http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/34001 Physics (8) Sun, 26 May 2013 05:45:31 GMT 2013-05-26T05:45:31Z http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/77248 5.95J / 7.59J / 8.395J / 18.094J Teaching College-Level Science, Spring 2006 Breslow, Lori This seminar focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching science and engineering in higher education. Topics include: using current research in student learning to improve teaching; developing courses; lecturing; promoting students' ability to think critically and solve problems; communicating with a diverse student body; using educational technology; creating effective assignments and tests; and utilizing feedback to improve instruction. Students research and teach a topic of particular interest. This subject is appropriate for both novices and those with teaching experience. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/77248 2006-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69619 15.389 G-Lab: Global Entrepreneurship Lab, Fall 2007 Morse, Kenneth; Lehrich, M. Jonathan; Locke, Richard; Loessberg, Shari; Huang, Yasheng Entrepreneurship in the 21st century is evolving. Because of global changes in technology, communications, and capital markets, today's innovative startups are building successful companies in countries around the globe, in many instances with investors, vendors, customers, and employees located thousands of miles away. The challenges these leading-edge companies face, particularly in emerging markets, are some of the most sophisticated issues both for businesses and governments alike. These challenges are the focus of G-Lab. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69619 2007-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69618 STS.010 Neuroscience and Society, Fall 2008 Schüll, Natasha This class explores the social relevance of neuroscience, considering how emerging areas of brain research reflect and reshape social attitudes and agendas. Topics include brain imaging and popular media; neuroscience of empathy, trust, and moral reasoning; new fields of neuroeconomics and neuromarketing; ethical implications of neurotechnologies such as cognitive enhancement pharmaceuticals; neuroscience in the courtroom; and neuroscientific recasting of social problems such as addiction and violence. Guest lectures by neuroscientists, class discussion, and weekly readings in neuroscience, popular media, and science studies. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69618 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69617 STS.042J / 8.225J Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman: Physics in the 20th Century, Spring 2006 Kaiser, David This class explores the changing roles of physics and physicists during the 20th century. Topics range from relativity theory and quantum mechanics to high-energy physics and cosmology. The course also examines the development of modern physics within shifting institutional, cultural, and political contexts, such as physics in Imperial Britain, Nazi Germany, U.S. efforts during World War II, and physicists' roles during the Cold War. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/69617 2006-06-01T00:00:00Z