History of Science Technology and Medicine Minor

About the Minor

The History of Science, Technology, and Medicine teaches students to ask basic questions about how science, technology, and medicine develop through the course of time.  Students will learn how science, technology and medicine shape society and the impact society can have on science.  Using historical perspectives, students acquire skill sets that inform research on pressing contemporary issues, preparing them for careers in private industries and education, and for broader public engagement in advancing our understanding of the development of technological innovations, science, and medicine.

Minor Requirements (15 credits)

Notes

• Only one HIST 49900 or HIST 59000 may satisfy this requirement.
• 50% of credits for CLA minors must come from Purdue University.
• Minors must earn a grade of “C-” or better. The P/NP option is not available.

College of Liberal Arts Pass/No Pass Option Policy

• P/NP cannot be used to satisfy Liberal Arts Core, Liberal Arts major, minor, or certificate requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Develop awareness of how science, technology, and medicine have evolved in diverse cultural contexts, from ancient times to the present.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of science, medicine, and technology in a range of social, cultural, economic, military, and global contexts.
• Formulate research questions by choosing evidence and methods to evaluate and synthesize information, to produce a persuasive historical argument.
• Apply appropriate analytical frameworks in emerging fields of historical study, including genomics, computing and artificial intelligence, and public health.

Pre-Requisite Information

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