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Science and technology in the history of civilization

• Course name: Science and technology in the history of civilization
• Course number: S21H

Course Characteristics

Course objectives based on Bloom’s taxonomy

- What should a student remember at the end of the course?

By the end of the course, the students should be able to

• Main achievements of ancient and medieval science
• Key scientific revolutions from 17th to 20th centuries and their main directions
• Technological inventions underlying modern human civilization
• Main stages of IT development

- What should a student be able to understand at the end of the course?

By the end of the course, the students should be able to

• Logic of the development of the scientific revolution
• Relationship of scientific and technological progress in the history of mankind
• Social factors influencing the development of science and technology
• Role of Russian science in the history of world science and technology

- What should a student be able to apply at the end of the course?

By the end of the course, the students should be able to

• Use some methods of the humanitarian studies and their professional field
• Find and critically analyze information relevant to professional development
• Evaluate the possible prospects of a particular scientific and technical product from a historical point of view
• Argue personal position on the development of science and technology