HIST253

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HIST253

History of Scientific Thought to 1700 HIST253 FA

Crosslistings: MDST253, SISP253

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       48      38         10

This course examines the evolution of the mathematical, physical and natural sciences as an aspect of human culture. The presentation is designed for the interests of students in history and the humanities as well as those in science. HIST253 emphasizes Greek science, medieval science and the Scientific Revolution.

MAJOR READINGS

Plato, ed. Lee, TIMAEUS AND CRITIAS
M. Clagett, GREEK SCIENCE IN ANTIQUITY
L. White, MEDIEVAL TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE
E. Grant, PHYSICAL SCIENCE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
M. Boas, THE SCIENTIFIC RENAISSANCE, 1450-1630
Galileo, ed. Drake, DISCOVERIES AND OPINIONS OF GALILEO
S.F. Mason, HISTORY OF THE SCIENCES (optional)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

This course is basically a survey course involving lectures, with time available in each lecture period for questions and discussion. There is one midterm examination and a final examination. One paper of an essay nature will be due at the end of term.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS HIST

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Gillmor, C; Times: M.W.... 2:40PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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