EDHD1909W
EDHD 1909W - Galileo on Trial in Italy (3 Cr.) Global Perspectives, Writing Intensive, Freshman Seminar
College of Education & Human Development - Adm (11182)
TCED - College of Education and Human Development
EDHD 1909W - Galileo on Trial in Italy (3 Cr.) Global Perspectives, Writing Intensive, Freshman Seminar
Course description
Galileo risked his career, his freedom, and even his life for science. In this Freshman Seminar Abroad, we will learn about Galileo, the conflicts he faced, and how his discoveries forever changed the world. Over spring break, we will travel to Italy. We'll visit Pisa, home of Galileo, and climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. We'll explore the city of Florence and see one of Galileo's first telescopes. In Rome, we will visit such places as the Vatican and the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, which provided the backdrop to the end of Galileo's brilliant career. While on campus, we will learn about 17th century Italy and re-enact the Trial of Galileo through debate and discussion.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
001475
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Global Perspectives
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
Yes
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring