Northern Virginia Community College: United States History to 1877

United States History to 1877 - HIS 121 at Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36148	HIS 121-050N	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 1st 6 Week
35121	HIS 121-50YM	3	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
35099	HIS 121-50YW	3	W	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 1st 6 Week Hybrid Course
35102	HIS 121-51YW	3	M	1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
34549	HIS 121-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
34550	HIS 121-E41A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
34551	HIS 121-E42N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
34552	HIS 121-E55M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks
34553	HIS 121-E56A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks
34554	HIS 121-E57M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Covers through the 17th century. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63442	HIS 121-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
60838	HIS 121-001W	3	Tu	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
63443	HIS 121-002N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57299	HIS 121-002W	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
60991	HIS 121-003L	3	Tu Th	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
60722	HIS 121-003M	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63445	HIS 121-003N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
60724	HIS 121-004M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63448	HIS 121-004N	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
60992	HIS 121-01YL	3	W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60993	HIS 121-02YL	3	W	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
OER-no cost textbooks Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required
61309	HIS 121-03YW	3	W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60996	HIS 121-040L	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
63451	HIS 121-05YN	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60839	HIS 121-060W	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
61306	HIS 121-061W	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
62105	HIS 121-1XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Hybrid Course
60769	HIS 121-1XYM	3	M	5:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
HyFlex Course 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
62106	HIS 121-2XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
60772	HIS 121-2XYM	3	M	5:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. HyFlex Course Hybrid Course
67234	HIS 121-40YW	3	Sa	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
62111	HIS 121-4XYA	3	W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Thirteen Week
62112	HIS 121-5XYA	3	W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
61464	HIS 121-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61465	HIS 121-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61466	HIS 121-E20M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61467	HIS 121-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61468	HIS 121-E50M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
61469	HIS 121-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
61470	HIS 121-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61471	HIS 121-E82A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
66873	HIS 121-H01N	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
HONORS OPTION - This class is open to all students; those electing to take this course for HONORS credit should see the instructor for guidelines. See Honors requirements in the General Information section of the schedule for eligibility. Contact honors@nvcc.edu for more Honors Option

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