The New History and Science History Major
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Faculty Coordinator: Tim Lenoir
History and Science is a collaborative program of the Department of History
and the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science. The major is
designed for the science student who wishes to complement his or her work
in science with a History major that focuses explicitly on science;
students in the humanities and social sciences whose interest in science is
primarily historical and contextual; and students contemplating medical
school who are interested in a History major that allows them to study the
history of medicine, biology, and allied sciences in conjunction with
fulfilling the pre-med science requirements that give them a general
grounding in science.
Gateway Course - Introduction to the History of Science is designed to
introduce students to approaches and methods in the history of science,
technology, and medicine. It is primarily concerned with definitions of
scientific methodology, practice, and institutions, and exposes students to
some of the fundamental debates in the history of science. Case studies
vary depending upon the particular instructor.
Methodological Cluster - Students fulfill this requirement by taking three
courses in the Department of History focusing on the history of science,
technology, and medicine. Courses must be approved by the student's
advisor. The choice of courses depends on the student's particular
interests (for example, premodern science, history of medicine and biology,
history of technology, contemporary science). Courses that are appropriate
for this cluster are below.
Geographic Cluster - Students select a geographic area (for example, America,
Europe, Asia, or Africa) and complete four History courses in that area.
Courses in the history of science, technology, and medicine that have a
geographic focus may be used to fulfill this requirement, but cannot be
double-counted for the methodological cluster.
Interdisciplinary Cluster - This cluster can be defined in any of three ways:
(1) a disciplinary concentration that entails taking four courses in a
single scientific discipline; (2) an interdisciplinary concentration that
entails taking two anthropology of science, philosophy of science, or
sociology of science courses, and two complementary science courses; or (3)
a general science concentration, designed primarily for students
contemplating medical school, in order to complement courses in the history
of science and medicine with a broad background in the sciences (four
courses). In all instances, the concentration must be approved in advance
by the student's advisor. In addition to the usual science courses,
students may also design concentrations in anthropology or computer
science.
History and Science major proposals must be approved by one's faculty advisor; forms are available in the History Office.
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