History of Science OnlineWeek 10: 15th Century Science |
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Week 10: Science in the 15th Century
In our whirlwind tour of the history of science, this week we make our stop in the Italian Renaissance, the 1400's, "Quattrocento," or 15th century, the era of Michelangelo and Raphael, the century of Leonardo da Vinci, humanism, Neoplatonism, the hermetic tradition, and the printing press. Our aim will be to get to know the scientists of 15th-century culture in terms of their own place and time. We'll not be like tourists in Florence 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 |
Readings 1 |
2 hrs. |
| 3 | Thursday 11:59 p.m. | 10 | Readings
2 Without documentary evidence, history is speculation. |
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 | |
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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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