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Schedule of
Noncredit Classes
History
| Abraham Lincoln |
From humble beginnings as a log-cabin lawyer, Abraham Lincoln emerged on the political landscape to become President of the United States in 1860. This session will be an in-depth study of Lincoln's unlikely rise to power, his role as Commander-in-Chief, and a perspective on his enduring legacy. A study of the conspiracy (and conspirators) that ended his life will also be included. Text, written by the instructor is included.
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Course: 35529 Tuition: $29 Course Fee: $10
Meeting Day(s): Wed. 7/17/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008 Instructor: L. Russell
| American Civil War |
A broad overview of the causes and consequences of the American Civil War, 1861-1865, is presented in this class. Included is a study of the political structures and military resources available to Lincoln and Davis; as well as an in-depth treatment of the campaigns from the bombardment of Ft. Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The discussion of weaponry and tactics is designed to give a better understanding of warfare in the 19th Century. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research material.
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Course: 26357 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Tues. 6/18/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: L. Russell
| Battle of Antietam |
A detailed account of Robert E. Lee’s first attempt at an invasion of the North in 1862. Coming on the heels of Lee’s victory at Chancellorsville, the Antietam campaign resulted in the bloodiest one-day battle of the American Civil War. The session will include a study of tactics, weaponry, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the battlefield will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movements.
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Course: 26359 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Mon. 6/24/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: L. Russell
| Battle of Bull Run |
The American Civil War was barely four months old when Irvin McDowell's Federal forces attacked a waiting Confederate army less than 50 miles from Washington, D.C. Both sides lacked the necessary military skill to produce a decisive result but when the fighting ended McDowell's men were in full retreat. This first major battle of the war was a clash of amateur soldiers. Study the tactics, weaponry, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the battlefield will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movements. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research material.
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Course: 26360 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Wed. 6/26/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: L. Russell
| Battle of Kursk |
The Battle of Kursk refers to German and Soviet operations on the Eastern Front of World War II in the vicinity of the city of Kursk. It remains both the largest series of armored clashes and the most costly single day of aerial warfare to date. It was the last strategic blitzkrieg offensive the Germans were able to execute in the east. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.
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Course: 35443 Tuition: $29 Course Fee: $29
Meeting Day(s): Mon., Wed. 8/12/2013 - 8/14/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 2 sessions
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Civil War Profiles: George Meade |
George Meade was the longest serving commander of the Army of the Potomac. Review Meade's skill as a combat leader and examine his rise through the ranks to command the most powerful army in the country during the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Course: 35440 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Wed. 7/31/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Civil War Profiles: James Longstreet |
Longstreet, known as Lee's "Old Warhorse", has long been a historical enigma. For years, Longstreet was blamed for the South's defeat, particularly at Gettysburg. In recent years, Longstreet's reputation has recovered and restored the general's reputation to the pinnacle he had reached during the Civil War. Longstreet, the combat commander, will be examined in detail.
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Course: 35439 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Wed. 7/24/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| George Armstrong Custer |
Love him or hate him, George Armstrong Custer was a key figure in
settling the West. This session details Custer's generalship during the
American Civil War and the subsequent events leading up to his demise at
the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Did Custer really save the Union
army from defeat at Gettysburg? Could Custer have come out on top at
Little Bighorn and changed the course of history a second time? Using
the latest in archeological research methods, we can finally answer the
question -- was he a bad general or merely unlucky? All participants
receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying
research material.
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Course: 35526 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Thur. 7/25/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201 Instructor: L. Russell
| Grant vs Lee |
The American Civil War changed dramatically when Ulysses S. Grant took command of the Army of the Potomac in 1864. As bad as the first years of the war had been, they were nothing compared to the carnage about to be unleashed in Virginia. For almost 24 months, the Civil War's two best generals, Grant and Lee, went head-to-head in a winner-take-all contest that resulted in several hundred thousand casualties--and ended Southern hopes for independence. This Eastern-theater campaign study details the events, weapons, strategies and tactics of the final two years of the war. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research materials.
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Course: 35530 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Tues. 7/9/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201 Instructor: L. Russell
| Historical Heroes and Villains: Sam Houston, Father of Texas |
Sam Houston was president of a country - The Republic of Texas, governor of two states, a congressman and senator, and a military hero who received four wounds in the service of his country. Friend to Andrew Jackson, he was a larger than life western hero with many virtues - loyalty among them - and a basketful of vices, including a penchant for strong whisky and lots of it. He was a man of character who shaped much of the early southwest.
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Course: 25517 Tuition: $19
Meeting Day(s): Fri. 5/3/2013 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1 session
Location: Edgewood Hall Instructor: J. Rath
| History of Armored Warfare |
Study the development and use of the tank from its beginnings in World War I through its greatest use in World War II, to the battlefields of Iraq. Class culminates in a trip to the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.
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Course: 35442 Tuition: $39 Course Fee: $39
Meeting Day(s): Thur. 7/18/2013 - 8/8/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 4 sessions
Location: Fallston Hall, Rm. 208 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Operation Husky |
The July 1943 Allied Invasion of Sicily was the first step in the Allied return to Europe. Discuss the rivalry between Patton's Seveth Army and Montgomery's Eighth Army in detail.
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Course: 35444 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Mon. 8/19/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Strategy of the American Civil |
Examine the Battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg in detail. There will be a thorough campaign analysis of both battles and campaigns, as wells as the actions of the commanders of both the Union and Confederate forces. The class will attempt to answer such questions as, "Was Lee correct to invade Pennsylvania?” and “Why did Lee order Pickett's Charge?" The last session is a
trip to Gettysburg. Leave HCC at 6:00 a.m. and enjoy excursions to rarely visited sites on the battlefield. Van returns to HCC by 8:00 p.m. Travel by College van is included, however, space on the van is limited. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waiver applies.
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Course: 35441 Tuition: $69 Course Fee: $49
Meeting Day(s): Tues. 7/16/2013 - 8/20/2013 Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 6 sessions
Location: Fallston Hall, Rm. 208 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Three Days at Gettysburg |
This is a detailed account of Robert E. Lee’s invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1863 culminating in the three-day battle at Gettysburg. Known as the high-water mark of the Confederacy, Gettysburg held the promise of a southern victory that may have ended the war. The session includes a study of tactics, weapons, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the region will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movement over the three-day conflict.
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Course: 35527 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Mon. 7/15/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008 Instructor: L. Russell
| Waffen SS |
The Waffen SS was the Third Reich's most fanatical fighting forces. What started as a simple bodyguard for party leaders developed into a separate fighting service. The class will examine this elite force, from their battlefield exploits to their perpetration of some of the most heinous war crimes in history. It will also expose the myths that the Waffen SS remained aloof from the crimes against humanity committed by other Nazi organizations. Senior adult and disabled retiree tution waivers apply.
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Course: 25402 Tuition: $49 Course Fee: $29
Meeting Day(s): Tues. 4/23/2013 - 5/7/2013 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3 sessions
Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 219 Instructor: N. Noppinger
| Washington as Military Commander |
Experience a detailed account of George Washington as a military commander during the American Revolutionary War. Was Washington really good at his craft or was he simply lucky? From the early battles of the war around New York and Philadelphia to the final victory at Yorktown, Washington’s contribution to the successful conclusion of the war will be the subject of an unbiased exploration.
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Course: 35528 Tuition: $29
Meeting Day(s): Tues. 7/23/2013 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201 Instructor: L. Russell
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