This first year online history course will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of Europe and the Mediterranean from ancient times through 1500 AD. You will learn about a number of cultures and periods, including: Egypt and Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Judaism, The Byzantine Empire, The Rise of Islam, and Medieval Europe.

• Describe the civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages
• Describe the historical relations between Europe and the larger world
• Analyze the transformation of human institutions and beliefs over time
• Evaluate the legacy of ancient and medieval cultures in our world today

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours toward the HUAD: Humanities, Arts and Design General Studies requirements for Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.