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.
Course Content
A historical inquiry into science and technology. The fundamentals of their evolution through the ages and their impact on the following will be examined:
A. Politics
B. Economics
C. Education
D. The arts
E. Religion
F. The military
G. The environment
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)
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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