HIST 390 - Science and Technology in U.S. History

Units: 3

Considers the interaction of science and technology with the historical development of the United States, from Franklin’s experiments with electricity to the computer revolution in Silicon Valley, including discussions of the impact of Darwinism, the influence of electrical, communication, and transportation systems on our society, and the innovations in physics, biochemistry, and earth science that shape our weaponry, our medicine, and our interaction with the environment.
Satisfies GE area: DD