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ST 213 Astronomy since 1609.  History of astronomy from Galileo's telescope and the publication of Kepler's Astronomia Nova in 1609 through subsequent and recent technologies, theories, and discoveries in astrophysics and space science.  Emphasis on primary texts, historical explanation, and observing the sky with Galilean and modern instruments.  Four credit hours. N.  FLEMING

ST 253 Energy Presence, Energy Futures.
We live energy-intensive lives and benefit immensely. However, along with this power have come many social, economic, and environmental problems, as well as concerns about the longevity of energy resources. We will look at uses of energy since the industrial revolution and considers fundamental questions about the sustainability of our high-energy lifestyle. Four credit hours. S. REICH                       

ST485 Technology Matters.
A research seminar emphasizing classical and enduring texts by philosophers, historians, and sociologists of science and technology. Each student will identify a research topic, conduct a literature review, and write a formal proposal in preparation for completing a final integrative project. Open to seniors from all majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Four credit hours. FLEMING                                         

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ST112 Science, Technology and Society 
Four credit hours. S.  FLEMING                     

ST118 Listed as ES118 (Faculty)                          

ST245 Listed as BI245 TILDEN

ST246 Luddite Rantings H. JOSEPHSON        

ST271 History of Science in America. A seminar on the social, intellectual, and institutional development of science in America from Native contact to the present.  Topics include scientists' roles in government, education, and industry; science in war; women in science, and the emergence of America as a leading scientific nation. H.  FLEMING

ST358 Climbing the Oil Peak.Four credit hours. S. REICH                                         

ST445 Nuclear Madness. Listed as History 445. Four credit hours H. JOSEPHSON

ST486 STS Senior Project. Four credit hours. FLEMING