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  • HIST 415A - United States: The Gilded Age, 1877-1900


    Analysis and interpretation of the impact of industrialization, immigration and urbanization upon the American experiment in republicanism. Examines how diverse Americans, including ex-slaves, farmers, feminists, “new” immigrants, Plains Indians, radicals, soldiers, statesmen, industrialists and laborers responded to these unsettling conditions and helped to usher in the modern age.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 415B - United States: The Progressive Period, 1900-1920


    Analysis and interpretation of the dramatic social, cultural, and political changes that occurred in the United States between 1900 and 1920 in the period known as the Progressive Era. Examines how Americans fashioned responses to the challenges posed by the modernization and diversification of their society.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 416A - Recent America: Era of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1920-1945


    Examination of social, economic, and political trends in the 1920s and of the transition from inflated prosperity to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Special attention to F.D.R.’s presidential role, to the New Deal and concurrent domestic problems, and to foreign policy issues. Coverage includes U.S. entrance and role in World War II.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 416B - Contemporary America: The U.S. Since 1945


    Formerly Listed as HIST 417

    Cold War abroad and readjustments bringing affluence and anxieties at home. Special focus upon the Korean War, McCarthyism, Kennedy’s New Frontier and Johnson’s Great Society, “limited warfare” in Cuba and Vietnam, and the Nixon Administration. Social and political tensions of the ’60s and ’70s also examined.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 417A - Nevada and the Far West


    Study of the far western region, with emphasis on Nevada history. Includes research projects.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    Notes (Satisfies the Nevada Constitution Requirement.)
  
  • HIST 419A - Britain to 1750


    Analysis and interpretation of the economy, society, politics and culture of the British isles from earliest settlement to 1750.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 419B - Britain from 1750


    Analysis and interpretation of the economy, society, politics and culture of the British isles and British empire from 1750 to present.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 420 - Revolution in Central Europe: 1914 – Present


    Topics on the political and social change in Central Europe from the outbreak of World War I to the present.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    Notes Topics vary.
  
  • HIST 421 - History of Russia to 1825


    Examination of the formation of Kievan Rus, the Mongol invasion, the emergence of Muscovite autocracy, religious schism, westernization in the seventeenth century and under Peter I, the establishment of serfdom, the problem of Empire, Catherine II and Alexander I.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 422 - History of Russia Since 1825


    Analysis of conservative modernization under Nicholas I, the birth of the intelligentsia, the Great Reforms, industrialization, revolution, the establishment of the Soviet State, stagnation under Brezhnev, Perestroika under Gorbachev, and the dissolution of the USSR.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 423A - History of Germany to 1848


    Analysis and interpretation of the institutional, social, economic, political and cultural development of the German states.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 423B - History of Germany Since 1848


    Analysis and interpretation of the institutional, social, economic, political and cultural development of the Germany to the present.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 424 - Role of Religion in American Culture


    Study of the relationship between religion and secular culture in the American experience from the colonial era to the present.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 425 - History of Southern Nevada


    History of the Nevada counties of Nye, Esmeralda, Mineral, Lincoln, and Clark since the arrival of the European. The case of southern Nevada used to illustrate techniques for the study of local history in general.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 426 - The American West Through Film


    Analyzes the relationships between the history of the American West, movie westerns, and the cultural climate of the United States after 1945. Six credits of history.

    Credits 3
  
  • HIST 428 - Role of Business in United States History


    Examines the growth and influence of business upon American history from colonial times to the present. Includes the role played by business groups in the American Revolution, adoption of the U.S. Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, World War II, and the development of major American cities.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 429 - History of American Labor, 1607-Present


    Analyzes the history of American working men and women from the founding of the American colonies to the present. Emphasis placed on significant events, institutions, and the ordinary lives of laborers themselves, all of which are viewed against the backdrop of an evolving capitalist economic system.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 432A - History of American Women to 1870


    (Same as  .) Examines the history of women in the United States from the period of European contact to Reconstruction. Examines women’s changing roles in the family, work force, politics, and social movements. Examines the historical experience of European colonists, Native Americans, African Americans, and immigrants.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 432B - History of American Women, 1870 to the Present


    (Same as  .) Women’s relationship to the economy and to political movements; changing ideals of womanhood; the demographic and sexual revolutions transforming family life and gender roles; and class, race, ethnic, and regional variations in female experience.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 433 - African-American History


    (Same as  .) Topical approach to Black history that seeks to illuminate grand themes such as DuBois’ notion of “double-consciousness,” the dilemma of being both Black and American. Explores in depth such topics as religion, family, slavery, urban life, education, labor, culture, and politics.

