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HIS 121 - United States History to 1877
Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30696 HIS 121-A01S 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-12 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This Maymester asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
30697 HIS 121-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-09 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
30698 HIS 121-A22 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-09 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
42148 HIS 121-A23 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-09 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52105 HIS 121-A01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52106 HIS 121-A02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52905 HIS 121-A03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
52406 HIS 121-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
52407 HIS 121-A31 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-20 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
52759 HIS 121-A32 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-20 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
52107 HIS 121-C03 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Chester Campus P
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
52108 HIS 121-M05 3
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Midlothian P
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
52912 HIS 121-M07 3
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Midlothian P
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.

Spring 2026 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60499 HIS 121-A01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
60500 HIS 121-A02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
62863 HIS 121-A03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Chester Campus ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
61229 HIS 121-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
61228 HIS 121-A31 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-10 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
61490 HIS 121-A32 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-10 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
60498 HIS 121-C06 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Chester Campus P
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
60835 HIS 121-M03 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Midlothian P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
60836 HIS 121-M08 3
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2026-01-12 Midlothian P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
61023 HIS 121-XL1S 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-12-15 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
All students attend class by completing required asynchronous online activities by published weekly deadlines. This Wintermester Accelerate Pathway course is cohort-based with a prescribed set of courses that must be taken in order.
All HIS 121 courses utilize free, open electronic resource textbooks via OpenStax College. You have the option of either using one of the free electronic versions of the text available to you at https://openstaxcollege.org/textbooks/us-history or if you prefer a printed textbook, you may choose to purchase the textbook in hard copy at the Brightpoint College Bookstore.
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