Classical and Medieval Science
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Description
This lecture/seminar course examines the theories, experiments, and calculations of Greek, Roman, and European scientists before the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century. As well as considering the work of the major contributors to astronomy, physics, and mathematics in this period, the course places their ideas and the work of the schools of Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe within their social, cultural, and intellectual contexts.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and CLAS-3090 | HIST-3211.
Cross-listed
CLAS-3090(3).
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