History (HIST)

HIST 110  World History to 1500 (GT-HI1)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Emergence of agricultural civilizations; political, economic, and social developments; growth of empires, trade, impact of geography, climate, disease; contact between Eurasia, Africa, Australasia, the Americas.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: HS, GT-HI1) (CC)

HIST 111  World History since 1500 (GT-HI1)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Columbian Exchange; growth of global empires, commerce, and international rivalries and cooperation; industrialization, spreading revolutions, the information age, and the emergence of the modern world.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: HS, GT-HI1) (CC)

HIST 136  (CS 136)  The Southwest United States (GT-HI1)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
This course traces the culture and historical development of the southwestern United States, including cultural contributions of the American Indian and Hispanic peoples.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: HS, GT-HI1) (CC)

HIST 201  U.S. History I (GT-HI1)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
United States history from founding of North American colonies to 1877 Reconstruction era.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: HS, GT-HI1)

HIST 202  U.S. History II (GT-HI1)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
United States from 1877 Reconstruction era to contemporary era.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: HS, GT-HI1)

HIST 250  Introduction to History for Majors  3(3-0)  

Spring.
An introduction to the methods and concepts behind the study of history that history majors will use in their upper-level courses.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 291  Special Topics  1-3(1-3-0)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (30).

HIST 295  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
An individualized program of study designed by ranked, full-time History professor for a promising student.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

HIST 311  U.S. & Them: America in the World  3(3-0)  

Spring, Odd.
From colonies to superpower, Americans’ changing relationships with the world’s other peoples, official and unofficial; war and peace, trade and embargo, policy and politics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 312  Colorado History  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
History, government and economic factors important to the settlement and development of Colorado.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 330  Ancient Greece  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
History of Greece from the Bronze Age to the Fourth Century B.C.E., emphasizing political, social, intellectual and cultural developments.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 333  Roman Republic  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
History of the Roman Republic emphasizing the origin and expansion of Rome and its effect on political, social, intellectual and cultural developments.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 334  Roman Empire  3(3-0)  

Spring, Odd.
History of the Roman Empire emphasizing political, social, economic and cultural developments.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 346  (CS 346)  History of Mexico  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
This course surveys the major political, economic, social and cultural developments of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 352  Europe-Emergence, Empire, Evolution  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
Survey of European history from late antiquity to the present; medieval period, Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Revolutions; modernity, extreme ideologies, World Wars, decolonization, steps to unification.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 362  History of Russia  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Cultural and political development of Russian and Soviet history from 800 to the present; emphasis on impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on history.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 368  Blood, Tears & Glory: War & History  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
How and why societies go to war, fight wars, and deal with the consequences. Provides a global view of military history emphasizing culture and combat.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 372  History Of Modern China  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
Cultural and political developments in modern China; emphasis on the interplay between Chinese tradition and western challenges.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 395  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
An individualized program of study designed by a ranked full-time Historian for a promising student who has demonstrated ability in a regular History class.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Previous work in History. Permission of Instructor.

HIST 410  (LEGL 410)  Creation of the US Constitution  3(3-0)  

Spring, Odd.
Explores writing and ratification of U.S. Constitution.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 413  American West  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Role of the individual and the group in the development of the frontier into the 20th century.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 414  The American Civil War  3(3-0)  

Spring, Even.
Social, cultural, and political developments that caused the sectional crisis, secession, and war. War coverage includes military strategy, politics, diplomacy, and emancipation.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 415  (LEGL 415)  Civil Rights  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Survey from Reconstruction to Black Lives Matter; particular focus on judicial, presidential, legislative, and grassroots efforts to promote change.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 428  (SOC 428, WS 428)  Women & Work  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Examines historical and contemporary issues for women of various economic, social, and ethnic groups, especially in the US; examines gender ideologies about paid, unpaid work.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Permission of instructor.

HIST 432  (LEGL 432)  Religion & Politics in US History  3(3-0)  

Fall, Even.
Explores intersection of religion & politics in US history. Emphasis on 1st Amendment, particularly church and state. Will discuss meaning of the 1st Amendment, evolution, school prayer, rise of the religious right, KKK.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 445  Topics in the History of Empires  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Comparative study of empires with in-depth analysis of specific topics and themes. Variable Content.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (9).

HIST 448  (LEGL 448)  Roman Law  3(3-0)  

Fall, Odd.
Uses case studies to explore developments in Roman legal procedure and consider both why these developments took place and how they helped to create a system of law that could be adapted in successive centuries.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 489  (CS 489)  Borderlands  3(3-0)  

Spring, Odd.
History of the Mexican cession to the U.S. from its Indian and Hispanic origins to the present.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 491  Special Topics  1-3(1-3-0)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).

HIST 493  Seminar  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Seminar devoted to special topics and issues in history; emphasis on research paper.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
An individualized program of study designed by a ranked full-time Historian for a History major or minor.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: History major or minor. Permission of instructor.

HIST 498  Internship  (3-6 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
For advanced students. Practical experience through internship with museums, libraries with historical collections, and other community organizations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: History major or minor. Junior or senior standing. Permission of Department. Repeatable (6).

HIST 591  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

HIST 595  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

Fall, Spring, Summer.
An individualized program of study designed by a ranked Historian.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of Graduate Director. Repeatable (6).