HIST 1700

HIST 1700

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

From ancient seafarers to the Mars rovers, from Christopher Columbus to the Apollo astronauts, humans have for centuries explored the far reaches of our planet and are now venturing into the solar system and beyond. This course examines the history of such human activity. Among the topics covered are motives for exploration, technological advances that assist exploration, obstacles that must be overcome, the roles of leaders, the spread of information about exploration, and positive and negative consequences of exploration. It is led by Steven Squyres of Astronomy and Eric Tagliacozzo of History, with the assistance of guest lecturers.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (HA-AS)
Course Subfield (HNU)(HNA)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 1700

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8491 HIST 1700   LEC 001

  •  8492 HIST 1700   DIS 201

  •  8493 HIST 1700   DIS 202

  •  8494 HIST 1700   DIS 203

  •  8495 HIST 1700   DIS 204

  •  8496 HIST 1700   DIS 205

  •  8497 HIST 1700   DIS 206

  •  8498 HIST 1700   DIS 207

  • 18614 HIST 1700   DIS 208