Self and Other Course Pairing

Encountering the Past: The Taiping Rebellion (HS 100)

This section will focus on the causes and consequences of the “Taiping Rebellion”—the largest rebellion in human history—in China’s long nineteenth century. We will discuss, among other topics, nationalism, imperialism, religious rebellion, ethnicity and identity, and revolution through our critical engagement with text-based and visual primary and secondary sources.

Faculty biography

Dr. Austin Parks - bio coming soon

Engineering & Society: Engineering, Design, and Creative Problem Solving in the Built World (EG 103)

The pyramids and Gothic cathedrals as well as transportation, communication, and sanitation systems are just some examples of our engineered world. Students explore what makes engineering unique from the sciences--the elements of design and creative problem-solving. Emphasis is given to the historical and social contents of engineering design and its impact on our society. Students also explore the connections engineering has to visual thinking--graphic and industrial design.

Faculty biography

Dr. Suzanne Keilson - bio coming soon!

Mentor biography

Brian Loeffler - bio coming soon!

Virtual Advisor

HS 100 satisfies the History core requirement for all students. Students considering a major in Engineering are strongly recommended to preference this course pairing. EG 103 satisfies the natural science core requirement.