This course surveys major scientific and technological developments in various
geographical and cultural contexts, including those of Asia, Europe and the United
States. It examines the transformations in the study of astronomy, medicine and natural
philosophy, and compares the approaches to knowledge and the cultural values
attached to science and technology in different societies. In so doing, it places these
developments in their cultural, social and political contexts. It also surveys the
technological innovation since the industrial revolution and how it has increasingly
become a powerful force in transforming the human conditions.
- AUs
- 3.0 AUs
- Grade Type
- None
- Prerequisite
- None
- Exam
- 30 November 2026, 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Prerequisite graph
Required first
Science & Technology in Historical Perspective
Available indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | 17632 SEM (SEM1) 0930-1220 Wed LHS-TR+33 | ||||
| 1000 | |||||
| 1030 | |||||
| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | |||||
| 1200 |
Other offerings
Other relevant mods
- HH1001What Is History?
- HH1002Asia-Pacific in Global History: Pre-1800
- HH2009China in Revolution & Reform
- HH2033Total War in Asia & the Pacific, 1931-1951
- HH2046Urban History
- HH2090Special Topics in History I
- HH2125The World in 12 Objects
- HH3001Historiography: Theory & Methods
- HH3005Seismic Japan: History, Culture & Society
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