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INQR-1030: Behind the TV Screen
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+
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INQR-1030
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1040.html b/courses/INQR-1040.html
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INQR-1040: Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production
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+
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INQR-1040
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production. With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course focuses on the social and ecological aspects of humans in the natural world. It emphasizes critical thinking about where humans come from and where they are going as a species. The course draws on historical perspectives and addresses contemporary issues such as climate change, national energy resources, and the local foods movement. The course includes readings as well as student projects, field trips, guest lectures, and "ethnographic" assignments about this consumer society.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1130.html b/courses/INQR-1130.html
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INQR-1130: Philosophy, Technology, & the Human Future
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+
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INQR-1130
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape ‒ and perhaps to jeopardize ‒ human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions. Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation.
Prereqs:
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1150.html b/courses/INQR-1150.html
index 317c82931..fded0d24a 100644
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INQR-1150: The Genome and You
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+
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INQR-1150
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be "human". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science, ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. Why do seemingly good people do bad things? What is science? What is "bad" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1165.html b/courses/INQR-1165.html
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INQR-1165: Great Ideas in Philosophy
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+
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INQR-1165
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course invites you into the world of philosophical ideas and reasoning --to join a great conversation that has unfolded since Socrates exhorted people to lead an examined life 2,400 years ago in Ancient Greece. We will explore such issues as whether some ways of acting and living are morally better than others, the relationship that exists between mind and body, and whether philosophy has anything to contribute to ongoing discussions about the existence and nature of God. This course will include both frequent discussion and written assignments and will aim to help you develop your skills in each of these modes of communication. This course is communication intensive.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1170.html b/courses/INQR-1170.html
index 5ab0529d3..4a00c9079 100644
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INQR-1170: History of Animation
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+
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INQR-1170
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique—arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1180.html b/courses/INQR-1180.html
index 83a8ef9d8..ca5626229 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1180.html
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INQR-1180: The Art of Listening
-
+
@@ -34,15 +34,12 @@
INQR-1180
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces "Deep Listening," a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1220.html b/courses/INQR-1220.html
index fd6f9fc23..1915363af 100644
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1220: IT and Society
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1220
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ The Aristotelian dictum that we are rational animals is under severe attack these days. In fact, the previous sentence may seriously understate the situation: the dictum is perhaps outright rejected by many, if not most. From psychologists of reasoning and decision-making to behavioral economists to the "new atheists" (all groups whose message we will consider in this class), the onslaught is firmly underway, and fierce.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Students in this course participate in a series of class debates, presenting and cross-examining the arguments of those who have a stake in various environmental controversies (about energy, toxic chemicals, consumption, etc.). Students also work in groups to design a proposal for a project to help solve an environmental problem. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop their own environmental values and ideas. This is a communication-intensive course.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1300.html b/courses/INQR-1300.html
index 98f320ea8..d42adae1e 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1300.html
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INQR-1300: Race and Film in U.S. Culture and History
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+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1300
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course will investigate the emergence and transformations of the concept of race in the history and culture of the United States by analyzing films. Hollywood classics will be featured, and will also be contrasted with documentary and independent films. The course will focus on social and political contexts, as well as the film's critical reception and film form.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1320.html b/courses/INQR-1320.html
index 74c1008b9..5ff931f9f 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1320.html
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1320: A Century of Environmental Thought
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+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1320
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course examines the emergence of environmental consciousness in the United States throughout the 20th century. Students in this course will study the original writings of some of the most important thinkers and activists in the history of environmentalism, examine the social contexts in which their ideas formed, and consider their relevance to contemporary sustainability issues.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1350.html b/courses/INQR-1350.html
index 102694019..3b077224b 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1350.html
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INQR-1350: Law, Values, and Public Policy: Perspectives on Science and Technology
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+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1350
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course examines the interconnections between values and law, seeking to understand how these affect and are affected by science and technology by examining such topics as computers and privacy, medical malpractice, abortion, and other legal conflicts surrounding new reproductive technologies, problems of expert witnesses, sexual harassment, patent infringement, auto safety litigation, and siting of hazardous facilities, among others.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1492.html b/courses/INQR-1492.html
index a9ce8ba14..1db30653d 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1492.html
+++ b/courses/INQR-1492.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1492: Language and Power
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+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1492
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world. This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society. Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1510.html b/courses/INQR-1510.html
index 618220e17..aed7ce38a 100644
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INQR-1510: War and Society
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1510
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1550.html b/courses/INQR-1550.html
index 6b2024056..0fcbfb009 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1550.html
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1550: Fiction: From Film to the Internet
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1550
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings.
