FGSS 4440

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FGSS 4440
Historical Issues of Gender and Science

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

A one-semester survey of women's role in science and engineering from antiquity to the present, with special emphasis on the United States in the 20th century. Readings include biographies and autobiographies of prominent women scientists, educational writings and other primary sources, and recent historical and sociological studies. By the end of the semester, students attain a broad view of the problems that have faced women entering science and those that still remain.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Not open to freshmen.

Distribution Category (CA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 4441

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17306 FGSS 4440   SEM 101

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