OTOLARYNGOLOGY PRECEPTORSHIP
- Department: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY PRECEPTORSHIP AWAY
- Department: Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery
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PEDS DERMATOLOGY PRECEPTORSHIP
- Department: Dermatology
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Instructor:
Maria C Garzon
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Foundations of Counseling Skills
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Sriya Bhattacharyya
Info - 3 points
Poetry Workshop
This workshop is geared toward students who have experience in creative writing or who demonstrate unusual talent. Students read and write a variety of poetic forms with the goal of developing a final portfolio of work.
Students are introduced to a range of technical and imaginative concerns through creative exercises and discussions, and exposed to all aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, writing and revising drafts, and editing. Participants practice their literary craft with an attentive group of their peers, under the guidance of an experienced instructor. They write extensively, read and respond to excerpts from outstanding works of literature, and participate in candid, helpful critiques of their own work and that of peers. Students are expected to come to the class with an openness to various approaches toward literature and writing. Classes are supplemented by conferences with the instructor.
Courses in creative writing are offered in conjunction with the Writing Program at Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Overseen by Chair of Creative Writing Lis Harris, Professor Alan Ziegler, and Director of Creative Writing for Pre-College Programs Christina Rumpf, the creative writing courses are designed to challenge and engage students interested in literary creation, providing them with a substantial foundation for further exploration of their creative work.
- Department: Summer High School Program
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Introduction to Architectural Design and
Intro to Arch Design & Th
This intensive introduction to key concepts in architecture consists of architectural history and theory, as well as a “virtual studio” in which students learn through independent design. Participants are familiarized with the fundamental vocabulary employed to describe architectural ideas. The course covers how to analyze a building visually and formally, and introduces a spectrum of significant historical and recent designs while instilling an understanding of how the built environment is generated and transformed. Through discussions of challenging readings that encompass the political, social, technological, and economic aspects of the field, students are introduced to selected architectural themes. Class discussions are supplemented with digital architectural tours. The "virtual studio", conducted online as a creative workshop, introduces participants to the conceptual skills employed by architectural designers. Instructors provide students with training in rudimentary technical drawing and introduce them to the process of conceptualizing and developing architectural ideas. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Instructor:
Hasan Y Hachem
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The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Origin & Evolution: Unive
The origin and evolution of the Universe is one of the greatest (and oldest) questions ever asked. In a little over a century, cosmology has matured as a discipline due to improvements in our understanding of fundamental physics and technological advances allowing us to map the Universe in unprecedented detail and perform complex calculations. This course is an introductory review of the standard cosmological model, a quantitative description of the universe that explains with only six numbers a wide range of observed phenomena, from the chemical composition of the Universe, to the abundance and distribution of galaxies. The course includes in-class interactive exercises to illustrate how simple mathematical models can shed light on seemingly complex systems. We will discuss how the ideas on which the standard model rests won over alternative ideas, and how scientists are still working to solve some outstanding puzzles, such as the unknown nature of dark matter and dark energy. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Amy Barr Mlinar
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Big Data, Machine Learning, and Their Re
Big Data & Machine Learni
What is big data? What is machine learning? Participants in this course gain a hands-on understanding of these concepts, how they are shaping the world we live in, and how they can be applied to real-world business and social ventures. The course focuses on the strategic use of data, through innovative technologies and strategies, to derive actionable business insights. Students gain a familiarity with fundamental data analytics concepts, learn techniques for harvesting big data, evaluate statistical models, and convert knowledge into action by effectively presenting data analytics in compelling narratives useful to organizations in decision-making. In the process of designing and developing analytics solutions, students gain exposure to tools, technologies, and methodologies such as R, Tableau, MicroStrategy, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. In-class activities include lectures, small-group work, class discussions, and interactive case studies applying analytical concepts and methodologies. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
Understanding Blockchain, AI, & Machine
Blockchain, AI, Machine L
This course takes a deep dive into the world of blockchain, AI, and machine learning. We open the hood and look inside blockchain to see what it is, how it has evolved, and where it is headed. We then explore artificial intelligence and machine learning and seek to understand the philosophical and ethical issues, relationship with consciousness and self-awareness, the categories and applications of the different families of AI algorithms, and what challenges and opportunities lie in the future. Students are encouraged to think about the impact of these technologies on society and how they themselves might become leaders and shapers in these fields. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions. Light team-based coding in Python helps elucidate and make concrete ideas around blockchain and artificial intelligence. No prior coding experience is required, however.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Constitutional Law
