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HIST 540 History of Detroit


History of Detroit from 1701 to the present, examining relations among economic, social and demographic characteristics in each major era. The use of primary sources and field visits to metropolitan Detroit sites will reinforce a major point of analysis, causes of change over time and the effects of those changes.

Often cross-listed with HIST 440 

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Every other Fall (in-person/hybrid, hyflex, or online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - HIST 529
Course History -
Change to number and credit hours 12/2019, effective Fall 2020; Cross-listed courses updated 12/2019; Added course rotation 2/2019, effective Fall 2019


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