History of Science Faculty: Cathy Gere, Tal Golan, Naomi Oreskes, Robert Westman Note: Students should indicate whether they are also applicants for admission to the interdepartmental program in Science Studies (communication, history, philosophy, and sociology of science). 1. Major Fields (a) Science in early modern Europe. (b) Science in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. (c) Science in the twentieth century. (d) Another field of comparable breadth, defined in consultation with the major field adviser. 2.
First and Second Minor Fields (a) Science Studies (mandatory for students in the Science Studies program). (b) Any of the other fields offered by the department, provided that it offers general historical understanding of the same period as the major field. (c) A field of History of Science not chosen as the major field. (d) A second field of history, provided that it concentrates on a period or region other than that chosen for the first minor field. (e) A related discipline, offered through another department. Note: this field may be in the physical or life sciences. Note: This field may be in the physical or life sciences. 3. Language Requirement Competency in one or two languages in addition to English before advancement to candidacy is required. The requirement will vary depending on the chosen major field. 4. Core Courses HIGR 236A-B: Seminar in History of Science HIGR 238: Introduction to Science Studies HIGR 239: Seminar in Science Studies HIGR 240: Colloquium in Science Studies HIGR 241: Advanced Approaches to Science Studies |
