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Academic Year 2005/2006

Dinosaurs to DNA: Survey of Science in Western Life Since 1700
HIST 292 SP
Crosslistings:
SISP 292

This course explores a range of debates and topics in the history of scientific discovery from the eighteenth-century to the present. Emphasis is on the social, ethical and cultural dimensions of scientific discovery in different cultural and historical contexts. Students learn how to write about science and the history of science using a wide range of textual and media sources. Focus in Spring 2006 is on four units: religion and science; gender and science; race and science; and science in the media.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular attendance and participation, written response papers, quizzes, midterm, a critical analysis of a science fiction film or magazine, and a final research project.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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