of these civilizations and our world today.
HIST 308
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a survey of the development of the major civilizations of the world from the 16th century to the present, with particular emphasis on the dynamic interaction of peoples and cultures. The focus is on the role played by social, political, economic, cultural and religious forces in shaping the major world civilizations and the legacy of these civilizations and our world today.
HIST 312
History of the United States (to 1865)
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC
History of the United States (to 1865) portrays the growth of America, its institutions and ideals, from their beginning through the Civil War period, examining the decisions and developments that shaped our national heritage. The U.S. Constitution and the establishment of American government institutions are also covered.
HIST 313
History of the United States (1865-1945)
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC
History of the United States portrays America's development from the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War in 1865 through the end of the Second World War in 1945, examining the significant ideas, decisions, forces, institutions, individuals, events, and processes that affected continuity and change during this time. Includes coverage of California state and local government.
HIST 314
Recent United States History
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This is a survey of the development and growth of the United States from the conclusion of World War II in 1945 to the present. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the political, economical, social, and cultural developments of the United States during the designated time period. The course will also address the establishment of the United States as a world power following the Second World War. Finally, particular emphasis will center upon the social and economical conditions of various minority groups, especially African Americans.
HIST 320
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D3; CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC
U.S. History from the founding of Jamestown in 1607, through the Civil War. The course begins with a brief overview of the Black American's African heritage. It continues with the role played by African-American women as well as men in the growth and development of the nation. The U.S. Constitution and the establishment of American government institutions are also covered.
HIST 321
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D3; CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC
U.S. History from 1865 to the present, including coverage of the state and local government, with an increased emphasis on the role of black women as well as men, spelling out their specific contributions in the growth and development of the nation. It includes coverage of California state and local government.
HIST 331
Women in American History
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D4; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Survey history of the United States from 1607 to the present, emphasizing the economic and social conditions that gave women more actual respect and some public power. Course includes the roles of women in Native American tribes, the English heritage of the colonists, the contributions of women in creating new homes and farms, and the role of women in times of war. Emphasis on the role of women in the three major social issues of the 19th century: labor, abolition, and women's rights. Includes present-day issues and the legacy of how women in the past dealt with similar issues.
HIST 344
Survey of California History: A Multicultural Perspective
3 Units
Prerequisite: None
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b);AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a general historical survey of the social, political and economic developments of California from its origin to the present time. Emphasis is placed on the state's multicultural heritage and on significant local history.
HIST 360
History of African Civilizations
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introductory survey of the history of Africa from earliest times to the present. Major topics will include origins of humanity and society, civilizations of the Nile Valley, the peopling of Sub-Saharan Africa, African societies to 1500 A.D. , precolonial Saharan and Sub-Saharan Africa, colonial Africa and the emergence of modern state in Africa.
HIST 364
Asian Civilization
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 3B; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This is a survey of Asian History from the birth of civilization to 1600 C.E. With particular emphasis on East Asia, the course will evaluate the political, economical, social, and cultural developments of China, Japan, and Korea. Additional topics will include the effects of foreign interactions with peoples from India, the Middle East, and Europe.
HIST 365
Asian Civilization
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); AA/AS Area I; CSU Area C2; CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 3B; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This is a survey of Asian History from 1600 C.E. to the present. With particular emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, the course will evaluate the political, economical, social, and cultural effects of Western involvement in East Asia. Additional topics will include the rise of nationalism in East Asia during the Cold War, as well as China's rising participation in world events.
HIST 370
History of the Americas through the 19th Century Wars of Independence
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a general historical survey of North, Central, and South America from the earliest civilizations through the 19th century wars of independence. The focus is on the roles played by political, economic, cultural, and religious forces in shaping the western hemisphere.
HIST 371
History of the Americas from the 19th Century Wars of Independence to the Present
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (a); CSU Area D1; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a general historical survey of North, Central, and South America from the wars of independence to the present day. Special emphasis is placed on a review of the North American colonies, the road to revolution, independence from England, and the constitutional period as well as subsequent Latin American - United States relations. This course satisfies the state requirements in United States history.
HIST 373
History of Mexico
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or eligibility for ENGWR 300
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area D2; IGETC Area 4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is a general historical survey of Mexico from the earliest civilizations to the contemporary period. Emphasis is placed on the Spanish conquest, the War of Independence, the roles played by various leaders of Mexico, the Revolution of 1910, Reconstruction, and Mexico today.
HIST 380
History of the Middle East
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101; or equivalent skills demonstrated through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area V (b); CSU Area C2; CSU Area D6; IGETC Area 3B; IGETC Area 4F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course surveys the history of the Middle East and North Africa with emphasis on the period from the 6th century C.E. (A.D.) to the present. The course focuses on the major social, economic, political and cultural transformations of the region, while taking into account both regional and global contexts of interaction and change in a comparative format. This course will provide students with a historical understanding of the impact of European colonialism, the discovery of petroleum and its consequences, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the role played by the United States in the region.
HIST 495
Independent Studies in History
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of "Special Studies" for full details of Independent Studies.
HIST 499
Experimental Offering in History
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB