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

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

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

Fall Term 2026 (1970)

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 (54087)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 11:00 - 11:50



HIST 486 - Topics in the History of Technology

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

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

SEMINAR A01 (58071)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50



HIST 697 - Topics in the History of Technology

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

SEMINAR A01 (58072)

2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
T 14:00 - 16:50