HSC 069 - Washington State History and the Environment (w/lab)

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: 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.
Evaluate the impact of individuals and movements on Washington State history by analyzing conflicting information from two or more sources.
Describe the structure and functions of the Washington State government.
Use the scientific method and inquiry to analyze problems or phenomena in the natural world.
Demonstrate basic lab skills through the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data.
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.
Discussions of the implications of the name Washington State and place naming in general.
Topics may include environmental science, environmental preservation, and land stewardship.

Instructional Units: 5