HIST 3 - World History to 1500

    Recent Professors
    Christine R. Trolinger, Lukas Sandro, Dillon J. Carroll
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–38 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course is a survey of the development of world civilizations from prehistoric humans to 1500. Major themes include: broad patterns of change; dynamics of race, class, gender and ethnicity; reciprocal influence between the physical environment and human societies; and ways in which human groups have interacted with one another. In addition, the course examines distinctive forms of political, social, and economic organization, and significant scientific achievements, cultural developments, and belief systems. The course also provides an introduction to historical method. (C-ID HIST 150).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:15pm