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Grossmont College

HIST105 - Early Western Civilization

C-ID: HIST170

Course Description

A historical survey tracing the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual events that have shaped and defined Western Civilization from ancient times to 1650. Emphasis is placed upon ancient Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, eastern Mediterranean civilizations, pre and classical Greece, Hellenistic era, Roman civilization and empire, rise of Christianity and Islam, Byzantine Empire, medieval Europe, Renaissance and Reformation. (C-ID HIST 170) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2,D, IGETC-3B,4, Cal-GETC-3B,4)

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Tuition & Fees

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

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 2 to Mar 28
section: HIST-105-3212
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Robert W. Henry
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 3212 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Apr 6 to Jun 1
section: HIST-105-8280
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Angela Marie Schofield
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 8280 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Section Full

Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: HIST-105-6700
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Robert W. Henry
Live Seat Count: 24 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 6700 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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