HONORS PROGRAM


History of Science
HIS 2463 History of Science: Origins to Newton. F.
 Credits: 3
An introduction to the emergence of scientific thought
from its mythopoeic beginnings to the time of
Newton. The course will focus on the interrelation-
ships among science, philosophy, and religion in
Greece, Islam, and the Latin West. Special emphasis is
given to Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, and
Newton. (H)
HIS 2464 Introduction to the History of Science:
Renaissance to the present S.
 Credits: 3
A general survey of the major issues in physical and
biological science from the time of Galileo to the pre-
sent. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of scien-
tific development on society, culture, and thought. (H)
HIS 3465 The Scientific Revolution.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
The emergence of modem science from Copernicus to
Newton exploring the notions of empiricism, experi-
ment, mechanism, materialism, and the historical con-
cepts of continuity, change, revolution, and progress.
(H)
HIS 3466 Newton, Darwin, Freud.
 Credits: 3
This course focuses upon what has been called "the
emergence of the modern mind" from the perspective
of three symbolic heros of western science and cul-
ture. Beginning biographically, the course raises
issues regarding notions of the Great Man, Great
Books, Great Ideas, as well as theories of identity,
genius, rationality, creativity, change, and the rela-
tions between science and the humanities, biography
and history.
HIS 3468 Special Topics in the History of Science.
 Credits: 3; May be repeated with change of content up
to a maximum of 9 credits.
Individual episodes from the history of science deal-
ing with the historical development either of a partic-
ular science or of a specific theme. Examples include
History of Evolutionary Thought, and Scientific
Exploration in an Age of Discovery.
HIS 3481 Magic and the Occult in the Age of Reason.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
Explores the historical roots of astrology, alchemy,
witchcraft, and hermeticism in a cultural climate
increasingly dominated by rationalism and science
(1450-1700). Draws on theories and methods of inter-
lectual and cultural history, anthropology, sociology,
and literary theory. (H)
HIS 3501 The History of Moder Biological
Thought.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
This course will examine selected areas of modern
biological thought after 1735. Topics include
Linnaeus, Darwin, genetics, molecular biology, and
sociobiology. (H)

History of Technology
HIS 3470 History of Technology I. F.
 Credits: 3
The development of technology and engineering from
antiquity to approximately 1750 with emphasis on the
relationship of this development to the growth of
western civilization. (H)
HIS 3471 History of Technology II. S.
 Credits: 3
The development of technology and engineering from
approximately 1750 to WW I with emphasis on the
relationship of this development to the changing pat-
terns of life in western civilization. (H)


History of Medicine
HIS 3490 History of Western Medicine.
 Credits: 3
Beginning with primitive societies, the course will
trace the development of ideas of medical treatment,
concepts of disease, and the growth of medical knowl-
edge over the centuries. Students will also have the
opportunity to perform research on an aspect of medi-
cal history of interest to them. (H)

Latin American History
LAH 2020 Introduction to Latin American History.
 Credits: 3
An introduction to Latin American civilization, from
the Conquest to the present, emphasizing select topics
in social, political, and cultural history. (H, I)
LAH 3100 Emergence of Latin American Nations.
 Credits: 3
The last phase of the colonial regime, movement for
independence, and problems of nation-building to the
end of the 19th century. (H, I)
LAH 3130 Colonial Latin America.
 Credits:3
A survey of the formation of Spanish and Portuguese
imperial systems and colonial societies in America in
the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries.
(H, I)
LAH 3300 Twentieth Century Latin America.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
Contemporary challenges to traditional structures;
revolution and evolution. (H)
LAH 3712 Latin American International Relations.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
Historical development of political, diplomatic, and
economic relations of Latin America with the United
States, the socialist countries, and the world commu-
nity, including intra-regional relations. (H, I)
LAH 3930 Undergraduate Seminar in Latin
American History. F, S.
 Credits: 3
Undergraduate Seminar in Latin American history
will be offered in several sections with rotating topics.
Only Juniors majoring in history may elect this course.
LAH 4433 Moder Mexico.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
Aftermath of independence and war with U.S., the
Reforma and Maximilian, Porfiriato, Mexican
Revolution, and contemporary trends. (H, I)
tAH 4471 Caribbean History to 1800.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
Social, economic and political history of the West
Indies and the Circumcaribbean region to 1800, with
particular emphasis on slave society. (H, I
LAH 4472 The Caribbean, Nineteenth and Twentieth
Centuries.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
The legacy of colonial rule in different parts of the
West Indies and Central America; socio-economic and
political consequences of the abolition of slavery;
struggles for nationhood; democracy and socialism.
(H,I)
LAH 4520 Gran Colombian Nations. S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
Comparative study of political institutions, social and
economic development of Colombia, Venezuela,
Ecuador, primarily since independence. (H, I)
LAH 4620 Colonial Brazil (to 1750). F.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
Portuguese expansion; foundations of Brazilian planta-
tion society; emergence of regional distinctions;
Amerindian and African roots; South Atlantic economy
and Dutch invasion; triumph of hinterland gold. (H, I)


LAH 4630 Moder Brazil (after 1750). S.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 6 hrs of history.
Portuguese Enlightenment and colonial reform; ori-
gins and achievements of Brazilian monarchy; "mod-
ernization" and neo-colonialism; slavery, the military,
and emergence of oligarchical republic; legacy of dic-
tatorship and populism. (H, I)

World History

WOH 3220 World Encounter. An Analysis of Global
Historical Trends Since 1500.
 Credits: 3
Examines the major factors which in the last 500 years
have influenced the formation of today's power struc-
ture. (H)
WOH 3281 History of the Jews from 70 to 1700
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
This course examines the history of the Jews from the
destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem to the
beginning of the eighteenth century. Jewish social,
religious, and intellectual life in Muslim and Christian
societies is emphasized. (H, I)
WOH 3282 Modem Jewish History, 1700 to Present.
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
The transformation of Jewish life in the last three cen-
turies, including the Jewish communities of Europe,
the Middle East, North Africa, and America. (H, I)
WOH 3283 The Origins and Development of
Modern Israel
 Credits: 3; Prereq: 3 hrs of history.
Overview of the origins of Zionism in Jewish thought
and the development of Jewish nationalism, culminat-
ing in the establishment of Israel in 1948. The diversity
of Israeli society and politics as related to Middle East
and world affairs. (H, I)
WOH 3284 History of the Jews from Ancient Times
to Early Moder Times
 Credits: 3
History of the Jews from ancient to early modern
times, focusing on Jewish social, religious, and intel-
lectual life in Muslim and Christian societies.

GRADUATE COURSES
Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for graduate
course listings.





College Honors Program
Director: Keith Legg
Office: Little 352 (392-1519)
IDH 2931 Honors Seminar. F, S.
 Credits: 3; May be repeated for credit with change of
topic.
A special topics course restricted to students in the
College Honors Program.
IDH 3931 Interdisciplinary Junior Honors. F, S.
 Credits: 2; May be repeated for credit once with
change of topic.
A special topics course restricted to students in the
University-wide Honors Program.
IDH 4905 Individual Work. F, S, SS.
 Credits: I to 3.
Restricted to students in the College Honors Program.


tt Grading is on S-U basis only.