Undergraduate
Classics 2233 - Scientific Terminology
The Greek and Latin origins of the technical vocabulary of modern science. For biology and pre-med students, but of obvious interest to students of all sciences. An examination of the Greek and Latin root words in scientific terminology and their combination and modification in English.
Undergraduate
History 1413 - Global History Before 1500
This course uses a thematic and comparative approach to explore major issues in world history. Students will examine different cultural zones and historical eras, from the inception of the agricultural revolution to the emergence of Europe as a dominant region of the globe. Themes include trade, environment, cities, patriarchy, technology, and political systems.
Undergraduate
History 1423 - Global History After 1500
This course examines the intricate links among cultures that have arisen in the last five centuries. This period witnessed the rapid rise of the West to economic, political and cultural dominance. In response, various forms of resistance and nationalism emerged, with remarkable ideological innovation and social transformations in China, India, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.