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3.00 Credits
In this course, students learn about the multiple levels of evaluation of medical technologies. They examine particular technologies and what is involved in evaluating them, including safety, risk assessment, and experimentation upon human beings. Further, students explore the limits that people impose upon themselves in evaluating medical technologies and why this society is fascinated with medical technology. Lammers
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3.00 Credits
Dip white fabric in the muddy-colored indigo dye vat and the cloth emerges green, then slowly turns azure, cobalt or sapphire before your eyes. The chemistry behind this reaction will be revealed - and practiced - in this course. This mysterious dye has an intriguing history, and we will study its societal and environmental impact. We will learn about the equipment used in producing indigo dye, and the three sources of indigo: synthetic, natural, and biosynthetic. The course will culminate with the design of a new indigo production facility. Piergiovanni
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3.00 Credits
Oil plays a significant part in global economy, politics, and the environment. The control of the oil market has caused wars and conflicts throughout this century. While it is hard to imagine life without petrochemicals, their increasing production has adverse effects on the environment. In addition to a brief review of the geological formation, exploration, drilling, production, and conversion of oil, this course studies the paradoxical role oil has played in shaping the economical and social structure of both exporting and industrial countries. Tavakoli
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3.00 Credits
Students study Gothic architecture and the related arts of stained glass and sculpture as expressions of medieval technology and societal values. They consider the dependence of architectural developments on advances in medieval structural technology and the interdependence of societal values and technological progress. Van Gulick
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3.00 Credits
This course examines relationships among technology, economic growth, and environmental degradation. In particular, the course analyzes how improvements in human living standards resulting from technological progress affect the environment and the welfare of future generations. The course also examines how humans value the environment and how conflicts between human welfare and the environment are resolved. Special emphasis is placed on public policies and the role they play in fostering economic growth and improving the health of the environment. Prerequisite: Economics 101 DeVault
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3.00 Credits
Our planet is increasingly urban, over 50% of the world's population living in urban areas. Urban ecology is an important interdisciplinary approach to environmental science and sustainabable development. People throughout the world practice urban ecology, motivated by a desire to create healthy human ecosystems and livable communities. In this course, we will study some of these people, projects and places and with GIS technology produce a Green Map website and brochure of Easton. Winfield
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3.00 Credits
This course helps students understand the role technology plays in society and prepares them to form their own opinions about the social, political, economic, and ethical questions associated with technological advances. Issues discussed include the insatiable need for energy (alternative energy sources and energy conservation), genetic engineering, the environment (pollution control and prevention), and the explosion in the microelectronics field (computers and the information age). Schaffer
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3.00 Credits
The flow of fluids explains how airplanes fly, why a curveball curves, why atherosclerotic plaque clogs arteries, why Jupiter's red spot is growing, and how hurricanes form. Yet it is difficult to see fluids flowing without the techniques of flow visualization. We will discuss these techniques, the fluid flow phenomena they seek to illustrate, and the photographic methods needed to create effective images that are successful both scientifically and artistically. This is a class in fluid dynamics, art history, laboratory technique, photography, scientific ethics, and concept-based art. Rossman, Skvirsky
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3.00 Credits
The course investigates technological development within third-world countries and the necessary resources for sustained development including education, natural resources, location, and population. Technological transfer from outside the third world is addressed along with trade and international aid. The course also focuses on culture, governments, economics, and other country-specific topics that affect technological development. Ruggles
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3.00 Credits
This course addresses technological, economic, and social issues related to the proposition of building a national information infrastructure (the information superhighways). Technical aspects such as the concept of wide bandwidth transmission, digital communications, fiber optics, and multimedia communications are addressed. Also, a critical evaluation of the impact of forthcoming electronic services on current social values is developed through writing assignments and classroom discussions (focused mainly on ethics and privacy). Jouny
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