— History of Scientific Writing

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: History of scientific writing from the 17th century to the present; origins and evolution of scientific genres; role of scientific writing in producing scientific knowledge; discursive differences between disciplines; emergence of English as a global language of science. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion. Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 121 . Credit Limitation(s): No credit to students who have taken UWP 121 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion. Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 121 . Credit Limitation(s): No credit to students who have taken UWP 121 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE).