Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title:

HIST 220 – North Dakota History

Course Description:

This course will examine the history of North Dakota from earliest geological times to the present.

Examined will be such subjects as glaciation land forms, Native American nations, early trading activity,

military exploration and outposts, farming and ranching, statehood, state politics, economies, the

development of technology, and modern 21st century development.

Course Objectives:

To have an accurate understanding of the forces leading up to and results from this historical era.

To understand the details of North Dakota's history, or more exactly, how they are interpreted today.

To understand how the history of North Dakota is currently affecting the student's life, and also others

in the state.

Pre/Co-requisite:

none

Instructor:

Steven J. Sathre

Office:

Thatcher Hall 2206

Office Hours:

MWF 9:00-10:00/11:00-12:00

Phone:

701-228-5456

Email:

steve.sathre@dakotacollege.edu