2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HIST 230 Concise History of Science & Technology (5 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Social Sciences; General Transfer Elective
Course Description
A survey course emphasizing salient aspects of the evolution of science and technology and their impacts on society from prehistoric to modern times.

Student Outcomes
1. Compare and contrast the cardinal developments in science and technology in different periods and civilizations.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)
2. Analyze the chief factors contributing to scientific and technological advances.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)
3. Analyze the interconnections (social, ethnic, gender, religious, economic, intellectual, political) among different movements and trends that have stimulated progress in the realms of science and technology.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)
4. Identify the chief benefits for humanity resulting from the advances in science and technology.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)
5. Analyze the major negative aspects of and problems associated with the advances in science and technology.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentation, written assignments)
6. Draw conclusions from the past discussing recent and present trends in the evolution of science and technology and their possible impact on the future course of history.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)
7. Develop a comprehensive plan that would create mutually beneficial ties between scientists and engineers from different nations, based on historical concepts studied in this course.
(objective tests, essay tests, class discussions, class presentations, written assignments)



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