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History (HIST)
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division
HIST 101: United States History to 1865
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Offers a survey of American history and civilization from the time of the first European settlement to about 1865.
HIST 102: United States History 1865 to Present
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers American history and civilization since the end of the American Civil War.
HIST 105: European Civilization to 1648
Units (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.
HIST 106: European Civilization 1648 to Present
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Covers Western civilization and history from the mid-17th century to the present.
HIST 111: Survey of American Constitutional History
Units (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.
HIST 207: Discover Nevada's Past
Units (Credits): 1–3; Prerequisites: none
Explores the many historic sites and scenic areas of Nevada, utilizing lecture discussions, slide presentations, readings and videos.
HIST 217: Nevada History
Units (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.
HIST 247: Introduction to the History of Mexico
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces pre-Columbian Mexico, Colonial New Spain and Mexican national history to the present.
HIST 295: Special Topics in History
Units (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 six units.