May 11, 2024  
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog 
    
2021-2022 NOVA Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


  

 

Geology

  
  • GOL 106 - Historical Geology

    (4 CR.)
    Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life; interprets rock and fossil record. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • GOL 111 - Oceanography I

    (4 CR.)
    Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

  
  • GOL 112 - Oceanography II

    (4 CR.)
    Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): instructor permission.
  
  • GOL 135 - Field Studies in Geology

    (1 CR.)
    Investigates geologic phenomena. Includes activities such as observation of regional geology and land forms, collection of samples, and measurement and interpretation of geologic structures. Field studies 3 hours per week.

  
  • GOL 206 - Paleontology

    (4 CR.)
    Surveys major groups of fossil invertebrates and vertebrates. Covers form, function, ecology, and evolution for each group in the context of geologic time. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GOL 106  or permission of instructor.
  
  • GOL 207 - Mineralogy

    (4 CR.)
    Provides details for study of minerals. Focuses on the structure and properties of minerals, their occurrence, and uses. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GOL 105 .
  
  • GOL 225 - Environmental Geology

    (4 CR.)
    Explores the interaction between man and his physical environment. Stresses geologic hazards and environmental pollution utilizing case histories. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GOL 105 .

German

  
  • GER 101 - Beginning German I

    (4 CR.)
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4 hours per week.

  
  • GER 102 - Beginning German II

    (4 CR.)
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 101 .
  
  • GER 103 - Basic Spoken German I

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches oral communication and introduces cultural mores and customs to students with no prior instruction in the language. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • GER 201 - Intermediate German I

    (3 CR.)
    Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 102  or equivalent.
  
  • GER 202 - Intermediate German II

    (3 CR.)
    Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): GER 201 .

Health

  
  • HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    (1 CR.)
    Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression techniques, includes life-saving practices for choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 110 - Concepts of Personal and Community Health

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 138 - Principles of Nutrition

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 141 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

    (1 CR.)
    Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HLT 143 - Medical Terminology I

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Part I of II.   Lecture 3 hours.

  
  • HLT 145 - Ethics for Healthcare Personnel

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on ethical concepts of health care. Emphasizes confidentiality, maintaining patient records, personal appearance, professionalism with patients/clients, associates, and an awareness of health care facilities. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 170 - Introduction to Massage

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces the student to the field of massage therapy. Student practices basic Swedish massage strokes, aromatherapy, effleurage, petressage and friction, as well as indications and contra-indications for massage. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HLT 180 - Therapeutic Massage I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the student to the history and requirements for massage therapy. Covers the terms and practice of massage with introduction to equipment, safety, and ethics as well as massage movements and techniques. Includes information about the benefits of massage, contra-indications, client interview, client-therapist relationship, draping, good body mechanics, and anatomical landmarks. Basic massage techniques are blended into a relaxing, health enhancing full-body session preparing the student for their student clinical experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HLT 170  and either NAS 150  or BIO 141 -BIO 142 .
  
  • HLT 200 - Human Sexuality

    (3 CR.)
    Provides a basic understanding of human sexuality. Includes anatomy, physiology, pregnancy, family planning, venereal diseases, and sexual variations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 206 - Exercise Science

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys scientific principles, methodologies, and research as applied to exercise and physical fitness. Emphasizes physiological responses and adaptions to exercise. Addresses basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Presents an introduction to the physical fitness industry. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 215 - Personal Stress and Stress Management

    (3 CR.)
    Provides a basic understanding of stress and its physical, psychological, and social effects. Includes the relationships between stress and change, self-evaluation, sources of stress, and current coping skills for handling stress. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 220 - Concepts of Disease

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes general principles, classifications, causes, and treatments of selected disease processes. Intended primarily for students enrolled in health technology programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 250 - General Pharmacology

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes general pharmacology for the health-related professions; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 271 - Physical Care Management of the Older Adult

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the physiology of aging; integrates caretaker guidelines; demonstrates skills to care for aging at a variety of functional levels. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program.
  
