HIST 394 - History of Modern Science and Medicine

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

History

Description:

This course examines the evolution of the natural sciences, mathematics, and medicine from 1800 to the present. It focuses on major themes, persons, and institutions that have shaped these fields. Science and medicine are set within a social and cultural context and the role it had in generating or impeding them. Among the topics studied are the rise of chemical atomism, the dispute over the energy conservation principle, the reaction to Darwin's evolution by natural selection, Freud's psychoanalysis, Einstein's relativity, the development of modern medicines, such as penicillin, and the growing professionalization of the sciences. Both successful and erroneous ideas as well as acerbic controversies are considered. In this course, the critical-constructive analysis of primary sources, secondary books, and articles, along with clear, well-organized writing are important.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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