Prereqs:
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1560.html b/courses/INQR-1560.html
index 9c130f488..8e7e39567 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1560.html
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1560: Media and Society
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1560
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ A survey of the historical origins and cultural impact of several mass media, including television, film, radio, the Internet, and print media. The course aims to increase media literacy through analysis of specific media products as well as discussion of broad topics such as: advertising and commercialization; politics and censorship; gender, race, and social identity.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1562.html b/courses/INQR-1562.html
index 9aa1247ac..ff166f01b 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1562.html
+++ b/courses/INQR-1562.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1562: Life in Color
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1562
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1570.html b/courses/INQR-1570.html
index 784184cc7..c781035c9 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1570.html
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1570: War and Technology: Past, Present, and Future
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1570
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1610.html b/courses/INQR-1610.html
index 27541eaca..ade4849d5 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1610.html
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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1610: Design and Innovation Studio I
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1610
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course.
Prereqs:
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1666.html b/courses/INQR-1666.html
index 495ffc1a7..68a2abf5f 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1666.html
+++ b/courses/INQR-1666.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1666: Religion in a Global World
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1666
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and "magical thinking" in technology and science.
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ A course designed for students to develop their own voice as a songwriter. The course surveys the methods of successful songwriters, highlighting aspects of melody, lyrics, harmonic progression, story-telling, audience, and social context. Students develop a portfolio of their own original songs and lyrics, presented weekly and performed in a studio or live setting at the end of the term.
diff --git a/courses/INQR-1776.html b/courses/INQR-1776.html
index a2541c19e..98a3cf063 100644
--- a/courses/INQR-1776.html
+++ b/courses/INQR-1776.html
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
INQR-1776: The American Dream
-
+
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
INQR-1776
- This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.
+ The term "American Dream" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities. Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia project.
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index b15b72b01..6c56dee32 100644
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"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between warfare and technology in historical and present-day settings. It will also cover how military technology might evolve in the future. In addition to considering the ways in which technology has changed the practices of warfare, the course will examine the ethical, political, social and economic problems and developments that have arisen from the intersection of military and technological change.",
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"code" : "INQR-1140",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course is an introduction to the philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Students meet in small sections to have class discussions and debates about questions like: What are minds? Are minds physical or non-physical? Do humans have free will? Does reliance on technology turn humans into cyborgs? How close are humans to building an intelligent robot or machine? Do we want this to be a goal? Students will learn how make a philosophical argument, and how to express them in writing or through an oral presentation.",
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],
"code" : "INQR-1110",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course focuses on the social and ecological aspects of humans in the natural world. It emphasizes critical thinking about where humans come from and where they are going as a species. The course draws on historical perspectives and addresses contemporary issues such as climate change, national energy resources, and the local foods movement. The course includes readings as well as student projects, field trips, guest lectures, and \"ethnographic\" assignments about this consumer society.",
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],
"code" : "INQR-1150",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "The ability to sequence complete genomes has had a revolutionary impact on medicine, agriculture, our environment and the very idea of what it means to be \"human\". Genomic medicine will impact virtually everyone in the United States in the coming decades. As informed citizens, it is important that we have a working understanding of genomics and its implications for individuals and for society at large. These conversations are critical to ensure the ethical and accessible use of genomics and to allow us to make informed decisions on both personal and public-policy levels. This course will explore the science, ethics, and history of genetic research and genomics, using case studies to illustrate and personalize the issues at hand.",
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],
"code" : "INQR-1240",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Students in this course participate in a series of class debates, presenting and cross-examining the arguments of those who have a stake in various environmental controversies (about energy, toxic chemicals, consumption, etc.). Students also work in groups to design a proposal for a project to help solve an environmental problem. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop their own environmental values and ideas. This is a communication-intensive course.",
"name" : "Sustainability Debates"
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],
"code" : "INQR-1666",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and \"magical thinking\" in technology and science.",
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],
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"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "The term \"American Dream\" is familiar, but what role, specifically, does the imaginative play in American literature and culture, past and present? This course focuses on the power of imagination to shape a nation through the analysis of fiction, poetry, film, essays, comics, advertising, and historical documents. We will use diverse social histories as a means to explore contemporary experience, focusing on the tension between American dreams and American realities. Requirements include reading/viewing responses, student presentations, and a semester capstone assignment that allows students to choose between a textual or multimedia project.",
