History of Science, Ideas and Innovation

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Description
The history of science, ideas and innovation concentration focuses on how science and technology shape every facet of modern human life, but all too frequently, underlying histories and ideas go unexamined. The history of science, ideas and innovation concentration helps students understand how we got to this point (and helps them reflect on what the future might hold) by providing them with a grounding in the social and intellectual issues central to understanding the intertwined histories of science, technology and ideas from past to present.

Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
Student must complete 6 upper division hours through the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts.
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
Students wishing to add the concentration in History must consult with an academic advisor in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts in order to create a cohesive and comprehensive program of study.

Core 3 credit hours

HST 280 History of Science, Ideas and Innovation (3) (required)

Elective Courses (Choose 4) -- 12 credit hours

HST 309 Exploration and Empire (3) (Prerequisite(s): C or better; minimum 30 hours)

HST 318 History of Engineering (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 45 hours)

HST 319 History of Aviation (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only HST 319 or HST 306 (Aviation History))

HST 345 Environmental History (3)

HST 380 Studies in History and Science (repeatable when topics vary) (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 30 hours)

HST 381 Studies in History and Ideas (repeatable when topics vary) (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105, or 108 with C or better; minimum 30 hours)

HST 382 Studies in the History of Innovation and Technology (repeatable when topics vary) (3) (Prerequisite(s):minimum 30 hours)

HST 482 Writing and the History of Science, Ideas, and Technology (repeatable when topics vary) (3) (Prerequisite(s): minimum 30 hours)

Depending upon a student's undergraduate program of study, prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.

IDS Core Course Information

All Interdisciplinary Studies students are required to complete a 9 credit-hour core and 9 credit hours of context/application courses.

Required Courses (9 credit hours):

IDS 201 Intellectual Fusion (recommended for freshman/sophomore students)
- Prerequisites: None

IDS 301 Becoming Interdisciplinary (3) (recommended for transfer students and/or students declaring IDS in their junior or senior year)
- Prerequisites: Interdisciplinary Studies major
IDS 302 Integration Skills (3)
- Prerequisite(s): Interdisciplinary Studies major; IDS 201 or 301 with C or better
IDS 401 Integration: Experiential Learning (3) (requires application)
- Prerequisites: IDS 201 or 301 with C or better; IDS 302 with C or better; minimum 2.00 GPA; minimum of two courses completed in each concentration area

Context courses (6 credit hours)

Choose two Integrative Context courses from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU

Application courses (3 credit hours)

Choose any IDS Application course from the following (3 credit hours each):

IDS 140: The Nature of Knowledge Systems
IDS 302: Integration Skills
IDS 310: Integration: Cultural Contexts, C
IDS 311: Integration: Global Contexts, G, SB
IDS 312: Integrative Perspectives on Change
IDS 313: Integrative Perspectives on a Changing World
IDS 314: Integrative Perspectives on Cultural Dynamics, SB
IDS 315: Integration: Social Contexts, SB
IDS 316: Integration: Humanities Contexts, HU
IDS 484: Elective Internship

Transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu

How credits transfer to ASU transfer.asu.edu/credits
How to transfer to ASU from a Two-Year school transfer.asu.edu/ CommunityColleges

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) transfer students transfer.asu.edu/maricopa

Courses may fulfill Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) or Associate’s degree requirements, consult with your community college academic advisor for details.
MCCCD course transfer equivalencies are listed here; they may be applied toward this concentration (maximum of six credits or two courses).
Information listed was current for this catalog year at the time of printing, consult transfer.asu.edu/maricopa for verification.

YEAR

2021-22

CAMPUS

Polytechnic

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LSHSIIEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526