HIST 125 - History of American Technology

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College, or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing
PROGRAM: Social Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course will examine the technological development of the United States. Emphasis will be given not only to the inventions themselves but the reasons why such technology was needed and what influence the technology has had on the United States society.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Identify the principle technological developments that shaped the United States.
Analyze the events that prompted these major technological innovations.
Analyze the effects of technology on the development of the United States.
Assess technological inventions and innovations.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Railroads
Communications
Automobile
Military technology
Ships
Consumer technology
Aviation
Computer and information technology
Power sources
Medicine, Health and Sanitation
Agriculture

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HIST 125 - History of American Technology