History of Science OnlineWeek 7: Arabic, Indian and Chinese Science |
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This week's assignments
In our whirlwind tour of the history of science, this week we make a stop in medieval Arabic culture, with two quick sidetrips to Indian and Chinese cultures. Our aim will be to get to know the scientists of these cultures in terms of their own place and time. We'll not be like tourists in Cordoba, Baghdad, the Taj Mahal, or Beijing who seek fast food at McDonald's. We will take nothing for granted.
| # | Due Date | Pts | Activity | Time |
| 1 | Tuesday 11:59 p.m. | 5 | Starting
Assumptions |
30 min. |
| 2 | Wednesday 11:59 p.m. | 15 | Arabic
medieval science |
2 hrs. |
| 3 | Thursday 11:59 p.m. | 10 | Indian
and Chinese science |
60-90 min |
| 4 | Friday 11:59 p.m. | 10 | Interpretation
Essay Unless it explains, history is trivial. |
60 min. |
| 5 | Sunday 11:59 p.m. | 6 | Creative
Reflection Essay + Peer Responses |
30 min. |
| 6 | Monday 11:59 p.m. | 10 | Web
Project |
90 min
- 2 hours |
| 7 | Monday 11:59 p.m. | 4 | 30-60 min. | |
Total
pts |
60 | Total
time |
7-10 hours | |
"Without a doubt, there were many more scientists in the middle ages than in Greek and Roman antiquity, and many of them wrote in Arabic..."
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HSCI 3013. History
of Science to 17th century
Many thanks to Mythology
and Folklore and other online courses developed by Laura Gibbs.
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