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kids in STEM are probably learning about differential equations, force couples, entropy always increasing with time, terminal velocity, etc

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ENGINR 2010: Women in Engineering Leadership This is a course focused on women in leadership, leadership development and leadership in engineering. Through experiential learning, empowering examples, group discussion, written reflections, attendance at three conferences, one retreat and completion of two short papers and one major project, you will develop the self-knowledge and skills to practice leadership for a changing world, explore your own potential for leadership, explore the context for the practice of leadership and learn to make a difference through leadership. Beginning in August and working through May, you will work individually and in teams to produce a final project that shows how your own skills and knowledge about leadership can you help you use your passion and engineering degree to impact the world around you.

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CH_ENG 4318: Energy Technology and Sustainability (cross-leveled with CH_ENG 7318). An introductory course on energy technology, resources, practices, and common calculations used for energy analysis. Recommended: at least one thermodynamics or physical chemistry course (examples: CHEM 4310, CH_ENG 3261, ENGINR 2300, MAE 2300, PHYSCS 4120) or instructor's consent. Credit Hours: 3

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BIOCHM 2112: Biotechnology in Society Biotechnology in a social context covers three areas: introduction to terminology and concepts, specific biotechnological applications to modern problems, and ethical questions.

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BIOCHM 4972: Post-Normal Biochemistry Post-normal science refers to research and results that have influence far beyond the laboratory, impacting issues in law, ethics and public policy. In this seminar-style course, students will explore the intersection of science, politics and public attitudes. They will apply their scientific training to explore issues that affect them as informed consumers and voters in a democratic society. Students will develop skills that will help them understand and communicate to the general public the scientific foundations underlying potentially contentious issues. Critical thinking skills will be honed through reflective writing assignments. Extensive classroom discussions will explore the means and consequences of the spread of misinformation, and how it can be combated. Graded on A-F basis only.

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BIO_SC 1060: Basic Environmental Studies Considers the ecosystem, energy and biogeochemical cycles and population dynamics; relation of the environment to agriculture and technology, pollution, power and food production; politico-economic considerations; moral and ethical issues. For non-science majors.

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BIO_SC 2060: Community Biology Principles of population biology, ecology, and evolution, including consideration of human impacts on biological communities and ecosystems.

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BIO_SC 2100: Infectious Diseases An introduction to the basic science of bacterial, viral, protozoan, fungal and helminth infections, including discussions of how illness has influenced or been affected by public policy and culture.

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BIO_SC 3040: Genetic Engineering: Miracle for Humanity or New Pathway to Eugenics? While CRISPR has fueled optimism for genetic engineering, potential downsides lurk just beneath the surface. What are the social and ethical implications associated with such genetic engineering? This class will examine the 19th- and 20th-century eugenics movement in America; how American eugenics and race policy impacted Nazi Germany's murderous push for racial "purity"; and how present-day CRISPR and gene editing technology can be utilized for good while keeping a 21st-century eugenics movement at bay. Students will develop skills to identify, think critically about, discuss and debate ethically-nuanced aspects of these topics.

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BIO_SC 3050: Genetics and Society Examines topics in human biomedical genetics from both a scientific and a social standpoint. Current topics include gene editing and gene drive, prenatal testing and genetic counseling, hemoglobin genes and gene therapy, COVID-19 and inequality, racial disparities in medicine, gender issues in STEM fields, sports federations and the intersex athlete, ancient DNA and human migrations, altitude adaptations. Students choose their own text and research subject based on personal interest.

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