WNC Catalog 2008-2009: History
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HistoryHistory is the study of past human events and activities through the study of written documents and what is physically preserved. As a field of study, history encompasses many subfields and ancillary fields, including chronology, historiography, genealogy, paleography and cliometrics. Courses in History as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the History main page. | Courses |
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101 |
United States History to 1865 |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Offers a survey of American history and civilization from the time of the first European settlement to about 1865. |
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102 |
United States History 1865 to Present |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers American history and civilization since the end of the American Civil War. |
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105 |
European Civilization to 1648 |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers the development of Western civilization and history from its beginnings in the valleys of the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers to the mid-17th century rise of strong nation-states. |
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106 |
European Civilization 1648 to Present |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Covers Western civilization and history from the mid-17th century to the present. |
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111 |
Survey of American Constitutional History |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Teaches the origin, development, history of the Nevada and United States constitutions. Course will examine the American judicial system through a number of significant decisions and will analyze the individuals who made those decisions. |
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207 |
Discover Nevada's Past |
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Credits: 1–3. Prerequisites: none
Explores the many historic sites and scenic areas of Nevada, utilizing lecture discussions, slide presentations, readings and videos. |
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217 |
Nevada History |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Studies Nevada's history from prehistoric times to the present. The course will examine the early mining and cattle frontiers, the development of towns and the advent of industrialization as well as the 20th century problems of water, energy, and growth. |
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247 |
Introduction to the History of Mexico |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Introduces pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial New Spain and Mexican national history to the present. |
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295 |
Special Topics in History |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Studies a selected issue or topic of significance in history. The intent will be to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the complex forces which have shaped the modern world. Material will be drawn from a variety of sources and may be interdisciplinary. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. |
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