HIS 101 - Western Civilization to 1648

3 credits

This course is a survey of the history of Western Civilization from its earliest manifestations through the 17th century. The course begins with the birth of civilization, proceeds through Greek and Roman times to the Middle Ages and finally explores the Renaissance, the Reformation, the absolutist monarchies and the Scientific Revolution, ending with the Thirty-Years War and the formation of the nation state.

Pre or Corequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2 or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2, or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take this course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research or are taking it as a corequisite.