This course looks at key inventions and theories developed over the past 2000 years, the science and people behind those discoveries, and discuss their effects on civilization. The goal of the course is to familiarize the students with the social and historical context of scientific development. The use of the Internet to do research will be emphasized and required by the student for a term paper.

A survey of our energy resources, our current and possible future methods of utilization, and their associated environmental effects. The goal of the class is to familiarize the student with the role of energy and the energy problems facing society.