History of American Technology

STSO-4510

Discusses the growth of American technology and its place within the framework of American history as well as the interrelationship of American and foreign technological developments. This course stresses the cultural contexts of technological change. Topics covered include the Erie Canal, the American system of manufacturing, railroads, emergence of engineering professions, corporate R&D, household technology, the technology of modern warfare, and the electronics revolution.

4 credits Communication Intensive PDII Option for Engr Majors
Prereqs:
none

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2023
History Of American Technology (4c)
Seats Taken: 0/0
2022
2021
History Of American Technology (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 19/19
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2016
History Of American Technology (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 21/19
2015
History Of American Technology (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 18/0
2014
2013
History Of American Technology (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 17/19
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2011
History Of American Technology (4c) [PDII]
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 20/25
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2009
History Of American Technology (4c)
  • Atsushi Akera
Seats Taken: 20/25
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