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STS.050 The History of MIT

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Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
Lecture: TR1 (4-257) Recitation: T2 (4-257) or R2 (4-257)

Examines the history of MIT, from its founding to the present, through the lens of the history of science and technology. Topics include William Barton Rogers; the modern research university and educational philosophy; campus, intellectual, and organizational development; changing laboratories and practices; MIT's relationship with Boston, the federal government, and industry; and notable activities and achievements of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Includes guest lecturers, on-campus field trips, and interactive exercises. Limited to 40.
D. Douglas
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