Appalachian Studies: The History and Environment
ENV 121/HIS 205
Description
Appalachian Studies addresses the history and ecology of the Appalachian region from the Pre-Columbian period (prior to 1492) through the early 21st century with a focus on southern Appalachia. The course will cover the major peoples and cultures that contributed to the rise and development of the region known as “Appalachia.” This will include Appalachia’s contributions to U.S. history, emphasizing the major technological, economic and cultural advances of this region. The study of the region’s history will be overlayed with analysis of natural resource use as well as human impacts on the Appalachian environment.
Prerequisites
High School Biology
Additional requirement for dual enrollment option:
Students may be required to have a passing score on a portion of the Virginia Placement Test (VPT), OR
one SAT score of 500 or greater OR one ACT score of 21 or greater.
Semesters Offered & Schedule Format
Fall Semester
Academic Year Schedule:
Appalachian Studies (continues through Spring Semester)
Spring Semester
Academic Year Schedule
Appalachian Studies
Class/Instruction Format
Asynchronous (i.e., on demand)
VCCS Designation and College Credit
- ENV 121 Foundations of Environmental Science, 3 Credit Hours
- HIS 205 Appalachian History, 4 Credit Hours
Please Note: In the Academic Year Class the dual enrollment college classes are not divided into semesters. Both dual enrollment college counterparts span the full academic year. Thus, dual enrollment credit for either college class cannot be obtained by only completing one semester of this Governor's School class. At the end of the academic year, six hours college credit will be issued for both VCCS courses. That is, a student completing only the fall semester is not eligible for any college (dual enrollment) credit.
In the Block Schedule Class both dual enrollment college counterparts concurrently span the full semester. College credit eligibility occurs only after having completed the full semester.
Course Code
Instructor
Mrs. Julie Reaser
e-mail: jreaser@hgs.k12.va.us
Mr. Mark Hagy
email: mhagy@hgs.k12.va.us
Mr. Mark Hagy's Faculty Page
Course Web Sites Links
Appalachian Studies Home Page