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HISTORY166LTCC CATALOG 2010-2011HIS 104 EARLY CALIFORNIA HISTORYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of the heritage and development of Californiafrom its Native American and Spanish Colonial beginnings to theacquisition of California by the United States in 1848.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 105 MODERN CALIFORNIA HISTORYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of the history, heritage, and developmentof California from the Gold Rush in 1849 to the present day withemphasis on the economic, social, and political forces that shaped themodern state.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 109 WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is a survey of the history of American women fromColonial times to the present, with emphasis on the role that womenhave played in the cultural, social, economic, and political developmentof the United States. Additional topics covered will include currentissues and controversies, regional differences, and significant events inthe historical development of the United States.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 110 MINORITY AND MULTICULTURALHISTORY OF THE UNITED STATESLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course is an historical survey of ethnic, religious, and racialminorities in American history from Colonial times to the present withan emphasis on current issues and controversies, regional differences,significant events, racism, sexism, immigration, and oppression in thehistorical development of the United States. Concentration will beplaced on, but not limited to African, Hispanic, Native, and AsianAmericans.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 111 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATESFROM THE COLONIAL PERIOD THROUGH THE18TH CENTURYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course covers the history of the United States from Colonialtimes through the Jacksonian era, with particular attention given tothe Revolutionary period and the development of the United StatesConstitution. Principles of California state and local government willalso be presented.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 112 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES INTHE 19TH CENTURYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course covers the history of the United States during the 19thcentury with particular attention given to slavery, the Civil War, andthe rise of industrialism.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 113 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES INTHE 20TH CENTURYLecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course covers the history of the United States during the20th century, with particular attention paid to the social, political,economic, and cultural forces that have shaped the modern state.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCADVISORY: ENG 101 and 103 or equivalent.HIS 120 HISTORY OF LAKE TAHOELecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2This course surveys the history of the Lake Tahoe area from its geologicformation and first inhabitants through its development from the 19thcentury to the present. Tourism and environmental concerns as well aseconomic growth and urbanization will be addressed.Transfers to CSU, UNRADVISORY: ENG 101 or equivalent.HIS 121 HISTORY OF YOSEMITELecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2This course covers the history of Yosemite National Park - its past,present, and future. Emphasis will be given to the role of Yosemite inCalifornia and United States history including the Native American,ecological and environmental studies, and the history of the NationalPark System. The course includes several lectures and a field trip toYosemite.Transfers to CSU, UNRHIS 122 HISTORY OF SAN FRANCISCOLecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2This course covers the history of San Francisco from its NativeAmerican beginnings to the present day. Emphasis will be placed onthe role that San Francisco has played in the mainstream of Californiaand the United States history and as a multicultural city. The courseincludes several lectures and a field trip to San Francisco.Transfers to CSU, UNRHIS 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in theschedule for the quarter in which the course will be offered.Transfers to CSUHIS 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet the needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in the schedule of classes forthe quarter in which the course will be offered.HIS 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by the instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSU