JCCC Board of Trustees meeting packet - May 2010 - Johnson ...

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTMay 20, 2010CURRICULUMREPORT:1. New courses, effective fall 2011:HIST 145HISTORY OF ANCIENT ROME3 Credit HoursPrerequisite: NoneThis course will cover Roman civilization and history from its emergence untilfifth century C.E. In addition to political, military, and social and economicdevelopments, Roman literature and art will also be highlighted. Rome’ssignificance for later western civilization will be noted. This course meets forthree hours of lecture each week.HIST 165HISTORY OF CHINA3 Credit HoursPrerequisite: NoneThis course will survey the history of China from its Neolithic origins until thetwenty-first century by examining major overall themes, including political andmilitary developments, social formations, cultural trends, and China’s role inthe larger world. This course meets for three hours of lecture each week.39