History (HIST)
HIST 110 World History 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of world civilization from 1500 to the present. Focus on the impact of Western influence on world civilizations.
HIST 119 U.S. History to 1865 3 Credits (3,0)
U.S. history from exploration to 1865. Topics include European colonization, revolution, nation-building, sectionalism, slavery, Civil War, and western expansion.
HIST 120 U.S. History 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of U.S. history from the Civil War to the present. Topics: Reconstruction, industrialization, world power, Great Depression, Cold War, and civil rights.
HIST 130 History of Aviation in America 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of American history in the 20th century, focusing on aviation's influence on economic, military, and societal development.
HIST 199 Special Topics in History 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in history.
HIST 290 History of Modern Europe 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of social, economic, political, and cultural forces shaping Europe from the 19th century to the present. Topics: liberalism, socialism, nationalism, and war.
HIST 299 Special Topics in History 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in history.
HIST 302 Evolution of Scientific Thought 3 Credits (3,0)
Historical development of science from ancient times to the modern era, focusing on changing concepts of nature and science.
HIST 306 Judaic and Israel Studies 3 Credits (3,0)
Judaic and Israel studies; foundational understanding of Jewish life, Jewish geography, and the modern State of Israel in a global context.
HIST 308 Studies in Middle Eastern History and Culture 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of Middle Eastern history, politics, and diplomacy of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Challenges of Middle Eastern politics; key historical events: establishment of Israel, wars, population displacement, terrorism; links between Arab-Israel dispute, Gulf-Islamic world, and religion's expanding role.
HIST 310 History of Space Exploration 3 Credits (3,0)
Evolution of space exploration from early astronomy to modern spaceflight. Contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler; development of rocketry; Cold War competition and the Space Race; Apollo missions; space shuttle programs. Rise of internationalcollaboration and commercial space ventures; ethical and philosophical implications of space exploration.
HIST 311 U.S Military History 1775-1900 3 Credits (3,0)
Military history from 1775 to 1900, emphasizing military policy, organization, and technology. Relationship of military developments to political, social, and economic changes in U.S. history.
HIST 321 U.S. Military History 1900-Present 3 Credits (3,0)
U.S. military history from 1900 to present, with emphasis on military policy, organization, and technology. Relationship of military developments to political, social, and economic changes.
HIST 322 Modern Russian History 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of Russian land, people, culture, and history. Emphasis on historical development and its impact on current events and policies.
HIST 324 Topics in U.S. History 3 Credits (3,0)
Specific issues, crises, and developments in U.S. history. Exploration of political, economic, and social causes and impacts. Repeatable for credit when topics change.
HIST 325 History of Taiwan 3 Credits (3,0)
Focus on the political, economic and social changes brought about in Taiwan by colonialism, the Cold War, Taiwan's economic miracle, the end of the Cold War, and challenges confronting Taiwan in the 21st century.
HIST 328 History of U.S. Intelligence 3 Credits (3,0)
History of United States civilian and military intelligence from the Revolution to the 21st Century.
HIST 329 African American History 3 Credits (3,0)
Survey of African-American history from colonial Africa to present. Diaspora experiences; slavery; emancipation; civil rights struggles and developments.
HIST 331 Moments of Crisis in U.S. Military History 3 Credits (3,0)
Evolution of the U.S. military from colonial times to present. Major conflicts, impact of technology, force vs. insurgencies, military-industrial complex, and military-political relationships.
HIST 380 20th Century China 3 Credits (3,0)
Focus on the political, economic, cultural and social changes brought about in China by revolutions, foreign imperialism, civil war, and efforts by Chinese intellectuals and leaders like Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and other leaders to modernize and reform China.
HIST 399 Special Topics in History 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in history.