HIST 3A
Introduction to History of Science: Scientific Revolution
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Survey of beginnings of physical sciences involving transformation from Aristotelian to Newtonian cosmology, mechanization of natural world, rise of experimental science, and origin of scientific societies. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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I took professor Alexander's History 3A (Intro to History of Science). While all of the TAs are really great, he wasn't that great of a professor. He has power point that in retrospect is totally useless, and he just stays on slide for a long time as he talks about a topic and says the same things over and over again for an hour and fifteen minutes. The class is extremely boring, and you can't skip a lecture because your overall grade depends on attendance. Also, I know that he really can't help it, but he has a pretty bad stammer that makes it really hard to focus on the material and take notes. If you're the kind of person who is able to look past things like stammers/stutters during lectures, you'll be fine, but i definitely wasn't. That being said, the things that I liked about this class were that the discussion sections (where attendance is also taken) are really helpful and usually really engaging and fun. Also, it's really nice because I feel like in this class, your grade actually reflects how much work you put in. So if you study hard and do all of the readings, you're sure to come out with an A.
I took professor Alexander's History 3A (Intro to History of Science). While all of the TAs are really great, he wasn't that great of a professor. He has power point that in retrospect is totally useless, and he just stays on slide for a long time as he talks about a topic and says the same things over and over again for an hour and fifteen minutes. The class is extremely boring, and you can't skip a lecture because your overall grade depends on attendance. Also, I know that he really can't help it, but he has a pretty bad stammer that makes it really hard to focus on the material and take notes. If you're the kind of person who is able to look past things like stammers/stutters during lectures, you'll be fine, but i definitely wasn't. That being said, the things that I liked about this class were that the discussion sections (where attendance is also taken) are really helpful and usually really engaging and fun. Also, it's really nice because I feel like in this class, your grade actually reflects how much work you put in. So if you study hard and do all of the readings, you're sure to come out with an A.
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I took Copenhaver for philosophy 3 in an online summer session. The material was challenging, but his online lectures were great at helping to interpret the material. There was also a video conference once a week with our TA, Ari, who I think was a key part to making this course so interesting. I'm not saying its a walk in the park. There is deep thought involved with the writing, so be prepared. Initially, I had low expectations coming into the course, being a science major, but the professor and TA made me an admirer of philosophy.
I took Copenhaver for philosophy 3 in an online summer session. The material was challenging, but his online lectures were great at helping to interpret the material. There was also a video conference once a week with our TA, Ari, who I think was a key part to making this course so interesting. I'm not saying its a walk in the park. There is deep thought involved with the writing, so be prepared. Initially, I had low expectations coming into the course, being a science major, but the professor and TA made me an admirer of philosophy.
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Prof. Terrall how college works and is a responsible teacher, but her technique and teaching style just weren't for me. Her lectures are dry at best, sleep-inducing if you are even a little bit tired. Her TAs grade fairly and will make or break your experience in her class. I felt that I received a grade that I deserved. The subject matter is interesting enough to pull you through until the end, and you need to read all the material if you want to do well on the comprehensive final
Prof. Terrall how college works and is a responsible teacher, but her technique and teaching style just weren't for me. Her lectures are dry at best, sleep-inducing if you are even a little bit tired. Her TAs grade fairly and will make or break your experience in her class. I felt that I received a grade that I deserved. The subject matter is interesting enough to pull you through until the end, and you need to read all the material if you want to do well on the comprehensive final
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