The course deals with the birth and evolution of modern science (17th-20th century) which has changed and continues to drastically change the world. More specifically, it focuses on certain features of its episodes such as the scientific revolution (physics and cosmology), the chemical revolution.
At the same time, a thematic set of cross-sections in the history of science is presented, which includes: traditional issues, such as its institutional constitution, the links of science with technology - as symmetrical and absolutely interconnected concepts -, and newer areas of study, such as the popularization of science and its relationship to gender and also the relationship to war (Manhattan Project/ atomic bomb construction).
- Teacher: Κωνσταντίνος Θεολόγου
- Teacher: Κωνσταντινος Στεργιοπουλος
ECTS : 2
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Knows the main episodes/stations in the formation of modern science.
• Recognize the main protagonists of the scientific and chemical revolution.
• Describes the theoretical or experimental contribution of the major forms of science in the period 17th - 20th century.
• Distinguishes the key institutions that forged science as we know it today.
• Revises the notion that science produces knowledge and technology applies it.
• Considers the ethical problems scientists face when designing weapons of mass destruction.