TUJBP0899 - UG Course

This course explores the intersection of scientific knowledge with real-world applications and ethical considerations. The first module of the course focuses on the basic principles of genetics and how hereditary traits are transmitted. The second module consists of the study of genomics, including recent medical advances and the impact of the Human Genome Project. The third module explores the social, ethical, and legal issues related to personal genetics, ancestry, personalized medicine, genetic testing, genome editing (e.g., CRISPR), and the use of DNA in law enforcement. This course has both a lecture and lab component. NOTE: A grade of C- or higher in this course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and the Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed Biology 0948.

Course Attributes: GS

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Cueno, Marni

Explore the current global scope and reach of advertising in our connected, digital age. Study major interdisciplinary themes related to the spread of consumerism, self and social identity, global consciousness, and cross-cultural effects as a result of the worldwide spread of advertising as part of the free market system. Particular attention is given to cross-cultural issues related to cultural imperialism, legal and societal constraints, ethical questions, universal values and green marketing. Course work includes comprehensive survey of print and broadcast advertising found in other countries. NOTE: This course fulfills the World Society (GG) requirement for students under GenEd and International Studies (IS) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed ADV 0953.

Course Attributes: GG, SI

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Foster, John

This course is typically offered in Fall.

Wine has occupied a central role in human culture. In our exploration of the science of wine we will learn why wine was the beverage of choice through the ages, why a bottle of wine can range from $2 to $2,000, how wine is made, what makes a good/bad wine, how is white different from red, and how we know what is in a bottle of wine. The course begins with a large-scale fermentation of red and white wine and will continue with team-based analyses of the two-month process of turning grape juice into wine. Many aspects of the production and consumption of wine will be addressed in this course. NOTE: This course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and the Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement for students under Core.

Course Attributes: GS

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Bidadi, Haniyeh

Humans are at a critical juncture in their relationship with the environment. Many of the global changes occurring in the atmosphere, climate, and oceans can be attributed to human activity. While the standard of living has increased for many people across the globe, the technological advancements that have made this possible endanger future generations because of their environmental impacts. Environmental toxins and air pollution are increasing, and fossil fuels and forests are being depleted at unsustainable rates. Now more than ever, the viability of human life depends on the scientific understanding of global environmental change, and on developing science-based policies to both protect the environment and promote human well-being in a just and sustainable manner. Course mission: enhance your capability to be environmentally informed consumers and citizens based on a sound understanding of the ecological, technological, economic, political, and ethical dimensions of environmental sustainability. NOTE: This course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and Science & Technology Second Level (SB) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed EES/Geology 0842, ENST 0942, or GUS 0842/0942.

Course Attributes: GS, SE, SF, SP, SS

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Shigueiti Uehara, M.

Movies, cinematic arts, episodic narrative, and media arts have played a central role in how we understand diverse racial and ethnic identities. The course will study Hollywood as well as more recent streaming studios such as Amazon and Netflix as they engage in evolving portrayals of African American, Indigenous, Asian American, South American and Mexican descent, Italian American identities and more. From early cinema to the present the course will ask critical questions such as: How are stereotypes built upon century-old cinematic and moving image traditions and how are they functioning still today? What cinematic representations of "self" have creators from marginalized racial and ethnic groups developed as a source of engagement and resistance to mainstream commercial views? How do diverse racial and ethnic cinematic representations intersect with gender, class, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and age? The course will trace the impact of racism throughout the history of cinematic arts as well as provide opportunities for group discussion to share personal experiences with diversity through viewing, researching, and critiquing cinematic and media arts. Note: Prior to Fall 2023, this course was titled "Race and Ethnicity in American Cinema." NOTE: This course fulfills the Race & Diversity (GD) requirement for students under GenEd and Studies in Race (RS) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed FMA 0943.

Course Attributes: GD, SI

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Schulz, M.

The Internet-fueled democratization of media creation has enabled anyone to be a publisher, and has given audiences almost infinite choices -- with both great and questionable effects. In a world of information abundance, it can be difficult to discern fact from opinion and truth from fiction. We need to know how to wade through this barrage of information with a critical eye, to be better informed and ultimately become creators of media ourselves. Media in a Hyper-Mediated World is designed to help students navigate 21st century media, starting by becoming active users of media, not just passive consumers. Students will employ principles of media literacy in analyzing and creating messages on a variety of topics using a combination of writing, image production, sound production and creative work with digital media. In order to become active participants in an information society, students will examine the factors that assist them in acting responsibly in media environments.

