2009-2010
112 Images and Understanding
Topic: The Century of the Gene. We are not solely or only our genes, but we are not without them either. How do we understand talk of genes? This course is an historical, philosophical and sociological examination of the power, promises and perils of genetic research during the past 100 or so years. We will explore the changing relation of the gene concept, genetic theories and genetic experimental practices to other biological disciplines such as evolutionary theory, cytology, development and other biological practices such as genetic engineering. We will also examine the influence of genetic theories and perspectives in the larger culture. {H/N} 4 credits
MWF 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Jeffry Ramsey (Smith College)
Spring 2010
207/ENG 207 The Technology of Reading and Writing
An introductory exploration of the physical forms that knowledge and communication have taken in the West, from ancient oral cultures to modern print-literate culture. Our main interest will be discovering how what is said and thought in a culture reflects its available kinds of literacy and media of communication. Topics to include poetry and memory in oral cultures; the invention of writing; the invention of prose; literatauare and science in a script culture; the coming of printing; changing concepts of publication, authorship, and originality; the movements toward standardization in language; political implications of different kinds of levels of literacy. {L} 4 credits
MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m.
Douglas Patey (Smith College)
Spring 2010
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Five College History of Science Courses
Spring 2010
Amherst:
History 67-01 01, History of Science
MW 8:30 AM-9:50 AM
John Servos
Spring 2010
Mount Holyoke
Biology 308-01 01 , Darwin
T11:00 AM-12:15 PM ; TTH 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Stan Rachootin
Spring 2010
UMASS
History 181 01, History Western Science & Technology II
TTH 9:30 AM- 10:20 AM
Larry Owens
Spring 2010