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Terminated in academic year 2022/2023

History of Science and Technology in Engineering

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 711-0206/02
Abbreviation DVTS
Course title History of Science and Technology in Engineering
Credits 2
Coordinating department Department of Social Sciences
Course coordinator Mgr. Bc. Mariana Pavlíková, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1.Introduction to the course, literature
2.Development of machines and enginery in antiquity and medieval times
3.Development of machines and enginery in modern period until industrial revolution
4.Industrial revolution and the origins of industries
5.Origins and developments of industries in the Austrian monarchy with focus on the Czech lands
6.Development and uses of energy sources produced by industries in 1700s and 1800s
7.General trends in development of industries in 1870-1918
8.Czech industries in 1918-1945, their specializations and development trends
9.Expansion of power industries in the Czech lands in 1918-1945
10.General trends in development of the Czech industries after 1945 and their main branches
11.Industries and their role in armament industry in 1800s and 1900s
12.Historical trends in development of transportation and transport vehicles in the human history
13.Historical overview of development and uses of constructional materials and production technologies in the process of machinery
14.Closing session, evaluation of students’ projects

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 .