Albertson College of Idaho
2006 - 2007 Catalog
Lower Division Courses
HIS-101 The History of Western Civilization: Ancient 3.0 cr.
Fall, spring. Mesopotamian and Mediterranean civilization from the ancient world to 1000 A.D. (Civilization, PRE-MODERN)
HIS-102 The History of Western Civilization: Early Modern 3.0 cr.
Fall, spring. European and Mediterranean civilization from 1000 A.D. to 1789. (Civilization, PRE-MODERN)
HIS-103 The History of Western Civilization: Modern 3.0 cr.
Fall, spring. Western civilization from the French Revolution to the present. (Civilization, MODERN)
HIS-105 The History of World Civilization: Premodern 3.0 cr.
Fall, spring. A survey of world history from ancient river civilizations to 1500. (Civilization, PRE-MODERN)
HIS-106 The History of World Civilization: Modern 3.0 cr.
Fall, spring. A study of the emergence of international economic and political systems and cultural exchange from the 15th century to the present. (Civilization, MODERN)
HIS-200 Introduction to the History of the United States 3.0 cr.
Fall. An introduction of the basic themes, issues and personalities of American history from precolonial times to the present.
HIS-209 Pre-Columbian Latin America 3.0 cr.
Fall. Alt. years. An introduction to the civilizations and peoples in what is now modern day Latin America from the earliest settlements to 1532. Emphasis will be given to the sedentary civilizations and empires, including the Chavin, Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca.
HIS-210 19th Century Latin America 3.0 cr.
Fall, alt. years. An introduction to the first century of independent Latin America. The course will emphasize the process and challenges of nation-building in the post-colonial era and the struggles over political, ideological, and cultural values and definitions among the various nations.
HIS-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. Reading or research in history as approved by the instructor. This course does not fulfill the General Education Curriculum requirement for independent work. See independent study guidelines.