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HIST 310 –  California History (CRN: 32379) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

College of San Mateo Website Day Class Hybrid Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

HIST 310 California History

This course explores the history of California from pre-contact through the present. Topics include the civilizations of indigenous Californians; Pacific exploration; Spanish colonization; mission, pueblo, and rancho life; American expansion and the Gold Rush; railroad, agricultural and mineral booms; Progressive reform; the impact of the Great Depression and World War II; conflicts around water and environmental resources; counterculture, civil rights, and modern conservative movements; and the growth of Silicon Valley.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E1a, E5b, E5c
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2 or D and US-3), UC (IGETC Area 3B or 4)

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Department: History

Number of Units: 3


Section
HYA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/07
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: W
Building: 14 Room: 0214
Instructor: Tatiana Irwin
HYA - Online
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/07
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: Tatiana Irwin
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 22, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 22, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" January 28, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 9, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 7, 2025
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