STS 050 - The History of MIT

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Examines the history of MIT through the lens of the broader history of science and technology, and vice versa. Covers pre-history and founding (1861) to the present. Topics include William Barton Rogers; educational philosophy; biographies of MIT students and professors; campus, intellectual and organizational development; the role of science; changing laboratories and practices; and MIT's relationship with Boston, the federal government, and industry. Guest lecturers discuss recent history. Includes short papers, presentations, and final paper.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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