WESTERN CULTURE: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY I

ILS 201

Course Description

Western science and technology in the making. Major developments viewed in philosophical and social context, from antiquity to 17th century.

Prerequisties

Not open to students with credit for HISTSCI 201 .

Satisfies

HISTSCI 201

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.6

8.62% from Historical

Completion Rate

96.43%

0.15% from Historical

A Rate

55.71%

62.72% from Historical

Class Size

140

6.43% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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FLORENCE HSIA

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