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Overall a really good professor who is passionate about what he teaches. The papers make up the majority of the grade so I would suggest staying on top of readings and getting started as early as possible. The TAs and professor are both willing to proofread which is niceRate My Professors ↗
Keller's lectures are incredibly engaging, and while they are not required for attendance and are recorded, I genuinely wanted to be there. Class is graded on 3 essays and participation. If you don't procrastinate the essays and utilize the writing center, the class is a pretty easy A.Rate My Professors ↗
I loved this class overall but Professor Keller made it even more engaging. Lecture and reading heavy, you have to either go to lecture or watch his lecture uploads to do well in the class. Class consists of 3 papers each worth 25% and the other 25% is participation in discussion, easy to get an A if you do well on papers and go to discussion.Rate My Professors ↗
i loved this class! dr. keller is insanely knowledgable and engaging as a lecturer. also, every lecture was streamed online and absences for being sick are always excused which was awesome. overall this course was very interesting, well-structured, and not very difficult (but still encouraged reflection).Rate My Professors ↗
Incredibly interesting and engaging lecturer! Super knowledgeable and talks about a lot of things you probably wouldn't have learned outside of this class. TAs are also incredibly helpful and communicative, and they and Dr. Keller just seem very passionate about the course material. Also, Canvas was well-organized and lectures are uploaded online.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Keller is great! He is super accommodating and really cares about his students. His class is graded by 4 things, participation, and 3 essays. If you use resources such as office hours, the writing center, or the history lab you will do fine.Rate My Professors ↗
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Introduction to global environmental health covering intersections of health and environment, including climate change, disease ecology, and globalization of disease.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Richard Keller
Richard Keller’s lectures were consistently described as engaging and well-organized, with materials uploaded online to support attendance flexibility. Assessment relied on three papers worth 25% each and participation for the final 25%, with students noting the class was manageable if they utilized the writing center and stayed current with readings.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026Senior Honors Thesis: an honors thesis on topics in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology; continuation of HIST SCI 681.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Senior thesis on topics in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology. Continuation ofHIST SCI 691.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing of a thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Work involves directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent Study in Medical History involves directed study projects arranged with the instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Advanced Independent Study involves independent research and writing for graduate students in medical history under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST/HISTSCI 213 | Global Environmental Health: an Interdisciplinary Introduction |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 692 | Senior Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | HISTSCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2027 | MEDHIST 699 | Independent Study in Medical History |
| Spring 2027 | MEDHIST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | HISTSCI 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2026 | MEDHIST 699 | Independent Study in Medical History |
| Fall 2026 | MEDHIST 950 | Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Fall 2026 | MEDHIST 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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