History (HIST)

General Course Information

Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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HIST-004A
Western Civilization to 1700
Credit(s) 3

Western Civilization to 1700
HIST 004A is a survey of the development of western culture and civilization to the Reformation.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: HIST 170

HIST-004B
Western Civilization From 1700
Credit(s) 3

Western Civilization From 1700
HIST 004B is a survey of the development of western culture and civilization from absolutism to the present.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: HIST 180

HIST-017A
History of the U.S. 1492-1877
Credit(s) 3

History of the U.S. 1492-1877
HIST 017A is a historical survey of the European colonization of North America and the United States through Reconstruction.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: HIST 130

HIST-017B
History of the Us 1865-Presen
Credit(s) 3

History of the U.S. 1865-Present
HIST 017B is a historical survey of the United States from the end of the Civil War to the present.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU
C-ID:: HIST 140

HIST-020
World History I
Credit(s) 3

World History I
HIST 020 is a survey of the development of world civilization to 1500.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Transfers to:: CSU
C-ID:: HIST 150

HIST-021
World History II
Credit(s) 3

World History II
HIST 021 will examine the development of world civilizations since 1500. A comparative analysis of cultural, economic, geographic, political, religious, and social forces of world civilizations will be made.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

HIST-032
Cultural History of the Chican
Credit(s) 3

Cultural History of the Chicano
HIST 032 will examine the social, political, and economic experiences of Mexicans living in the United States beginning with their Pre-Columbian heritage through the Spanish colonial era, the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. Emphasis will be on how these experiences have helped to shape the culture of Chicanos in the modern era.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

HIST-044
Women's Roles in U.S. History
Credit(s) 3

Women's Roles in United States History
HIST 044 will examine the social, economic, and political roles of women in the United States from Pre-Columbian era through the Colonial period, Victorian period, and into he modern era. Contributions of women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds will be discussed.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Advisory(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU