Academic Catalog

History (HIS)

HIS101 / History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of the history of the Western world from the emergence of Western civilization in the Middle Ages to the start of the French Revolution. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS102 / History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of the history of the Western world from the French Revolution to the present. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS103 / United States History to 1865
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

SUN  SUN# HIS 1131
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS104 / United States History 1865 to Present
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

The political, economic, and social development of United States from 1865 to the present time. Prerequisites: None.

SUN  SUN# HIS 1132
Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS109 / Mexican American History and Culture
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Examination of the origins and development of Mexican American peoples. Including culture, history and contributions within the United States. Emphasis on educational, social, and economic conditions of Mexican Americans of the southwest. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS110 / World History to 1500
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A global survey of the economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political elements of world history to 1500. Prerequisites: None.

SUN  SUN#: HIS 1100
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS111 / World History 1500 to the Present
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from 1500 to the present. Prerequisites: None.

SUN  SUN#: HIS 1111
Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS140 / American Indian History
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: AIS140
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS145 / History of Mexico
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of the major forces that shaped the history of Mexico and its culturally diverse communities from pre-Columbian times to the present. Also examines how these historical forces continue to shape contemporary Mexican society and its place within the world. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Global Awareness [G]; Global Awareness [G]-in combo; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS201 / History of Women in America
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Explores changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS204 / African-American History 1865 to Present
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

The multifaceted history and cultural heritage of African-American communities since the Civil War, presented within the broader context of U.S. history. This course explores the social, economic, political, and cultural history of African-American communities, including the historical and cultural impacts of slavery and discrimination, and the collective struggle for freedom, equality, and self-determination throughout U.S. history. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: AFR204
Fulfills: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]-in combo; Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]; Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies
HIS273 / US Experience in Vietnam 1945 - 1975
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of the US experience in Vietnam, 1945-1975, in view of political, economic, and social forces of the Cold War. Prerequisites: None.

Fulfills: Historical Awareness [H]; Historical Awareness [H]-in combo; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]; Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]-in combo
Division: Language, Humanits, Learng Centr&Informtn Studies