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Classes
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
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Pritchard, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Pritchard, S
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Pritchard, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Pritchard, S
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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: GDEV 2201, NTRES 2201
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Johnson, S
Stedman, R
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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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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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Langwick, S
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Sachs, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- F
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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 2640
Course Description
An introduction to the origins and development of Western medicine in ancient Greece and Rome. We will read a variety of sources on the ancient theory and practice of medicine, including pre-Hippocratic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ARKEO 2640, CLASS 2640
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Roby, C
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Kim, H
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Instruction Mode: In Person
BSOC 3011
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 3011
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BSOC 3111
Course Description
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: GDEV 3111, SOC 3130, STS 3111
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- WF
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Chaudhuri, A
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- R
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
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.
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Velasco, 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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
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.
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Prentice, R
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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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Pritchard, 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Sengers, P
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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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
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.
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Tantillo, 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.
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Langwick, 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.
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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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Lammerding, 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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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Wolfner, 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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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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 4131
Course Description
One of the most troubling realizations of the 20th century has been the extent to which human activities have transformed the environment on a global scale. The rapid growth of human population and the ... view course details
BSOC 4227
Course Description
Critical approaches to embodiment compel bioarchaeologists to consider how social norms and institutional inequalities are enacted and materialized through the body. This course contributes a ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4227, ANTHR 7227, ARKEO 4227, ARKEO 7227
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BSOC 4682
Course Description
Therapeutic knowledge and practice in Africa have changed dynamically over the past century. Yet, questions about healing continue to be questions about the intimate ways that power works on bodies. Accounts ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 4682, ANTHR 7682, ASRC 4682, ASRC 7682
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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)
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Seth, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Enrollment limited to: Biology & Society seniors with an overall GPA of 3.3. Application required.
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