| CODE | 80490 |
|---|---|
| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2017/2018 |
| CREDITS | 9 credits during the 2nd year of 9917 HISTORICAL SCIENCES (LM-84) GENOVA |
| SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | M-STO/05 |
| LANGUAGE | Italian |
| TEACHING LOCATION | GENOVA (HISTORICAL SCIENCES) |
| SEMESTER | 1° Semester |
The course presents the historical development of European scientific and technical culture, from the perspective of a discipline which brings together Humanities and Sciences.
Knowing the cultural, political and social contexts of the 18th century, from the crisis of European consciousness in the early 18th century to the French Revolution; understanding how the Scientific Revolution was codified in the Age of Enlightenment; knowing the development of science and technology in the 18th century. Having a solid knowledge of the history of the century of Enlightenment, and being able to analyze it from the perspective of the evolution of science and technology.
See above.
Contents for students who are taking the 6-CFU course
From the 17th to the 18th centuries: Galileo, the Academies, Newton's science and the culture of Enlightenment.
Contents for students who are taking the 9-CFU course
From the 17th to the 18th centuries: Galileo, the Academies, Newton's science and the culture of Enlightenment.
The reading list for this course, together with the lecturer's suggestions and instructions are available on the Italian version of the web page.
Office hours: For students: Wednesday 1-2 PM, University building, via Balbi 2, 3rd floor For students: Wednesday 2-3 PM, University building, via Balbi 2, 3rd floor
DAVIDE ARECCO (President)
LUCA LO BASSO
PAOLO ROSSI
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
The exam consists in an oral test only. Attendance is recommended: Exercise sessions and seminars will be held. Non-attending students who take the 6-CFU course will have 3 texts to read, while non-attending students who take the 9-CFU will have 4 texts to read, as per the reading list above. No further readings will be required. During classes, the professor could have some informal debates and Q&A sessions on the topics addressed by the course, through which he will be able to estimate students' growth in terms of culture and knowledge of the discipline.
Oral exam
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/01/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 17/01/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 07/02/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 07/02/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 23/05/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 23/05/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 13/06/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 13/06/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 27/06/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 27/06/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 11/07/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 11/07/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 12/09/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |
| 12/09/2018 | 13:00 | GENOVA | Orale | Locali DAFIST, via Balbi 2, 3° piano, studio Arecco |