Welcome to Ancient Rome a third-year Athabasca University course that is cross-listed as Humanities 312 / Classics 312 / History 312. This three-credit, senior-level (third-year) course examines the fascinating events and developments during a formative period in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. There are no prerequisites for this course, but students are strongly recommended to have mastered junior-level study, reading, and writing skills.