Biology & Society (BSOC)Arts and Sciences
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BSOC 2051
Course Description
In today's rapidly changing world of health and medicine, complex ethical issues arise in many contexts from the private, interpersonal interactions between doctor and patient to the broad, mass-mediated ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 2051
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Prentice, R
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University Common Course.
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- F Rockefeller Hall B16
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall 110
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall 112
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall 110
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall 128
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall B16
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall B16
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Prentice, R
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- F Rockefeller Hall 128
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Prentice, R
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BSOC 2101
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Human diseases transmitted by insects and related forms (arthropods) have affected human lives and society through history. This course focuses on the pathogens, parasites, and arthropods causing human ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BSOC 2101, ENTOM 2100
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2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Morrison Hall 146
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BSOC 2101, ENTOM 2100
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Morrison Hall 146
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- M Stocking Hall M01
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- M Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
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Harrington, L
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- T Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- W Morrison Hall 163
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- R Comstock Hall-Academic II B106
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- M Stocking Hall 202
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
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- W Stocking Hall 202
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Caillaud, M
Harrington, L
BSOC 2201
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The actions of people are crucial to environmental well-being. This course addresses the interrelationships between social phenomena and the natural (i.e., biophysical) environment. It is intended to (1) ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 2201, NTRES 2201
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Riley-Robb Hall 125
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Stedman, R
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- R Kennedy Hall 211
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Stedman, R
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- R Bradfield Hall 105
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Stedman, R
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
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Stedman, R
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- F Bradfield Hall 105
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Stedman, R
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- R Bradfield Hall 105
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Stedman, R
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- R Morrison Hall 334
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Stedman, R
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- F Fernow Hall G24
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Stedman, R
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- R Fernow Hall G24
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Stedman, R
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- R Bradfield Hall 105
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Stedman, R
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- F Kennedy Hall 211
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Stedman, R
BSOC 2468
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Medicine has become the language and practice through which we address a broad range of both individual and societal complaints. Interest in this "medicalization of life" may be one of the reasons that ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2468, STS 2468
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Warren Hall 151
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Langwick, S
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- R White Hall B14
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Staff
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- R Uris Hall G88
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- F McGraw Hall 365
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- R Morrill Hall 102
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- R Rockefeller Hall B15
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Staff
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- F Rockefeller Hall B15
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- F Morrill Hall 110
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- F Malott Hall 205
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 144
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- F McGraw Hall 145
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BSOC 2640
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An introduction to the origins and development of Western medicine in ancient Greece and Rome. We will read a variety of sources on the ancient theory and practice of medicine, including pre-Hippocratic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2640, CLASS 2640
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 122
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Roby, C
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- M Goldwin Smith Hall 124
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Roby, C
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- M Uris Hall G24
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Roby, C
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- R Uris Hall G24
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Roby, C
BSOC 3111
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This course provides an introduction to the ways in which medical practice, the medical profession, and medical technology are embedded in society and culture. We will ask how medicine is connected to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 3111, SOC 3130, STS 3111
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW M Van Rensselaer Hall G73
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Hilgartner, S
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Course open to Sophomore, Junior and Senior students.
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- F Mcgraw Hall 165
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Hilgartner, S
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- F Lincoln Hall 107
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Hilgartner, S
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- F Morrill Hall 107
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Hilgartner, S
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BSOC 3181
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This course explores the history, sociology, and ethics of risk. In particular, we will focus on the complex and often ambiguous relationship between science, technology, and risk. A historical perspective ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 3181, STS 3181
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MWF White Hall 110
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Pritchard, S
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Freshman not permitted to enroll.
BSOC 3751
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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
Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Dear, P
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To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Hilgartner, S
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To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Kline, R
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Leuenberger, C
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Lewenstein, B
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Lynch, M
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Pinch, T
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Prentice, R
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Pritchard, S
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Rossiter, M
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Sengers, P
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Seth, S
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Vogel, K
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Tantillo, J
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
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Avery, R
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Lammerding, J
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BSOC 4311
Course Description
A cliche among medical professionals says, "If you have a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." In other words, treatment decisions often are dictated by available technologies. This course looks at ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4311, STS 4311
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T Rockefeller Hall 187
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Prentice, R
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BSOC 4411
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This senior seminar offers an intensive research and reading experience in the philosophy of medicine, considering, in particular, questions about what physicians know, how that knowledge informs current ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHIL 2961, STS 4411
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- W Rockefeller Hall B15
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Johnson, A
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BSOC 4992
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Students must register for the 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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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)