F36W Turning Points in the History of Science (Hybrid/In-Person)

In-Person | Available (Membership Required)

9/16/2026-12/9/2026
9:30 AM-11:00 AM EDT on Wed
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F36W Turning Points in the History of Science (Hybrid/In-Person)

In-Person | Available (Membership Required)

[NEW COURSE] Throughout history scientific progress has often advanced in dramatic bursts following long periods of dormancy. This course examines the revolutionary discoveries that transformed our understanding across the major branches of science—mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. Topics include the rise of the Copernican universe, atomic theory, plate tectonics, Darwin’s theory of evolution, and Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravity. The emphasis is on historical perspective: why did these breakthroughs happen when and where they did? This course is for scientists and non-scientists alike. Discussion, Lecture

  • (No class week of Thanksgiving)

    *This registration item is HYBRID/IN-PERSON, which means that you can attend either in-person or via Zoom. DO NOT also register for the Zoom section of this course.*
Timothy McDonnell

Tim McDonnell, an Osher member since 2005, has led a variety of courses on geography, history, and the geosciences. Tim coordinates the New York Geographic Alliance and is an adjunct assistant professor at MCC.