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HIST-2B-HIST EUROPEAN CIVIL-L2-45121
This 8 WEEK 100% ONLINE course is an introductory survey of Modern European History from 1660 to the present. The course will examine the development of European from the Late Middle Ages through the Renaissance and Reformation and into eras of colonialism and imperialism, Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution and political revolution, and the 20th century World Wars that came to define modern Europe. Major themes will include the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contributed to the historical development of Europe. The class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding religion, politics, and art and ideas as well as discuss race, class, ethnicity, and gender with special attention being paid to how and why Europe has influenced conceptions of “civilization” and the “west” in modern history. Specific emphasis is placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens of the world and to gain a deeper understanding of aspects of European culture, politics, and society. Students with questions or concerns should please contact the instructor Blake Johnson at bsjohnson@peralta.edu.
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HIST-19-HIST OF CALIFORNIA-L1-45122
This is an 8 WEEK ONLINE survey course of California history from the beginnings of known human settlement in what is now California to the present. Major course themes will surround the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contributed to the development and growth of California from U.S. western expansion to globalization. The class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding race, class, ethnicity, and gender as it has impacted California and special attention is given to California’s emergence as an influential world power in its own right. While the course addressed California history more broadly, readings will also focus in on many of the individual lives of those who were affected by and helped to transform California history. Specific emphasis is placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens and gain a deeper understanding of the culture, politics, economics, and societies that have shaped California.
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ASTR-1-INTRO TO ASTRONOMY-A3-45596
Astronomy 1 is "Introduction to the universe and insight into its mysteries: Development of modern astronomy, light, astronomical instruments, a brief survey of the solar system, the Sun, the stars, novas and supernovas, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology." This section of Astronomy 1 is an online class. There are no required face-to-face meetings and none-to-few required synchronous meetings.
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CIS-205-COMPUTER LITERACY-A1-45635
This course provides an introduction to computers and meets the computer literacy requirement. It is also an introduction to information technology for those with no background in nor knowledge of computers
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HIST-3B-MOD WORLD HIST: 1500-PRESENT-L1-22310
This 100% ONLINE course studies world history from the 1500s to the present. The course focuses on exploring the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that have shaped the historical development of the modern world and examines the impact of issues such as citizenship and sovereignty, class, gender, and race/ethnicity on world history and peoples around the world. Major themes this semester will include historical cause and effect and the difference between intended and unintended consequences. Specific emphasis is placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens and gain a deeper understanding of what has contributed to forming and shaping the modern world and the people in it. To see the course syllabus, please click here: https://peralta.instructure.com/files/2987450/download?download_frd=1
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HIST-3A-WORLD HISTORY TO 1500-L1-22361
This 100% ONLINE course studies world history from the beginnings of the world to 1500 CE (“Common Era”). Given the impossibility of covering such a huge topic, tens of thousands of years, the course focuses on large historical themes of political, economic, social, and cultural importance to seek to better understand the origin and development of different world civilizations and the early modern world. A major theme this semester will include historical cause and effect and the difference between intended and unintended consequences. Specific emphasis is placed on developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking and creative thinking skills and practices to become more informed citizens of the world through an examination of early history to better understand what’s shaped the world and the people in it.
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HIST-2A-HIST EUROPEAN CIVIL-L1-22394
This 100% ONLINE course studies European history from the beginnings of human civilizations in and around Europe to the mid-1600s CE (“Common Era”). This is a history spanning such major eras as the Greeks, the Romans, the rise of monotheism in Europe, feudalism, the Renaissance, European exploration, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the rise of states. Major themes we focus on include the social, cultural, political, and economic factors influencing the development of European peoples and the class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding religion, philosophy, and art as they influenced the development of early European civilizations. Specific emphasis will be placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking skills and practices through an examination of early history to better understand the world today and the people in it. Course & Student Learning Objectives: --Demonstrate the ability to interpret primary and secondary sources and to compose an evidence-based argument. --Analyze and evaluate the concept of “civilization” and its historical significance in world history. --Analyze changes in political, social, and economic organization in Early Europe and explain their historical significance. --Explain the historical significance of major discoveries, inventions, and scientific achievements in Early Europe. --Explain the historical significance of art, architecture, and literature in Early Europe. You can download the course syllabus here: https://peralta.instructure.com/courses/38650/files/2985814/download?wrap=1