This is a course designed for students interested in law, government, politics, and philosophy. It examines a wide range of contemporary issues subject to constitutional interpretation, introducing students to the constitution, the fundamental concepts of constitutional law, the role of the courts, and the legal limitations on governmental policy making. Students discuss and analyze topics including separation of powers, federalism, freedom of speech, religious freedoms, the death penalty, criminal procedure, equal protection and civil rights. They are exposed to current constitutional challenges and given the opportunity to explore the relationship between law and society. Students develop skills that enable them to read and interpret Supreme Court decisions, which serve as the basis for class discussion. Debates and policy memos call on students to develop persuasive arguments in defense of their positions, thereby sharpening reasoning and analytical skills.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Michelle Chun
CULPA: 12 Info - 0 points
Communicating with Consumers: The Basics
Have you ever wondered how companies make commercials, how many thousands of ads you see in a single day, why Procter & Gamble sells 12 brands of detergent, or why you buy what you buy? This course answers these questions and many more as students explore the various strategies used by companies to communicate with the consumer. Through selected readings including marketing texts, case studies, and current news articles, students acquire a general background in marketing, advertising, and public relations. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Summer High School Program
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Instructor:
Corey Liberman
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Intro to AI with Python
From healthcare, marketing, and HR to finance and manufacturing, AI is changing the way we live and work. As a consequence, the demand for expertise in AI and machine learning is growing rapidly. This course will enable students to take the first step toward building AI driven applications. The course’s main topics are:
What machine learning, deep learning and AI are.
When machine learning is the right tool for AI.
How to select the right machine learning algorithm for your AI scenario.
How to use Python libraries to build AI applications.
How to use Automated Machine Learning and Python to build AI applications.
Real-world AI use cases and applications.
This course aims at teaching the most important concepts of the machine learning workflow that data scientists follow to build end-to-end data science solutions. We assume that students have basic knowledge of linear algebra and calculus. Students will gain exposure to the theory behind classification, regression, forecasting, optimization, reinforcement learning, and other topics in artificial intelligence and machine learning as they incorporate them into their own Python programs. By course’s end, students emerge with experience in libraries for machine learning as well as knowledge of artificial intelligence principles that enable them to design intelligent systems of their own. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Francesca Lazzeri
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Introduction to Programming in C
Intro to Programming in C
This is an intensive course designed to develop logic and programming skills through immersion in the fundamentals of C. Programming projects involving mathematical problems and word games challenge students to develop their logical reasoning, systematic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students learn the structure and features of a fundamental programming language as they implement solutions in C. In addition to teaching programming techniques, the course will cover an overview of fundamental computing concepts such as data structures, library design, and memory management. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Abhinav Gupta
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Digital Filmmaking: From Initial Concept
In this course, participants use their personal cameras (iPhones, iPads, or DSLR’s) to create strong, visually-driven short films and video exercises with an emphasis on the foundations of narrative storytelling. They learn a wide range of elementary film production techniques and build a technical and aesthetic foundation structured around film grammar, story development, script writing, sound, and editing. For the final film, students work sequentially through the stages of production: initial concept, synopsis, treatment, script, storyboards, and final shooting and editing. During pre-production they learn how to plan for and realize a short film from concept to shooting script. During production, they coordinate and shoot their script. In post-production, they edit and polish their projects collaboratively, sharing feedback on scripts and cuts. The instructor provides guidance throughout the process, emphasizing the students’ responsibility for carrying the project from inception to completion. Classes include both lectures and workshops, in which students thoughtfully critique and learn from each other’s work. Course instructors provide, in addition to guidance on film production, practical information regarding the film industry, film schools, and career paths. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions. The completed films can potentially be used for submission to short film festivals and as portfolio pieces for film or art school applications.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Yu Cheng
CULPA: 1 h-index: 3 Info - 0 points
Designing My Future: NFT Art & Storytell
NFT Art & Storytelling
How do you design your future in an ever-changing world? In 2021 an NFT sold for $69 million dollars at Christie’s auction house. NFL quarterback Tom Brady started an NFT marketplace and 10,000 illustrated profile pictures known as the Bored Ape Yacht Club topped 1.5 billion dollars in sales. These are just a couple of examples of the interest, power and wealth in blockchain technologies. NFTs are one part of an emerging decentralized ecosystem that is disrupting financial markets, healthcare, education and entertainment. In this course you will learn how to leverage blockchain technologies and the web in creative ways that mix business and the arts. We believe that storytelling can change the world. At the
Digital Storytelling Lab
we explore new forms and functions of storytelling. Forms such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and the metaverse. Functions such as story for learning, healing, policy change, and entertainment. Those formally known as the audience are now collaborators. With story at the center, we partner with innovators using emergent technology to tackle some of the world’s impossible problems. Join us, as we share insights from our connected international virtual community.
