History (HIST) Courses
HIST 151 : World History to 1500
Credits: 3
A global and historical survey focusing on human societies and cross-cultural interactions to 1500 CE. Emphasis is given to broad relationships and trends within the historical process and to political, religious, economic, and social changes.
HIST 152 : World History Since 1500
Credits: 3
A global and historical survey focusing on human societies and cross-cultural interactions since 1500 CE. Emphasis is given to broad relationships and trends and to the political, religious, economic and social changes most relevant to contemporary society.
HIST 156 : World History of Human Disease
Credits: 3
World History of Human Disease examines how disease has affected humans in terms of society, culture, politics, religion, and economics. The class explores the impact over a broad range of time periods, from prehistory to the present/future.
Recommended Prep:
To successfully complete this course, students will need an up-to-date computer, access to the internet, and basic keyboard skills.
HIST 231 : Modern European Civilizations I
Credits: 3
Political evolution and major economic, social, and cultural development of European states, 1500-1800 CE.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152, Basic computer and internet skills
HIST 232 : Modern European Civilizations II
Credits: 3
Continuation of HIST 231; Major political, social, and economic, and cultural trends in Europe from the 1800s to the present.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152
HIST 241 : Civilizations of Asia I
Credits: 3
A survey of Asian history with emphasis upon Japan, China, Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia from their earliest development to approximately 1500 CE.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 151
HIST 242 : Civilizations of Asia II
Credits: 3
HIST 242 is a continuation of HIST 241. Survey of East, South, and Southeast Asian history from 1500 CE to the present.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152
HIST 244 : Introduction to Japanese History
Credits: 3
Introductory course emphasizing the institutional history of Japan, organized along chronological and topical lines.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 151, HIST 152
HIST 251 : Islamic Civilization
Credits: 3
History 251 focuses on the history and culture of the Muslim World from the rise of Islam in the seventh century to about 1500.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
HIST 151, REL 150
HIST 260 : Twentieth Century World History
Credits: 3
This course covers the major individuals and political, economic, social, and cultural events of the world during the twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed on global relationships, conflict, and changing patterns of interaction among cultures and peoples in an era of near-constant change.
Prerequisites:
ENG 22, ESL 22 or ENG 24 with a grade of CR or higher or consent of instructor.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152
HIST 281 : Introduction to American History I
Credits: 3
A survey of the development of the American continent beginning with the arrival of Europeans and proceeding through the periods of exploration, colonization, revolution and expansion up to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on the social and political evolution of the United States.
Prerequisites:
ENG 24 with a grade of CR or better or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152.
HIST 282 : Introduction to American History II
Credits: 3
A survey of the continuing development of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present time. Emphasizes the social and political structure and analyzes the major historical forces, movements and cultural developments which have brought the United States to its present position.
Prerequisites:
ENG 24 with a grade of CR or better or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
Recommended Prep:
HIST 152.
HIST 284 : History of the Hawaiian Islands
Credits: 3
This course is a survey of the history of the Hawaiian Islands from Polynesian origins to contemporary multi-cultural society. The course focuses on social, economic, and political developments through history, further examining the Hawaiian responses to these developments.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 or equivalent with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
Basic computer, internet, and keyboarding skills.
HIST 288 : Oceania Survey
Credits: 3
Survey major events, themes, and issues that make up the diverse histories of Oceania, including Hawaiʻi, from ancestral origins to the present, with an emphasis on writing.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor approval