Spring 2027

Undergraduate Seminar in History of Science

An undergraduate seminar focused on advanced research in the History of Science, where students investigate science, medicine, and technology using historical methods.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Daniel Williford3.9/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 3.43 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2018: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Investigate topics in science, medicine, and/or technology using historical methods.

  • Create, plan, and execute a significant, self-designed and self-driven research project.

  • Develop an original, well-substantiated argument that synthesizes diverse historical knowledge and is based on a critical analysis of primary sources.

  • Communicate original historical research findings clearly and effectively.

  • Lead and participate productively in purposeful collaboration, discussion, and feedback.

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HISTORY 201 or 3 Credits in HIST SCI

HISTSCI 555

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Raw average: 4.42/5 from 12 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Spring 2027

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SEM 001Classroom Instruction0 / 180

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 3.43 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.67 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2018: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • History of science, medicine, and technology.
  • Independent research methodology and project design.
  • Critical analysis of primary sources and historical argumentation.

Skills

  • Apply historical methods to investigate science, medicine, and technology.
  • Design and execute independent research projects.
  • Synthesize historical knowledge and analyze primary sources.
  • Collaborate and provide feedback in academic settings.

Grades

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HISTSCI 555 · Spring 2027

Undergraduate Seminar in History of Science

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