HPSC30037 Copernicus to Darwin: A Cultural History

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.

Is HPSC30037 hard?

HPSC30037: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How modern science took shape from Copernicus to Darwin, and how society, politics and culture shaped new ways of knowing.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is HPSC30037 offered?
Not running in 2026.
What do I need before taking HPSC30037?
No prerequisites.
Does HPSC30037 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
Can I take HPSC30037 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate HPSC30037?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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