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History
HIS 101 United States History I 3 cr.
This course examines the political, economic,
social and military history of the United States
from its beginnings through Reconstruction.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 101
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
HIS 102 United States History II 3 cr.
This course focuses on the political, economic,
social, and military history of the United States
since Reconstruction.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 101
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
HIS 103 Ancient and Medieval Foundations of
Western Civilization 3 cr.
This course examines the evolution of Western
culture from the Stone Age to the end of the
Thirty Years War. It emphasizes the medieval
and early modern periods.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 101
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
HIS 104 Modern European History 3 cr.
This course is an appraisal of the enduring
values of western civilization. It focuses on the
power politics; scientific, political, and
industrial revolutions from their origins in the
seventeenth century to the twentieth century.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENG 101
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
HIS 113 Intro Native American Culture 3 cr.
The introduction to Native American Culture
course provides students with authentic learning
experiences related to the culture, health, social
issues, historical and current contributions, visual
and performing arts, and the political and
historical chronology of the Native American
community in the United States. Students will
be required to attend the local annual American
Indian Arts Festival or a similar event.
3/0/0
HIS 204 Modern Latin America 3 cr.
This course offers a brief introduction to
traditional Latin American cultures and then
focuses on the society and politics of Central
and South America in the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. It stresses the impact of
the United States on these countries.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and HIS 101 or HIS 102
3/0/0
HIS 212 The American Civil War 3 cr.
This course examines the causes, character,
and consequences of the American Civil War.
It identifies the multiple origins of the conflict,
the cost to the nation socially, economically,
politically, and militarily, and demonstrates the
impact it has had upon the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: HIS 101 and ENG 101
3/0/0
HIS 213 Genocide 3 cr.
This course presents the history of intolerance and
bigotry through an analysis of genocide. Human
rights violations and challenges to social justice will
be analyzed and students will witness how such
consequences lead to acts of atrocity. Recognition
and prevention will be discussed through issues of
conscience, ethics, and moral responsibility.
Students will participate in independent and collaborative
activities while surveying and analyzing
the history of genocide (from Namibia and
Armenia to Rwanda and Darfur).
3/0/0
HIS 215 Renaissance and Reformation
1300-1700 3 cr.
This course deals with two distinct upheavals
that took place in Western Europe between
1300 and 1700. The first investigates the
Renaissance-its classical bases, its characteristics
and developments in the various arts, and
the major figures involved in those areas.
The second concentrates on the Reformation -
its precedents in Christian church history,
theological ideas proposed by various
Protestant reformers, and the Roman Catholic
reaction to the upheaval. Long-term results of
both movements will be covered.
3/0/0
HIS 220 Modern Britain 3 cr.
A survey of Britain from the late 18th century
to the present. Topics include the industrial
revolution, political and social reform, society
and social issues, Ireland, the British Empire,
the World Wars, the welfare state, economic
decline and the transformation of Britain into
a modern European state.
Prerequisite: HIS 140 and ENG 101
3/0/0
HIS 230 Islamic Civilization 3 cr.
This course introduces the history, culture
and art of Islam from the 7th century to the
present. It examines the historical
development, spread and significance of Islam
as a religious, social and political force.
3/0/0
HIS 266 African-American History I 3 cr.
This course examines the economic, political,
and social history of African people from
seventeenth century west Africa through the
Atlantic Slave Trade, colonial and antebellum
America, the Civil War, and Reconstruction up
to 1877.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
3/0/0 FA
HIS 267 African-American History II 3 cr.
This course focuses on the political, economic,
cultural, and social evolution of African
Americans from America’s reconstruction
period to the present.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
3/0/0
Honors
HON 290 Honors
Interdisciplinary Seminar I 1–3 cr.
These seminars are designed to provide
outstanding students the opportunity to
explore interdisciplinary themes. The precise
course content varies each semester according
to student and faculty interests. They are also
open to individuals who are not in the Honors
program who have outstanding academic
records.
3/0/0
Hospitality
HOS 110 Introduction to Hospitality 3 cr.
This introductory course will provide a general
overview introduction to the hospitality, travel
and tourism industry. In addition, the course
will provide students a basic success map so
they can evaluate, prepare, and plan for their
future success in the hospitality field. The
success map will include job evaluation
techniques, resume writing, case management
studies, the importance of lifelong learning,
and basic job success skills.
3/0/0
HOS 130 Food and Beverage Management 3
cr.
This course will provide an overview of food
and beverage management for restaurants,
foodservice operations, hotels and resorts, and
casinos.
3/0/0
HOS 150 Hospitality Purchasing 3 cr.
This course will provide a general overview of
hospitality purchasing. Topics will be
applicable to all hospitality areas, including
institutions and resorts and casinos.
3/0/0
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp
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