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Apr 19, 2024
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HIST 60 INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE3 Units - 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
The course will cover the history of science from a world perspectivev spanning a period from ancient times to the present. General areas covered will include the origins of science and its development and interaction with society. Specific topics will include: technology, physics, electricity, chemistry, biology, medicine, geology, evolution, and the nature of the scientist. The impact of science on society, religion, literature, philosophy and popular culture will also be examined. A philosophical analysis of the advances, functions, and implications of science in society will be used to study how science has changed over time, and how these changes have impacted our world. NR
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