HIST 227 - History of Science

Credit(s): 3

HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Component: Lecture
This course is an overview of the history of the history of science from Ancient Greece, to the “Scientific Revolution,” to the formation of “Big Science” in the twentieth century and beyond. Rather than focusing strictly on scientific theories and how they emerged, we will examine the cultural context of scientific thought. No advantage knowledge of science is necessary.
Repeatable for Credit: Y Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: Y Grading Basis: Student Option
College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: A&S GROUP B: History and Cultural Change

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Creative Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures