History 5010 - Advanced Aviation in American Life

Institution:

University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing. This course focuses on the history of aviation in the United States from balloon flights preceding the Wright brothers through the terrorist attacks in September 2001 with emphasis upon how aviation and aviators have influenced American society and culture. Themes include the evolution of aviation technology, the growth of the commercial/military aviation/aerospace industries, issues of race and gender in aviation, the development of America's commercial airlines, aviation's influence upon American art and literature, the significance of the space race, and the role of aerial weapons of war.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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