HIST 135
Ancient Hist West Civilization
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A historical survey tracing the political, social, intellectual and cultural events of the ancient civilizations within the Near East and Mediterranean basin from 3500 B.C.E. to 500 C.E. This course will focus on the contributions and achievements of civilizations within Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, Asia Minor, the Levant, Crete, Greece, North Africa, and Rome and their significance in shaping Western Civilization. Further emphasis will be place upon their political systems, religion, philosophy, science/technology, laws, role of women, and arts/literature. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
3943
37 openSeats: 13/50 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)
- Meeting dates
- Oct 19 – Dec 21
- Location
- Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Baydo, G
Section notes
Section 3943 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]