History of Science OnlineCourse Info: HSCI 3013 - section 995 - Fall 2008 |
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Weekly Assignments
Throughout the semester, each week will be a self-contained unit. This course is not self-paced: as shown in the table below, seven different assignments are due each week. On the other hand, the course is self-scheduled: create your own schedule each week, so long as you finish each assignment on or before its Due Date. To work only on weekends, or only on weekdays, or only on two days each week, see the sample schedules in time management tips. By all means, work ahead (up to two weeks), and don't wait until the last minute!
Tip: The two most time-demanding assignments each week are the Reading 1 and Web Project assignments, so it would be wise to factor this into your schedule by beginning them on the same day as earlier assignments, and completing them at least one day before they are actually due.
| # | Due Date | Pts | Activity | Time |
| 1 | Tuesday
11:59 p.m. |
5 | Starting
Assumptions Think about what you know already about the culture and period, share your knowledge and experience with other students in the class |
30 min. |
| 2 | Wednesday
11:59 p.m. |
15 | Reading
1 + Quiz |
2 hrs. |
| 3 | Thursday
11:59 p.m. |
10 |
Reading 2 + Quiz |
60-90 min |
| 4 | Friday
11:59 p.m. |
10 | Interpretation
Essay Unless it explains, history is trivial. Write a short persuasive essay agreeing or disagreeing with a common interpretation about the primary source or topic and expressing your own view |
60 min. |
| 5 | Sunday
11:59 p.m. |
6 |
Reflection Essay + Peer Responses Think about all that you did this week, including reading the Interpretation Essays of other students, and share your thoughts and ideas with other students in the class |
30 min. |
| 6 | Monday
11:59 p.m. |
10 | Web
Project Create a semester-long project: little-by-little and step-by-step each week, create your own website on an aspect of the history of science of special interest to you |
2 hrs. |
| 7 | Monday
11:59 p.m. |
4 | Internet
Assignment |
30-60 min. |
Total
pts |
60 | Total
time |
8-10 hours | |
Related pages: Grading, Honor Code, Plagiarism, Extra Credit, Computer Requirements, Sample Schedules
"Learn everything. Afterward you will discover that nothing has been superfluous." Hugh of St. Victor, 12th century.
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HSCI 3013. History
of Science to 17th century
Many thanks to Mythology
and Folklore and other online courses developed by Laura Gibbs.
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