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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 2960, STS 2061
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Klarman Hall KG70
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Parrenas, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Rockefeller Hall 127
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Parrenas, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Rockefeller Hall 102
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Parrenas, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Rockefeller Hall 127
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Parrenas, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W Rockefeller Hall B16
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Parrenas, J
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 2071
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: HIST 2710, STS 2071
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Baker Laboratory 335
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Seth, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F Rockefeller Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Seth, S
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- F Rockefeller Hall 189
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Seth, S
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- F Rockefeller Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Seth, S
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- F Rockefeller Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Seth, S
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- F Rockefeller Hall 189
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Seth, S
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BSOC 2131
Course Description
Science fiction is not merely a literary genre but a whole way of being, thinking, and acting in the modern world. This course explores classic and contemporary science fiction from Frankenstein to The ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: COML 2035, ENGL 2035, STS 2131
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MW Rockefeller Hall 112
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Banerjee, A
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- R Goldwin Smith Hall 348
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 348
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 2201
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 233
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
If you are interested in this course but unable to enroll, please complete the E&S course request form: https://tinyurl.com/escourserequest.
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- R Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- R Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- F Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- F Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- R Fernow Hall G01
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Stedman, R
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- R Kennedy Hall 103
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- F Warren Hall 138
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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- R Kennedy Hall 105
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 2211
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 2201, ARKEO 2201
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Mcgraw Hall 165
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Russell, N
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 2468
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ANTHR 2468, FGSS 2468, STS 2468
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Goldwin Smith Hall G64-Kau Aud
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Nading, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R White Hall B06
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- R McGraw Hall 366
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F McGraw Hall 215
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F McGraw Hall 365
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F White Hall 114
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F McGraw Hall B65
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F McGraw Hall B65
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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- F McGraw Hall 366
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 2581
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 122
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sachs, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R McGraw Hall 366
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R Uris Hall G22
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- F Rockefeller Hall 189
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- F Goldwin Smith Hall 350
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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BSOC 2721
Course Description
This course examines the history of mental illness—its conception and treatment—in the United States, from the early 1800s to the present, focusing on four major questions: (1) How have understandings ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AMST 2722, HIST 2721, STS 2721
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Mcgraw Hall 165
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Vider, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R Goldwin Smith Hall 350
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- R Goldwin Smith Hall 350
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- R Uris Hall 312
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- R Uris Hall G88
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- R Uris Hall 498
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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- F Uris Hall 498
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Staff
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BSOC 3181
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Baker Laboratory 335
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Slayton, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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BSOC 3235
Course Description
Bioarchaeology is the study of human remains from archaeological sites. Like forensic scientists at the scene of the crime, bioarchaeologists search for clues embedded in human bone and mummified tissues ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3235, ANTHR 6235, ARKEO 3235, ARKEO 6235
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR Rockefeller Hall 103
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Velasco, M
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 3390
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3390
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MWF Rockefeller Hall 104
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Arcadi, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 3751
Course Description
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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hilgartner, S
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Additional Information
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
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Leuenberger, C
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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
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Lewenstein, B
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Prentice, R
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Pritchard, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Sengers, P
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Seth, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Tantillo, J
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Langwick, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
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Lammerding, J
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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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
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wolfner, M
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Regular Academic Session.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BSOC 4634
Course Description
During Europe's colonial era, the modern museum emerged as a site of cultural and scientific authority. This course investigates the history of imperial collections and collectors, with a focus on Britain ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ARTH 4720, ARTH 6720, HIST 4634, HIST 6634, STS 4634, STS 6634
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4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- F Morrill Hall 423
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Ratcliff, J
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BSOC 4650
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 4650
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- T White Hall B06
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Overby, K
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BSOC/STS 2051 or permission of instructor.
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BSOC 4691
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BIOEE 4690, STS 4691
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Corson-Mudd A409
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Power, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to 20 students.
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BSOC 4992
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 4992
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Seth, S
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Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to Biology & Society seniors with an overall GPA of 3.3. Apply in 303 Morrill Hall.
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