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"code" : "INQR-1180",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Listening to each other, ourselves, and our surroundings can be a transformative experience that enhances well-being. In this course, a heightened awareness to sound will be developed through experiential exercises, creative projects, collaborations, readings, lectures, and discussion. The course introduces \"Deep Listening,\" a practice developed by pioneer composer and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros to enhance and expand listening abilities and to encourage creative work.",
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"code" : "INQR-1200",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course is designed to introduce a wide variety of concepts and applications in the broad subject of economics, economics being the study of people's choices. Traditionally, these choices have been framed as how to best employ scarce resources to produce goods and services and distribute them for consumption. To describe these choices the cause will introduce the concepts of opportunity cost, demand and supply theory, and market structures. It will consider the role of government in making resource allocation choices. Students will also study important macroeconomic data such as gross domestic product, economic growth rates, inflation, and unemployment. Additionally, studied will be the role of money and banking in the economy and short-run events such as recessions and expansions. Overall, the course will provide the student with an encompassing view of how economic principles and concepts relate to the broader economy and society. Credit cannot be obtained for both IHSS 1200 and ECON 1200",
"name" : "Principles of Economics"
},
{
@@ -18145,7 +18143,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1030",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Television is considered a defining social, political and cultural feature of consumer culture. Television is morphing into something more expansive and diverse. In this course, we will study the impact of television and learn to make it. Through hands-on experience, students produce and direct their own multi-camera projects. Students work on technical and creative aspects of production. Students learn to operate studio gear including green screen, live switcher, cameras, audio, teleprompter, lights, etc.",
"name" : "Behind the TV Screen"
},
{
@@ -19323,7 +19321,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1040",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production is a production course investigating the course of documentary history leading to a focus on digital media representations today. This course will incorporate critical thinking with production. With focus on aesthetic and formal considerations, students will be asked to produce a series of multimedia projects investigating their vision of themselves in the world.",
"name" : "Documentary in the 21st Century: Identity Production"
},
{
@@ -19341,7 +19339,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1130",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course explores the philosophical and ethical implications of technological developments that promise to shape \u2012 and perhaps to jeopardize \u2012 human life and society in the 21st Century: Artificial Intelligence. Robots as social companions. Robots in military and medical settings. Cloning. Genetic modification and technological implants for superhuman abilities. Students will improve their insight as well as their critical reasoning skills as we examine, analyze, and evaluate such controversial topics through the lens of philosophical reasoning. Throughout the course we will ask what sort of beings do we want to be and what sort of society do we want to have.",
"name" : "Philosophy, Technology, & the Human Future"
},
{
@@ -19366,7 +19364,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1160",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of ethics of scientific research. Why do seemingly good people do bad things? What is science? What is \"bad\" science? What constitutes scientific misconduct? We will explore the answers to these questions through fields such as Sociology, History, Philosophy, Psychology etc. Using evidence from contemporary and historical scientific experiments we will try to understand why researchers might commit scientific misconduct such as fabrication of results, plagiarism, and falsification of data. A brief overview some philosophical theories of ethics and several professional/scientific codes of ethics will be covered.",
"name" : "Science and Scientific Misconduct"
},
{
@@ -19391,7 +19389,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1170",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course is an exploration of the history of animation. We will begin with a look at precursors to the medium, its formation, and development, trace its development through both mainstream and experimental animation, to the current state of the medium across film, interactive media and other forms. The course will be based around screenings, readings, discussions and response and research papers.",
"name" : "History of Animation"
},
{
@@ -19402,7 +19400,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1175",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "How do people maintain a sense of well-being in their lives? Each person's path to well-being in body and mind is unique\u2014arising from an awareness of our needs, goals and what each finds fulfilling. The theme of curiosity will be used to explore what makes people tick, what makes them feel balanced, stressed, or calm. This interdisciplinary course uses practice-based learning, in-class writing, lectures, creative play, and reading.",
"name" : "Well-being: Cultivating Curiosity"
},
{
@@ -19413,7 +19411,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1220",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course investigates the relationship between Information Technology (IT) and the individuals and groups who use it -- which is to say, virtually everyone. The course has two main goals. First, it seeks to define and explain core concepts in the field of IT in a fashion that is not overly technical. Second, it examines the historical, social, cultural, political and economic factors that have helped to shape, and have been shaped by, the dimensions of IT that we will study.",
"name" : "IT and Society"
},
{
@@ -19424,7 +19422,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1235",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "The Aristotelian dictum that we are rational animals is under severe attack these days. In fact, the previous sentence may seriously understate the situation: the dictum is perhaps outright rejected by many, if not most. From psychologists of reasoning and decision-making to behavioral economists to the \"new atheists\" (all groups whose message we will consider in this class), the onslaught is firmly underway, and fierce.",
"name" : "Are Humans Rational?"
