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Develops functional first aid capabilities to provide the initial emergency care necessary to sustain life support to victims of accidents or sudden illness. Students will be eligible to become Red Cross certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Responding to Emergencies by satisfying the requirements established by the American Red Cross. ( 3 semester hours) Fall/Spring
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A survey of western civilization from ancient times until 1700. Emphasis is placed on the major ideas and events that shaped the values and ideas of early Europe. Topics examined will include the rise and fall of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome, the growth of Christianity, the Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation. ( 3 semester hours) Fall
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A survey of Europe from 1700 to the present. Several themes will be examined, including the development of the modern nation-state, the evolution of a distinct western culture, and the advent and ramifications of a technological society. The main focus, however, will be a chronological exploration of the last 400 years of European history. ( 3 semester hours) Spring
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A survey course that begins with an overview of United States history from colonial times into the 21st century. The primary emphasis will focus on the development of a constitutional system as well as the social and economic events that helped shape early America. Topics include the Colonial period, American Revolution, the ratification of the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, the forces that led to the development of the Civil War and the lingering impact of the war on contemporary America. ( 3 semester hours) Fall
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover American history through the Civil War and reconstruction. The general themes will be as those found in HI 103 with emphasis to a greater extent on the theme of conflict in early America and the ideologies and temperaments which were at the root of the different visions Americans had for their country. This honors course will utilize primary sources and outside of the classroom experiences in supplementing the textbook. Students will study the lives of common folk as well as political leaders, and learn what material culture can tell us about people of the past. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. ( 0 lecture hour) (3 semester hours)
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A survey course that begins with an overview of United States history from colonial times into the 21st century. The primary emphasis will focus on the major forces that shaped the social, political, and economic developments of post Civil War America. Topics will include Reconstruction, westward expansion, the Industrial Revolution, immigration, the Great Depression, the world wars, and the emergence of the United States as a world power. ( 3 semester hours) Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover American history from the end of the Civil War to present. The general themes will be the same as those found in HI 104. This honors class will supplement the textbook through primary sources and out of classroom experiences. Focus will be on how some aspects of our political history such as civil rights and environmental protection started out as fringe movements, while other aspects such as military intervention in foreign affairs have long been commonly accepted. Students will look at material culture and the man-made landscape and how social and economics forces can change the man-made landscape. Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. ( 0 lecture hour) (3 semester hours) Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the history of both Columbia and Greene Counties. There are two main areas of study. 1. People, places and events that are representative of the grand themes of American History will be investigated. 2. Identification of remnants and artifacts and the historical sketches they represent will also be covered. ( 3 semester hours) Summer
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3.00 Credits
Students will develop a deeper understanding of the positive and negative impact the automobile has had on American society through the study of the following areas: the birth of the automobile, acceptance by the populace, infrastructure changes, early inventors, assembly line production, competition and environmental concerns. ( 0 lecture hour) (3 semester hours) Spring
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the political, social, and economic problems of the important Middle Eastern states with emphasis on the survival of traditional Moslem concepts and institutions, the survival of Israel, the decline of the Turkish state, Orientalism, Arab nationalism, and the quest for modernity. Consideration will also be given to the Islamic religion, European interests and imperialism, Palestine, Egyptian and American involvement. ( 3 semester hours) Spring
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