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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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BSOC 2051
Ethical Issues in Health and Medicine

In the rapidly changing world of healthcare, complex ethical issues arise from interpersonal interactions between patients and clinicians to broad controversies that propel medicine into headline news. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 2051

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5201 BSOC 2051   LEC 001

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    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to: seniors, juniors, and sophomores. First-Year students by permission of instructor. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/m9vRqvn6tSwrPsoL9.

  •  5202 BSOC 2051   DIS 201

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5203 BSOC 2051   DIS 202

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5204 BSOC 2051   DIS 203

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    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5205 BSOC 2051   DIS 204

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5206 BSOC 2051   DIS 205

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5207 BSOC 2051   DIS 206

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5208 BSOC 2051   DIS 207

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5209 BSOC 2051   DIS 208

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 2071
Introduction to the History of Medicine

This course offers an introductory survey of the history of medicine (principally in Europe and the United States) from classical antiquity to the early twentieth century. Using a combination of both primary ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: HIST 2710, STS 2071

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10040 BSOC 2071   LEC 001

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    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 10363 BSOC 2071   DIS 201

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 10364 BSOC 2071   DIS 202

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 10365 BSOC 2071   DIS 203

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 10366 BSOC 2071   DIS 204

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 10367 BSOC 2071   DIS 205

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 11749 BSOC 2071   DIS 206

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

  • 11750 BSOC 2071   DIS 207

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class enrollment is limited by College and expected graduation year. If you cannot enroll or if class says "Needs Department Consent" please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8 to be put on the waitlist. Emailing us will NOT get you put on the waitlist. Class may appear open even if you are not allowed to enroll.

BSOC 2420
Nature-Culture: Ethnographic Approaches to Human Environment Relations

One of the most pressing questions of our time is how we should understand the relationship between nature, or the environment, and culture, or society, and whether these should be viewed as separate domains ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AIIS 2420, ANTHR 2420

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 10409 BSOC 2420   LEC 001

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    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Nadasdy, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10410 BSOC 2420   DIS 201

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10411 BSOC 2420   DIS 202

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10412 BSOC 2420   DIS 203

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10413 BSOC 2420   DIS 204

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 12076 BSOC 2420   DIS 205

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

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  • 12077 BSOC 2420   DIS 206

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    • R To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 2561
Medicine and Healing in China

An exploration of processes of change in health care practices in China. Focuses on key transitions, such as the emergence of canonical medicine, of Daoist approaches to healing and longevity, of "scholar ... view course details

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 2262, CAPS 2262, HIST 2562, STS 2561

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9148 BSOC 2561   LEC 001

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    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Hinrichs, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10478 BSOC 2561   DIS 201

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10479 BSOC 2561   DIS 202

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 2599
Medicine, Magic and Science in the Ancient Near East

This course explores the history of medicine and other sciences in the ancient Near East, broadly defined. In addition to medicine, the other scientific disciplines covered in this course include mathematics, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: JWST 2599, NES 2599, RELST 2599

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18357 BSOC 2599   LEC 001

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    • TR To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Mokhtarian, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 3230
Humans and Animals

Human-animal relationships are often seen in utilitarian, nutritional terms, particularly in archaeology. But animals and meat have significance far beyond their economic value. This course focuses on ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  • 19236 BSOC 3230   LEC 001

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    • MWF To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Russell, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 3311
Environmental Governance

Environmental governance is defined as the assemblage of institutions that regulate society-nature interactions and shape environmental outcomes across a range of spatial and temporal scales. Institutions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •  4499 BSOC 3311   LEC 001

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    • MW To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4500 BSOC 3311   DIS 201

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    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4501 BSOC 3311   DIS 202

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4502 BSOC 3311   DIS 203

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    • M To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6031 BSOC 3311   DIS 204

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    • W To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11586 BSOC 3311   DIS 205

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    • F To Be Assigned
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11587 BSOC 3311   DIS 206

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    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Wolf, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

BSOC 3751
Independent Study

Projects under the direction of a Biology and Society faculty member are encouraged as part of the program of study within the student's concentration area. Applications for research projects are accepted ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4355 BSOC 3751   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Hilgartner, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4356 BSOC 3751   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Leuenberger, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4357 BSOC 3751   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lewenstein, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4358 BSOC 3751   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Velasco, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4359 BSOC 3751   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4360 BSOC 3751   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Pritchard, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4361 BSOC 3751   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Sengers, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4362 BSOC 3751   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4837 BSOC 3751   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Harrington, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4838 BSOC 3751   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Ziewitz, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5176 BSOC 3751   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Johnson, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5565 BSOC 3751   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Ratcliff, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5799 BSOC 3751   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Hinrichs, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6112 BSOC 3751   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Overby, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BSOC 4991
Honors Project I

Students must register for 4 credits each semester (4991-4992) for a total of 8 credits. After the first semester, students receive a letter grade of "R"; a letter grade for both semesters is submitted ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 4991

  • 4 Credits Multi-Term

  •  3710 BSOC 4991   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment limited to: Biology & Society seniors with an overall GPA of 3.3. Apply in 303 Morrill Hall.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

BSOC 4992
Honors Project II

Students must register for the 4 credits each semester (BSOC 4991-BSOC 4992) for a total of 8 credits. After the first semester, students receive a letter grade of "R"; a letter grade for both semesters ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 4992

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 11373 BSOC 4992   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)