<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Designed for juniors/seniors. Development of science and technology and their impact on society. Industrialization, global scientific community, social Darwinism, atomic bomb and nuclear proliferation, Cold War and American science, environmentalism, molecular biology and genetic engineering. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

History

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

History is the study of the past of our own society and how it emerged out of the traditions that produced it.

General Catalog

Science and Technology in 20th Century

HIST 180C

4 units