HIST 104 - World Civilizations I

    Recent Professors
    Daniel A. Elkan, Michael F. Phipps, Benjamin J. Feldman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4F · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area D6 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    A global and historical survey of civilizations from ancient times to 1500. Emphasis on the origins and development of diverse cultures, political systems, major religions, noted empires, artistic/intellectual achievements and technological breakthroughs. A study of various world civilizations is encouraged as a means of acquiring a broad comparative perspective.
    Usually Held
    Thu, Thu 2:10pm–4:40pm, Tue Thu 12:35pm–1:50pm, Tue Thu 2:10pm–3:25pm