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CLAS 230Greek and Latin Scientific Terminology

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Classical Studies

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is an introduction to decoding the vocabulary of many modern scientific, technical, and medical disciplines. The main focus will be on learning the important Greek and Latin word elements found in technical vocabulary, as well as the rules by which words take shape.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it100% easy80% useful

From 6 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Had a lot of fun with this class. Just know it's quite a bit of memorization. I've made Q-cards on quizlet you are welcome to use: quizlet.com/LethalPineapple/folders/clas-230/

    Nov 2017 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • I took this class as an elective but I still found it really useful. You learn a lot about the roots of words that helps with remembering definitions and even just spelling. It's fairly easy to do well if you put the work in but it is a lot of work. Expect a couple of hours of "homework" for each class and you should actually do it since it will help a lot with the test and participation marks. MAKE FLASHCARDS as you go through the weekly assignments. Seriously there are so many words to memorize that I don't know how else one could do it.

    Feb 2013 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Spring 2022

Fall 2017

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Spring 2016

Thoughts on clas 230? 3 points, 0 comments

u/clas230: “Has anybody taken clas 230 (classical roots of english vocabulary)? Is it easy? Looking for a course that isn't a lot of work. I have a feeling the syllabus is a bait. Has anybody taken this course?”

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