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HSS 205 - Technology and Society


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an investigation of the impact of modern technological changes in America on the individual, society, and the physical environments. Included as historical perspective is a survey of technological advances from ancient times through the 20th century.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032  and RDG 032  with a minimum grade of C.
Course Topics:

  • Essentials of Paleolithic and Neolithic technology.
  • Essentials of Near Eastern technology.
  • Essentials of Greco-Roman technology
  • Essentials of medieval technology.
  • Europe’s transition from medieval superstition to the rationality of the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment.
  • Europe’s revolution in industry and technology.
  • Rise of industry in America.
  • Responses to poverty associated with the rise of industry in America.
  • Technological innovations of the 1920s and their immediate consequences.
  • Cold War era and its most identifiable technological sign, the atom bomb.
  • Impact of the technological innovations of the 1950s.
  • Evolution of U.S. military technology from Vietnam to present.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Apply the basic terminology related to the study of technology through an understanding of the origins and evolution of civilization and culture.
  2. Describe the evolution of technology and industry in the West through discussion of the scientific and industrial revolution in Europe.
  3. Discuss the values present in late nineteenth and early twentieth century American society which were supportive or critical of technological change and revolution in industry.
  4. Analyze specific technological innovations in post-1945 America, including their technological and cultural sources, positive and negative impacts on society, and the role of society in developing and controlling these technologies.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021