Sep 20, 2026  
2026-2027 Official General Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Official General Catalog

HIS 116 - World History I


A survey of the histories of human societies from the earliest civilizations to 1500.  The course considers how people, environment, social movements, religion, political ideologies, and philosophical ideas have shaped human society and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Construct a broad outline of world history and/or the development of the distinctive features of at least one civilization or culture in relation to other regions of the world.
  2. Explain the structures, systems, and interrelationships among civilizations and cultures within historical and/or contemporary contexts, and their impact on wellbeing and sustainability.