    Credits 3
    May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
  
  • HIST 433B - African-American History to 1877


    An examination of African-American history to 1877 that considers roles of free and enslaved blacks in the shaping America’s social, cultural, economic, and political developments. Themes include the slave trade, creation of race and slavery, gender, and African influences on both slave and American culture.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 433C - African-American History since 1877


    Examination of the emergence of African-Americans from the aftermath of the Civil War to the present. Themes include the restrictions imposed by Jim Crow, segregation beyond the South, the Civil Rights movement, inner city rebellions and the new Black cultural movement.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 434 - Role of Cities in American History


    Growth of cities from colonial times to the present. Topics include urbanization, suburbanization, transportation innovations, crime, housing, and racial conflicts. Special emphasis given to the role of the city in American history.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 434A - European Urban History


    Investigation of the radical impact of industrial modernity upon the European metropolis from the eighteenth century onwards. Focuses on cultural, social, technological, and architectural developments in the major European cities, such as London, Paris, Vienna, and Berlin.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 435A - Early Modern Intellectual History


    Analysis and interpretation of European attitudes and ideas from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, 1450-1775, including humanism, republicanism, Protestantism, science, liberalism, and early economic thinking.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 435B - Modern Intellectual History


    Analysis and interpretation of European attitudes and ideas since the Enlightenment, 1775-present, including Idealism, Marxism, cultural individualism, psychoanalysis, existentialism, and structuralism.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 435C - Topics in European Cultural and Intellectual History


    In-depth study of specific aspects of early modern and modern European cultural and intellectual history.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits in History.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 436 - Nazi Holocaust from the American Perspective


    Genocidal aspects of the Nazi Era in Germany. Special emphases on why Americans have become so “Holocaust conscious,” and on the impact of the Holocaust on international Jewry.

    Credits 3
  
  • HIST 437 - Family History


    Study of how world wars, the Great Depression, and other historical events have affected American families and communities in the twentieth century.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 438A - American Indian History to 1851


    Examination of Indian peoples from early times to 1851. Includes Indian-white relations, U.S. Indian policy, concentration, assimilation, removal, and resistance to westward expansion.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 438B - American Indian History Since 1851


    Examination of Indian peoples from 1851 to the present. Focuses on impact of Indian culture on Indian-white relations, allotment, reservation life, Indian Reorganization Act, Termination, struggle for civil rights, self-determination, and economic development (gaming).

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 438C - Topics in American Indian History


    In-depth study of specific aspects of American Indian History.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of History.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 440 - Regions in American Indian History


    Examination of the history and culture of Indian peoples in one or more of the following regions: Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, Great Plains, Northeast, and Southeast.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 441 - American Environmental History


    Explores the relationship between human beings and the physical environment on the North American continent. Examines the way in which different cultural groups have used and transformed the continent. Examines the ebb and flow of consciousness about the environment from its roots in the nineteenth century to the rise of environmentalism in the twentieth century.

    Credits 3
  
  • HIST 443 - Comparative Environmental History


    Provides a comparative context for the study of global environmental history. Analyzes different societies, from the Sumerians to modern cultures, to discern their different uses of land, water, and other natural resources, as well as the ways in which social institutions applied to the physical environment over the ages.

    Credits 3
  
  • HIST 443A - Historic Preservation


    Examines the history and theory of the historic preservation movement in the United States, the legal basis for preservation of the built environment, and the practical methodology of historic preservation.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites 6 credits of history.
  
  • HIST 444 - Latinos in the American West


    Analysis of the history of Latinos beginning with the Spanish exploration of the New World, the resulting cultural encounters and emergence of a mixed frontier populace, and the present social, economic, and cultural roles of Latinos in American society.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 445 - Cultural History of Modern Russia


    Social conscience in Russian literature from Pushkin to Solzhenitsyn, populist realism in art and politics, cultural diversity of the Silver Age, and the effects of Socialist Realism.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 446 - History of the Russian Film


    (Same as  .) Soviet cinema from the revolutionary films and pathbreaking theories of the 1920s (Eisenstein, Pudovkin, Vertov, Dovzhenko, and Kuleshov), through the constrictions of Socialist Realism, to the revival of a proud tradition in the decades since Stalin. Emphasis on Russian cultural traditions, contemporary historical context, and the demands of ideology.

