Overview
Description
This course investigates the history of American exploration from before 1492 to 2000. It focuses particularly on the knowledge that explorers produced and the impact of that knowledge on science, culture, and imperialism.
Requirements
Prerequisites
ENG 102
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Core
CO9
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze and discuss how scientific knowledge and theories emerged from explorer’s expeditions and their encounters with local inhabitants.
- analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources relating to exploration and its impact on science, culture, and imperialism through class discussion, written assignments, and oral presentations.
- craft arguments and evince them in a clear and persuasive manner, both in writing and in oral presentations.