Philosophy
Science and Society in the Contemporary World
3 credits
An introduction to the historical development, conceptual foundations, and cultural significance of contemporary science. Themes will vary from year to year. Credit will be granted for only one of PHIL 260 or HIST 260. Equivalency: HIST 260.
Average
74.3%
Students
147
Sections
11
Grade distribution. <50: 6, 50-54: 2, 55-59: 1, 60-63: 3, 64-67: 5, 68-71: 10, 72-75: 26, 76-79: 10, 80-84: 30, 85-89: 22, 90-100: 7.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
67.7%
Highest section avg
84.0%
Terms offered
11
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lecture | Open | Tue 14:00-15:30, Thu 14:00-15:30 | Alexei Kojevnikov |
| L91 | Discussion | Open | — | — |
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