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    • The Scientific Revolution, 1500 to 1800 . HIST 106B

    The history of science in the West from Copernicus to Lavoisier: the transition from medieval, theocentric views of human nature and its operation to secular and mechanistic views in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the transition from natural philosophy to science. The role of science in Western culture.

    Prerequisites: HIST 4B or upper-division standing.

    4

    Units

    Optional

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    None

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

    College
    GEs Area E Writing
    Unlocks HIST 106R HIST 121R
    Instructors
    BOULEY B A
    Brad Bouley
    4.8
    64 reviews
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    ILP 1302
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    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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    HIST 106B Bouley B A Fall 2022 Total: 132
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    106B . Bouley B A 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

    I took Professor Bouley's History 106R NOT 106B but he's such an amazing professor that everyone should take a class with him. He is one of those people that was born to be a teacher. He is so knowledgeable and makes you WANT to go to lecture. He's very accessible outside of class and gives super detailed and constructive feedback. He's the best.

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    106B . Bouley B A 2 Years Ago

    Closest you can get to Harvard at UCSB.

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    106B . Bouley B A 3 Years Ago

    2 take-home paper and some questions for midterm. 2 take-home paper assignment.

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    106B . Bouley B A 3 Years Ago

    Two papers for midterm And final Two papers assignments. About 5 pages.

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    106B . Bouley B A 3 Years Ago

    Bouley is a gem of a lecturer. Essay prompts are very straightforward, and if you attend OH or lectures, he will tell you exactly what he is looking for. However, I wish he would add options for essay prompts that go beyond just synthesizing the material. Overall, wonderfully interesting course with a deeply passionate professor!

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    106B . Bouley B A 3 Years Ago

    Great professor! You can tell he's really passionate and loves history because his awesome lectures make history way more exciting than other professors. Grading scheme is 2 papers, take home midterm and in class final. Both include a small essay. Very doable if you just pay attention!

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