The subject of the course is the history of engineers and engineering sciences. The lectures focus on the formation of engineering studies and the profession (military corps, state bureaucracy, industry), in the period 19th - 20th century, in Western Europe, USA and Greece. Emphasis is placed on the comparative study of engineering education in individual national contexts, in order to demonstrate the special characteristics of engineering studies, profession and social status. At the same time, issues of critical importance for the history of engineering are examined such as: the emergence of modernity, materials, movements of resistance and appropriation of the technological phenomenon, the relationship between science and technology, and the formation of engineering sciences, as a combination of pure and applied of science (technology). The outline of the engineer's identity is made with reference to society, politics, cultural origins and epistemological traditions.
- Teacher: Γεωργία Μαυρογόνατου
ECTS : 2
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• Recognizes the basic characteristics of engineering sciences
• Understands the science-technology relationship as a symmetrical
• know the process of academicization of engineering studies
• Distinguish between national models of training and professionalization of engineers
• Connect engineering sciences and engineers to the industrial revolutions