Introduction to the History of Technology OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Study Course the History of Technology
Identify how specific moments in history affected technologic advances. The free 'Introduction to the History of Technology' OpenCourseWare demonstrates the impact of certain historical events on technological discoveries and how they affect us today. The course has no prerequisites and will be of most interest to graduate students seeking a degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
Introduction to the History of Technology: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Introduction to the History of Technology: Course Description
Throughout history, various moments have drastically changed the world socially, economically, politically and even technologically. This course refers to those moments throughout history, including World War II, the eruption of Mount St. Helens, various military accomplishments and other events, which have shaped technology. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s School of Engineering in Cambridge, MA, offers this course, which provides students with an in-depth look at how 18th and 19th century history played a role in influencing technology and the direction. The course ventures into current-day technology and practically applies the technologies touched by history. MIT Professor David Mindell teaches this course in a lecture and discussion format. The class also covers historical moments that affected technology alongside current visionaries and scientists.
This course provides access to some course readings and some assignments with former students' work. To take this course, visit the history of technology course page.
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