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This course provides an integrated, systems-based examination of disease mechanisms affecting the human nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems. The course emphasizes shared biological pathways of pathogenesis including genetic and…
This proseminar introduces students to basic behavioral science research methods in psychology and anthropology. It teaches them how to read and evaluate research papers and translate their ideas into viable research projects. Topics include library and…
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can impact children, teens, and adults. Over two percent of people experience OCD at some point in their lives. OCD and other OCD-spectrum disorders (such as hoarding, trichotillomania, and body dysmorphic disorder) can…
Harvard hosted three Norton lecturers in the twentieth century who all addressed the same question: What is the meaning of music? Igor Stravinsky (1939), Aaron Copland (1952), and Leonard Bernstein (1973) contemplated from whence the power of music derives.…
The difficulty of both learning and teaching math is evident in its history. The struggle of early research mathematicians who developed and formalized a topic parallels the struggle of students and teachers in the modern classroom. Students learning about…
What does it mean to be human? This course takes a close look at the human condition as viewed through the lens of classical Greek civilization; the basic organizing principle is an objective study of a model of humanity, the hero. Students learn that there…
How much does the likability of a protagonist matter? David Foster Wallace once disparaged John Updike's penchant for unlikable protagonists, writing that Updike's narrators were becoming more and more despicable, "without any corresponding indication that…
What can the comparative study of human societies tell us about the possibilities and limits of social life? This course explores the core concepts, methods, and debates of social anthropology. We examine how anthropologists have theorized culture,…
This course introduces students to the demands and conventions of academic reading and writing. It focuses on analyzing texts, building effective arguments, and using evidence and secondary source material. Instruction on the stages of the writing process,…
This intensive workshop-style course is for strong writers who wish to write creative nonfiction—that is, nonfiction prose that makes use of literary techniques to tell true stories—but who have little formal experience with the genre. We read exemplary works…
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has renewed attention to authoritarian politics, but it also raises a deeper question: how do modern authoritarian regimes maintain stability while undertaking high-risk policies. This course examines the political…
How would you choose the ideal worker out of 400 applicants? Is it possible to predict employee motivation? Are virtual teams more effective than in-person teams? Questions like these can be answered through the help of industrial and organizational (I/O)…
This course is a broad introduction to the main issues of contemporary Chinese politics and social change. Although there is a strong focus on the reform period (post-1978), we also spend considerable time and energy on understanding the previous century of…
What caused the American Revolution? What were the Revolution's consequences? Who was responsible? We examine the tumultuous events in British North America from 1760 to 1775, the years of war, and the aftermath of the war in the creation of the United…
For centuries, the Arctic as well as Antarctic have been backdrops for stories told at the edges of human experience. From seeking elusive trade routes to testing our mettle to making discoveries, our dreams and nightmares have been projected on and played…
This beginner-level German course is ideal for students with little to no prior experience in the language. Students develop essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, providing a strong foundation for communication in everyday situations.…
This course is an introduction to the strategic way of thinking and a primer on the mathematical theory of games. Students learn about game theory through a combination of analytical techniques and a series of in-class and take-home exercises. Applications…
This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing…
This course covers the principles and practices of brand management. The course content focuses on applied strategies and tactics used by marketers to build and reinforce successful global brands for products, services, and corporate social responsibility.
Museums are essential public institutions, but their impact is limited if no one walks through the doors. Too often, museums fall into the build it, and they will come trap, resulting in empty galleries, zombie websites, and missed connections. This course…
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