- Department: Summer High School Program
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Barrie Adleberg
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Medicine as a Career Choice: Thinking Li
Becoming a physician—mastering the intricacies of the human body and working to heal when illness occurs—has long been considered a noble pursuit, but it’s not all guts and glory. It takes a particular kind of mind; one that can focus on the smallest details while keeping the big picture in sight. A doctor must see the forest
and
the trees. This course is an investigation into how a physician thinks. Discussion also covers what it takes to get into medical school, what it’s like to go through medical school and residency, and what it means to be a doctor in today’s society. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions. Potential topics to be discussed include the following:
Logic and reasoning
Evidence-based medicine
Human psychology and its influence
The crossroads of media, myth, and medicine
Ethics
Malpractice
Medicine's history and future
Participants gain a deeper knowledge of the medical world as well as what it takes to think like a doctor—and acquire mental tools that can be utilized in any aspect of life.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Shibrah Jamil
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Instructor:
Hannah Brooks
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Drawing Intensive: Developing a Portfoli
Drawing Intensive: Portfo
Studio arts courses are offered in conjunction with Columbia University's School of the Arts.
This class focuses on preparing the drawing portion of a fine art portfolio application for college submissions. As the course progresses, each student receives an in-depth critique from the instructor of their current work and of their plan for their portfolio. The course is focused on completing several large projects so as to showcase observational drawing skills, ranging from still life to architectural space to self-portraiture, as well as conceptual skills. Participants are encouraged to contextualize their creative process through language and writing, with assigned creative writing prompts, short presentations, and an ongoing sketchbook practice. A final blog houses a virtual exhibit and work is shared regularly within the community on a social media platform. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Ioana I Manolache
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Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Social
Econ, Entrep. & Social Ju
Can economic growth be reconciled with sustainability? Can social entrepreneurs find solutions to climate adaptation challenges? How do we incentivize fishermen to conserve the world’s fisheries? Can microfinance loans to the entrepreneurial poor reduce global poverty? What practices can businesses adopt to align their bottom lines with sustainability? How can we do well while doing good – and while embracing principles of equity, access, participation, and human rights? In the context of policies, course participants are introduced to key concepts and skills associated with social entrepreneurship, finance, and economics and are consequently enabled to think proactively about solving some of the world’s biggest problems – while also probing how profitability and social justice might intersect and at times come into conflict. Students are introduced to economic concepts such as supply and demand, utility, macro- and microeconomics, the time value of money, and the use of indicators. They also engage with key concepts relating to business formation and management, raising funds using debt or equity, and financial accounting. Participants begin to see some of the largest social problems we face today as essentially economic challenges – and are then asked to come up with potential solutions. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Angela M Paulk
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Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Changing
Entrepreneur: Venture Cre
Intended for students interested in creating new business or social enterprises, this hands-on course focuses on the creation, evaluation, development, and launch-readiness of new business or social ventures. Participants are guided through the new venture creation process as applied to student team-selected venture ideas. Through interactive lectures, short case studies, and structured peer activities, students explore the elements of the new venture planning process in an innovative modular format. For each student venture, key issues are addressed in a fashion highly consistent with other formal venture-planning processes including: business model development, customer discovery, product-market validation, in-depth industry and market analysis, product or service innovation, brand development and go-to-market strategies, team selection and management, profit models, financing, and legal considerations. Students work through a series of structured activities and assignments that correspond with each phase of new venture planning. Throughout the class they refine their venture’s hypothesized business model on the basis of instructor and peer feedback. At each stage of venture plan development, they learn critical terms, apply tools that support research and decision making, and develop a deep understanding of how each major planning activity fits into formal venture creation. Additionally, they hone critical professional skills including creative problem-solving, communication and negotiation, project management, financial analysis, and collaborative leadership. By the end of the class, participants have generated robust business models, with supportive venture plan documents, investor pitches, websites, and crowd-funding videos. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Jack McGourty
CULPA: 67 Info - 0 points
Explorations in Genetics & Molecular Bio
Genetics & Molecular Biol
The field of biology has expanded rapidly over the past 50 years. New discoveries are happening almost every day. In this course we will explore the basic elements of molecular biology, genetics and evolution and how these sciences affect modern medicine and agriculture. The course starts with a full description of the structure, function and synthesis of DNA, RNA and protein. The students are then asked to apply the knowledge of these topics to a wide range of biological topics including modern biological research techniques, data interpretation, genetic engineering, immunology, cancer and virology. The course will also include mini-talks that connect biology to other academic fields. A variety of online group activities and videos are also part of the experience.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Frank A Ciulla
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Gender and Criminal Justice
Gender and Criminal Justice explores how law and society constructs and regulates gender. We will examine feminist theory, equity based on sex and sexual orientation, discrimination and sexual harassment in both work and educational settings, the #Metoo movement, and current events in the news. In addition to considering legal constructs of gender, students will focus on three primary ways in which gender differences between men and women who are involved with the criminal justice system becomes apparent : as offenders (encountering police, courts, and correctional systems), as victims of crime (primarily sexual assault and domestic violence), and as professionals and workers within the system (particularly for women working in male-dominated fields). It will also encompass feminist theories of crime and emphasize how female criminality corrections varies tremendously from the causal theories of male criminality, posing questions about whether correctional treatment for women should be tailored for them. An integral part of the study of these components is the understanding of their linkages, particularly between victim and offender. This course is structured around assigned readings from the textbook, videos, and guest speakers. The underlying theme of many of these sources is that the criminal justice system is often sexist, racist and classist in its treatment of people. While these characteristics of the system may not be surprising since the system reflects realities within American society, this seemingly inherent bias is especially egregious within our justice system since it exists to apply the law equally and protect the rights of all. By the end of the semester, students should be able to critically analyze and evaluate the research and theoretical materials covered in the course, and think constructively about policy changes based on what they have learned.
- Department: Summer High School Program
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American Government from the Inside Out
Why are some political advertisements more effective than others? Are race-based affirmative action admissions policies important tools for achieving diversity under the constitution or a type of discrimination that a commitment to equality under the law should prohibit? How is public opinion measured, and to what extent should policy makers consider public opinion when making decisions? Why does the United States use the Electoral College system and should it be changed? What do members of Congress really do, how is the legislative process supposed to work and why is it so dysfunctional so often? What powers does (and should) a President of the United States have? How does someone get to be a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, how does the Court decide cases, and what role should courts play in our society? What exactly is gerrymandering, how does it work, and how does it shape American politics and policy? What is lobbying? How do lobbyists work and is what they do unethical? If you have ever thought about or had a passionate opinion about any of these questions, wished you had a better understanding of the issues and of the institutions surrounding them, or are simply curious to learn more about the intricacies of government and policy-making, this course is for you. We approach these topics through a combination of lectures, case studies, and class discussions. Lectures will be supplemented by a series of guest speakers, featuring professionals from the worlds of government, politics and public policy who will provide students with an insider’s view of how government really works. Students will have the ability to engage meaningfully with the course material, which will include hands-on research, active participation with guest speakers, and the opportunity to develop leadership skills for a future in government and politics. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career or major in government or political science.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Adam J Weisler
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Human Rights in the 21st Century: Challe
Human Rights Internationa
Are human rights still relevant in promoting social justice and freedom in the 21st Century? Human rights law and advocacy have been central to international politics since the end of World War II. However, recent rises in authoritarianism and anti-liberal regimes have raised new questions on whether the human rights framework is still capable of addressing injustices in the modern world. This course introduces students to the law and practice of human rights as well as the challenges of enforcing rights in an international environment that has grown increasingly hostile to principles of human dignity and personal freedom. Students review the philosophical foundations of human rights and then examine human rights from two perspectives. First, the legal perspective introduces them to basic principles and rules of international law and the main international organizations and mechanisms designed for promoting and enforcing human rights. Second, they adopt the role of social scientist. We debate evidence on the effectiveness of human rights law and discuss challenges of enforcing rights in an international system in which states are not accountable to a higher authority. Students apply their new knowledge to the problems facing human rights today. Topics may include cultural relativist critiques of human rights as a Western, neo-colonialist institution, challenges from new technologies in state surveillance and autonomous weapons, and existential threats to human populations through climate change and environmental damage. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Lakshmi Gopal
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Introduction to Finance & Investment Man
Intro to Finance & Invest
