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3.00 Credits
The course scrutinizes the culture of Vienna at the turn-of-the-century when conflicting social pressures created a hothouse atmosphere that spawned radical intellectual thought and new directions. The work of writers, artists, architects, composers, and scientists is studied against the problematic sociopolitical development of the Habsburg Empire during the final millennium of its existence. McDonald
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Science and technology have changed the ways religious traditions have grasped what they stood for and how they spread their messages. Religion has influenced the directions taken by science, as witnessed in the latest debate over stem cell research; the sciences, in turn, have helped shape the content and the strategies of religious groups, evident in such concerns as nuclear arms and the phenomenon of televangelism. This course explores the topic as an ongoing dialogue between the two ways of thinking. Briggs
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3.00 Credits
Scientific analysis of dance movement requires the acceptance of the physical limitations of the human structure and laws of motion. Conversely, the tradition-laden concept embraced by dancers stresses the exploration of the body's unlimited movement potential and the rejection of physical limitations. Dance kinesiologists stress the importance of the mind-body connection, preferring a more natural, less technically demanding, movement approach. The course examines the tension among these philosophies. Murgia
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3.00 Credits
Are humans the result of evolution shaped by "Nature, red in tooth and claw," or were we formed by the hand of God Students consider how explanations of the human past reflect social values and evaluate societal responses to scientific claims, going beyond listing "facts" to examine why "facts" are presented as they are. They consider how beliefs about the past inform contemporary debates, including the nature of race, gender roles, and the teaching of evolutiNiles
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3.00 Credits
Some changes in ideas about property rights are catalyzed by technological developments. Students examine these changes from literary, social, and ethical perspectives. Topics include the varying cultural traditions of tangible property, studies in medical ethics cases that touch on property issues, and ethical discussions of slavery, indentured servitude, and reparations. The course ends with an examination of the evolution of intellectual property rights, with particular focus on the impact of the Internet. Kimber
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3.00 Credits
The goal of creating machines that mimic biology is close to being achieved through advances in the developing relationship between computer science and biology. In this seminar, students explore research trends to determine what changes this goal may have on the human body, society, and the larger world. Can machines be reinvented to mimic humans, and are we reinventing ourselves in the process Pfaffmann
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3.00 Credits
What are the planet's energy resources, what quantities exist, and where are these resources located At what rate are these resources being depleted and for what uses What technologies are applied in modern energy conversion processes, and what future technologies could be important to the global energy equation Consideration of these questions involves practical, ethical, political, economic, social, and environmental issues. This seminar explores the broad issues related to energy policies and also addresses technical aspects of energy systems. Issues in the United States are stressed within the context of global energy considerations. Hornfeck
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3.00 Credits
The essential question in this seminar on thanatology-the study of death-asks how best in a technological age to ascertain, acknowledge, and apprehend the various visitations of The Grim Reaper, whether natural, unnatural, or supernatural. Approaches to this emotionally charged and intellectually challenging field of study include reading, writing, discussion, and field trips. From the fused perspectives of medical/forensic science and ethics, psychology, religion, anthropology, art, literature, and more, students search to discover meaning in death. Truten
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3.00 Credits
Narrative inhabits medicine in a striking diversity of forms and texts such as clinical histories, patient illnesses, and even the course of illness itself. Equipped with narrative competence, health care professionals can identify, interpret, and respond to the stories and predicaments they encounter. This seminar brings responsible literary methods to the study of medical texts to help bridge the growing divide between the art and science of medicine. Truten
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3.00 Credits
While the number of deaths from heart disease has decreased by half in the last 50 years, the number of cancer-related deaths has remained relatively unchanged. This seminar covers a broad range of topics related to cancer to shed light upon what makes cancer more difficult to deal with than other diseases. One example is a discussion of how social, economic, and political factors influence research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with cancer. Kurt
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