Sophomore Seminar: Scientific Biography
HIST 185
Spring 2007 not offered
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This course examines the history of science as seen through biographies of scientists, engineers, and philosophers. Biographies are chosen from figures from the seventeenth through the 20th centuries. This seminar should appeal to those interested in majoring in history as well as students interested in a career in science, medicine or philosophy. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Arthur Koestler, THE WATERSHED (life of Kepler)
Richard S. Westfall, ISAAC NEWTON
C. Stewart Gillmor, COULOMB AND THE EVOLUTION OF PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING IN EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FRANCE
Charles Darwin, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES DARWIN
G. H. Hard, A MATHEMATICIAN'S APOLOGY
Edward O. Wilson, NATURALIST (autobiography)
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Examinations and Assignments:
The course includes practice in writing (several short and one longer paper required) and speaking (class reports and discussions). 4 or 5 papers, including a term paper plus oral reports in class. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
History 185 is designed as a sophomore seminar. Sophomores have preference, and others are allowed if spaces remain. |
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