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Terminated in academic year 2015/2016

History of Science and Technology

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 711-0203/12
Abbreviation DVT
Course title History of Science and Technology
Credits 2
Coordinating department Department of Social Sciences
Course coordinator Mgr. Bc. Mariana Pavlíková, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1.Opening session, introduction to the structure of the course, literature
2.Medieval and modern crafts
3.Technique of mining
4.Development of iron and steel production
5.Means of transportation and their history
6.Steam-power utilization
7.Origins of research on electric effects and seminal practical applications of electricity
8.Electric power production
9.Historical development of electrotechnics
10.Electronics: origins and development
11.Computers
12.Nuclear energy and alternative energy sources
13.Czechoslovak fortification buildings and the role of industry
14.Closing session, evaluation of students’ papers

Literature

HART-DAVIS, Adam, ed. Science: the definitive visual guide. London: Dorling Kindersley, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4093-8314-7.

Advised literature

HART, Michael H. The 100: A Ranking Of The Most Influential Persons In History. Citadel; Revised edition, 2000. ISBN 978-0806513508 .