BVT 511 - Engineering in History

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of how the field of engineering was created, how it has evolved, and how engineering accomplishments have impacted society throughout history. This course examines engineering accomplishment in thistory such as the Seven Wonders of the World, machines, structures, buildings, transportation, and innovations, and the societies responsible ranging from ancient civilizations to the twenty-first century.

Course Description

The impact of engineering on society throughout history, Origin of engineering, Greek engineering, imperial civilization, revolution in power (middle ages), foundations for industry, roads, rivers and canals, steam wessels and locomotives, transportation, electrification, sanitation and hydraulic engineering, construction, reflection on the impact of engineering in society.