THE ORIGINS OF SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT

HISTSCI 201

Course Description

Emergence of scientific method and scientific modes of thought out of ancient philosophical and religious traditions; the impact of ancient science on medieval Christendom; the origins and development of the Copernican-Newtonian world view.

Prerequisties

Not open to students with credit for ILS 201 or HISTORY/HISTSCI 323

Satisfies

ILS 201

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.28

3.47% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.46%

2.33% from Historical

A Rate

66.15%

62.81% from Historical

Class Size

130

52.63% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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FLORENCE HSIA

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