Syllabus for psc1001 Inventions & Discoveries (10187)
Description
A survey course which looks at key inventions and theories developed over the past 2000 years, the science behind those discoveries, and discusses their effects on civilization. The goal of the course is to familiarize the student with the social and historical context of scientific development. Required Materials
Text Book: The History of Science and TechnologyInternet Material for assigned term paperObjectives
Show the role technology & people have on history & scienceTeaching Methods
Class room sessions
Use of computers / internet to do research for a term project
Contact
Anthony Kondoleon kondolea@lscc.eduAttendance/Withdrawals
Same as LSCCMethod of Evaluation
Homework, class tests, term paper ASSESSMENT & GRADING: Homework: 60% of grade
Class Work/ Test: 20% of grade
Term Paper: 20%
Extra Credit: 10%
No Final Exam
Late home work penalized
Notes
Home work turned in at start of the class
Late Homework will be penalized
No Food in Classroom
No Cell Phones Calls during Class
No Twittering During Class
No Text Messaging
Makeup of Missed Quizzes will be after hours
Schedule
Chapter 1 “Zero to 599 BCE” August 24
Chapter 2 “600 BCE to 529 CE” August 31
Chapter 3 “530 to 1452” August 31
Chapter 4 “1453 to 1659” September 14
Chapter 5 “1660 to 1734” September 21
Chapter 6 “1735 to 1819” September 28
Chapter 7.1 “1820 to 1856” October 5
Chapter 7.2 “1857 to 1894” October 12
Chapter 8.1 “1895 to 1919” October 19
Chapter 8.2 “1920 to 1945” October 26
Chapter 9.1 “1946 to 1959 November 2
Chapter 9.2 “1960 to 1972” November 9
Chapter 10.1 “1973 to 1985” November 16
Chapter 10.2 “1986 to 2003” November 23
Review of Term Paper Topics November 30