History of Technology in America (HIST 232)

Term: 2015-2016 Winter Semester

Faculty

Dr. J. KleesShow MyInfo popup for Dr. J. Klees

kleesj@baycollege.edu

Dr. K's Office Hours

• Weekly During Weeks 1-15: 
• Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM ET, and Wednesdays 11:00-2:00 PM ET, or by appointment (Locations Vary). To schedule a meeting, send an email to kleesj@baycollege.edu with your full name & course section/topic in subject line, and days/times you're available to meet & your contact information in the body of the email. 

Dr. Klees' Degrees/Certifications

BS - East Stroudsburg University (Education), 1990

MA - East Stroudsburg University (History), 1991

Ph.D. - Kent State University (History), 1999

GPDC Distance Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003.

 

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/11/2016 - 5/6/2016) Location: DELTA CB 233

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about the history of technology in the United States. International contexts will be covered, but primary emphasis will be on the history and role of technological development and innovation in America. Given that the United States often is labeled the “technological society,†broadly speaking students will be provided with the opportunity to learn about the various intersections of technology with society and politics from the Colonial Era through today. This includes coverage of the history of communication, transportation, applied and general science, and medical technologies. Meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement.