Science in the Twentieth Century

(Not open to students who have taken HIS 304.) A multidisciplinary survey of scientific and technological development in the twentieth century, emphasizing the ethical issues and social implications arising from them. Topics may include recent work in microbiology, DNA, and genetic engineering; theories of relativity, quantum physics, atomic weapons, and nuclear energy; technological innovations in synthetic materials, chemical warfare, and consumers' concerns; anthropologic

Fall, Spring