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Fall 2016  |  HSCI 3814 Section 001: Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton (24079)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
HSCI 1814 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Rapson Hall 56
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Development and changing nature of sciences in their cultural context. Babylonian/Greek science. Decline/transmission of Greek science. Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) from Copernicus to Newton.
Class Notes:
This first half of a two-semester undergraduate course is devoted to the history of science from antiquity through the Scientific Revolution. The development of various branches of science like astronomy, physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as the changing nature of science and its methods are placed in their cultural context, especially in relation to philosophy, religion, technology, and social structures. The first part of the course covers the foundations of Western science in the ancient world (Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations), with a focus on Greek theories of the cosmos and natural phenomena. The second part examines the migration and reformulation of these views during the middle ages and the Renaissance, culminating in the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Aristotle, Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are among the scientists studied. The course does not require background in history or science. Students are expected to read about 40-50 pages weekly (on average), attend lectures and engage in discussion sections. Grading will be based on a mid-term exam (15%), a final exam (35%), and active participation in discussion sections (10%). In addition to the two in-class exams, students are assigned two take-home essays (around 3-4 pages long; each 10%) and a final paper (around 7-10 pages long; 20%). Work Load: 40-50 pages reading per week, 13-18 pages writing per term, 2 exams, 3 papers. 13-18 pages of writing include only papers, not exams. Grade: 15% mid exam, 35% final exam, 40% reports/papers, 10% attendance.
Class Description:
This first half of a two-semester undergraduate course is devoted to the history of science from antiquity through the Scientific Revolution. The development of various branches of science like astronomy, physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as the changing nature of science and its methods are placed in their cultural context, especially in relation to philosophy, religion, technology, and social structures. The first part of the course covers the foundations of Western science in the ancient world (Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations), with a focus on Greek theories of the cosmos and natural phenomena. The second part examines the migration and reformulation of these views during the middle ages and the Renaissance, culminating in the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Aristotle, Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are among the scientists studied. The course does not require background in history or science. Students are expected to read about 40-50 pages weekly (on average), attend lectures and engage in discussion sections. Grading will be based on a mid-term exam (15%), a final exam (35%), and active participation in discussion sections (10%). In addition to the two in-class exams, students are assigned two take-home essays (around 3-4 pages long; each 10%) and a final paper (around 7-10 pages long; 20%).
Grading:
15% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
40% Reports/Papers
10% Attendance
Workload:
40-50 Pages Reading Per Week
13-18 Pages Writing Per Term
2 Exam(s)
3 Paper(s)
Other Workload: 13-18 pages of writing include only papers, not exams.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24079/1169
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
10 December 2012

Fall 2016  |  HSCI 3814 Section 002: Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton (24084)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
HSCI 1814 Section 002
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 10/09/2016
Mon 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Lind Hall 217
 
10/10/2016 - 10/13/2016
Mon 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Mechanical Engineering 18
 
10/14/2016 - 12/14/2016
Mon 11:15AM - 12:05PM
UMTC, East Bank
Lind Hall 217
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Development and changing nature of sciences in their cultural context. Babylonian/Greek science. Decline/transmission of Greek science. Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) from Copernicus to Newton.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24084/1169

Fall 2016  |  HSCI 3814 Section 003: Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton (24085)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
HSCI 1814 Section 003
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Tue 10:10AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 119
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Development and changing nature of sciences in their cultural context. Babylonian/Greek science. Decline/transmission of Greek science. Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) from Copernicus to Newton.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24085/1169

Fall 2016  |  HSCI 3814 Section 004: Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton (24086)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
HSCI 1814 Section 004
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Wed 02:30PM - 03:20PM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 117
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Development and changing nature of sciences in their cultural context. Babylonian/Greek science. Decline/transmission of Greek science. Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) from Copernicus to Newton.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24086/1169

Fall 2016  |  HSCI 3814 Section 005: Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton (24087)

Instructor(s)
No instructor assigned
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Meets With:
HSCI 1814 Section 005
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016
Fri 09:05AM - 09:55AM
UMTC, East Bank
Science Teaching Student Svcs 121
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Development and changing nature of sciences in their cultural context. Babylonian/Greek science. Decline/transmission of Greek science. Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) from Copernicus to Newton.
Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24087/1169

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