Course Descriptions

History - HIST
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

  • 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 from Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to the Age of Discovery. Topics will include (but are not limited to) the Greek and Roman legacy, Late Antiquity and the Byzantine World, the Medieval World, the Italian and Northern Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(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 ongoing evolution of western culture from the 18th century to modernity. Topics will include (but are not limited to) the Age of Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, the rise of nationalism, WWI, the Russian Revolution, WWII, and the Cold War.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(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 United States 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 U.S. 1865-PRES
  • Credit(s) 3

History of the United States 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
Advisory(s):
ENG 001A or ESL 001
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 civilizations to 1500. Topics include the civilizations of the Near East, Greece, Rome, Europe, Africa, Asia and Mesoamerica, together with their religious and philosophical traditions.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
UC/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
C-ID:
HIST 160
  • 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