STSH-4750

Troy, A 19th-Century Industrial City

A study, taking advantage of the university’s locale, about industrialization as one important component in the development of American culture. Topics such as water for transportation and energy sources, architectural and engineering developments in conjunction with industrial growth, and social and political problems arising out of 19th-century industrialization are considered. Each student must keep a journal and is required to undertake a project and report findings in class. Classes are complemented by frequent, usually short, field trips to appropriate sites that are agreed upon by instructor and students. Prerequisite: one college-level course in American history or permission of instructor. Fall term annually.

4 credit hours