Biology & Society (BSOC)Arts and Sciences
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BSOC 2061
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2460, STS 2061
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Pritchard, S
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- W Rockefeller Hall B16
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Pritchard, S
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- W Rockefeller Hall B16
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Pritchard, S
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- W Rockefeller Hall 127
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Pritchard, S
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- W Rockefeller Hall 127
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Pritchard, S
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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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Bugden, D
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- R Kennedy Hall 101
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Bugden, D
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- R Kennedy Hall 103
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Bugden, D
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
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Bugden, D
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- F Kennedy Hall 103
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Bugden, D
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- R Bradfield Hall 105
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Bugden, D
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- R Bradfield Hall 110
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Bugden, D
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- F Bradfield Hall 105
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Bugden, D
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- R Bradfield Hall 105
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Bugden, D
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- R Kennedy Hall 103
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Bugden, D
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- F Kennedy Hall 101
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Bugden, D
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, FGSS 2468, STS 2468
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3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Klarman Hall KG70
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Langwick, S
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- R Rockefeller Hall 128
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Staff
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- R Uris Hall 498
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- R Morrill Hall 102
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- R McGraw Hall 365
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- F Rockefeller Hall 127
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- F Rockefeller Hall 110
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- F Rockefeller Hall 187
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- F Uris Hall G44
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BSOC 2561
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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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASIAN 2262, CAPS 2262, HIST 2562, STS 2561
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW White Hall 106
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Hinrichs, T
BSOC 2581
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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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2581, HIST 2581
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Mcgraw Hall 165
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Giacomelli, J
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- R McGraw Hall 366
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- F McGraw Hall 145
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- F McGraw Hall 145
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- R McGraw Hall 366
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BSOC 2841
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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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 2021, FGSS 2841, LGBT 2841, STS 2841
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 103
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Roebuck, C
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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 Goldwin Smith Hall G76-Lewis
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 236
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G24
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Morrill Hall 110
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Morrill Hall 423
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall G24
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Leuenberger, C
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- F Thurston Hall 202
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Leuenberger, C
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: AMST 3185, HIST 3181, STS 3181
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Sibley Hall 211
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Slayton, R
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tantillo, J
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Wolfner, M
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BSOC 4101
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4101, STS 4101
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T Rockefeller Hall 127
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Prentice, R
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BSOC 4651
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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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 4652, NES 4652, NES 6652
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- R Rockefeller Hall 110
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Yilmaz, S
BSOC 4741
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4114, ANTHR 7114, BSOC 7741, FGSS 4114, FGSS 7114, STS 4741, STS 7741
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T White Hall B02
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Ramberg, L
BSOC 4841
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4041, FGSS 4841, STS 4841
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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- R Rockefeller Hall 127
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Roebuck, C
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BSOC 4992
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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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4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BSOC 7741
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4114, ANTHR 7114, BSOC 4741, FGSS 4114, FGSS 7114, STS 4741, STS 7741
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3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T White Hall B02
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Ramberg, L