The Making of Modern Science
HISTSCI 202 explores major scientific trends from the 17th to early 20th centuries, emphasizing their cultural and social implications.
Summary
Historical reviews of Catherine Jackson, Devin Kennedy, Nicholas Jacobson: Assignments typically include quizzes, essays, and exams. Workload varies from manageable exams to information overload from extensive reading and group projects.
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Historical reviews of Lynn Nyhart: Lynn Nyhart taught a course where interested students learned significantly, while others could space out by copying PowerPoint lectures. Grading was lenient and based on attendance, discussion, and three papers, making the class easy for those not engaged with the material.
CATHERINE JACKSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DEVIN KENNEDY is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LYNN K. NYHART is recorded teaching in Spring 2013, Spring 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
NICHOLAS JACOBSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
Historical reviews of Catherine Jackson, Devin Kennedy, Nicholas Jacobson: The course experience depends heavily on the instructor. Some find it an engaging, low-stress class, while others describe it as confusing and demanding.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.64 GPA, 88.1% A/AB (n=59 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.72 GPA, 88.9% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Catherine Jackson, Devin Kennedy, Nicholas Jacobson: Assignments typically include quizzes, essays, and exams. Workload varies from manageable exams to information overload from extensive reading and group projects.
Historical reviews of Devin Kennedy, Nicholas Jacobson: Students appreciate interactive discussions and clear explanations. Conversely, some find the lecture pacing confusing and the course format difficult to follow.
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