  • HLT 272 - Medical Management of the Older Adult

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces common medical problems associated with the aging; examines preventive and restorative care associated with common illnesses. Focuses on assessments, evaluation, and safe administration of medications. Includes emergency care and CPR. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 280 - Therapeutic Massage II

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of deep bodywork, focusing, and sports massage including the principles of health-related fitness core exercises, pre- and post-event massage, and hydrotherapy. Concentrates on the integration of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology into massage techniques. Includes discussion of therapist wellness principles and self-care and the integration of massage therapy into the healthcare fields. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HLT 180 .
  
  • HLT 281 - Therapeutic Massage III

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the concept of consultation, client management, session design, and integration of specific therapeutic approaches into a full-body session. Students learn to give specific therapeutic attention to the regions of the back, neck, and torso. Using knowledge of muscle anatomy, students perform more advanced massage techniques to address hypertonicity, chronic ischemia, trigger points, fibrotic tissue, adhesions and scar tissue. Includes common clinical applications in the body regions covered and the integration of specific techniques into a full body session. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HLT 280  and PTH 151 .

Health Information Management

Enrollment in HIM courses (except HIM 100 ) is restricted to students program-placed in Health Information Management programs.

  
  • HIM 100 - Introduction to the Healthcare Delivery System

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces the organization of the healthcare delivery system with emphasis on types of providers and the role that accrediting and licensing bodies play in the delivery of healthcare. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HIM 110 - Introduction to Human Pathology

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HIM 111.
  
  • HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic, disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIM 121 - Medical Transcription I

    (4 CR.)
    Develops skills in the transcription of various medical record reports, use of transcription references, and proofreading reports. Evaluates the productivity and organization of transcription departments/services and the quality of transcribed reports and equipment utilized. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): typing speed of 40 words per minute.
  
  • HIM 122 - Medical Transcription II

    (4 CR.)
    Develops skills in the transcription of various medical record reports, use of transcription references and proofreading reports. Evaluates the productivity and organization of transcription departments/services and the quality of transcribed reports and equipment utilized. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 121 .
  
  • HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIM 142 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems II

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval, and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 141 .
  
  • HIM 151 - Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management

    (2 CR.)
    Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  
  • HIM 200 - Survey of Healthcare Administration

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an overview of healthcare. Prepares the student with the essential vocabulary and thought processes to understand and evaluate the legal, political, and ethical challenges facing healthcare in the U.S. needed for a supervisory role in healthcare administration. Introduces healthcare policy, how healthcare is organized and dispensed, and how the practitioner can better work in the system. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIM 215 - Health Data Classification Systems

    (5 CR.)
    Focuses on disease and procedure classification systems currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 110  and BIO 141  or NAS 150  or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIM 220 - Health Statistics

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the healthcare environment. Focuses on procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, basic quality control population statistical information. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of standard deviation, normal distribution, and histograms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 130  and HIM 141  or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIM 225 - Quality Assurance in Healthcare

    (2 CR.)
    Presents medical care evaluation techniques, utilization review activities, peer review organization requirements, and risk management. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 141  and HIM 215  or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIM 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation

    (2 CR.)
    Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of the patient’s health record. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 142  and HIM 220  or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Healthcare Settings

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on concepts of facility-wide performance improvement, resource management, and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 226 .
  
  • HIM 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Healthcare

    (3 CR.)
    Explores computer technology and system application in healthcare. Introduces the information systems life cycle. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 130  and HIM 142 .
  
  • HIM 233 - Electronic Health Records Management

    (3 CR.)
    Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various healthcare settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 230 .
  
  • HIM 249 - Supervision and Management Practices for HIM

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 226 .
  
  • HIM 250 - Health Data Classification Systems I

    (4 CR.)
    Focuses on disease and procedure classification using ICD-10-CM/PCS. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purpose of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 110 , HIM 142 , HIM 260  and BIO 142 .
  
  • HIM 251 - Clinical Practice I

    (3 CR.)
    Supervises student practice in health information activities conducted in a variety of clinical settings. Clinical 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 226 .
  
