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HUM-466: Experimental history of science II

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The course allows students to learn by doing about the history of science, and the role played by experimentation, technical skills or material objects in the production of knowledge. Students will explore these topics by reconstructing a historical experiment, instrument or practice.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/experimental-history-of-science-ii-HUM-466

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http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-466

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Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/experimental-history-of-science-ii-HUM-466

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/HUM-466

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Lectures in this course (17)

Introduction: Experimental History of Science

Introduces the Experimental History of Science, covering technical skills, data analysis, and historical experiments.

Experimentum Crucis: Lost Knowledge Reenactment Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores lost knowledge reenactment and historical experiments on water boiling temperatures.

Newton's Experiments: Lab Work

Covers Newton's experiments with various chemical reactions and transformations.

Early Modern Technical Drawings

Delves into the experimental history of science through early modern technical drawings, focusing on Leonardo's programmable automaton and lion.

Interpreting Drawings and Project Discussion

Delves into Leonardo's automaton, programming concepts, evolution of automata, and experiments on light refraction.

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