HSC 067 - Washington State History and the Environment

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Students explore the ways in which human civilization has shaped the land in Washington State throughout its history.

Prerequisite: CCB/ENGL 095 with a C or higher or placement into CCB/ENGL 096 AND HSC/ELA 018 with a C or higher (or concurrent enrollment).
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluate key ideals established in preliminary, primary, and secondary source materials, including tribal treaties, the Washington State Constitution, and other fundamental documents.
Analyze conflicting information from two or more sources to evaluate the impact of individuals and movements on Washington State history.
Describe the structure and functions of the Washington State government.
Explain how natural systems in Washington State are affected by human activity.
Describe possible solutions to environmental problems in Washington State.

Course Contents

Topics may contain, but are not limited to, Washington state culture and economics, Washington State Constitution and tribal treaties, and major events in Washington State history.
Topics may include environmental science, environmental preservation, and land stewardship.
Discussions of the implications of the name Washington State and place naming in general.

Instructional Units: 5