2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Telephone Directory
Academic Calendars
     
Year 2005/2006
     
Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006

University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors

Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements

Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index
Course Listings/Descriptions

AMH-AMERICAN HISTORY

AMH 2010    United States to 1877 . . . . . 3(F,S)
Survey of the United States history beginning with Native American cultures on the eve of colonization through the end of Reconstruction. Examines political, economic, and social developments. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)

AMH 2020    United States since 1877 . . . . . 3(F,S)
Survey of the United States history beginning in 1877 and ending with a discussion of America in the present era. Examines political, economic, and social developments. (General Studies Course: SS/HIS)

AMH 3540    American Military History . . . . . 3(S)
The American military experience from the colonial era to the present, including causes, conduct, and consequences of wars in American history, civil-military relations, and technology

AMH 4111    Colonial America . . . . . 3(S)
History of British Colonial America (1585-1776): founding of the colonies; development of economic, social, and political structures; the maturing of the colonies; and background to the American Revolution.

AMH 4131    American Revolutions, 1763-1828 . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The social, economic and political histories of the American, Spanish- American and Haitian revolutions between 1763 and 1828

AMH 4150    Early American Republic: 1789-1860 . . . . . 3(F)
Political, social, and economic history of the United States emphasizing Jeffersonian and Jacksonian influences on American life and thoughts, sectionalism, and westward expansion

AMH 4170    Civil War and Reconstruction . . . . . 3(SS)
Causation of the Civil War, development of first modern war and different interpretations of Reconstruction after Appomattox

AMH 4174    Reconstruction in American History, 1863-1877 . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The period of political, social, economic, and cultural change in the nation between 1863 and 1877. Of particular note are the issues of race and government flowing out of the Civil War experience, emancipation, and the political battles in the American South

AMH 4202    From Stalin to Star Wars: The Cold War and American Culture . . . . . 3(F)
Progression and complexities of the Cold War through both global and domestic arenas, from the rise of Communism to the collapse of the Soviet Union

AMH 4231    America Between the Wars, 1920-1940 . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The period between World War I and World War II in the United States. Domestic, political, economic, and social issues are addressed, as well as the changing role of the United States in world affairs between 1920 and 1940

AMH 4320    History of American Agriculture . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The changing role of farms, farming, and agrarian thought in American history from pre-Columbian times to the present

AMH 4402    History of the Old South . . . . . 3(F)
Development and discussion of attitudes and philosophies of the South as distinct economic, political, and social phenomenon 17th century to Reconstruction

AMH 4403    History of the New South . . . . . 3(S)
Political, social, and economic developments in the South from the end of Reconstruction (1877) to the present

AMH 4420    History of Florida . . . . . 3(SS)
Pre-Columbian to present; social, economic, and political development. Offered concurrently with AMH 5424; graduate students will be assigned additional work

AMH 4441    Spanish Borderlands . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
The Spanish Borderlands (i.e., those regions between Florida and California, now belonging to the United States, which were once part of the Spanish colonial empire) between 1513 and 1821

AMH 4442    The American West . . . . . 3(S)
History of the American West from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the present

AMH 4460    Urban History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
United States urban development from the period of colonization through the present. Applies both traditional and public history techniques

AMH 4550    U.S. Constitutional and Legal History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Deals with the constitutional and legal history of the United States from the colonial period to the present. In particular, will deal with the constitutional and legal structure of the American colonies, the formation of local, state and federal government during the early republic, the evolution of the legal system and the impact of these developments on modern U.S. government and politics

AMH 4560    Women in American History . . . . . 3(F)
Changing roles and activities of women in American life from colonial era to the present

AMH 4570    Afro-American Experience . . . . . 3(S)
Survey of Afro-American history emphasizing role of Afro-American in broad American historical context. Meets Multicultural requirement

AMH 4575    Civil Rights . . . . . 3(F)
U.S. civil rights movement from its roots in the nineteenth century to the present

AMH 4582    History of the North American Indians . . . . . 3(S)
Survey of North American Indian history from era of European contact to present. Topics include fur trade, removal, plains warfare, and U.S. government policy. Meets Multicultural requirement

AMH 5424    History of Florida . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Pre-Columbian to present; social, economic, and political development. Offered concurrently with AMH 4420; graduate students will be assigned additional work

AMH 5578    African-American Community History . . . . . 3(SS)
African-American communities including social interaction, business ventures, political involvement, religious perspectives, and the various obstacles faced in maintaining ethnic and cultural identity

AMH 5636    Environmental History . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Environmental history ranging from the impact of early Spanish settlements through the spectrum of current issues

AMH 6169    Seminar: Jacksonian America . . . . . 3(S)
Readings seminar focusing on era 1815-1848

AMH 6292    Seminar: 20th Century America . . . . . 3(S)

AMH 6429    Seminar: Local History . . . . . 3(F)
Theory, method, and practice of local history

AMH 6439    Seminar: The Southern Frontier . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Research seminar focusing on the U.S. Southeastern frontier from 1750-1850

AMH 6447    Seminar: Spanish Borderlands, 1513-1821 . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Broad readings in the history of the Borderlands, defined as those regions between Florida and California, now belonging to the United States, which were once part of the Spanish colonial empire

AMH 6587    Seminar: Southeastern Indians . . . . . 3(SS)
Research topics on history of Southeastern Indians from Contact Era through Removal 1500-1830s