Class information
HST247 Religion in U.S. since 1840
- CRN: 45233
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025, Ken R Wilson
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Details about this class
This class covers the history of the Oregon Trail from the time of the early explorers through today. We look at why people went to Oregon and California and the impact on the land and Native Americans.
The class requires two books, Seeing the Elephant by Joyce Hunsaker has a free link and the other book, Oregon Trail by David Dary can be found online for under $10.
The class is fully online.
Technology
There is no additional technology required for this class.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.