  • HIM 252 - Clinical Practice II

    (3 CR.)
    Prepares the Health Information Management student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Clinical practice at various facilities 6 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 250  and HIM 251 .Corequisite(s): HIM 254 and HIM 255.
  
  • HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement

    (3 CR.)
    Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for outpatient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 250 .Corequisite(s): HIM 255.
  
  • HIM 255 - Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT

    (2 CR.)
    Focuses on procedure classification using CPT. This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting. Lecture 2 hours per week.

    Prerequisite(s): HIM 110 , HIM 111 , and HIM 250  plus either BIO 141 -BIO 142  or NAS 150  or permission of instructor.
  
  • HIM 260 - Pharmacology for Health Information Management

    (3 CR.)
    Emphasizes general pharmacology for health information professions. Covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 3 hours per week.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite: HIM 110, HIM 111, BIO 142, NAS 150 (CDC only).
  
  • HIM 280 - HIM Capstone

    (1 CR.)
    Integrates and applies knowledge and skills learned in prior HIM courses, focusing on those required to prepare for national certification in American Health Information Management Association’s Domains, Sub-domains, and Tasks. Includes a capstone project in which students apply principles of good practice in health information management. Lecture 1 hour per week.

    Prerequisite(s): completion of all necessary coursework for graduation.

Health Information Technology

  
  • HIT 100 - Introduction to the Healthcare Delivery System

    (1 CR.)
    Introduces the organization of the health care system. Introduces the concepts necessary to be a successful professional in the health care industry. Covers the roles various health professionals, issues in healthcare industry. Covers the role various health professionals, issues in healthcare with implications for healthcare workers, and skills unique to the health care setting. Lecture 1 hour per week.

  
  • HIT 130 - Introduction to Computers in Healthcare

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces students to computers in healthcare. Provides a basic overview of computer architecture, common software applications and their use in healthcare, electronic data management, adoption of the electronic health record (EHR), and privacy and security. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 132 - Health-IT Infrastructure Development

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces, the various system life cycle. Covers processes in the design of electronic health information system, operational management, and medical legal issues facing healthcare. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 141 - Introduction to Healthcare and Health-IT in the U.S.

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on how healthcare is organized and services are delivered in the evolving electronic healthcare environment. Covers public policy, the interrelationship of healthcare facilities and regulatory organizations, legal and regulatory issues, healthcare financing, the history and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) and health-IT, and reinforces the roles of healthcare professionals. Covers evolving healthcare initiatives in the electronic environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 229 - Performance Improvement and Data Usage in Healthcare

    (3 CR.)
    Focuses on how healthcare is organized and services are delivered in Explores the history and development of the performance improvement process. Address licensure/accreditation, utilization management, risk management, process management, and the medical staff credentialing and privileging. Covers clinical communication and health information exchange. Covers approaches to assess patient safety, implementing quality management and reporting using electronic systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 230 - Computer Applications in Healthcare

    (3 CR.)
    Covers systems planning, acquisition, implementation, technology support, strategic planning and governance; as well as threats to security of health information. Covers the value and organization of healthcare information system (IS) and the role of the Information Technology (IT) Department. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 233 - Working with Electronic Health Records

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an in depth analysis of the electronic health record (EHR). Explores the features of EHRs as they relate to practical deployment in the healthcare setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • HIT 235 - Emerging Technologies in Health-IT

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an overview of various emerging technologies. Explores how healthcare technologies are used to treat patient, promote safety, and improve patient care. Discuss legal issues created by implementation of the electronic health record. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
  • HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition and Human Development

    (3 CR.)
    Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual. Lecture 3 hours per week.


History

  
  • HIS ___ - Elective

    (3 CR.)
    Check footnote for course options.

