ITB 218 - History of Science and Technology

Course Objectives

The course aims to familiarize the students with history of science and tehnology and historical methodology.

Course Description

History of science and technology will be conveyed to the student within the framework of certain themes:

What is history and how do we study history? Historical sources and historical methodology.

Science and technology in world history:
Science and technology in Egypt, Mesopotamia and Ancient Greece
Science and technology in Rome
Science and technology during the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution

Ottoman and European comparative history of science and technology:
Reading culture and libraries
History of medicine
History of engineering education
Military technologies
Marine technologies
Electrical technology
Cinema