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TOSHIHIRO HIGUCHI

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Raw average: 2.00/5 from 1 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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HISTSCI203 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Toshi is very sweet, however he is very hard to understand. There is a lot of required reading that you need to use in the essays for the class. He is a tough grader, and essentially useless when it comes to helping you. The TA will make or break you in this class.
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Classes with TOSHIHIRO HIGUCHI

HISTSCI 350

Special Topics in the History of Science

2–3 credits

HISTSCI 350 covers varying topics in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology through readings and discussion.

No offering record · Spring 2014

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Toshihiro HiguchiNicole Nelson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2009–Spring 2014 · limited sample
HISTSCI 921

Seminar-special Topics

Credits unavailable

HISTSCI 921 is a graduate seminar offering readings and research on the history of science, medicine, and technology.

No offering record · Spring 2014

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Toshihiro Higuchi

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2010–Spring 2014 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2014HISTSCI 350Special Topics in the History of Science
Spring 2014HISTSCI 921Seminar-special Topics
Fall 2012HISTSCI 350Special Topics in the History of Science

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