    Credits 3
  
  • HIST 447 - Revolutionary Russia, 1905-1921


    Detailed analysis of the crisis of autocracy, the First World War, the Bolshevik seizures of power, and the early years of the proletarian dictatorship. Examines the experiment in parliamentary politics, the emerging nationalist movements in the empire’s periphery, the institutionalization and extension of violence during the World War, revolutionary and Marxist ideologies, peasant revolt, and the reasons for Bolshevik victory during the civil war.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 448 - Asian American History


    Examines the Asian American experience from the nineteenth century until the present with an emphasis on activities in the American West.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 449A - History of Japan to 1800


    Analysis and interpretation of Japanese history to 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 449B - History of Japan Since 1800


    Analysis and interpretation of Japanese history since 1800, Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 449C - Topics in Japanese History


    In-depth study of specific aspects of Japanese history.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 451 - Capstone Research Seminar


    Directed research and writing. Introduction to basic historical writings and bibliography on a selected theme, followed by guided research leading to a substantial paper.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  ; nine credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 452A - Popular Culture in Nineteenth-Century America


    History of popular culture in the United States. Concept of culture scrutinized. Key themes include the development of market culture, the creation of an American aesthetic, sensationalism of public life, and creation of a cultural hierarchy.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 452B - Popular Culture in Twentieth-Century America


    History of popular culture in the recent United States. Key themes include the growth of mass media and mass culture, debates over the merits and effects of popular culture, and the relationship of so-called highbrow and lowbrow culture.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 453 - Women in Politics


    (Same as   &  .) History of women in U.S. politics beginning with the suffrage movement and concluding with the most recent election. Topics include women as candidates, in office, as administrators, as lobbyists and as political activists. Concludes with a section on so-called “women’s issues,” choice, domestic violence, child support, day care, women’s health and current issues.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 455A - History of China to 1800


    Analysis and interpretation of Chinese history to 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 455B - History of China Since 1800


    Analysis and interpretation of Chinese history since 1800. Examines political and intellectual leaders and events, social and cultural developments, economic forces and foreign relations.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 455C - Topics in Modern China


    In-depth study of aspects of modern China. Each year a different theme, such as “Reform, Rebellion, and Revolution” or “Twentieth-Century China.”

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits with consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 456 - Topics in Ancient History


    Explores varied topics in the ancient Greco-Roman world from a historical perspective. Topics may include religious ideas and practices; class, status, and cultural identity; or the relation between literary production and culture. Develops skills of analysis, interpretation, and exposition of significant historical fields.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 457 - Ancient Greek Civilization


    History of Greece and Hellenic civilization from the end of prehistoric times until the Roman conquest.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 458 - Roman Civilization


    Analyzes all aspects of Roman history from earliest times to the late antique period, with central attention to the politics and society of the later Republic and how Rome became the monarchy of the Caesars.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 459 - The Middle Ages


    Examines the society and culture of medieval Europe from the breakdown of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance. Topics include the emergence of feudal and Church government, the Crusaders, technological development, medieval gender roles, art and architecture, social structure, and the impact of the Black Death.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 459A - Topics in Medieval History


    Examines selected topics in medieval history in depth and detail. Topics may include the Crusades; the family, marriage and sexuality; the Middle Ages in film and fact; and science, technology and magic.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 460A - The Renaissance


    Development of new forms of art, culture, religious expression, political thought, urban organization, economic practice, and family structure from the end of the Middle Ages to the beginnings of the modern era.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 460B - The Reformation


    Europe from the emergence of Protestantism to the outbreak of the Thirty Years War. Breakup of the medieval ideal of a united Christendom, mainstream and radical Protestantism, impact of religious warfare, changing attitudes toward high and popular culture.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 461 - Europe in the Eighteenth Century


    Advanced study of eighteenth-century European cultural, intellectual, social and political history. Includes Enlightenment ideas (“progress, the “pursuit of happiness” and the quest for “virtue”); constitutional and absolutist government; commercial capitalism; changes to the traditional social order; nationalism and patriotism; religious toleration; and the advent of print culture.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credit hours of history.
  
