courses of instruction - Lafayette College

INDS 365: The Engineering Method
2) Contextual Studies
American Studies 241: Work, Culture,
and Society in Industrial America
Art 125,126: History of Architecture
CS 200: Computers and Society
History 250: Technology and the Ameri
can Imagination
Approved VAST courses
INDS 222. Technology, Values, and Society.
This course introduces students to the role
and impact of technology in society. The first
half of the course includes discussions of so
cial, philosophical, economical, and political
perspectives on technology; and methods for
forecasting, assessing, and controlling tech
nology. The second half of the course focuses
on contemporary technological issues such as
nuclear energy, global climate change, elec
tronic communications, biotechnology, and
nuclear weapons. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or permission of instructor.
INDS 321,322. Technology Clinic. A small
group of selected students work together
with faculty mentors to solve a real-world
problem proposed by an industrial or
government sponsor. The year-long study
addresses the social, technological, and
economic factors relevant to a successful
solution. Students work on campus as a
team and at times independently and on-site
with the sponsors. Prerequisite: Committee
recommendation. Coordinator: Mr. Baiter
INDS 361. The Gothic Cathedral: Structur
al Rationalism. A course which considers
Gothic cathedrals as representing the physi
cal embodiment of the values of medieval
society. It explores the dependence of their
construction on medieval developments in
construction technology and the essential
interdependence of societal values and tech
nological progress. It also considers how the
structural rationalism of Gothic architecture,
as interpreted during the nineteenth century,
is the foundation for much of modern archi
tectural theory. [W] Mr. Van Gulick
INDS 365. The Engineering Method.
An introductory course for nonengineering
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
students which describes the engineering
design process and the constraints under
which it operates. Illustrations of economic
risk, and ethical and legal considerations are
presented to show their effect upon engi
neering designs. These examples lead to
an appreciation of the many nontechnical
elements involved in technical decisions and
the avenues by which such decisions can be
influenced by the public. Mr. Ruggles
WOMEN'S STUDIES
Professor Byrd (English), coordinator
Requirements for the minon Five ap
proved courses, beginning with Women's
Studies 101 and including four electives
from among Women's Studies courses and
the following list:
Africana Studies 213: Racism and Sexism
Anthropology & Sociology 212: Sex and
Gender: A Cross-Culrural View
English 219: Literary Women
Government & Law 204: Gender and the
Law
History 264: Women in American History
Philosophy 215: Feminist Philosophy
Psychology 248: Psychology of Gender
Other relevant courses may be approved
by petition to the Women's Studies coordina
tor, including departmental Special Topics, In
dependent Study, Honors, or Internship
courses. The coordinator will publish during
registration period a list of relevant courses to
be offered the next semester. Women's Stud
ies minors are strongly encouraged to take
Women's Studies 390,391 or 380,381 in the
senior year.
101. Introduction to Women's Studies.
This interdisciplinary course acquaints
students with the content and methodology
of women's studies. Attention is focused on
how gender, together with race, class, sexu
al orientation, etc., shapes people's lives
and experiences. This gender analysis is
used to examine American women in rela
tion to society, other people, and to them
selves. Staff
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