Robert Smith, Ph.D. (History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge)

Professor, Faculty of Arts - History, Classics, & Religion Dept
Directory

Winter Term 2025 (1900)

HIST 293 - History of Science, Technology and Medicine: Key Moments

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Pivotal events in the history of science, technology, and medicine using a wide variety of historical sources, such as photographs, artifacts, films, letters, and diaries.

LECTURE B1 (76533)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20



HIST 394 - History of Astronomy and Cosmology from Stonehenge to the Space Age

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An examination of the major themes in the history of astronomy and cosmology from the ancient world to the present day.

LECTURE B1 (76539)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 14:00 - 15:20



HIST 609 - Directed Study

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

This credit/fail course is required for students in the thesis-based M.A. program. Students are introduced to scholarship relevant to their research and supported in developing a research proposal.

IND A1 (79702)

2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
01:00 - 01:00

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

HIST 296 - World War Two

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The global conflict, with emphasis on political, social, scientific, and cultural aspects.

LECTURE A01 (55061)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 11:00 - 11:50



HIST 496 - Topics in the History of Science

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

Prerequisite: 3 units in HIST at the 300-level or consent of Department.

SEMINAR A01 (58233)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50



HIST 696 - Topics in the History of the Sciences

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

SEMINAR A01 (58234)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
M 14:00 - 16:50

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

HIST 293 - History of Science, Technology and Medicine: Key Moments

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Pivotal events in the history of science, technology, and medicine using a wide variety of historical sources, such as photographs, artifacts, films, letters, and diaries.

LECTURE B01 (85618)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 11:00 - 12:20



HIST 394 - History of Astronomy and Cosmology from Stonehenge to the Space Age

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An examination of the major themes in the history of astronomy and cosmology from the ancient world to the present day.

LECTURE B01 (85621)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 14:00 - 15:20