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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

Course evaluation

Course grade breakdown

type	points
Labs/seminar classes	30
Interim performance assessment	30
Exams	40

Grades range

Course grading range

grade	low	high
A. Excellent	90	100
B. Good	75	89
C. Satisfactory	60	74
D. Poor	0	59

Course Sections

The main sections of the course and approximate hour distribution between them is as follows: