Academic Catalogs

History (HIST)

HIST A1013 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Afro-American History  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Political, legal, economic and social themes of blacks in the United States. Emphasis is given to the Afro-American experience from African origins, through slavery, into the 20th Century. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A101

HIST A1403 Units (54 lecture hours)  
The California Experience  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This introductory course surveys the uniqueness of the California experience. It explains the state’s history with emphasis on the Indians, Spanish missions, Mexican ranchos, Gold Rush, transcontinental railroads, global population, colorful figures, 20th century contributions to atomic and space developments, and multinational corporations. Recommended for elementary education majors. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A140

HIST A1443 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of Latin America  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course navigates students through major historical, political, social, and economic moments and developments in the region labeled as Latin America. The course begins with the encounter of Europeans, Africans, and Indigenous Americans during the 15th and 16th centuries. The course also takes into account the construction and development of the Spanish and Portuguese colonial society, the course of independence, the creation of the nation-state, the influence of foreign powers and major international wars, and the changing political environment of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A144

HIST A1453 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of Mexico  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Mexican history from the Pre-Colombian period to the present. Social, political, economic, and cultural growth of the Mexican nation. Emphasis on Indian, Spanish, and European contributions. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A145

HIST A1503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Ethnic Groups of the United States: Their Histories  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course covers the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the modern day through the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and LatinX Americans. There will be a focus on how these racial ethnic groups helped shape the identity and culture of the United States. Additionally, the history of these groups will be analyzed by examining the interconnections of race, class, gender and social power used to struggle against racial hierarchies that created structural inequities in American society. Lastly, this course will examine the goals of the historical social justice movements which continue to combat these inequities. Enrollment Limitation: ETHS A150; students who complete HIST A150 may not enroll in or receive credit for ETHS A150. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A150

HIST A1513 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the Middle East to 1500  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A survey of political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Middle East from the Bronze Age through the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Emphasis is placed on the contributions of ancient Near Eastern and Classical civilizations - Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Israel, Greece, and Rome - to the development of the Islamic world, and the expansion of Islam and its interaction with the pre-Islamic Middle Eastern societies and the world until 1500 CE. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A151

HIST A1523 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the Middle East Since 1500  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
A survey of the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the Middle East from 1500 CE to the present. Emphasis is placed on the development and decline of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires, the impact of European imperialism and modernity, the rise of nationalism and creation of nation-states, the Arab-Israeli conflicts, and Islamic revivalist movements. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A152

HIST A1623 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World History 2  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The history of world civilizations since the 17th century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A162H; students who complete HIST A162 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A162H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 160.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A162

HIST A162H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
World History 2 Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The history of world civilizations since the 17th Century, giving a general outline of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A162; students who complete HIST A162H may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A162. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 160.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A162H

HIST A1703 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the United States to 1876  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A survey of American historical development from the founding of the English colonies to 1876. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the nation’s political and economic institutions, social and intellectual history, and foreign policy. Satisfies the state college requirement in American History. This course may also be offered online. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A170H; students who complete HIST A170 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A170H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 130.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A170

HIST A170H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the United States to 1876 Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A survey of American historical development from the founding of the English colonies to 1876. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the nation’s political and economic institutions, social and intellectual history, and foreign policy. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A170; students who complete HIST A170H may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A170. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 130.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A170H

HIST A1753 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the United States Since 1876  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A continuation of the survey of American history development since 1876. Satisfies the state college requirement of American History. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A175H; students who complete HIST A175 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A175H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 140.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A175

HIST A175H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of the United States Since 1876 Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A continuation of the survey of American history development since 1876. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A175; students who complete HIST A175H may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A175. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 140.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A175H

HIST A1763 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Women In U.S. History  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A survey of the history of women in the United States from the pre-contact period to the present, emphasizing significant events, individuals, and movements that have contributed to the nation's development and women's changing roles. The course investigates how factors like geographic location, class, ethnicity, race, industrialization, sexual orientation, and notions of family have affected the lives of American women. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A176

HIST A1803 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Western Civilization 1  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The development of present day Western culture from the earliest beginnings to 1715, giving a general outline of the development of social, economic, political, and cultural institutions that have had a major impact upon our civilization. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A180H; students who complete HIST A180 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A180H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 170.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A180

HIST A180H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Western Civilization 1 Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The development of present day Western culture from the earliest beginnings to 1715, giving a general outline of the development of social, economic, political, and cultural institutions that have had a major impact upon our civilization. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A180; students who complete HIST A180H may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A180. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 170.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A180H

HIST A1853 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Western Civilization 2  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A study of Western culture from 1715 to the present with particular emphasis on the persons, ideas, movements, and institutions which help to interpret our present day civilization. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A185H; students who complete HIST A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A185H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 180.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A185

HIST A185H3 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Western Civilization 2 Honors  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
A study of Western culture from 1715 to the present with particular emphasis on the persons, ideas, movements, and institutions which help to interpret our present day civilization. Enrollment Limitation: HIST A185; students who complete HIST A185H may not enroll in or receive credit for HIST A185.Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: HIST 180.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A185H

HIST A1873 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Women in History  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Provides a broad overview of the experiences of women in the history of the world from hunter-gatherer societies to the present. It examines how women’s political, economic, social, and cultural experiences have been shaped by gender and affected by place, time, class, and race. Enrollment Limitation: GNDR A187; students who complete HIST A187 may not enroll in or receive credit for GNDR A185.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A187

HIST A1953 Units (54 lecture hours)  
History of England and Greater Britain  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Survey of British history with an emphasis on the development of Anglo-American institutions. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A195

HIST A1983 Units (54 lecture hours)  
The World at War  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Political, military, diplomatic, economic, social, and cultural developments of World War II. Emphasis on the role of the United States. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HIST A198