  • HIST 461B - Early Modern Europe: 1550-1789


    Development of the economic, political, social, and cultural patterns of Europe during the Age of Reason and the Age of Enlightenment.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 462 - The French Revolution and Napoleon


    Study of France during the last stages of the old regime; the revolution; and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 463 - Europe: 1815-1914


    Detailed study of the development of the economic, political, social, and cultural patterns of Europe from Waterloo to the outbreak of World War I.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 464 - Europe: 1914 - Present


    Detailed analysis of the First World War, the Versailles settlement, the Russian revolution, the emergence of Fascism and Nazism, the Second World War, the Cold War, European reconstruction, the Eastern European Revolutions, the development of consumer societies, European economic integration, the end of communism, and the wars of Yugoslav succession.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 466 - European Diplomatic History, 1815 - Present


    Examines politics and diplomacy in Europe from the Congress of Vienna to the present. Topics include the “Spring of Nations” in 1848, the unification of Germany in 1871, the outbreaks of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 468 - History of Science


    Study of the major scientific and technological advances since medieval times and their impact on society. Presented in a non-technical manner.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 470 - History of Mexico


    Study of the development of Mexican civilization, examining the Maya and Aztec background and emphasizing the Spanish conquest, colonial institutions, the independence movement and the problems of nationhood, the Mexican Revolution of 1910, and contemporary issues.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 471 - Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America


    (Same as  .) Study of major political movements, leaders, and trends in Latin America from the Cuban Revolution to the present day.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 472 - History of Brazil


    Development of Brazil from the beginning of Portuguese colonization to the present, with emphasis on colonial institutions, territorial expansion, slavery and race relations, political evolution, and recent social and economic problems.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 473 - History of the Andean Region


    Central and southern Andes from the Inca period to the present: the Inca Empire, the Spanish conquest, colonial society and institutions, the independence movements, and the republics of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, with emphasis on reform and revolution in the twentieth century.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 474 - Latin American Ethnic Studies


    (Same as ANTH 435.) Cultural study of pre-Columbian and early colonial institutions in Mesoamerica and the Andes with emphasis on the information gathered from indigenous chronicles and early documents.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 475 - Modern Latin American Film


    (Same as  .) Cinematic treatments of modern Latin American socio-historical issues. Topics include industrialization, dictatorship and repression, redemocratization, and minority rights. Analysis of the Cinema Novo (Cinema Nueva) and post-Cinema Novo genres. Emphasis on Brazilian, Argentine, and Cuban films of the 1970s and 1980s.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Junior or senior standing; or, completion of HIST 143 or HIST 144 and consent of instructor.
  
  • HIST 476 - The Mexican Revolution


    (Same as  .) Study of the origins, major events and personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, tracing Mexico’s political development to modern times.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  , six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 478A - Islamic and Middle Eastern History to 1750


    An examination of the rise and development of Islamic civilization from its inception in the seventh century up into the early modern period. It presents the diversity of Islamic civilization as it evolved over time, as well as the historical contexts of both the Islamic heartland and its surrounding regions.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 478B - Islamic and Middle Eastern History Since 1750


    An examination of the Middle East from the 18th century to recent times. The predominant focus will be on how the indigenous leadership and peoples of the region grappled with the challenges posed by the advent of the modern world.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 479 - History of the British Empire


    Explores the history of the British Empire from its beginnings to decolonization and analyzes the social, cultural, and intellectual foundations of imperial Britain. The emergence of Great Britain as an imperial power considered within the larger context of concerns about race, class, and gender.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of History.
  
  • HIST 479A - West Africa and the Making of the Atlantic World


    Explores how West Africa contributed to the cultural and economic development of the Atlantic world and how European contact and interaction contributed to West Africas development and underdevelopment.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 483A - Urban Destruction and Reconstruction


    Study of populations, cityscapes, and infrastructures in cities wounded by acts of warfare, terrorism, and natural disasters, as well as by social, environmental, and economic decline. Analyzes urban renewal and reconstruction efforts and counter-terrorism policies and their effect on the strategic, geopolitical role of cities.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 485 - Oral History


    Focuses on the techniques of oral history and integration of the material into a historical paper. Topics vary.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 486 - Study in History Abroad


    Part of UNLV’s International Studies Program. Topics vary.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites Approval of program Director. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
  
  • HIST 487R - Topics in American Studies


    Interdisciplinary analysis of selected topics in American history, literature, art, science and material culture. Topics vary from semester to semester.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits in History.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 489 - Comparative History


    Study of a historical problem by examining its development in different countries and epochs. Possible topics include slavery, industrialization, and ideology.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 491A - Women in the Ancient World


    (Same as  .) Explores women’s varied roles in the ancient Near East, Greece and Rome. Examination of women’s participation in religion, politics and the family as well as representations of women in myth, art, philosophy, medicine, and literature.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 491B - Women in Medieval Culture and Society


    (Same as  .) Explores medieval women’s experiences as religious leaders, workers, queens and ladies of the manor, and as mothers, wives and daughters. Special attention will be paid to women’s voices expressed in letters and autobiography, literature, historical records and art.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 492A - Women in Early Modern Europe


    (Same as  .) Explores the roles of women during the Renaissance, Reformation, and the early modern period. Topics include women and work, women’s participation in the creation of culture and religion, and the European witch-hunts.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 492B - Women in Modern European History


    (Same as  .) Analysis and interpretation of women’s roles in the modern world. Topics include the emergence of feminism and the international women’s movement; the impact of industrialization on work and the family; constructions of gender, sexuality and motherhood.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 495 - Topics in Gender and History


    (Same as  .) Study of a selected topic concerning gender and history.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 496 - Philosophy of History


    (Same as  .) Theory, epistemology, and methodology of historiography, dealing with such questions as the nature, aims, and methods of history; its status as a science; the legitimacy of the so-called speculative philosophy of history; and the structure of historical knowledge.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites   , or  , six credits of history.
  
  • HIST 497 - Independent Study


    Supervised readings on special topics selected in consultation with a history instructor.

    Credits (1-3)
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • HIST 498 - Advanced Historical Studies


    Study of the historical origins and aspects of selected contemporary issues.

    Credits (1-4)
    Prerequisites Six credits of history.
    May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.
  
  • HMD 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry


    Survey of the history, likely direction, and dynamics of the hospitality industry from the perspective of the global economy, with emphasis on the wide variety of career opportunities.

    Credits 3
  
  • HMD 102 - Introduction to Hotel Management


    Organization and operation of the hospitality industry. Must be taken in lieu of HMD 101 during the first semester for students enrolled in a second baccalaureate program or for students holding junior-senior status as a result of transfer.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites Junior standing. Not open to students with HMD 101 credit or equivalent.
  
  • HMD 103 - Introduction to the Lodging Industry


    Detailed presentation of lodging operations management in specific areas including front office operations, housekeeping and sanitation, food and beverage, and facility operations, including risk management/security, accounting/financial operations, and hospitality services. In addition to the hotel and motel industry, other topical areas also include vacation ownership (time-share) industry, casino and resort industry.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  .
  
  • HMD 202 - Housekeeping Operations


    Application of various systems, procedures, and controls associated with a modern hotel or hospital housekeeping department. Emphasis on management delegation, scheduling systems, routines, and equipment requirements. Laundry operations and hotel recreation departments also reviewed.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  .
  
  • HMD 203 - Front-Office Operations


    Study of front-office procedures from reservations through check-out including the night audit and the property management system and their impacts on other lodging operations. Special emphasis placed on guest-employee relations.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites   or  .
  
  • HMD 225 - Basic Computer Applications for Hospitality Managers


    Introduces major hardware and generic software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and web design software used in the hospitality industry.

    Credits 3
  
  • HMD 226 - Industry Computer Applications for Hospitality & Tourism


    Survey of computer applications, issues, and trends in the hospital industry. Emphasis placed on the role of technology in operations and management of technology as a strategy.

    Credits 3
  
  • HMD 240 - Introduction to the Timeshare and Vacation Ownership Industry


    Timeshare and vacation ownership industry in the United States and internationally. History, development and current issues in the timeshare and vacation ownership industry.

    Credits 3
  
  • HMD 251 - Hospitality Externship


    Internship experience with no classroom component.

    Credits 3
    Corequisites Minimum UNLV GPA of 2.50 or recommendation of the faculty, hotel, culinary arts, and recreation/leisure studies majors only.
    Prerequisites  .
    Notes Lab fee required. S/F grading only.
  
  • HMD 253 - Hospitality Services Management


    Formerly Listed as HMD 453.

    Exploration of how services are different from goods, service procedures for various functional areas of hospitality, and how key factors that contribute to service quality and guest satisfaction in services.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites  ,   or  ,  .
  
  • HMD 259 - Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry


    Recruitment, selection, compensation, training, and performance appraisal of employees and managers in the hospitality industry’s culturally diverse work place.

    Credits 3
    Prerequisites   or   or  .
 

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