STEM 311 - History of Science II: Creating Modern Science

This course examines the intellectual, social and cultural history of the transformation of the natural philosophy of the early eighteenth century into modern science. Students will read a variety of sources on the Chemical Revolution, the rise of the atomic theory, Darwin and evolution, Einstein and relativity, and Watson and Crick on DNA, among many other topics. Emphasis is placed on the historical, philosophical, and religious influences on the practice of modern science. Previous knowledge of science or history is helpful, but not necessary.

Credit(s): 3
Course Attribute(s):

Social Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
STEM: Non-Lab Perspectives course for the Dialogues.
Honors Scholar course.
This course is a writing-enhanced course.