Examination of technological change and its social and cultural context, focusing on Europe from the late Middle Ages to the early Industrial Revolution. After a brief overview of important developments and an examination of theoretical perspectives on technological change, students will use primary and secondary sources to describe and explain a specific technological innovation.

This course will explore the legal, political, and cultural responses to movements for censorship in the United States. Special attention will be paid to the censorship of motion pictures, live theater, books, and popular music. Students will be expected to write a short response paper every week, in addition to a final historiographical essay.

This course will explore the legal, political, and cultural responses to movements for censorship in the Unites States. Special attention will be paid to the censorship of motion pictures, live theater, reading material, and popular music. Students will be expected to write several short response papers in addition to a longer, primary-source-based paper.

Preparation for pre-service students in teaching science in elementary schools. Methods, materials, and latest curriculum work.

This workshop provides students with a foundation on emerging methods in digital and public history -- such as geo-mapping and the online exhibition of historical source materials. Class activities and assignments will include both digital components and field experiences around Amherst and the surrounding area.

This workshop provides students with a foundation on emerging methods in digital and public history -- such as geo-mapping and the online exhibition of historical source materials. Class activities and assignments will include both digital components and field experiences around Amherst and the surrounding area.

Claude Levi-Strauss famously said, "Animals are good to think with." This upper level course will explore both the symbolic and practical use of animals. We will examine how we have used them to think about issues such as human identity, civilization, and nature, and also investigate their role in human social and economic history. Looking at history from the perspective of "dumb beasts" and "noble brutes" challenges our usual anthropocentric perspective.

Examines how erroneous beliefs form, why they survive, and how to reveal their shaky foundations. Beliefs examined related to health, the environment, sports, and social life. Introduces statistical and research design concepts. Counts as a Foundations course toward the Education minor. Uses a team-based approach. (Gen.Ed. R2)

Use of community and urban forests to meet multiple objectives. Summary of forest history, policies, and programs. Review of traditional and contemporary forest management principles and practices. Case examples, site visits, and reports. Interactions with practitioners and landowners. Emphasis on community and urban forest issues.

The relationship between physical activity and health outcomes in women. Topics include assessment of physical activity, epidemiologic methods, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, pregnancy, and osteoporosis. (formerly Exercise Science)