ENGR 395 Spanning the Ages:history/Structure Spanning the Ages: (gd)

This a 16 day study abroad to trace the history of structural design in Europe from the time of the Mycenaean civilization in Greece (~1600 BC) through the Industrial Revolution (~1850 AD) to include the Golden Age of Greece, the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. The course will also study the civilizations and cultures that persisted during each era of structural advancement through the period of study. Art, government structures, social structures, and the economics of Western European civilizations and their interconnec- tions with advancement of structural designs are also studied, together with the rise and fall of several empires and cultures in Western Europe. During the study abroad program, students visit four major European cities (Athens, Rome, Paris, and London), as well as less urban areas in Italy (Florence) and in the United Kingdom (Wales). Students will see West- ern Europe in its modern contexts of art, culture, and social structures. The importance of various structures in the contexts of the history and modern circumstances in Europe are also studied. Students will also be guided in developing their international travel skills. The course will consist of 4 pre-trip preparation classes in April, the study abroad program, and the follow-up submission of a travel and study journal together with an exploration and discovery paper.

Credits

3

Distribution

GD

Offered

At the Discretion of the Dept