HIST 3C
Introduction to History of Science: History of Modern Science, Relativity to DNA
Description: 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.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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I currently taking phil 3 with him and this class is by far the hardest GE I have ever taken. The TA's think they we are philosophy students and expect us to know how to write "philosophy papers". TAs are pretty worthless, they think you know and care about philosophy. The WEEKLY quizzes are supposed to be "easy" but can actually be pretty challenging. Avoid this class at all costs!!!
I currently taking phil 3 with him and this class is by far the hardest GE I have ever taken. The TA's think they we are philosophy students and expect us to know how to write "philosophy papers". TAs are pretty worthless, they think you know and care about philosophy. The WEEKLY quizzes are supposed to be "easy" but can actually be pretty challenging. Avoid this class at all costs!!!
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Spring 2024 - I have zero clue why there are so many negative reviews here. Soraya does tend to ramble on and sometimes gives you barely any time to write down info on slides. But besides that, the class was exciting, and I enjoyed writing the 2 essays. I think Soraya is a very kind and accommodating professor, easy to approach. She had a very solid review, feel like I am well-prepared for the final exam. Your grade does depend a lot on the TA as they grade your participation and your essay you can take Meg as your TA she's sweet and gives good feedback on essays. I think this is one of my favorite Ges and I think it is well worth taking especially since it fulfills both historical analysis and diversity. I would highly recommend it and would retake it.
Spring 2024 - I have zero clue why there are so many negative reviews here. Soraya does tend to ramble on and sometimes gives you barely any time to write down info on slides. But besides that, the class was exciting, and I enjoyed writing the 2 essays. I think Soraya is a very kind and accommodating professor, easy to approach. She had a very solid review, feel like I am well-prepared for the final exam. Your grade does depend a lot on the TA as they grade your participation and your essay you can take Meg as your TA she's sweet and gives good feedback on essays. I think this is one of my favorite Ges and I think it is well worth taking especially since it fulfills both historical analysis and diversity. I would highly recommend it and would retake it.
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Professor Porter is not a good lecturer. He is brilliant, and quite witty, but is boring to be lectured by. If you speak to him outside of class, you will be impressed, but you will find it hard to stay awake in class. He is such a nice guy that it hurts me to write this, but he doesn't get paid to teach, he gets paid to publish and research, so this isn't hurting him professionally. The class I was in consisted of 150 students enrolled with 75 attending lecture regularly. About 2 weeks into the quarter, the professor noted that half the class must have "dropped". The following day he was handing out the essay assignment, and all students were in attendance, and you could see the look of disappointment on his face. The grades are determined by your TA for the most part, and the TA I had was awesome but strict. An 'A' was hard to come by. A 'B' almost guaranteed.
Professor Porter is not a good lecturer. He is brilliant, and quite witty, but is boring to be lectured by. If you speak to him outside of class, you will be impressed, but you will find it hard to stay awake in class. He is such a nice guy that it hurts me to write this, but he doesn't get paid to teach, he gets paid to publish and research, so this isn't hurting him professionally. The class I was in consisted of 150 students enrolled with 75 attending lecture regularly. About 2 weeks into the quarter, the professor noted that half the class must have "dropped". The following day he was handing out the essay assignment, and all students were in attendance, and you could see the look of disappointment on his face. The grades are determined by your TA for the most part, and the TA I had was awesome but strict. An 'A' was hard to come by. A 'B' almost guaranteed.
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