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Apr 26, 2025
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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HSS 205 - Technology and Society Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: 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 100 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 website 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:
- Apply the basic terminology related to the study of technology through an understanding of the origins and evolution of civilization and culture.
- Describe the evolution of technology and industry in the West through discussion of the scientific and industrial revolution in Europe.
- 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.
- 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 Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
 Official Course Syllabus 2023-2024
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