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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Engineering : Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

436-464 History of Technology

Credit Points:

7.1

Coordinator:

Dr P. Milner

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Engineering heritage stream 12 hours of lectures and 27 hours of directed field work. Technical history stream 20 lectures and 19 hours of directed research

Objectives:

Upon completion students should:

  • comprehend the evolutionary nature of technology;

  • appreciate the international and national milestones of technology history as a basis for understanding the role of technology in modern society.

Content:

Ancient technology, from Neolithic to Iron Age Technology in classical times. Technology in medieval times: influence of copper-based metals. Wind and water power. Cathedrals. Clocks. Mechanicians and engineers of the Renaissance. Engineering formalised during the 18th and 19th centuries: Steam power and the Industrial Revolution. 19th century technology: Engineering education, the advent of steel, new sources of power. Early 20th century technology: Professional institutions, growth of research, transport, nuclear power. Australian Technology.

Assessment:

Engineering heritage stream: Written assignments to a maximum of 6000 words, or equivalent. Technical history stream: A 90-minute end-of-year test; written assignments to a maximum of 5000 words, or equivalent.
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