• HIST 4965: Senior Thesis

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Working closely with a faculty advisor, a history major will develop a research proposal that, after approval by the History department faculty, will lead to in-depth research and writing, producing a minimum 50-page thesis that demonstrates an excellent grasp of historical methods and a high degree of writing skill. Prerequisites: History major, junior or senior standing, 24 hours of HIST courses, faculty nomination, and a minimum 3.7 History GPA.
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• HIST 4990: Topics:

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Affords students opportunity to study in-depth various topics in history not offered in regular courses or independent study. Prerequisite: 9 hours of history.
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• HIST 5000: Indians of Wyoming

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examines Native American culture in Wyoming from pre-history to the 21st century. Analyzes social, political, and economic developments of Native peoples of Wyoming before, during, and after contact with Europeans. Discusses interaction between these diverse societies and explores the changing relationships between Indians and Euro-Americans through the periods after contact. Dual listed with HIST 4000. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• HIST 5040: Archive I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduces basic theory, management and practice of archival and manuscripts repositories. Includes history of archival practice, collecting, preserving and providing reference service to archival collections; and responsibilities towards donors, researchers and the public. Prerequisite: 12 hours of history or a comparable subject. Dual listed with HIST 4040
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• HIST 5045: Archive II

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed as a seminar to provide students an opportunity to explore, apply and discuss in depth various aspects of archival work. Students will learn about and discuss some of the most recent thinking and pure archival theory. Prerequisite: HIST 4040/5040 and 12 hours of history or a comparable subject. Dual listed with HIST 4045.
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• HIST 5055: Archival Methods

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Students master advanced research strategies with interdisciplinary applications. Focuses on primary document research and the development of advanced skills in information literacy, critical analysis of sources, verification of evidence, techniques for researching underdocumented populations, and interpretation of historical evidence. Advanced writing and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Dual listed with HIST 4055. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• HIST 5070: History of Books

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A chronological survey traces written communication from the ancient world to the present. Within this historical framework, various topics that cross-cut tie periods and countries are explained. A substantial part of the class includes hands-on experience with rare books at the American Heritage Center. Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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• HIST 5075: Book History: Manusc

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Books in handwritten form are studied within their historical contexts: Mesopotamian and Indus Valley tablets; Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Jewish, Chinese, and Japanese scrolls; Early Christian, Medieval, Renaissance, Jewish, Islamic, Mayan, and Aztec codex manuscripts. Taught at the Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center, with manuscript facsimiles used as visual aids. Prerequisites: junior standing and 6 hours of history.
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• HIST 5076: Book Hist: Printed

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Printed books from their original start in China, through Gutenberg's printing revolution in Europe, and on up to the present are studied within their historical contexts. All class sessions will utilize original books from the fifteenth through twenty-first centuries held at the University's Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center. Prerequisites: junior standing and 6 hours of history.
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• HIST 5077: Book History: Topics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An in-depth, hands on study of books within their historical contexts. The topic varies each time, and focuses on a particular theme, time period, place, or culture. Taught at the Rare Books Library, American Heritage Center, using original books or facsimiles. May be repeated once for credit. Dual listed with HIST 4077. Prerequisites: graduate standing.
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