Participants learn the principles of finance and investment management, to include interest rates and compound interest, the time value of money, risk and reward, how stocks and bonds are valued, how the stock market functions, how the international financial market functions, and how to approach stock selection and portfolio management. We explore the structure of the financial system, to include the role of individual participants, investment banks, asset managers, the Central Bank, and other players in the global economy. The course connects foundations of economics to financial markets. What is the role of risk in investment? How does the environment of the market and the broader world drive return on investments? Why have some investments done well in memorable history? Why have others not done well? How are the winners and losers of past investments explained by financial theory? What is the role of traditional investments, such as mutual funds, and of alternative investments, such as venture capital, private equity and hedge funds? Students generate their own investment strategies and portfolios. The course includes some asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Thomas W Leach
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Instructor:
Matthew S Cantwell
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Introduction to Global Economics and Pub
Intro to Global Econ & Po
What are the drivers of GDP and what differentiates growth rates between countries? What is the role of the market in shaping the economy and can the government address market failure to benefit more citizens? What are the unintended consequences of poorly designed government policies? How do current policies on trade and foreign investment impact globalization and economic development? How will economic sanctions, aid, and cyber be used as a policy tool? What are the geopolitics and geoeconomics of oil and is U.S. energy independence achievable or even desirable? Does economic development necessarily entail a negative impact on the natural environment? How will COVID-19 shape world geopolitics and geoeconomics? This course provides students with an understanding of current macroeconomic debates and the reasoning behind significant global policy decisions. We focus on the contentious nature of each of the topics covered so as to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each issue. Participants are introduced to concepts such as growth theory, monetary and fiscal policy, trade policy, globalization, balance of payments, economic statecraft, development, international aid and sovereign debt, and climate change. Additionally, we will discuss the geopolitical and economic effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Case studies, readings, in-class discussions, debates, and student presentations provide an interactive and analytical but non-technical overview on macroeconomic concepts. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Carl Wernicke
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Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, Persua
Conflict is a part of life. Most people do not like conflict because they usually do not resolve their conflicts well, and so they develop a distaste for it. There are ways to constructively engage in conflict that lead to better quality outcomes and relationships. In this course, students learn basic concepts about conflict resolution so that they can develop a deeper and broader understanding of conflict dynamics. There are many types of conflicts and in this course the students focus on learning more about their interpersonal conflicts with others. They learn skills so they will be able to more constructively resolve their interpersonal conflicts toward win-win outcomes. These goals are achieved by students developing more self-awareness as to the types of conflict styles they tend to use as their “default” approach. They become more aware of their “hot buttons” and the types of behaviors and situations that cause them to become embroiled in a conflict situation. In addition to learning more about their own habits, they apply these concepts and skills to better understand others around them. By developing more empathy and understanding of others, students are able to reduce the number, types, and intensity of their interpersonal conflicts. The course is primarily experiential and interactive so students learn by doing and reinforce their learning through immediate application. There are role-plays, simulations, discussions, presentations, film analyses, and other activities designed to enhance learning of the identified concepts and skills. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Summer High School Program
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Introduction to Programming with Python
Intro to Programming w Py
This course, intended for students with little or no programming experience, provides an introduction to Python, one of the most popular and user-friendly programming languages, and to programming in general. Participants become familiar with fundamental computer science concepts and are challenged through the use of logic games, programming problems, and hands-on assignments to develop logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions. By the end of this course, students should have a solid understanding of variables and user interaction, control flow statements, and using library functions. This knowledge will support them in future ventures in computer science and engineering.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Abhinav Gupta
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Creative Journalism
What creative possibilities do true stories hold? How can truth telling and storytelling work together? This class helps students build interviewing and reporting skills while learning about journalistic ethics and exploring forms such as feature writing, profiles, op-eds, and audio pieces. Participants read a wide variety of articles and compose new story drafts. Students develop their skills in ways that allow them to serve as editors and peer readers for each other and for classmates and publications at their home schools. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
Courses in creative writing are offered in conjunction with the Writing Program at Columbia University’s School of the Arts.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Laura J Palmer
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The Media and Politics in the United Sta
The Media & Politics in t
