Course Descriptions

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History (HIS)

HIS-117 Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval

3 credits—Western Civilization I traces the development of Western Civilization from prehistory to 1300 C.E., the end of the High Middle Ages. The role of the Humanities is emphasized. The course explores major political, social, economic, scientific, intellectual, cultural, and religious developments contributing to Western societies. These include the significant events and contributions of early Middle Eastern civilizations, classical and Hellenistic Greece, the Roman Empire, its successors, the rise of the Western Christian church, and Medieval Europe.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2023–2024 Course Cost: $652.50

2024–2025 Course Cost: $675.00

Course Cost Calculation

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Course cost is subject to change.

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Contact Information

Registrar's Office

Hawkeye Center 114
319-296-2460
Email the Registrar's Office

800-670-4743
319-296-1609 (fax)

Regular Hours — Spring 2024

January 3 – May 10, 2024
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

If campus is closed, the Registrar's Office is also closed. This includes weather-related closings. See the Academic Calendar for scheduled college closings.

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