Germanna Community College: United States History to 1877

United States History to 1877 - HIS 121 at Germanna Community College

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

HIS 121 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
40136	HIS 121-F01	3	M W	8:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-05-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
30274	HIS 121-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-22	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
30279	HIS 121-W02S	3	Th	6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	2024-05-22	VIRTUAL-Real Time	ER
This class will meet face to face in an online Zoom session with your instructor and classmates on the specific days and times listed in the class schedule. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
33791	HIS 121-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-10	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
33792	HIS 121-W04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-10	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
30273	HIS 121-W51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-22	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41029	HIS 121-F01	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
51575	HIS 121-F02	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-08-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
58430	HIS 121-FH01	3	Tu	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2024-09-12	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
HIS 121 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
42909	HIS 121-L01	3	Tu Th	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2024-08-22	Locust Grove Campus	P
HIS 121 LV01 & SV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Locust Grove Campus and the Barbara J Fried Center in Stafford using the interactive video system.
42910	HIS 121-SH01	3	M W	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2024-08-22	Barbara J Fried Center (ST1)	HY
HIS 121 SH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
41030	HIS 121-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-22	Virtual	ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
42790	HIS 121-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-12	Virtual	ER
58427	HIS 121-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-22	Virtual	ER
41026	HIS 121-W51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-12	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
42507	HIS 121-W52A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-16	Virtual	ER
41028	HIS 121-W54A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-11-11	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
24153	HIS 121-B01	3	M W	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Barbara J Fried Center Street	P
This class meets at the Barbara J Fried Center, 10 Center Street, Stafford.
21169	HIS 121-BV01	3	Tu Th	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Barbara J Fried Center Street	CV
HIS 121 BV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Daniel Technology Center, Culpeper, and the Barbara J Fried Center, 10 Center Street, Stafford using the interactive video system.
24151	HIS 121-CV01	3	Tu Th	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2025-01-21	Culpeper - DTC	CV
HIS 121 CV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Daniel Technology Center, Culpeper, and the Barbara J Fried Center, 10 Center Street, Stafford using the interactive video system.
20615	HIS 121-F01	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2025-01-21	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
20617	HIS 121-F02	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-01-21	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
24154	HIS 121-FH01	3	Tu	3:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.	2025-02-11	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
HIS 121 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
21170	HIS 121-L01	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-01-21	Locust Grove Campus	P
20620	HIS 121-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual	ER
24152	HIS 121-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-11	Virtual	ER
20619	HIS 121-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual	ER
21924	HIS 121-W51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-06	Virtual	ER
21925	HIS 121-W52A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-10	Virtual	ER
21926	HIS 121-W52B	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-10	Virtual	ER
21927	HIS 121-W53A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-24	Virtual	ER
21928	HIS 121-W54A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-04-11	Virtual	ER

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