This course explores a broad range of questions concerning the relationship between the media and politics, with a focus on historical and contemporary issues presented in the American context: Do the news media educate or manipulate the citizenry? What is the role of the press in a democracy and how does the First Amendment protect the press in the United States? What has the impact been of the new information technologies on the traditional media and on the political role of citizens? Against the backdrop of these questions, we critically assess the political significance of social media and the increasing “weaponization” of information. In particular, we examine the extent to which these new developments limit the ability of citizens to participate meaningfully in society and politics, while at the same time challenging longstanding assumptions about the role of journalism and political communication in America’s system of democratic government. The central goal of this course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the factors that characterize effective communication strategies, and to equip them with the tools necessary to be more intelligent, critical consumers of all forms of political communication. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Summer High School Program
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Instructor:
Timothy Novak
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Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders
Neuroscience - Psych Diso
Neuroscience is the study of the neural processes and mechanisms underlying human function and behavior. It is an interdisciplinary field that combines the ideas explored in the field of psychology with the science that governs the brain and body. In order to understand the etiology of disorders such as addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia, it is crucial to understand how molecular, cellular, and endocrine changes contribute to disease progression. In this course, students learn about how the laws of neurons and neurotransmitters direct brain processes. Classes include interactive lectures, discussions, and assignments designed to help students understand the neuroscience of addiction, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Outside of class, students explore case studies of neuropsychiatric disorders so as to fully understand the extent of debilitation and possibilities for recovery. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Hameda Khandaker
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Novel-Writing Intensive
This course is designed to teach students the ins-and-outs of novel writing, from conception to outlining to the writing itself. Whether interests lie in literary fiction, young adult, fantasy, or any other genre, we focus on how to structure and plot a successful novel. We also touch on establishing conflict, world-building, character work, pacing, and how to create an effective scene. Course participants share their writing in a workshop setting and receive in-depth feedback from both their peers and the instructor. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions. Not only does this course impart a greater understanding of what it means to craft a long-form work of fiction, it will also help students become stronger and more confident in their overall writing skills.
Courses in creative writing are offered in conjunction with the Writing Program at Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Overseen by Chair of Creative Writing Lis Harris, Professor Alan Ziegler, and Director of Creative Writing for Pre-College Programs Christina Rumpf, the creative writing courses are designed to challenge and engage students interested in literary creation, providing them with a substantial foundation for further exploration of their creative work.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Melissa Larsen
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Neuroscience and the Law
In this course we look at how the brain functions, what the legal issues are, how the technologies that attempt to understand and address brain functioning work, and why this is pertinent to the legal system. Participants learn how to deal with the rising tide of neuroscientific information being proffered in litigation and in the legal policy context. They see how research studies are used in contexts outside the laboratory and are challenged to critically assess and evaluate not only the scientific principles but also their legal and ethical implications. The course focuses on brain functioning as it influences behavior and responsibility principles. The legal principle of culpable conduct and its implications are addressed, and appropriate penalties and punishment for criminal conduct are discussed. Students are asked to address fundamental questions about what it means to be morally and legally responsible, and what, if anything, neuroscience can provide to our assessments of individual responsibility for actions. Discussions transition from case-specific inquiries to first principles, namely: How do the separate domains of law, science, and behavior relate to one another? What are the purposes and roles of law in society? How may science help or hinder those purposes? And what can science tell us about behavior that might be legally relevant, and how? Some of the topics that may be addressed include the
Frye and Daubert
standards for the admissibility of expert testimony, objective assessments of subjective complaints of pain, inaccurate eyewitness testimony, cross-racial witness identification, applicable jury instructions employing principles of science, memory and emotion, lie detection, adolescent brain function and implications for sentencing and criminal liability, addiction, artificial intelligence, and cognitive enhancements. The course requires reading and active class participation; it is taught in a law school format, using the Socratic method. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Florina Altshiler
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Introduction to Neuroscience: Understand
Intro to Neuroscience: Br
