HIST 464 - History of Science in the Islamic World

Description:
An examination of science in the Islamic world, including the role of science and its intersection with religion in Islamic societies, and the role of scientific thinking in structuring various Islamic states and civilizations. HIST 464 and HIST 564 are layered courses, students mat not receive credit for both.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Analyze significant issues, trends and developments in the study of science in the Islamic world.
Demonstrate knowledge that history is not simply the recitation of names and dates, but is a fluid subject where interpretations are constantly changing as a result of different methods or patterns of analysis.
Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources in order to put forward well-supported arguments.
Make a-clearly-written and clearly-presented argument, including a thesis and sufficient and well-used supporting evidence.
Identify differing explanations of historical change and the connections between cause and effect in the discipline of history.
Identify different patterns of interpretation and different methodologies used in assessing or explaining the history of Islamic science.
Analyze how interpretations of the role of science in the Islamic world have shifted significantly over time. (500 level component only)

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/5/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course does not have an established scheduling pattern.