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Course Description
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Course Name
Galileo and the Scientific Renaissance
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Mandatory Lab Fee Required
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Galileo Galilei was one of the founding fathers of the modern scientific world, living and working for the larger portion of his life in Florence under the protection of the ruling Medici family. His life and works are a landmark in the history of science. What did he do and why is it so important? This course is designed to introduce the students to the intellectual ferment of the Renaissance which produced the revolutionary figure of Galileo. Both the works of Galileo and his contemporaries will be examined. Visits to the Science Museum of Florence and other scientific institutions form an integral part of this course.
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