100 Western Civilization
Traces the development of Western ideas and institutions. Covers classical Greek civilization; Roman political behaviour; the medieval centuries and the nation-state; early modern Europe and its Renaissance, Reformation, and Enlightenment; the French, Industrial, and liberal revolutions; the growth of nationalism, communism, and fascism, and the world wars. Normally restricted to 1st and 2nd year students; it is not normally required for 3rd and 4th year students seeking a first history course. Students are advised not to take both HIST 100 and 110 since only one will count towards a major or minor and the other will qualify as an elective. Six credits.

110 Global History Since 1300
Explores selected topics in global history from 1300 to now, including Mongol expansion, the Black Death, the age of exploration, the rise of capitalism and class society, struggles between Europeans and colonized peoples, slavery, political revolutions, and nationalisms. Political, social, intellectual, and cultural history are combined to provide a broad examination of the key non-Western and Western civilizations and their interactions. Normally restricted to 1st and 2nd year students; it is not required for 3rd and 4th year students seeking a first history course. Studentsare advised not to take both HIST 100 and 110 since only one will count towards a major or minor and the other will qualify as an elective. Six credits.