Science, Technology, and Public Affairs
Courses
For course descriptions not found in the 2008-2009 General Catalog, please contact the department for more information.
Lower-Division
35. Society and the Sea (4) Introduction to the oceans and their relationship to humankind. Selected topics include ocean-related science, engineering, research, economics, and international relations (emphasizing countries of the Pacific Rim); living and nonliving resources; coastal zone management; military and social aspects; and the sea in weather and climate. Prerequisite: none. (F)
Upper-Division
181. Elements of International Medicine (4) The sociocultural, economic, and geopolitical framework for the study and understanding of medical problems on a worldwide scale, and as basis for international health policy. Global patterns of disease, availability and needs for medical technology, and comparisons between diverse medical education and health care delivery systems abroad with those in the U.S. Students should be able to acquire an understanding of diverse determinants of disease, and of relationships between socioeconomic development and health. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing. H. Simon (W)
199. Special Project (2 or 4) Directed study on topics in science, technology, and public affairs; especially for Warren College students. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisite: senior standing.
Related Courses
Courses in other departments (change somewhat from year to year):
Economics 130
MAE 110B, 118A, 118B, 118C
Political Science 138D
Political Science 154
Political Science 160AA
Political Science 160AB
Political Science 167A
Sociology 168E
