History Instructors

• Don Bandy, M.A.
• Dr. Harold Pease
• Dr. Jennifer Altenhofel
• Terrance Monroe

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History Courses Offered

HIST 4A Western Civilization (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC

This course is a survey of the cultural foundations of Western peoples and nations with an emphasis on European civilizations from the earliest times through the 17th century.

HIST 4B Western Civilization (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC

This course is a survey of the cultural foundations of Western peoples and nations with an emphasis on European civilizations from the 17th century to the present.

HIST17A Political & Social History of the United States (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC (CAN – HIST 8)

This course is a survey of the history of the United States from the founding of the English Colonies to 1865. It meets the 3-unit requirement in American History and Institutions for the Associate Degrees.

HIST17B Political & Social History of the United States (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC

This course is a survey of the history of the United States since 1865. It meets the 3-unit requirement in American History and Institutions for the Associate Degrees.

HIST39 California History (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU:UC

Beginning with the time when Native Americans alone lived in California, through the days of Spanish domination, the Gold Rush, and the ascendancy of the Americans, the history of California is studied in its economic, social, intellectual, and political aspects.

Political Science Instructors

• Dr. Harold Pease
• Noelle Combs

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Political Science Courses Offered

Social Science 49ABCD-Leadership Training in Groups and Organizations (1-1-1-1) CSU
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lab

Fundamentals of parliamentary procedures, problems of human communication and other processes, problems and techniques of group and organizational dynamics are taught using Student Council meetings as a laboratory for practice. This course is strongly recommended for all Student Council members and recommended for other student organization officers.

POSC 1 Government (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC (CAN – GOVT 2)

Political Science 1 is primarily a study of the structure and functions of government in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the constitutional background of the federal system. Some attention is given to state and local governments and their correlation with the Federal Government. The electoral process is fully explored. This course meets the 3-unit requirement in American History and Institutions for the Associate Degrees.

POSC 5 Contemporary Political Topics (3)
Advisory: Eligibility for English 50 and 54 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture
Transfer Credit: CSU: UC**

An examination of selected contemporary political problems is presented in this course. Subjects vary from term to term but might include such topics as the politics of energy, the politics of leadership, the politics of foreign affairs, etc. **UC credit may be granted after transfer