Design History for Engineers and Scientists

Catalog description

Study of historical connections among various disciplines and across cultures from prehistory to the present, with an emphasis on design. Students develop visual timelines of events to better understand how seemingly disparate disciplines affect one another. Special attention paid to scientific, artistic, and philosophical "revolutions" and their impact upon each other and upon other intellectual and practical endeavors. There are no prerequisites or corequisites for this course. Design Studies students should consult with the Instructor prior to enrollment for their own benefit.