History Course Descriptions

HIST 1010 SURVEY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I: 3 sem hrs cr
This course examines the social, political, religious, economic, and cultural development of Western civilization from Pre-History through the Reformation. (Formerly HIS 1110)

HIST 1020 SURVEY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II: 3 sem hrs cr
This course examines the social, political, religious, economic, and cultural development of Western civilization from the Reformation to the present. (Formerly HIS 1120)

HIST 1110 WORLD CIVILIZATION I: 3 sem hrs cr
This course is a survey or human history which examines the social, political, intellectual, and military events in the Western World, India, Asia, Africa, and pre-Columbian American from prehistory until 1650.

HIST 1120 WORLD CIVILIZATION II: 3 sem hrs cr
This course is a survey of human history which examines the social, political, intellectual, and military events in the Western World, India, Asia, Africa, and America from 1650 until the present.

HIST 2010 UNITED STATES HISTORY I: 3 sem hrs cr
This course covers the history of the United States from the beginning of English settlement in North America through the Revolution, early national period, disruption of the Union, Civil War and Reconstruction periods. This course ends with the events of 1876. (Formerly HIS 2110)

HIST 2020 UNITED STATES HISTORY II: 3 sem hrs cr
This course traces the political, economic, diplomatic, and social development of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. Attention is given to contemporary problems and the place of the United States as a world power. Recommended Prerequisite: HIST 2010. (Formerly HIS 2120)

HIST 2030 TENNESSEE HISTORY: 3 sem hrs cr
This course is a study of Tennessee's political, economic, social, and intellectual development from the pre-colonial era to the present. (Formerly HIS 2610)

HIST 2990 TOPICS IN HISTORY: 1-5 sem hrs cr
Selected topics in history is a specially designed course for students interested in pursuing specific study projects under the supervision of a discipline instructor and approved by an advisor, the course instructor, and the Dean of Humanities and Social Science. No more than six semester hours in topics courses may be used in meeting minimum degree requirements.

HONORS
HIST 2010 UNITED STATES HISTORY I - HONORS: 3 sem hrs cr
This course covers in depth the history of the United States from the beginning of English settlement in North America through the Revolution, early national period, disruption of the Union, Civil War and Reconstruction periods. This course ends with the events of 1876. Individual work and analytical thinking are emphasized. Extensive study of historical figures replaces the more general topical coverage of HIST 2010. The figures chosen represent diversity in gender, race, ethnic background, and political views. The class selects the people to be studied at the beginning of each semester. Class discussion and debate is an integral part of this Honors class experience. Prerequisite: See Honors entry requirements. (Formerly HISH2110)

HIST 2020 UNITED STATES HISTORY II - HONORS: 3 sem hrs cr
This course traces in depth the political, economic, diplomatic, and social development of the United States from the Reconstruction period to the present. Attention is given to contemporary problems and the place of the United States as a world power. Individual work and analytical thinking are emphasized. Extensive study of historical figures replaces the more general topical coverage of HIST 2010. The figures chosen represent diversity in gender, race, ethnic background, and political views. The class selects the people to be studied at the beginning of each semester. Class discussion and debate is an integral part of this Honors class experience. Recommended Prerequisite: HIST 2010. See Honors entry requirements. (Formerly HISH 2120)


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