EGN 1935

HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

SYLLABUS


Credits:     2 hours
Section #:  8190

Room:           WEIL  Hall  210

Schedule:     Thursdays:  4th  and  5th periods


Text:   References will be given as we go in the semester


Topics

- The Beginning: The Big-Bang

- The History of Science

-         Mathematics

-         Physics

-         Chemistry

-         Biology

- Ancient Technology

- The Industrial Technological Society

-         Industrial Revolution

-         Improving Living Standards

-         Technological Society

-         Computers and Communications

- The New Industrial Revolution: Nanotechnology

-         Medicine

-         Drug Design

-         Engineering, etc.

Class Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on:

 

- Attendance

 

- Class Participation

 

- Pop-up Quizzes

 

- Final Written Project

   Based on Lectures

 


Catalog Description

The historical roots, since the beginning of human existence, to alchemy, passing through centuries of discovery discussing the development and influence of philosophers and scientists,   with emphasis on the impact of science in the development of new technology. The History of mathematics, chemistry, physics and technology. The development of new tools, machines, vehicles, products. The new developments through the New Industrial Revolution: Nanotechnology, and its influence in modern medicine, drug design, materials. Come and learn in this class the engineering behind the marvels of today and how you can get involved, so you can understand the basics of science and technology, the history behind the ideas, the scientific method. In this course you will realize the need to develop an overall science, research, technology and the engineering influence awareness which can be used to help you in your future work as engineer and the organization you will create or work for. This course offers an amazing variety of topics that will enlighten you and increase your desire for your engineering career.


Prerequisites

NONE.   But attendance is mandatory !

       


Objectives

 

To enable the student to understand the basics science and technology history. To enable the student to review basic engineering and the related basic sciences. To enable the student to understand the scientific method. To enable the student to understand the realistic potential of renewable engineering realizing the importance of a solid science background. To enable the student to develop an overall science, research, technology and the engineering influence awareness which can be used to help themselves and the organizations they work for.


 

Contribution/Relationship of this course to ISE curriculum & program objectives

Students will use higher level learning skills, bringing together material taught in lower division courses, and synergize it to provide a better overall education in engineering.

 

Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to better understand science and technology that will relate them to other areas of knowledge.  The synergy of the various topics will allow them to get a comprehensive view of complex industrial systems, and enhance their knowledge in science, technology and engineering.