2003 / 2004 - Bellevue College

Course Descriptions
HIST 236
History of Australia • 5 CR
Examines the history of Australia from the first
human inhabitants 40,000 years ago through the
long and difficult process to become the modern
continent nation of Australia. Attention is given to
the various groups who have migrated to Australia,
the exploration and colonization of the continent,
the gold rushes and bushrangers, the creation
of a federation, and the emergence of the
modern Australian nation during the 20th century.
Fulfills social science or humanities course requirement,
not both, at BCC.
HIST 242
The Age of Exploration &
Discovery • 5 CR
Examines the role of great explorers in world history
from Marco Polo to David Livingstone. Students
examine the factors encouraging exploration
and discovery from medieval to modern times,
as well as the results of cultural contact. May be
used as social science or humanities credit, not
both, at BCC.
HIST 245
The U.S. in World Affairs:
1898 to Present • 5 CR
Examines U.S. foreign policy since the nation’s rise
to world power status in 1898. Students investigate
both external and internal factors influencing foreign
policy. May be used as social science or humanities
credit, not both, at BCC.
HIST 250
U.S. Military History • 5 CR
Overviews the major wars fought by the U.S. and
the political and strategic issues influencing the
national response. May be used as social science or
humanities credit, not both, at BCC.
HIST 261
The Middle East in the
Islamic Era • 5 CR
Examines the political, social, and cultural history
of the Middle East since the 7th century. Topics include
the development of Islam, the rise and decline
of Islamic empires, and the impact of modernization,
the Arab-Israeli confrontation, and Islamic
fundamentalism. Same as INTST 261. Either
HIST 261 or INTST 261 may be taken for credit, not
both. May be used as a social science or humanities
credit, not both, at BCC. Recommended: HIST
102 or 103.
84 • BCC Course Catalog ~ 2003 / 2004
HIST 264
Washington & the
Pacific Northwest • 5 CR
Studies the historical and environmental factors
affecting the social, economic, and political structures
of the Pacific Northwest. Topics include the
physical background of aboriginal, European, and
American settlement. May be used as social science
or humanities credit, not both, at BCC.
HIST 280
History of Africa • 5 CR
Examines the history of the continent from the origins
of the human species to the present. Topics
include the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms and
civilizations; the impact of the wider world from
Greek and Roman times to the 20th century; and
Africa’s role in international affairs. Same as
INTST 280. Either HIST 280 or INTST 280 may be
taken for credit, not both. May be used as social
science or humanities credit, not both, at BCC.
HIST 294/295/296/297
Special Topics in History • V1-10 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related
to the field. Topics are announced in the class
schedule.
HIST 298
Seminar in History • V1-10 CR
Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college
credit is offered.
HIST 299
Individual Studies in History • V1-10 CR
Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent
study by an individual student. May be
repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor.
Home Economics
HEALTH SCIENCE & RELATED PROGRAMS
HOMEC 130
Human Nutrition • 5 CR
Studies foods and nutrition in relation to health
and disease, and the processes by which nutrients
function in the human body. Same as BIOL 130
and NUTR 130. Only one of the three (BIOL 130,
HOMEC 130, NUTR 130) may be taken for credit.
HOMEC 256
Child Development & Guidance • 3 CR
Studies the physical, social, and emotional development
of the child from infancy to adolescence.
Students discuss the guidance necessary for optimal
development.
Human Development
STUDENT SERVICES
HD 092
College Survival • 3 CR
Covers basic study skills and learning strategies that
enable students to handle college-level course work.
Topics include time management, test taking, note
taking, and memory techniques. Recommended for
students with reading skills below ENGL 089.
HD 100
Fast Track to College Success • V1-2 CR
Course develops a better understanding of the
learning process and essential academic success
skills and abilities. Assessment session for math
and English placement is part of this course. Other
topics include use of information resources, group
skills, learning styles, career resources, note taking,
memory, and test taking.
HD 101
Self-Esteem in the Workplace • 3 CR
Explores theory and practice of positive self-esteem
through small-group discussion, activities, and
readings. Students focus on changing cognitive
beliefs and learning behavioral skills that build
self-confidence in life, especially in the workplace.
HD 110
Stress Management • V1-3 CR
Presents methods and benefits of managing stress.
Students learn to identify stress, become aware of
stress sources, and understand the results of stress
in terms of thoughts, feelings, and actions. Students
discuss and practice various methods for reducing
unwanted stresses.
HD 115
Understanding Addictive
Behaviors • 3 CR
Presents a context for understanding addictions of all
kinds. Students explore the forms and roots of addictive
behavior, examine a unifying addiction model,
and determine the model’s implications for recovery.