History of Science and Technology

Catalog description

Designed especially for non-History majors, this course will examine the history of science and technology from their earliest roots in ancient civilizations through the modern era. Specifically, the course will challenge students to think critically about their definitions of science and will examine how these definitions have changed over time. The course examines science and technology as products of specific social and historical conditions, and conversely the social changes created by scientific knowledge. Additionally, it will examine the significance of race, class, gender, and religion in the construction of reception of scientific ideas.