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

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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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