},
{
@@ -19459,7 +19457,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1300",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course will investigate the emergence and transformations of the concept of race in the history and culture of the United States by analyzing films. Hollywood classics will be featured, and will also be contrasted with documentary and independent films. The course will focus on social and political contexts, as well as the film's critical reception and film form.",
"name" : "Race and Film in U.S. Culture and History"
},
{
@@ -19491,7 +19489,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1320",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course examines the emergence of environmental consciousness in the United States throughout the 20th century. Students in this course will study the original writings of some of the most important thinkers and activists in the history of environmentalism, examine the social contexts in which their ideas formed, and consider their relevance to contemporary sustainability issues.",
"name" : "A Century of Environmental Thought"
},
{
@@ -19509,7 +19507,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1492",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Language is one of the most powerful forces in the human experience and shapes the production of social identities and cultural assumptions about the world. This course examines the role that language plays in articulating, maintaining, and subverting power relations in society. Topics include language ideology, politics, gender, race/ethnicity, linguistic engineering, language death and revitalization, and disinformation.",
"name" : "Language and Power"
},
{
@@ -19541,7 +19539,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1510",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course examines how culture and society shape war, and inversely, how war shapes culture and society. It views war through the lens of social sciences with case studies ranging from the role of war in non-western societies to the ways in which war has affected American culture. Some of the issues covered in the course include the study of different types of war, the relations between war and the nation-state, between weapons technology and culture, the notions of pacification and nation-building, and the role of rituals in the military institution.",
"name" : "War and Society"
},
{
@@ -19573,7 +19571,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1550",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "A study of novels and short stories exploring the cultural contexts, social impacts, and ethical implications of film, television, robotics, simulations, info/bio technologies, the World Wide Web, Internet privacy, social media, mass advertising and entertainment, and fake news. Discussions, reading quizzes, written essays, and oral presentations based on the readings.",
"name" : "Fiction: From Film to the Internet"
},
{
@@ -19583,7 +19581,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1562",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "Color is used every day to help us decode information, inform communications, influence our buying decisions, distinguish scientific properties, and impact our emotions and health. In this course, we'll study the impact of color and learn how to use it effectively. Through a series of creative hands-on graphic design projects, we will investigate color memory, relativity, and subjectivity, communicating with color, physiological and psychological responses to color, and color across cultures.",
"name" : "Life in Color"
},
{
@@ -19636,7 +19634,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1700",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "A course designed for students to develop their own voice as a songwriter. The course surveys the methods of successful songwriters, highlighting aspects of melody, lyrics, harmonic progression, story-telling, audience, and social context. Students develop a portfolio of their own original songs and lyrics, presented weekly and performed in a studio or live setting at the end of the term.",
"name" : "Songwriting Workshop"
},
{
@@ -20924,7 +20922,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1350",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course examines the interconnections between values and law, seeking to understand how these affect and are affected by science and technology by examining such topics as computers and privacy, medical malpractice, abortion, and other legal conflicts surrounding new reproductive technologies, problems of expert witnesses, sexual harassment, patent infringement, auto safety litigation, and siting of hazardous facilities, among others.",
"name" : "Law, Values, and Public Policy: Perspectives on Science and Technology"
},
{
@@ -21277,7 +21275,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1610",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "The first design studio in the Design, Innovation, and Society studio series introduces DIS majors to general design through a series of short projects. We learn the basic steps of design processes, from problem definition to concept ideation and selection, to quick low-resolution prototyping. The projects stress creative thinking and critical analysis, partnered with close discussions of how design and society intersect. This is a communication-intensive course.",
"name" : "Design and Innovation Studio I"
},
{
@@ -23579,7 +23577,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1165",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "This course invites you into the world of philosophical ideas and reasoning --to join a great conversation that has unfolded since Socrates exhorted people to lead an examined life 2,400 years ago in Ancient Greece. We will explore such issues as whether some ways of acting and living are morally better than others, the relationship that exists between mind and body, and whether philosophy has anything to contribute to ongoing discussions about the existence and nature of God. This course will include both frequent discussion and written assignments and will aim to help you develop your skills in each of these modes of communication. This course is communication intensive.",
"name" : "Great Ideas in Philosophy"
},
{
@@ -24212,7 +24210,7 @@
],
"code" : "INQR-1560",
"credits" : "4 credits",
- "description" : "This course is not in the most recent catalog. It may have been discontinued, had its course code changed, or just not be in the catalog for some other reason.",
+ "description" : "A survey of the historical origins and cultural impact of several mass media, including television, film, radio, the Internet, and print media. The course aims to increase media literacy through analysis of specific media products as well as discussion of broad topics such as: advertising and commercialization; politics and censorship; gender, race, and social identity.",
"name" : "Media and Society"
},
{