Northern Virginia Community College: United States History to 1877

United States History to 1877 - HIS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College

HIS 121 - United States History to 1877: Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

HIS 121 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63442	HIS 121-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
60838	HIS 121-001W	3	Tu	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
63443	HIS 121-002N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57299	HIS 121-002W	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
60991	HIS 121-003L	3	Tu Th	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
60722	HIS 121-003M	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
60724	HIS 121-004M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63448	HIS 121-004N	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
60992	HIS 121-01YL	3	W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60993	HIS 121-02YL	3	W	4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks
61309	HIS 121-03YW	3	W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60996	HIS 121-040L	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
63451	HIS 121-05YN	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60839	HIS 121-060W	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 7 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
61306	HIS 121-061W	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Woodbridge	P
1st 7 Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
62105	HIS 121-1XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
60769	HIS 121-1XYM	3	M	5:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
Hybrid Course HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
62106	HIS 121-2XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
60772	HIS 121-2XYM	3	M	5:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
67234	HIS 121-40YW	3	Sa	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
62111	HIS 121-4XYA	3	W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
Thirteen Week This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course Hybrid Course
62112	HIS 121-5XYA	3	W	9:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course Thirteen Week This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
61464	HIS 121-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61465	HIS 121-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61466	HIS 121-E20M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61467	HIS 121-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61468	HIS 121-E50M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
61469	HIS 121-E55A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
61470	HIS 121-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61471	HIS 121-E82A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. HIS 102, 101, 112, 111, 122, 121 can be taken in any order. Consult your specific degree or transfer pathway and choose based on the topic that most interests you. Starts October 23. OER-no cost textbooks
66873	HIS 121-H01N	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
HONORS OPTION - This class is open to all students; those electing to take this course for HONORS credit should see the instructor for guidelines. See Honors requirements in the General Information section of the schedule for eligibility. Contact honors@nvcc.edu for more information. Honors Option

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32973	HIS 121-001N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32296	HIS 121-001W	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
40357	HIS 121-002L	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
32974	HIS 121-002N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
46319	HIS 121-002W	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Woodbridge	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Fifteen Week
42981	HIS 121-003M	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Honors Option
32975	HIS 121-003N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42982	HIS 121-004M	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
42914	HIS 121-004N	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42973	HIS 121-01XM	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
37315	HIS 121-01YA	3	M	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
40359	HIS 121-01YL	3	W	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
42975	HIS 121-02XM	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
32298	HIS 121-03YW	3	Th	5:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.	2025-02-04	Woodbridge	P
Fifteen Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
40360	HIS 121-040L	3	M	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. OER-no cost textbooks
32976	HIS 121-041N	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
37318	HIS 121-2XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
37319	HIS 121-3XYA	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-01-21	Alexandria	P
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Hybrid Course
37321	HIS 121-40YA	3	Th	5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
32297	HIS 121-40YW	3	Th	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2025-02-04	Woodbridge	P
Thirteen Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
32301	HIS 121-60YW	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 1st 7 Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
42967	HIS 121-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42972	HIS 121-E40W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42985	HIS 121-E50M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42979	HIS 121-E55L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-11	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42988	HIS 121-E70A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42989	HIS 121-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
42990	HIS 121-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.

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