Biology & Society (BSOC)Arts and Sciences

Showing 15 results.

Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

BSOC 2061

Politicians, scientists, and citizens worldwide face many environmental issues today, but they are neither simple nor straightforward. Moreover, there are many ways to understand how we have, do, and could ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2460STS 2061

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8704 BSOC 2061   LEC 001

  •  8714 BSOC 2061   DIS 201

  •  8715 BSOC 2061   DIS 202

  •  8716 BSOC 2061   DIS 203

  •  8717 BSOC 2061   DIS 204

BSOC 2201

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 2201NTRES 2201

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  7141 BSOC 2201   LEC 001

  •  7242 BSOC 2201   DIS 201

  •  7243 BSOC 2201   DIS 202

  •  7244 BSOC 2201   DIS 203

  •  7245 BSOC 2201   DIS 204

  •  7305 BSOC 2201   DIS 205

  •  7306 BSOC 2201   DIS 206

  •  7770 BSOC 2201   DIS 207

  •  7771 BSOC 2201   DIS 208

  •  8111 BSOC 2201   DIS 209

  •  8112 BSOC 2201   DIS 210

BSOC 2468

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2468FGSS 2468STS 2468

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8359 BSOC 2468   LEC 001

  •  8360 BSOC 2468   DIS 201

  •  8361 BSOC 2468   DIS 202

  •  8362 BSOC 2468   DIS 204

  •  8363 BSOC 2468   DIS 205

  •  8364 BSOC 2468   DIS 206

  •  8365 BSOC 2468   DIS 207

  •  8366 BSOC 2468   DIS 208

  •  8505 BSOC 2468   DIS 209

BSOC 2561

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  • 17116 BSOC 2561   LEC 001

BSOC 2581

This lecture course serves as an introduction to the historical study of humanity's interrelationship with the natural world. Environmental history is a quickly evolving field, taking on increasing importance ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2581HIST 2581

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9262 BSOC 2581   LEC 001

  •  9263 BSOC 2581   DIS 201

  •  9264 BSOC 2581   DIS 202

  •  9265 BSOC 2581   DIS 203

  • 18568 BSOC 2581   DIS 204

BSOC 2841

This course explores what has been termed "the modern plague."  It investigates the social history, cultural politics, biological processes, and global impacts of the retrovirus, HIV, and the disease syndrome, ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  • 18425 BSOC 2841   LEC 001

BSOC 3111

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: DSOC 3111SOC 3130STS 3111

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8956 BSOC 3111   LEC 001

  •  8957 BSOC 3111   DIS 201

  •  8958 BSOC 3111   DIS 202

  •  8959 BSOC 3111   DIS 203

  •  9423 BSOC 3111   DIS 204

  •  9424 BSOC 3111   DIS 205

  •  9425 BSOC 3111   DIS 206

BSOC 3181

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 3185HIST 3181STS 3181

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8229 BSOC 3181   LEC 001

BSOC 3751

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6250 BSOC 3751   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Dear, P

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6902 BSOC 3751   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Hilgartner, S

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6903 BSOC 3751   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Kline, R

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6904 BSOC 3751   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Leuenberger, C

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6905 BSOC 3751   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Lewenstein, B

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6906 BSOC 3751   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Lynch, M

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6907 BSOC 3751   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Pinch, T

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6908 BSOC 3751   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Prentice, R

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6909 BSOC 3751   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Pritchard, S

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6910 BSOC 3751   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Rossiter, M

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6911 BSOC 3751   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Sengers, P

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6912 BSOC 3751   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Seth, S

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6913 BSOC 3751   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Vogel, K

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7824 BSOC 3751   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Tantillo, J

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8190 BSOC 3751   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Avery, R

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8200 BSOC 3751   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Lammerding, J

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9684 BSOC 3751   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Wolfner, M

  • To apply for independent study, please complete the on-line form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm

BSOC 4101

One animal behaviorist speculates that big brains develop when species are social; that is, when they must read cues from members of their group to understand when to approach, when to flee, when to fight, ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 4101STS 4101

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  9572 BSOC 4101   SEM 101

BSOC 4651

Bodies and Diseases in the Middle East (1500-2000) will explore the history of medicine and science in the Middle East from early modern period to the present. It covers the main topics and questions regarding ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FGSS 4652NES 4652NES 6652

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8930 BSOC 4651   SEM 101

BSOC 4741

In this course we will consider the production of the human body as an artifact of race, sex and gender through the discourses, practices, and technologies of bio-science and bio-medicine. We will read ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  • 18410 BSOC 4741   SEM 101

BSOC 4841

The term "epidemic" travels widely and wildly in contemporary worlds.  But, what, when and where is "the epidemic"? How and why does epidemic unfold? This senior seminar offers an interdisciplinary exploration ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 4041FGSS 4841STS 4841

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18426 BSOC 4841   SEM 101

BSOC 4992

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HE 4992STS 4992

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6059 BSOC 4992   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Prentice, R

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

BSOC 7741

In this course we will consider the production of the human body as an artifact of race, sex and gender through the discourses, practices, and technologies of bio-science and bio-medicine.  We will read ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none
  • 18411 BSOC 7741   SEM 101