  
  • HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the development of Western civilization from ancient times to the present. The first semester ends with the 17th century; the second semester continues through modern times. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the development of Western civilization from ancient times to the present. The first semester ends with the 17th century; the second semester continues through modern times. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 111 - History of World Civilization I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 112 - History of World Civilization II

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 121 - United States History I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 122 - United States History II

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 125 - History of the American Indian

    (3 CR.)
    Examines the history and culture of the native peoples of the Americas. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 126 - Women in World History

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the role of women and attitudes toward women from ancient times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 127 - Women in American History

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the role of women and attitudes toward women in American society from colonial times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 135 - History of the Contemporary World

    (3 CR.)
    Analyzes world developments since World War II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 141 - African-American History I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the history of African-Americans from their African origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 142 - African-American History II

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the history of African-Americans from their African origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 180 - Historical Archaeology

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces both the methods and theories in historical archaeology as practiced in the United States and worldwide. Includes time and space, field survey, excavation, and archival and laboratory research. Some field trips to site excavations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 181 - Introduction to Historic Preservation

    (3 CR.)
    Provides a foundation and introduction to historic preservation practices and issues in Virginia and the United States. Emphasizes legislation, policies, and methodologies that form our present national, state, and local preservation systems. Includes specific treatment of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 183 - Survey of Museum Practice

    (3 CR.)
    Explores the role of the museum in society and traces the foundations upon which these public, cultural, and educational institutions are built. Emphasizes the management and interpretation of historic properties and collections. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 186 - Collections Management

    (3 CR.)
    Discusses the fundamentals of collections policy, deaccessioning, appraisal, and curatorial management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 187 - Interpreting Material Culture

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys America’s material culture and provides techniques to interpret artifacts. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 188 - Field Survey Techniques for Archaeology

    (3 CR.)
    Provides an introduction to basic field techniques used in surveying archaeological and architectural sites. Emphasizes hands-on experience in both classroom and fieldwork. Includes methods to identify and record archaeological sites and standing structures; to nominate sites to the National Register of Historic Places; to address relevant preservation laws; and to preserve, mark, and catalogue artifacts in the laboratory. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 199 - Supervised Study/Independent Project

    (1-5 CR.)
    See General Usage Course section at the beginning of the Course Descriptions.

  
  • HIS 203 - History of African Civilization I

    (3 CR.)
    Examines major social, economic, political, and religious developments from earliest times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 205 - Local History

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the history of the local community and/or region. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 211 - History of England I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the history of the British Isles from pre-Celtic times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 218 - Introduction to Digital History

    (3 CR.)
    Introduces the methods, theories, and practices of digital history. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 231 - History of Latin American Civilizations I

    (3 CR.)
    Examines Latin American civilizations from pre- Columbian origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 232 - History of Latin American Civilizations II

    (3 CR.)


    Examines Latin American civilizations from pre-Columbian origins to the present. Part II of II.

      Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 241 - History of Russia I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys history of Russia from earliest times to the present. Includes political, economic, multinational, social, and cultural aspects of Russian and Soviet history. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 243 - History of the Ancient World I

    (3 CR.)
    Studies the history of the ancient world from the dawn of civilization in the Near East to the fall of Rome. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 251 - History of Middle East Civilization I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys intellectual, cultural, social, economic and religious patterns in the civilizations of the Middle East. Covers Semitic, Indo-European, and Turkic-speaking peoples from pre-Islamic to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 253 - History of Asian Civilizations I

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 254 - History of Asian Civilizations II

    (3 CR.)
    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 255 - History of Chinese Culture and Institutions

    (3 CR.)
    Examines traditional Chinese social, political, economic, and military institutions. Also examines major literary, artistic, and intellectual achievements from prehistoric times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 256 - History of Japanese Culture and Institutions

    (3 CR.)
    Examines traditional Japanese social, political, economic, and military institutions. Also examines major literary, artistic, and intellectual achievements from prehistoric times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 267 - The Second World War

    (3 CR.)
    Examines causes and consequences of the Second World War. Includes the rise of totalitarianism, American neutrality, military developments, the home fronts, diplomacy, and the decision to use the atomic bomb. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 268 - The American Constitution

    (3 CR.)
    Analyzes the origin and development of the United States Constitution. Includes the evolution of civil liberties, property rights, contracts, due process, judicial review, federal-state relationships, and corporate-government relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • HIS 269 - Civil War and Reconstruction

    (3 CR.)
    Studies factors that led to the division between the States. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

 

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