History of Science: 20th Century

Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Ranging from startling new physics of relativity and the quantum, and of nuclear weapons, to molecular reductionism in biology and campaigns for statistical objectivity, examination of involvement of science in technological, military, intellectual, and political changes of the 20th century. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
8.3 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2021 Online
    Grade: A+

    Participation is required for discussion, but not for lecture. You can skim through the readings (for participation points), and then actually read them when you write your essays. There are two essays in this class, both are leniently graded. There also some short writing assignments, which are pretty fun (and easy).
    This is a pretty good GE, and was easier when I took it since it was online.

Course

Instructor
Theodore Porter
Previously taught
21S 19S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • No midterms

  • No final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

Previous Grades

Grade distributions not available.