STS 201 - Science And Technology in History

Institution:

SUNY Morrisville (formerly Morrisville State College)

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Description:

An exploration of the historical emergence of science and technology as social actors which come to define central features of modern life. Following a roughly chronological line, the course engages "big moments" in the emergence andadaptation of the technoscientific environment, including the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions. Students will explore, through time, the mechanization of nature, the depersonalization of knowledge, the mechanization of knowledge making, and the use of these technologies to achieve social, political, and ethical ends. By the end of the class, students should have a richer perspective on the historical emergence of science and technology within society, as well as how doing historical analysis shapes and is shaped by the contemporary world. Co-requisite: HUMN 112 & 100-level history class, or permission on instructor 3 credits (3 lecture Hours) fall semester These credits count towards the Social Sciences (list C) requirements for graduation.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.morrisville.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 684-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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