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HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
140.106 (H,S) |
HISTORY OF MODERN MEDICINE (3) Marks Limit 20 per section This course examines medical and bodily practices in their social and historical settings, in Europe and America, from the 18th century to the present. Note: Graduate students should register for ME 150.702, School of Medicine.
Cross-listed with Public Health Studies
Sec. 03 added 10/26/07 |
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MW 10-10:50
F 10-10:50
F 10-10:50
F 10-10:50 |
140.112 (H,S) |
FRESHMEN SEMINAR: THE NATURAL AND THE ARTIFICIAL: THE CONCEPT OF THE MAN-MADE HUMAN (3) Kargon Limit 15
Freshmen only The concept of the artificial human from the Golem to the android, illustrating changing relationships of science, society and ideas of human nature. |
Sec. 01
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W 1:30-4 |
140.302 (H,S) |
RISE OF MODERN SCIENCE (3) Kingsland Limit 20 per section Considers some of the most important scientific developments that have shaped the modern world from 18th century to late 20th century. |
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Sec. 01
02 |
WF 10-10:50
M 10-10:50
M 10-10:50 |
140.358 (H,S)
(W) |
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY (3) Shulman Limit 20 Course traces the influence of plants, animals, microorganisms, climate, and geography in shaping human history, as well as the human influence on the natural world. With a focus on North America since the period of European settlement, major topics include the Columbian Exchange, the market revolution in agriculture, American epidemics, industrialization, the origins of conservation, the environmental movement, energy use, and the globalization of America's environmental footprint.
Cross-listed with Public Health |
Sec. 01
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TTh 10:30-11:45 |
140.364 (H,S) |
HOW ELECTRICITY CHANGED THE WORLD: A CULTURAL HISTORY (3) Son Limit 20
Traces emergence of electrical sciences and industries to understand how society and culture has been affected by electricity up to the early 20th century. Course also considers global expansion of electrical networks through capitalism, industrialization, and colonialism. |
Sec. 01 |
M 1:30-4 |
140.372 (H,S) |
SCIENCE ON DISPLAY (3) Leslie Limit 35 25 History of collecting, exhibiting and interpreting science and technology, from Renaissance cabinets of curiosity to modern world’s fairs, zoos, aquariums, films and science centers. Students will present their own exhibits as dioramas, web sites, documentaries or other formats. Cross-listed with Program in Museums & Society |
Sec. 01 |
MWF 12-12:50 |
140.374 (H,S) |
SANITIZING CULTURE: HYGIENE & SANITIZATION IN 20th CENTURY EAST ASIA (3) Son Limit 20 Impact of public culture of hygiene and sanitation on East Asia, esp. in terms of how ethnicity, race, nationality and gender were defined and redefined. Examines how regulation of health and bodies was a civilizing process central to colonial discourse and the spread of imperialism.
Cross-listed with Public Health Studies |
Sec. 01 |
W 1:30-4 |
140.412 (H,S)
(W) |
SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR (2) Leslie Limit 10 For departmental majors writing a senior thesis only |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.436 (H,S)
(W) |
COLONIAL KNOWLEDGE (3) Fissell/Packard Limit 8 The seminar will examine various forms of knowledge production and use within European colonial settings in different parts of the globe. Cross-listed with Public Health |
Sec. 01 |
T 1:30-4 |
070.328 (H,S)
(W) |
THE CONCEPT OF THE PATIENT IN ANTHROPOLOGY (3) Meyers Limit 25
Cross-listed with Anthropology and Public Health |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-11:45 |
140.502 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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140.638 |
SPACES OF INQUIRY: THE CLINIC, THE STUDIO, AND THE LABORATORY Kargon/Leslie Limit 15 An exploration of three key sites of knowledge production in three eras, Philadelphia from 1880-1900, Detroit from 1920-1930 and New York from 1950-1960, focusing on the relationship of science, medicine, and the arts. Open to undergraduates by permission. |
Sec. 01 |
T 1:30-3:50 |
140.642 |
COLLOQUIUM Kingsland/Mooney Limit 10 |
Sec. 01 |
Th 3-4:50 |
140.708 |
RISE OF MODERN SCIENCE Kingsland Limit 20 Seminar on major scientific developments from 18th-20th century. Weekly readings and discussion; students may attend lectures for 140.302. |
Sec. 01 |
M 10-11:50 |
140.802 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Kargon |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.812 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Kingsland |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.832 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Leslie |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.836 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Principe |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.838 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Low |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.848 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Son |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.854 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Packard |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.864 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Pomata |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.872 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Marks |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.874 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Comfort |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.876 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Hanson |
Sec.01 |
TBA |
140.892 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Todes |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.894 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Fissell |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
140.896 |
DIRECTED READINGS & DISSERTATION Mooney |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