This course is designed for students interested in the science of the brain, including its evolutionary origins, early development, and role in generating behavior. We explore theories of the brain as the seat of the self from ancient Greece to modern times, and investigate systems that make up the brain from the individual neuron to the entire central nervous system. We also look into how sensation, perception, and decision making work at the physiological level. The course blends historical trends in neuroscience with modern experiments and findings, and touches on major areas of research including animal studies, recording and imaging techniques, computational neuroscience, and neuropharmacology. In-class small-group exercises, in addition to lectures, allow students to tangibly explore the ideas presented in class. Participants construct various models of the brain, critique professional neuroscientific papers as “peer-reviewers,” and visualize actual neural data with instructor guidance. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Social Psychology: Understanding Human B
This course introduces students to major psychological theories and research on human social behavior. We look at why humans often help each other but also why they hurt each other. Topics covered include empathy, prejudice, helping, compliance, bullying, conformity, and the development of personality. A variety of psychological methods for predicting and preventing anti-social behavior are discussed. The course establishes a strong grounding in scientific principles and methodology. Students are encouraged to think about how empirical methods can be used to measure complex social phenomena, to recognize and appreciate experimental rigor, and ultimately to question common assumptions about human behavior found in ordinary discourse and the popular press. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Alison Martingano
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The Science of Psychology
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of the mind, brain, and human behavior. Participants are introduced to many of the broad areas of scientific research in psychology. The course establishes a strong grounding in scientific principles and methodology and then applies these concepts to areas such as personality, learning, memory, prejudice, and psychopathology. Students are encouraged to think about how empirical methods can be used to study the human condition, to recognize and appreciate experimental rigor, and ultimately to question common assumptions about human behavior found in ordinary discourse and the popular press. Armed with an understanding of the scientific method and an introduction to important findings in psychology, participants conduct their own research. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Alison Martingano
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The Supreme Court and Major Topics in U.
Supreme Court-Topics in U
This course examines the United States Supreme Court and several of the major social and legal issues over which it has jurisdiction. Beginning with a brief introduction on how cases are heard by the Supreme Court, we proceed to a wide-ranging look inside America's most hotly debated cases and the issues that shape them. Covering both the substantive and the procedural law, students learn how to identify legitimate arguments for and against each topic and gain an understanding of constitutional challenges and limitations. Topics under consideration may include privacy rights, freedom of speech, LGBTQ rights and the determination of sex and gender, the death penalty, legalization of marijuana, voting rights, gun control, and coronavirus-related issues. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Sharon Yamen
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Trial Advocacy
Designed for students with a strong interest in law, oral argument, and mock trial, this course immerses participants in the adversarial world of the trial court. Following an introduction to the United States legal system, students acquire a solid understanding of the trial process, including jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examination of witnesses and experts, introduction of exhibits, closing arguments, and theory building. Students have the opportunity to observe court proceedings; meet with judges, local law enforcement, and defense counsel; and hear from experts in the field. Participants learn to validate and analyze evidence while working in teams of prosecutors and defense attorneys to develop a trial strategy, argue to preclude evidence, and prepare witnesses for trial testimony. The course pays particular attention to the Federal Rules of Evidence (with distinctions made for New York state-specific rules) that govern the introduction of evidence at trial. The rules of conduct that govern the U.S. trial system are explored, as are the various strategies of trial practice. Students attend lectures and demonstrations and are afforded the opportunity to practice the skills learned through daily classroom exercises. Participants should be prepared to orally argue their positions and will be called upon to make presentations frequently. At the heart of the program are daily exercises, designed to hone students' trial skills, that are rooted in a hypothetical legal case. The course culminates with participants, divided into teams of prosecutors and defense attorneys, presenting their final cases before a jury.
- Department: Summer High School Program
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Instructor:
Florina Altshiler
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FICTION-WRITING WORKSHOP
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Elly M Graff
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Creative Writing Workshop: Multi-Genre
Creative Writing Multi-Ge
This workshop is geared toward students who have an interest in creative writing and would like to develop their skills and writing practice across genres. Students read and write free verse poetry, short prose, drama, fiction, and creative nonfiction with the goal of developing a final portfolio of revised work.
Students are introduced to a range of technical and imaginative concerns through creative exercises and discussions, and exposed to all aspects of the writing process, including generating ideas, writing and revising drafts, and editing. Participants practice their literary craft with an attentive group of peers, under the guidance of an experienced instructor. They write extensively, read and respond to excerpts from outstanding works of literature, and participate in candid, helpful critiques of their own work and that of peers. Students are expected to come to the class with an openness to various approaches toward literature and writing. Classes are supplemented by conferences with the instructor.
