Course Overview
From ancient Greek myth to modern science fiction, Western culture's depictions of the power of technology have shaped our contemporary views. By analysing selected works of literature, film, TV and Internet sites from different historical periods, students will explore continuities and changes in depictions of technology and its transformative powers.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$764.71 - $780.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss specific philosophical, literary, artistic, technological, and scientific issues arising in various periods, primarily but not exclusively in Western culture.
- Compare and evaluate representative ideas about technology from different historical periods. (GA 9, 10)
- Define specific expressive genres or information modes. (GA 7)
- Discuss relationships among author, text, audience, and historical context. (GA 7)
- Identify and discuss aspects of universality. (GA 7, 10)
- Apply aspects of historical ideas about technology to contemporary contexts. (GA 12)
- Articulate and defend a thesis about a specific topic, text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Use various media (e.g., website / video / text / oral presentation) to express a coherent argument. (GA 7, 12)
- Compose effective written documents analyzing a thesis, a primary text or set of texts. (GA 7, 12)
- Demonstrate, to an advanced level, skills in research, citation, and document organization. (GA 7, 12)
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Technology, Invention and Power (LIBS 7005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
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- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
- Bachelor of Business Administration
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- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Residential Interiors
Diploma Part-time
School of Energy
- Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of LIBS 7005 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 56006
Dates
May 18 - Aug 07 Loading
- CRN 56006
- $764.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michael Bourke
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor to administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs. *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day).
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of LIBS 7005 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 36459
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 36459
- $780.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Michael Coughlin
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(B)* FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs.
Confirmation
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