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122 133 135
CALIFORNIA HISTORY A HISTORY OF SCIENCE THE VIETNAM WAR AND CULTURAL
3.0 Units 3.0 Units LEGACIES
HIST 122 is a survey of the discovery, explora- HIST 133 is a history of the notable scientifi c 3.0 Units
tion, and settlement of California. Emphasis ideas and discoveries in Western civilization. HIST 135 examines the history of U.S.
is placed development of particular political, It is a seminar, colloquial style discussion involvement in Southeast Asia during the
economic, and social institutions, along with that examines the forces in history that led twentieth century and the legacies of the
California’s relationships with the United to the development of the major scientifi c Vietnam War up to the present. The course
States and the rest of the world. Lecture 3 revolutions and thinkers that have shaped surveys the histories of Chinese infl uence
hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil- modern industrialized humanity and in the region, French colonialism, and the
ity for ENGL 101. Course Typically Off ered: culture. Some of the thinkers and scientists diff erent phases of U.S. commitment. It stud-
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. studied include the philosophy of science, the ies wartime experiences on the U.S. home
scientifi c method, science and pseudoscience, front, the Cold War confl ict and rivalry, and
131 how science interacts with other cultural decolonization across the world. The course
A HISTORY OF AFRICA SINCE 1800 elements, ancient science, magic and renais- also explores how Vietnam continues to
3.0 Units
sance science, the Copernican Revolution, infl uence the U.S. as shown in its foreign
HIST 131 surveys the development of Africa the Newtonian Revolution, the Darwinian policy and subsequent wars, its political
from 1800 to the present. Themes covered Revolution, Pasteur and the medical revolu- debates, and its popular culture. Lecture 3
include: colonization and underdevelop- tion, and the Einstein Revolution. The course hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi-
ment, neo-colonialism, nationalism, and enhances the students’ understanding of the bility for ENGL 101 or equivalent. Transfer
African independence movements. Case present by a better understanding of the past. Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
studies of individual African countries are Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Prepara-
used to analyze the various themes Lecture tion: ENGL 120 or ESL 151 or equivalent. 136
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL Course Typically Off ered: Spring. Transfer WAR: HISTORY, CAUSES,
191 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, Credit: CSU, UC, USC. SOLUTIONS
USC. 3.0 Units
133H HIST 136 explores the history, causes, and
132 HONORS HISTORY OF SCIENCE potential solutions to the problems of war.
HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES 3.0 Units The history of individual wars is examined
3.0 Units
HIST 133H is a history of the notable scientifi c with a broader picture of war in general,
HIST 132 examines the geographical, ideas and discoveries in Western civilization. including ancient warfare, the Middle
cultural, and historical realities of the Philip- It is a seminar, colloquial style discussion Passage, the rise of modern war, and the
pines from the Spanish colonial period until that examines the forces in history that led development of total war. An interdisci-
the present. Particular emphasis is given to to the development of the major scientifi c plinary approach is taken in exploring the
past and present U.S.-Philippine relations revolutions and thinkers that have shaped immediate causes of war, including histori-
and the contemporary social, economic, and modern industrialized humanity and cal, economic, political, anthropological,
political situation in the Philippines. Lecture culture. Some of the thinkers and scientists sociological, and psychological causes.
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligi- studied include the philosophy of science, the The course probes moral and philosophi-
bility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course Typi- scientifi c method, science and pseudoscience, cal aspect for the ultimate causes of war.
cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: how science interacts with other cultural Finally, solutions are considered, including
CSU, UC, USC. elements, ancient science, magic and renais- diplomacy, treaties, the United Nations, a
sance science, the Copernican Revolution, one-world government, and the dismantling
the Newtonian Revolution, the Darwinian of nation-states. Lecture 3 hours. Recom-
Revolution, Pasteur and the medical revolu- mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
tion, and the Einstein Revolution. The course 101. Course Typically Off ered: Fall. Transfer
enhances students’ understanding of the Credit: CSU, UC, USC.
present by a better understanding of the 140
past. The honors course is enhanced in one or WORLD HISTORY TO 1500
more of the following ways: 1. Students have 3.0 Units
an increased responsibility for leading class
discussions and facilitating group activities HIST 140 is a general survey of the world
inside and outside the classroom. 2. Writing from earliest times up to 1500 with emphasis
assignments are focused on critical thinking, on the development of human ideas, arts,
the interpretation of primary sources, and and institutions. Emphasis is placed upon
the application of historical concepts. Lecture the development of major civilizations,
3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL migration and settlement patterns, religion,
120 or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU philosophy, and technology. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for
ENGL 101. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID
HIST 150)

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