HIST 112Science and Technology in Global History

This course introduces students to the history of science and technology in a global perspective from the ancient period through the 21st century, with an emphasis on the creation and exchange of major ideas, developments, and practices across cultures and continents. Students will examine the social and cultural role of science and technology, reading and interpreting historical documents to study the development of universal knowledge and how societies define progress using scientific reasoning and technological change. Students will be expected to develop their writing and critical thinking skills through a series of written assignments throughout the term.