History of Science (HSTS)
HSTS 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 407, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Equivalent to: HSTS 407H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 413, *SCIENCE IN THE AGE OF EMPIRES, 4 Credits
Considers the development of modern science in the time of political revolutions, slavery and racism, voyages of exploration, industrialization, and imperialism. Links scientific ideas and practice to social and cultural change in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Recommended: At least one science sequence
HSTS 414, *HISTORY OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Focuses on the organization, practice, and theories of the natural sciences in the twentieth century, with emphasis primarily on the European and American scientific traditions from the 1890s to the present.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
HSTS 415, *THEORY OF EVOLUTION AND FOUNDATION OF MODERN BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Origin and development of Darwin's theory of evolution. Reception of theory and history of evolution to the present.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 415H
Recommended: Upper-division standing
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 415H, *THEORY OF EVOLUTION AND FOUNDATION OF MODERN BIOLOGY, 4 Credits
Origin and development of Darwin's theory of evolution. Reception of theory and history of evolution to the present.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 415
Recommended: Upper-division standing
HSTS 416, *HISTORY OF MEDICINE PRE-1800, 4 Credits
History of medical theory and the changing role of the physician; internal development of medicine as a discipline as well as a profession; relationship of medicine's development to general changes in science and culture, to 1800.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 417, *HISTORY OF MEDICINE, 4 Credits
History of medical theory and the changing role of the physician; internal development of medicine as a discipline as well as a profession; relationship of medicine's development to general changes in science and culture.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 417H
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 417H, *HISTORY OF MEDICINE, 4 Credits
History of medical theory and the changing role of the physician; internal development of medicine as a discipline as well as a profession; relationship of medicine's development to general changes in science and culture.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 417
HSTS 419, *STUDIES IN SCIENTIFIC CONTROVERSY: METHODS AND PRACTICES, 4 Credits
Course focuses on accounts of scientific discoveries that have been controversial, to understand the rational, psychological, and social characteristics which have defined the meaning and procedures of the natural sciences. Case studies are used from the 18th through 20th centuries.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 419H
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 419H, *STUDIES IN SCIENTIFIC CONTROVERSY: METHODS AND PRACTICES, 4 Credits
Course focuses on accounts of scientific discoveries that have been controversial, to understand the rational, psychological, and social characteristics which have defined the meaning and procedures of the natural sciences. Case studies are used from the 18th through 20th centuries.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 419
HSTS 421, *HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores historical views of technology and associated cultural changes and the contexts in which these developed; the changing role of technology in modern industrial society, especially in the United States; efforts to predict and control technological developments and the social and cultural consequences.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core; LACS – Liberal Arts Social Core
HSTS 423, *SCIENCE AND RELIGION, 4 Credits
A historical survey of critical issues in the relationship of Western science and religion from ancient times to the end of the twentieth century.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 440, HISTORY OF PSYCHOTHERAPY, 4 Credits
The history of psychotherapy in modern Western societies, from biomedical, cultural, political, and psychosocial perspectives.
Attributes: LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 440H
HSTS 440H, HISTORY OF PSYCHOTHERAPY, 4 Credits
The history of psychotherapy in modern Western societies, from biomedical, cultural, political, and psychosocial perspectives.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator; LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 440
HSTS 451, *THE HISTORY OF OUTER SPACE, 4 Credits
Advancements in technology and science has made it possible to observe, robotically explore, personally visit, and daily use outer space including an overview of what we have learned, how this endeavor has shaped human civilization and culture, and what may lie ahead.
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 452, *A WOMEN'S HISTORY OF OUTER SPACE, 4 Credits
Since early Babylon, women have also observed the sky, performed fundamental calculations, examined astronomical plates, and made significant fundamental discoveries that changed the way we see the cosmos. At NASA, women have gone from purely secretarial positions in 1958 to commanding the International Space Station and administering the Mars Rover Program today. These advancements in opportunity and responsibility reflect a larger story of how traditional roles for women have evolved in response to changes in both technology and social norms. (Bacc Core Course)
Attributes: CSST – Bacc Core, Synthesis, Science/Technology/Society
Available via Ecampus
HSTS 481, SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PEACE LITERACY, 4 Credits
Utilizes philosophical and historical tools to examine epistemic bubbles and echo chambers in relation to contentious science policy in times of heightened political polarization. Interactively prepares Peace Literacy comprehension and skill, in order to increase objectivity, communication, and connection in polarized science debates. CROSSLISTED as HSTS 481/PAX 481/PHL 481 and HSTS 581/PAX 581/PHL 581.
HSTS 499, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
(H)
Attributes: LACH – Liberal Arts Humanities Core
Equivalent to: HSTS 499H
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
HSTS 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
HSTS 513, SCIENCE IN THE AGE OF EMPIRES, 4 Credits
Considers the development of modern science in the time of political revolutions, slavery and racism, voyages of exploration, industrialization, and imperialism. Links scientific ideas and practice to social and cultural change in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Recommended: At least one science sequence
HSTS 514, HISTORY OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY SCIENCE, 4 Credits
Focuses on the organization, practice, and theories of the natural sciences in the twentieth century, with emphasis primarily on the European and American scientific traditions from the 1890s to the present.
HSTS 517, HISTORY OF MEDICINE, 4 Credits
History of medical theory and the changing role of the physician; internal development of medicine as a discipline as well as a profession; relationship of medicine's development to general changes in science and culture.
HSTS 521, HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY, 4 Credits
Explores historical views of technology and associated cultural changes and the contexts in which these developed; the changing role of technology in modern industrial society, especially in the United States; efforts to predict and control technological developments and the social and cultural consequences.
HSTS 523, SCIENCE AND RELIGION, 4 Credits
A historical survey of critical issues in the relationship of Western science and religion from ancient times to the end of the twentieth century.
HSTS 540, HISTORY OF PSYCHOTHERAPY, 4 Credits
The history of psychotherapy in modern Western societies, from biomedical, cultural, political, and psychosocial perspectives.
HSTS 581, SCIENCE, POLITICS, AND PEACE LITERACY, 4 Credits
Utilizes philosophical and historical tools to examine epistemic bubbles and echo chambers in relation to contentious science policy in times of heightened political polarization. Interactively prepares Peace Literacy comprehension and skill, in order to increase objectivity, communication, and connection in polarized science debates. CROSSLISTED as HSTS 481/PAX 481/PHL 481 and HSTS 581/PAX 581/PHL 581.
HSTS 599, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 36 credits.
HSTS 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.