Biology & Society (BSOC)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 2960STS 2061

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8383 BSOC 2061   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Parrenas, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8384 BSOC 2061   DIS 201

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Parrenas, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8385 BSOC 2061   DIS 202

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Parrenas, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8386 BSOC 2061   DIS 203

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Parrenas, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8387 BSOC 2061   DIS 204

    • W Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Parrenas, J

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 2071

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 2710STS 2071

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8509 BSOC 2071   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8510 BSOC 2071   DIS 201

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8511 BSOC 2071   DIS 202

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 17923 BSOC 2071   DIS 203

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 17924 BSOC 2071   DIS 204

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 17925 BSOC 2071   DIS 205

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5789 BSOC 2201   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5872 BSOC 2201   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5873 BSOC 2201   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5874 BSOC 2201   DIS 203

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5875 BSOC 2201   DIS 204

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5934 BSOC 2201   DIS 205

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  5935 BSOC 2201   DIS 206

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6212 BSOC 2201   DIS 207

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6213 BSOC 2201   DIS 208

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Nilson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 2211

Throughout most of the human career, people survived by hunting and gathering wild foods. The advent of food production is one of the most profound changes in history and prehistory. This course examines ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 2201ARKEO 2201

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16655 BSOC 2211   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Russell, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 2350

How does literary language depict the experience of physical suffering? Can a poem or a novel palliate pain, illness, even the possibility of death? From darkly comic narratives of black plague to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 16463 BSOC 2350   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Cohn, E

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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 medical ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6602 BSOC 2468   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Langwick, S

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6603 BSOC 2468   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6604 BSOC 2468   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6605 BSOC 2468   DIS 204

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6606 BSOC 2468   DIS 205

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6607 BSOC 2468   DIS 206

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6608 BSOC 2468   DIS 207

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6609 BSOC 2468   DIS 208

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  6664 BSOC 2468   DIS 209

    • F Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8065 BSOC 2581   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Sachs, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8066 BSOC 2581   DIS 201

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8067 BSOC 2581   DIS 202

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8068 BSOC 2581   DIS 203

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  •  8069 BSOC 2581   DIS 204

    • R Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 3011

Biology and biotechnology are major influences on modern life. In addition, socio-political and historical conditions have shaped biological research and its applications in medicine, agriculture, environmental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 3011

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18184 BSOC 3011   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Tamarkin, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8455 BSOC 3181   LEC 001

    • WF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Slayton, R

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 3230

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
  • 17661 BSOC 3230   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Russell, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 3390

The course will investigate all aspects of non-human primate life. Based on the fundamentals of evolutionary theory, group and inter-individual behaviors will be presented. In addition, an understanding ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ANTHR 3390

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8123 BSOC 3390   LEC 001

    • MWF Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Arcadi, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online

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

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5569 BSOC 3751   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Hilgartner, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5571 BSOC 3751   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Leuenberger, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5572 BSOC 3751   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lewenstein, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5574 BSOC 3751   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Pinch, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5575 BSOC 3751   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Prentice, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5576 BSOC 3751   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Pritchard, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5578 BSOC 3751   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Sengers, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  5579 BSOC 3751   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  6244 BSOC 3751   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Tantillo, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  6490 BSOC 3751   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Avery, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  6500 BSOC 3751   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Lammerding, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    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

  •  6886 BSOC 3751   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Wolfner, M

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

BSOC 4280

Human bodies are inescapably enmeshed in our environments: human health and environmental health are inseparable. But human bodies are not equally impacted by environmental degradation and toxicity. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 4280STS 4280

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8697 BSOC 4280   SEM 101

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • LeBlanc, H

  • Instruction Mode: Online

BSOC 4650

In this advanced course, students will use their knowledge and analytical skills to explore complex value-laden issues in contemporary healthcare and health policy debate.  Case studies and news stories ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: STS 4650

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7546 BSOC 4650   SEM 101

    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Overby, K

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Prerequisite: BSOC/STS 2051 or permission of instructor.

BSOC 4691

Multidisciplinary course dealing with the social and environmental impact of food production in the United States and developing countries. Agroecosystems of various kinds are analyzed from biological, ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOEE 4690STS 4691

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7813 BSOC 4691   LEC 001

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Power, A

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Enrollment limited to 20 students.

BSOC 4991

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

  •  8702 BSOC 4991   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

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

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

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4812 BSOC 4992   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Seth, S

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