Brave New World

Utopian and dystopian novels. The ability of literature to generate social critique. Readings include works by Huxley, Orwell, Kafka, Atwood, Burgess, Gibson, Piercy, Gilman, Dick, and others. (Gen.Ed. AL, G)

S-SciTechWar-20thCentryUS/Euro

This course will examine the nexus of science, technology, and war in the 20th century United States and Europe. This course will cover topics such as the development and use of chemical and biological warfare; scientific, political, medical, and philosophical implications of nuclear technology; the Manhattan Project and Big Science; Nazi science; Soviet agriculture; Cold War technology and the Space Race; missile technology; and psychological research and the military.

S-Food, Water, Shelter

This course explores our historic relationships with food, water, and shelter, with a strong focus on the history of science. Using a variety of sources aimed at diverse audiences we will investigate topics such as the biological and cultural heritage of food and eating, the scientific analysis of drinking water and its role in public health debate, the fallout shelter and American nuclear policy, and the mathematics of acoustics in modern architectural design.

Know Your Food

Learn science of cooking, food preparation, food supply and safety. This seminar
series will offer basic knowledge of food science that you recognize from food on
your plate. Learn traditional food science along with the latest food technology
trends. Topics include all fatty foods, sweeteners, genetically modified foods,
organic foods, food borne outbreaks, wine, chocolate, as well as consumer aspects of food development.
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