Science and Technology in American Life
Overview
Description
Science and technology have grown immensely more prominent and powerful in the American culture and economy. This course examines the patterns of these historical developments by a study of selected episodes from the Colonial era to the present. Themes include social and political controversies about science and technology, the power of technology to change society, and science in the mass media. Topics may include the steam engine, Darwinism, Edison, nuclear power, household technology, and genetic engineering.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3