Credits: 2 hours
Section #: 8190
Room: WEIL Hall 210
Schedule: Thursdays: 4th and
5th periods
Topics
- The Beginning: The Big-Bang - The History of
Science
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Mathematics -
Physics -
Chemistry -
Biology - Ancient Technology - The Industrial
Technological Society
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Industrial Revolution -
Improving Living Standards -
Technological Society -
Computers and
Communications - The New Industrial
Revolution: Nanotechnology
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Medicine -
Drug Design -
Engineering, etc. |
Class Evaluation
Evaluation will be based on: - Attendance - Class Participation - Pop-up Quizzes - Final
Written Project
Based on Lectures
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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.
NONE. But attendance is
mandatory !