Science in the Ancient World (HPSC0067)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Science and Technology Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module examines activities of people in ancient societies to understand, predict, and control the world around them. The main focus is ancient Greece. We investigate how they studied of the heavens (including theories of how the world came into being and how the world operates), medicine, mathematics, and technology. We also investigate how the ancient Greeks thought about subjects such as astrology, alchemy, nature, and activities related to magic. In addition to the Greeks, we also investigate Babylonian, Egyptian, and Roman cultures. We also examine connections and comparisons with activities in southern Asia and China. No prerequisites.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 29
Module leader: Professor Andrew Gregory
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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