History
 

HIST 1011 World Civilization: Ancient

3-0-3

A survey of the cultural, political, economic, intellectual, and scientific development of early world civilizations from pre-historic times to the fall of Rome in the West, c.500 A.D.
 

HIST 1012 World Civilization: Medieval

3-0-3

A survey of the political, economic, intellectual, and social development of civilization from 500 A.D. through the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century (with emphasis on Christendom and Islam).
 

HIST 1013 World Civilization: Modern

3-0-3

A survey of the cultural, political, economic, intellectual, and scientific development from the emergence of the modern nation-state to the present.
 

HIST 2111 United States History I

3-0-3

United States history from the colonial period through Reconstruction. Emphasis on the interpretation of American institutions and ideas. Satisfies U.S. and Georgia history and government requirement.
 

HIST 2112 United States History II

3-0-3

The rise of the United States as in industrial power from the late 19th century to the present. Special emphasis on change and reform during this period. Satisfies U.S. and Georgia history and government requirement.
 

HIST 2911 U.S. Constitution and Georgia History

1-0-1

A one-hour course designed to help out-of-state transfer students meet the State of Georgia's legislative requirement that all students have knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and of Georgia history. May not be taken as an elective.
 

HIST 3200 History of Science Survey

3-0-3

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the department head
Survey of developments in physical, biological, and human sciences and their connection to western culture from the sixteenth century to the present.
 

HIST 3250 History of American Technology

3-0-3

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the department head
Survey of the development of technology and its impact on American society. Topics will include technology transfer and American innovation, the organization and mechanization of industrial production, and the technologies of cities, households, transportation, communication, and leisure.
 

HIST 3260 History of American Science and Medicine

3-0-3

Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the department head
Survey of the development of American science and medicine and their impact on American society. Topics will include the development of various fields of science, the relationship between science and government, the relationship between science and medicine, and the development of medical knowledge and practice.
 

HIST 3901-3903 Special Topics

variable credit-1 to 3 hours

Prerequisite: Consent of the department head
Special topics in American or world history. Offered by the department on a demand basis.