HISC 104. History of Popular Science (4 units)
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Description
Historical aspects of the popularization of science. The changing relation between expert science and popular understanding. The reciprocal impact of scientific discoveries and theories, and popular conceptions of the natural world.
Prerequisite courses
HISC 104 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have HISC 104 as a prerequisite.