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El Camino College
HIST141 - History of Modern Civilizations
C-ID:
HIST160
Course Description
This course is a survey of the political, economic,social, and cultural development of world civilizations from the rise of the West in the mid-fifteenth century to the present day. Topics include the European voyages of exploration and expansion, Africa and the transatlantic slave trade, Protestant and Catholic Reformations, the Islamic empires, China and Japan in the age of global expansion, French and industrial revolutions, World War I and II, the Cold War, and globalization. Note: History 140 is not a prerequisite. Prerequisite: TI History 141<197>3 Units DS History of Modern Civilizations AD Eligibility for English 1A/C1000 or equivalent
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$138.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
3.0 semester units
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Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Winter 2026 - Semester
Jan 5 to Feb 5
section:
2494
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. Orion Teal
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 1 month ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 2494 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2494 meets for 5 weeks from: January 5 to February 5, 2026. D
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Spring 2026 - Semester
Apr 20 to Jun 13
section:
2610
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. Orion Teal
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 23 hours ago)
Section notes:
This section is fully online with no on campus or scheduled meetings. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of the semester and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. This section meets for 8 weeks from: April 20 to June 13, 2026.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Apr 20 to Jun 13
section:
2612
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. Orion Teal
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 23 hours ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 2612 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2612 meets for 8 weeks from: April 20 to June 13, 2026. D
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Summer 2025 - Semester
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
2614
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Matthew Hacholski
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2614 is designed for Dual Enrollment High School students. Section 2614 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2614 meets for 6 weeks from: June 23 to July 31, 2025.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
2612
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Arne Jaaska
Live Seat Count:
5 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2612 is designed for Dual Enrollment High School students. Section 2612 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2612 meets for 6 weeks from: June 23 to July 31, 2025.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
2613
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Dustin Black
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2613 is designed for Dual Enrollment High School students. Section 2613 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2613 meets for 6 weeks from: June 23 to July 23, 2025.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 23 to Jul 31
section:
2611
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Mark T. Wishon
Live Seat Count:
7 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
B: B Section 2611 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2611 meets for 6 weeks from: June 23 to July 31, 2025. D
Tuition:$138.00
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Fall 2025 - Semester
Oct 20 to Dec 13
section:
2569
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Dr. Orion Teal
Live Seat Count:
16 available seats
- (3 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2569 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course. Section 2569 meets for 8 weeks from: October 20 to December 13, 2025.
Tuition:$138.00
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Aug 25 to Dec 13
section:
2567
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Mr. Mark T. Wishon
Live Seat Count:
13 available seats
- (3 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2567 is a fully online class. Registered students must login to the Canvas course site on the first day of class and follow any instructions or they may be dropped from the course.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
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