HIST 2840: Wonders of the World, Global History of Innovation
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Innovation across cultures from the ancient "Seven Wonders of the World" to the modern world, with developments in Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Islamic World, India, China, Europe, and the Americas. Topics include major inventions, agricultural technologies, architecture, manufacturing, warfare, engineering, printing, entertainment, transport, and communications. Meets International Perspectives Requirement. (Typically Offered: Fall)