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Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

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<p>Enjoy a brilliant course that will transform the way you think about science, technology, and the entire course of human history.</p>

Syllabus

  • 01: Great Inventions in Everyday Life
  • 02: The Potter's Wheel and Metallurgy
  • 03: Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits
  • 04: The Galley, Coins, and the Alphabet
  • 05: Crossbows East and West
  • 06: Roman Arches-Aqueducts and the Colosseum
  • 07: Waterwheels and Clocks
  • 08: Pagodas and Cathedrals
  • 09: Paper and Printing
  • 10: Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns
  • 11: Telescopes and Microscopes
  • 12: The Caravel and Celestial Navigation
  • 13: Unblocking the Power of Coal and Iron
  • 14: Steam Engines and Pin Making
  • 15: Canals and Railroads
  • 16: Food Preservation
  • 17: Water and Sewer Systems
  • 18: Batteries and Electric Generators
  • 19: Cameras, Telephones, and Phonographs
  • 20: Electric Light and Power
  • 21: Department Stores and Modern Retailing
  • 22: Motion Pictures
  • 23: Surgery and the Operating Room
  • 24: Steel, Glass, and Plastics
  • 25: The Model T
  • 26: Aviation-The “Wright” Time for Flight
  • 27: Radio and Television
  • 28: Nuclear Power
  • 29: Household Appliances
  • 30: Electronics and the Chip
  • 31: Satellites and Cell Phones
  • 32: Personal Computing
  • 33: Genetic Engineering
  • 34: The Internet
  • 35: Social Media and Democracy
  • 36: Inventions and History
  • By This Professor

Taught by

W. Bernard Carlson

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