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materials for discussion. A mid-term
and final examination will assess
student understanding of the nuclear
issues. A research paper on an
approved topic will comprise the
remainder of requirements. There
are also several films included for
this class. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course.(3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 372
History of Engineering
Examines the birth and evolution of
professional engineering. Topics
include engineering education, professional
standards, industrial and government
contexts, distinctive modes of
thinking and engineering in popular
culture. Prerequisites: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 375
History of Computing
This course addresses the question
“how do technologies change the
world?” through examining the history
of computing. Readings and discussions
on the people, technologies,
ideas, and institutions of modern
computing; and the uses of computers
in computation, control, simulation,
communication, and recreation.
We’ll learn about hardware heavyweights,
software moguls, and where
the World Wide Web came from.
Prerequisite: A 100-level humanities
course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 380
Topics in History
An investigation into a topic of current
or enduring interest in history,
which will be announced by the
instructor when the course is scheduled.
Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 381
Science in Industrial Society: 1750–1900
The transformation of the physical
and biological sciences from the
Enlightenment to the 20th Century
and its effects on culture, politics and
belief; the creation of science-based
technologies and the creation of the
profession of scientist. Prerequisite:
A 100-level humanities course. (3-0-
3) (H) (C)
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HIST 382
Technology in History: 1500–1850
Explores the process of technological
change during the birth of industrial
societies. Considers the context of
early industrial development in
Europe, then examines the industrial
revolution in Britain and America.
Concludes by assessing technology’s
role in European domination of Asia
and Africa. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 383
Technology in History: 1850 to Present
Examines technological change as a
characteristic activity of modern societies.
Investigates the science-based
“second” Industrial Revolution in
Europe and America. Explores the
varied responses of artists, writers,
architects and philosophers to the
machine age. Concludes by discussing
technology’s place in the modern
nation-state. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 384
Science in the Twentieth Century
Development of quantum theory, relativity
and molecular biology; the
growth of science to its present important
position in government, economic
life and technological development.
Prerequisite: A 100-level humanities
course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 385
The Origins of Modern Science
An examination of the profound
change in our conception of the natural
world from Copernicus (1500 A.D.)
to Newton (1700 A.D.); how the adoption
of experimentation, quantification
and new instruments created a
new conception of scientific method;
and the goals and nature of scientific
knowledge. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HIST 491
Independent Reading and Research
For advanced students. Prerequisite:
Consent of department. (Credit:
Variable) (H) (C)
Humanities
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Course Descriptions
HUM 102
Industrial Culture
An interdisciplinary course that examines
the development of modern
industrial society and the impact of
science and technology on our culture.
Readings drawn from history, literature
and philosophy. Prerequisite:
Satisfaction of IIT’s Basic Writing
Proficiency Requirement.
(3-0-3) (H) (C)
HUM 104
Age of Darwin
An introduction to the humanities
through an investigation of important
changes in our culture associated
with Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Readings drawn from literature, philosophy
and science. Prerequisite:
Satisfaction of IIT’s Basic Writing
Proficiency Requirement. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
HUM 106
Life Stories
An interdisciplinary study of autobiographies,
written chiefly by
Americans. The syllabus varies,
but may include Benjamin Franklin,
Harriet Jacobs, Maya Angelou,
Malcolm X, Langston Hughes,
Richard Rodriguez, Thomas Merton,
Frank Lloyd Wright and Judy
Chicago. In addition to considering
autobiography as a genre, the course
examines the historical events and
the philosophical issues that have
shaped the lives and attitudes of
these writers. Prerequisite:
Satisfaction of IIT’s Basic Writing
Proficiency Requirement.
(3-0-3) (H) (C)
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