Course Description
Wrld History I:Ancient-Medievl, HILD 20
This course provides an introduction to the culture, environmental context, and socio-political outlook of ancient civilizations, and traces historical change, from the emergence of classical empires to their collapse and transformation into medieval forms. The course also explores the development and spread of major world religions.
Key Information
Credit: 4 quarter units /
2.67 semester units credit
UC San Diego, HIST
Course Credit:
Upon successful completion, all online courses offered through cross-enrollment provide UC unit credit. Some courses are approved for GE, major preparation and/or, major credit or can be used as a substitute for a course at your campus.If "unit credit" is listed by your campus, consult your department, academic adviser or Student Affairs division to inquire about the petition process for more than unit credit for the course.
UC Berkeley:
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UC Davis:
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UC Irvine:
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UC Los Angeles:
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UC Merced:
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UC Riverside:
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UC San Diego:
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UC San Francisco:
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UC Santa Barbara:
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UC Santa Cruz:
General Education: CC
Course Creator

Matthew Herbst
Matthew Herbst is the Faculty Director of the Making of the Modern World general education world history program at UC San Diego’s Eleanor Roosevelt College. He holds affiliate appointments in History and Classical Studies and also teaches in Environmental Studies. Engaged in experiential learning, he has led 14 programs abroad and serves as a Faculty Co-Director of the Study Abroad Office. He has also offered 22 experiential humanities programs in the deserts and mountains of California. He is equally engaged in digital learning and has created several fully-online Humanities courses. Dr. Herbst has received multiple teaching awards, including Outstanding Faculty, Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching, and an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. To learn more, see: https://ucsdherbst.org
Matthew Herbst is the Faculty Director of the Making of the Modern World general education world history program at UC San Diego’s Eleanor Roosevelt College. He holds affiliate appointments in History and Classical Studies and also teaches in Environmental Studies. Engaged in experiential learning, he has led 14 programs abroad and serves as a Faculty Co-Director of the Study Abroad Office. ...
Matthew Herbst is the Faculty Director of the Making of the Modern World general education world history program at UC San Diego’s Eleanor Roosevelt College. He holds affiliate appointments in History and Classical Studies and also teaches in Environmental Studies. Engaged in experiential learning, he has led 14 programs abroad and serves as a Faculty Co-Director of the Study Abroad Office. He has also offered 22 experiential humanities programs in the deserts and mountains of California. He is equally engaged in digital learning and has created several fully-online Humanities courses. Dr. Herbst has received multiple teaching awards, including Outstanding Faculty, Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching, and an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award. To learn more, see: https://ucsdherbst.org