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BSOC 2051
Course Description
In the rapidly changing world of healthcare, complex ethical issues arise from interpersonal interactions between patients and clinicians to broad controversies that propel medicine into headline news. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 2051
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- TR
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Prentice, R
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: seniors, juniors, and sophomores; first-year students by permission of instructor. If you are unable to enroll, please add yourself to the waitlist: https://forms.gle/m9vRqvn6tSwrPsoL9.
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- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Prentice, R
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- F
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Prentice, R
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Prentice, R
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Prentice, R
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Prentice, R
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Prentice, R
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- F
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Prentice, R
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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
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Seth, S
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Enrollment limited by: college and expected graduation year. To add yourself to the wait list, see https://forms.gle/bdPGULz6bgX48rXg8.
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- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Seth, S
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- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Seth, S
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Seth, S
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Seth, S
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Seth, S
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Seth, S
BSOC 2420
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One of the most pressing questions of our time is how we should understand the relationship between nature, or the environment, and culture, or society, and whether these should be viewed as separate domains ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AIIS 2420, ANTHR 2420
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Nadasdy, P
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- R
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Staff
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- R
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Staff
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- R
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Staff
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- R
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Staff
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- R
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Staff
BSOC 2561
Course Description
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. Choose one lecture and one discussion. 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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- MTW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Hinrichs, T
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- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Staff
BSOC 2599
Course Description
This course explores the history of medicine and other sciences in the ancient Near East, broadly defined. In addition to medicine, the other scientific disciplines covered in this course include mathematics, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: JWST 2599, NES 2599, RELST 2599
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BSOC 3230
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3230, ANTHR 6230, ARKEO 3230, ARKEO 6230, SHUM 3230
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BSOC 3311
Course Description
Environmental governance is defined as the assemblage of institutions that regulate society-nature interactions and shape environmental outcomes across a range of spatial and temporal scales. Institutions, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GDEV 3311, NTRES 3311, STS 3311
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MW
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Wolf, S
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- W
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Wolf, S
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- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Wolf, S
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- M
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Wolf, S
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Wolf, S
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- F
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Wolf, S
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
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Hilgartner, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Leuenberger, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Lewenstein, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Velasco, M
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Prentice, R
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Pritchard, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Sengers, P
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Seth, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Harrington, L
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Ziewitz, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Johnson, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Ratcliff, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Hinrichs, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
Instructors
Overby, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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BSOC 4991
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 4991
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
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- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Application required. Apply in 303 Morrill Hall. Enrollment limited to: Biology & Society seniors with an overall GPA of 3.3. Apply in 303 Morrill Hall.
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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)