Course Attributes: GB

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Culver, S.

We are in the midst of vast global change. How does it impact cities like Philadelphia and the people who live here? In this course we focus mainly on education in the city, but this doesn't mean we look only at schools. Globalization is creating new possibilities for learning: we have instant access to vast networks of information, migration is bringing rich cultural diversity to our doorsteps, and we learn in many different types of schools and communities. But globalization is also creating new problems that education must address: new kinds of poverty, increasingly separate lives, mounting intolerance, a digital divide. This course explores what education in all its forms can do to support the American dream for people in the city, nation, and the world. Our exploration goes beyond the classroom, linking academic and community-based learning. NOTE: This course fulfills the U.S. Society (GU) requirement for students under GenEd and American Culture (AC) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed URBE 0854.

Course Attributes: GU, SI

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Meyer, T.

Have you ever wondered why musical compositions from different parts of the world sound so dissimilar? Discover how an artist's creative imagination is molded by the cultural values of the society at large. Listen to guest musicians demonstrate different styles of playing and attend a live concert. Examine folk, art and popular music from around the world and discuss the wonderful sounds that are produced. NOTE: This course fulfills the Arts (GA) GenEd requirement. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed MUST 0909.

Course Attributes: GA

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Giarratani, N.

Who are Asians, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in the American context? How have AAPIs shaped the making of state and society in the United States in terms of culture, law, economics, and politics? What major crises and historical events have generated racism and racialized stereotyping against AAPI communities? How have AAPI minorities mobilized against exclusion, racism, and marginalization to advance new interests and goals, especially when juxtaposed with other minority groups and social forces? What is the future of AAPIs in America? This course introduces students to the tapestry of AAPI experiences in America. It recovers their importance through lectures and discussions, based upon careful analysis of written texts and creative materials. (This course is equivalent to POLS0878 and POLS 0978.)

Course Attributes: GD

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Higgins, S.

This course is typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer I.

For living things, the ability to hear sounds is an essential tool for survival, and sound is central to speech and languages. In the arts sound also plays a fundamental role, above all in music. The close connection between music, mathematics, and physics has long fascinated scientists. Advances in electronics and computing are revolutionizing the composition, production, and recording of sound. Science of Sound is an interdisciplinary course involving elements of physics, physiology, psychology, music, and engineering. After a four-week introduction to the fundamental physics of sound waves, we will consider human hearing and the human voice; scales, harmony, and sound production by musical instruments; architectural acoustics; and the electronic reproduction of sound. The course includes many in-class demonstrations. NOTE: This course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and Science & Technology Second Level (SB) for students under Core. Students cannot get credit for this course if they have completed Physics 1003: Acoustics.

Instructor: Azari, M.

Why were relations between Native Americans and whites violent almost from the beginning of European settlement? How could slavery thrive in a society founded on the principle that "all men are created equal"? How comparable were the experiences of Irish, Jewish, and Italian immigrants, and why did people in the early 20th century think of them as separate "races"? What were the causes and consequences of Japanese Americans' internment in military camps during World War II? Are today's Mexican immigrants unique, or do they have something in common with earlier immigrants? Using a variety of written sources and outstanding documentaries, this course examines the racial diversity of America and its enduring consequences. NOTE: This course fulfills the Race & Diversity (GD) requirement for students under GenEd and Studies in Race (RS) for students under Core. Duplicate Credit Warning: Students may take only one of the following courses for credit; all other instances will be deducted from their credit totals: African American Studies 0829, Africology and African American Studies 0829, Anthropology 0829, Geography and Urban Studies 0829, History 0829, Political Science 0829/0929, Sociology 0829, 0929, 1376, 1396, R059, or X059.

Course Attributes: GD, SI

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Cleveland, K.

As a Temple student, you go to school and live in a city full of immigrants. Perhaps your own relatives were immigrants to the United States. But have you ever listened to their stories? With an historical and sociological framework as a basis, we will take an in-depth and more personal look at the immigrant experience as expressed through the immigrants' own voices in literature and film. Topics explored include: assimilation, cultural identity and Americanization, exploitation and the American Dream, ethnic communities, gender, discrimination and stereotyping. NOTE: This course fulfills the Race & Diversity (GD) requirement for students under GenEd and Studies in Race (RS) for students under Core. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have successfully completed any of the following: ANTH 0831, CRIT 0831, History 0831, Italian 0831/0931, Russian 0831, or SPAN 0831/0931.

Course Attributes: GD, SI

Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.

Instructor: Kubo, K.