Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: History

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: HISTORY OF SCIENCE IN THE MODERN PERIOD ***** Main issues in the history of modern science from the 17th century to the present. Topics might include: the "Scientific Revolution", Newtonianism in the 18th century, Darwinism and evolution, the relativity and quantum revolutions in physics in the early 20th century, and recent developments in the life sciences like molecular biology. ***** Course offered Spring. ***** Instructor(s): Staff