History of Science OnlineWeek 8: Medieval science through the 13th Century |
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Week 8: Medieval Science through the 13th century
In our whirlwind tour of the history of science, this week we make our stop in medieval Europe to see "How the Irish Saved Civilization" in the 800s and explore the acclaimed "12th-century Renaissance." Our aim will be to get to know the scientists of medieval Latin culture in terms of their own place and time. We'll not be like tourists in Paris, Oxford, or Bologna who seek fast food at McDonald's. We'll 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 |
Reading 1: Background |
2 hrs. |
| 3 | Thursday 11:59 p.m. | 10 | Reading
2: Primary Sources |
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 | |
"Learn everything. Afterward you will discover that nothing has been superfluous." Hugh of St. Victor, 12th century.
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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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