Courses in creative writing are offered in conjunction with the Writing Program at Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Overseen by Chair of Creative Writing Lis Harris, Professor Alan Ziegler, and Director of Creative Writing for Pre-College Programs Christina Rumpf, the creative writing courses are designed to challenge and engage students interested in literary creation, providing them with a substantial foundation for further exploration of their creative work.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Rachel E Keranen
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Project 2100: Re-Imaging Cities for a Ch
Project 2100 Cities & Cli
The decades just before 2100 are very likely to be at least 1.0°C to 1.8°C warmer than the second half of the 19th century according to the 2021 report of the International Panel on Climate Change,
Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis
. Under very high emissions scenarios, surface temperatures could be 3.3°C to 5.7°C higher by 2100. While these numbers may seem small, this warming will have an outsized impact on how we design our cities. Projected to be home to 85% of the global population by 2100, cities are centers of creativity, community, and economic opportunity. But over time, they can negatively impact the environment by contributing to land degradation, habitat loss, and climate change. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that cities are responsible for 75% of total greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions are primarily the result of transportation and the energy required to create and power buildings. Low-carbon transportation networks and ecologically modern buildings are critical to lowering the carbon footprint of cities. We also need to protect cities from the consequences of a warming world. Sea level rise, increased incidences of storm events, droughts, and extreme heat worsen inequality and increase vulnerability to disasters. The long-term sustainability of cities depends on our ability to prepare for the impact of these events. This class explores these issues by connecting climate science to sustainable urban design. In each module, the class will explore climate science data then link that data to de-carbonization strategies during group design sessions. The second half of the course will build on this knowledge to explore: resilient urban design, environmental justice, and the growing fields of ecological design, environmental engineering, and sustainability management. The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Allison L Bridges
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CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: REVERSING BIODIVER
REVERSING BIODIVERSITY LO
- Department: Summer High School Program
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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INTRODUCTION TO INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY
INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY S
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Thomas W Leach
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Foundations of Clinical Genetics
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Priyanka Ahimaz
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Introduction of International Relations
INT'L RELATIONS & GREAT P
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- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Carl Wernicke
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Law of Race, Class, Poverty and Power
Law: Race, Class, Pov & P
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- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Florina Altshiler
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ADVANCED PAINTING AND PORTFOLIO
ADVANCED PAINTING & PORTF
- Department: Summer High School Program
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Miguel Cardenas
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MEDIA AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
- Department: Summer High School Program
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Instructor:
Timothy Novak
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The Human Body: Structure and Function 2
Human Body 2
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Jessica Giordano
Info - 3 points
DIVINE BEINGS, MIRACLES, AND THE AFTERLI
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Instructor:
Jared Peterson
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Biochemical Genetics
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Elizabeth Harrington
Info - 2 points
Clinical Encounters 2
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Nina Harkavy
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Instructor:
Sara Berger
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Instructor:
Kelsie Bogyo
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Cell and Molecular Biology of Medicine
At the core of most modern medical treatments is an understanding of how cells and biological molecules work. In this course we examine how medications such as antibiotics, anti-viral drugs, chemotherapy, and psychiatric drugs work. We also look at the molecular biology and treatment of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and auto-immune disorders, for example, Lupus. Class time is devoted to interactive lectures and in-class assignments designed to help students understand the connections between science and medical treatments. Outside of class, participants are expected to write a number of short essays exploring how various modern medical treatments work on a cellular and molecular level.
- Department: Pre-College Programs (SHSP)
- S 10 a.m.-noon
- U 10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Ugochukwu Anieto
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Instructor:
Frank A Ciulla
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Community, Identity, and Engagement
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Priyanka Ahimaz
Info - 0.5 points
Professional Formation
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Sulagna Kushary
Info - 2 points
Precision Medicine for Genetic Counselor
Precision Medicine for GC
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Louise Bier
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Therapeutic Genetic Counseling 2
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Amanda Bergner
Info - 3 points
Scholarly Project
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Amanda Bergner
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Instructor:
Michelle Ernst
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Independent Study
- Department: Genetic Counseling
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Instructor:
Amanda Bergner
Info - 2 points