Module #1 Introduction to the Industrial Age Overview of the Industrial Age, its significance, and major technological advancements
Module #2 Steam Power and the Industrial Revolution Invention of the steam engine by James Watt and its impact on industry and transportation
Module #3 Textile Innovations:Spinning Jenny and Power Loom Improvements in textile production with the spinning jenny and power loom, and their economic impact
Module #4 Iron and Steel Production:Bessemer Process Henry Bessemers innovations in steel production and its effects on construction and manufacturing
Module #5 The Railroad Revolution Development of railroads and their impact on transportation, communication, and economic growth
Module #6 Telegraphy and the Birth of Global Communication Invention of the telegraph by Samuel Morse and its significance in facilitating global communication
Module #7 The Development of the Automobile Early experiments with automobiles, the work of Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, and the rise of the automotive industry
Module #8 Early Aviation Innovations Pioneers of flight, including Sir George Cayley, Otto Lilienthal, and the Wright brothers
Module #9 Transforming Industry with Electricity Harnessing electricity for industrial use, including the work of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
Module #10 The Rise of Mass Production:The Assembly Line Henry Fords innovations in manufacturing with the assembly line and its impact on industry
Module #11 Chemical Innovations:Dyes, Plastics, and Pharmaceuticals Advances in chemical manufacturing, including the development of synthetic dyes, plastics, and pharmaceuticals
Module #12 The Telephone and the Evolution of Personal Communication Invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell and its impact on personal communication
Module #13 Early Computing and Data Processing Development of early computers, including Charles Babbages Analytical Engine and Herman Holleriths punched card system
Module #14 Marconi and the Dawn of Wireless Communication Guglielmo Marconis innovations in wireless telegraphy and the birth of radio communication
Module #15 Cinema and the Rise of Mass Media Development of film technology, the work of Thomas Edison and the Lumière brothers, and the impact on entertainment and culture
Module #16 Medical Innovations of the Industrial Age Advances in medical technology, including the discovery of X-rays, vaccines, and medical imaging
Module #17 The Age of Invention:Edison, Tesla, and the Electrical Era The work and rivalry of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, and their contributions to the development of electrical systems
Module #18 The Impact of Industrialization on Society and the Environment Social, economic, and environmental consequences of industrialization, including urbanization, pollution, and labor movements
Module #19 Case Studies in Industrial Innovation:Steel, Automobiles, and Aviation In-depth analysis of innovations in steel production, the automotive industry, and early aviation
Module #20 Technological Innovation and Economic Growth The relationship between technological innovation and economic growth, including the role of entrepreneurship and investment
Module #21 The Global Spread of Industrialization How industrialization spread to other regions, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America
Module #22 The Role of Government in Industrialization Government policies and regulations that facilitated or hindered industrialization, including patent law and infrastructure development
Module #23 Industrialization and the Rise of Consumer Culture How industrialization led to the growth of consumer culture and mass production of goods
Module #24 The Human Cost of Industrialization:Labor Movements and Reform The social and human costs of industrialization, including labor exploitation, and the rise of labor movements and reform efforts
Module #25 The Environmental Legacy of Industrialization The environmental impact of industrialization, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change
Module #26 Technological Innovation in the 20th Century Major technological innovations of the 20th century, including the computer, internet, and biotechnology
Module #27 The Digital Revolution and the Information Age The impact of the digital revolution on industry, commerce, and society
Module #28 Sustainability and the Future of Industrialization The need for sustainable industrial practices, including renewable energy, green technology, and eco-friendly manufacturing
Module #29 Case Studies in Modern Industrial Innovation In-depth analysis of recent innovations in industries such as energy, transportation, and healthcare
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Technological Innovations of the Industrial Age career
