History of Science, Technology and Innovation

Description

Study the social, historical and intellectual impacts of science, innovation and technology on our world. This is great preparation for advanced work in humanities or in fields bridging writing and technology.

Science and technology shape every facet of modern human life, but all too frequently the underlying histories and ideas go unexamined. The concentration in the history of science, technology and innovation helps students understand how society reached its present state and helps them reflect on what the future might hold by providing a foundation in the social and intellectual issues central to understanding the intertwined histories of science, technology and ideas.

 Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours including 9 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 (including 9 upper division hours)

HST 309: Exploration and Empire (GCSI)
HST 312: History of Women in Science and Medicine (HUAD)
HST 318: History of Engineering (HUAD)
HST 319: History of Aviation (HUAD)
HST 345: Environmental History (SUST)
HST 380: Studies in the History of Science
HST 381: Studies in the History of Ideas
HST 382: Studies in the History of Innovation and Technology
HST 482: Writing and the History of Science, Ideas and Technology
MVS 402: Technology and Warfare
STS 200: Yesterday's Tomorrows: A History of the Future
STS 203: Animals, Technology and Society (HUAD)
STS 303: History of Modern Science and Technology (HUAD)
STS 330: Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
STS 331: Ethical Issues in Science and Technology

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