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2012, Block 5
Featured Courses: Advanced Topics in Economics: Economics of Higher Education, Islam, Calculus 1
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2011, Block 4
Featured Courses: Biology of Animals, Ancient Multicultures, Environmental Sociology
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2011, Block 3
Featured Courses: The Age of the Baroque: Art and Empire in the 17th Century, Topics in Race and Ethnic Studies: Critical Queer Studies, Exercise Physiology
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Block Six
2012
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Topics in Philosophy: Science and Ethics of Genetics
In this course, students will learn some of the basic principles of classical and molecular genetics and discuss the impact of genetics from philosophical, social, medical, legal and biological perspectives. Our aim is to help students develop the scientific background needed to understand new developments in genetics and their applications in medicine, reproductive technologies, and agriculture, and to develop the philosophical skills needed to critically reflect on the social and ethical implications of genetics and associated technologies.
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Special Topics: Videogames, Aesthetics, Culture
From the earliest 2D games (Space Invaders, Pong, Pac-Man) to the open environments of Grand Theft Auto and World of Warcraft, this course examines the worlds, characters, and narratives of videogames.
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Human Impacts on Biogeochemical Cycles
Learn about the dynamics of the hydrologic, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, including dynamic behaviors and human impacts.