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Lyman
Briggs B.S. Degree in History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science
These are guidelines for planning purposes only. Students MUST
consult a department advisor for reliable and exact determination of course
requirements. Students are responsible for meeting all of their graduation requirements and need to check with the department of their major to confirm their exact requirements.
University
Requirements |
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| Tier 1 Writing | LB 133 or WRA 110-150 | 4 | |
| IAH | Integrated Arts & Humanities | 8 | |
| ISS | Integrated Social Science | 8 | |
LBC
Requirements (See
Also University Equivalent Courses) |
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Math |
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| LB 118 | Calculus I | 4 | |
| LB 119 or STT 231 | Calculus II or Statistics for Scientists | 4 or 3 | |
Science |
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| LB 144 | Biology I: Organismal Biology | 4 | |
| LB 145 | Biology II: Cell and Molecular Biology | 5 | |
| LB 171 | Chemistry I | 4 | |
| LB 171L | Chemistry
I Lab |
1 | |
| LB 172 | Chemistry II | 3 | |
| LB 172L | Chemistry II Lab | 1 | |
| LB 271 | Physics I | 3 | |
| LB
271L |
Physics
I lab |
1 | |
| LB 272 | Physics II | 3 | |
| LB
272L |
Physics
II lab |
1 | |
Complete
Two HPS Courses and Senior Seminar |
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| LB 330-336, 355, 368, 425, 483 | History, Philosophy, Sociology of Science | 7-8 | |
| LB 492 | Senior Seminar | 4 | |
Students will work one on one with a History, Philosophy, Sociology of Science faculty member to develop a personal core curriculum consisting of 24 credits in HPS courses, in addition to the 8 upper level HPS credits and 4 Senior Seminar credits required be the Lyman Briggs core program. Courses from outside Lyman Briggs College may be selected if such courses illuminate science and technology issues, or are prerequisite to understand a History, Philosophy, Sociology of Science problem, and are pertinent to the career goals of the student. (Please note carefully that only 300-400-level courses count towards the total of twenty-four credits. Several Courses suggested below have 100-and /0r 200-level prerequisites). |
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Path I: History and Philosophy of Science |
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Most Commonly Used Courses |
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| LB 332 | Technology and Culture (F) | 4 | |
| LB 333 | Topics in History of Science (F,S) | 4 | |
| LB 355 | Philosophy of Technology (S) | 4 | |
| HST 337 | European Intellectual History I (F) | 4 | |
| LB 490E | Directed Study-HPS | 1-8 | |
| ENG 483 | Literature and Medicine (S) | 3 | |
| HST 316 | US Intellectual History since 1860 (S) | 3 | |
| HST 323 | United States Industrial Civilization (S) | 3 | |
| HST 338 | European Intellectual History II (S) | 4 | |
| HST 425 | American And European Health Care Since 1800 (F) | 4 | |
| PHL 344 | Ethical Issues in Health Care (F, S) | 4 | |
| PHL 380 | Nature of Science (F, S) | 3 | |
| PHL 462 | Philosophy of Mind (F) | 3 | |
| PHL 463 | Introduction to Cognitive Science (S) | 3 | |
| PHL 484 | Philosophy of Biological Science (S) | 3 | |
| PHL 485 | Philosophy of Social Science (S) | 3 | |
| HRT 486 | Biotechnology in Agriculture (Fall of even years) | 3 | |
| Path
II: Science, Technology, and Public Policy |
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| Most
Commonly Used Courses |
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| LB 334 | Science, Technology, and Public Policy (S) | 4 | |
| LB 335 | The Natural Environment (S) | 4 | |
| LB 355 | Philosophy of Technology (S) | 4 | |
| SOC 452 | Environment and Society (F) | 3 | |
| RD 320 | Resource Management and Planning (F) | 3 | |
| Others |
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| LB 490E | Directed Study-HPS | 1-8 | |
| EC 260 | Private Enterprise and Public Policy (F, S) | 4 | |
| PLS 420 | American Politics and Public Administration (F, S) | 4 | |
| HRT 486 | Biotechnology in Agriculture (Fall of even years) | 3 | |
| PHL 350 | Social and Political Philosophy (F) | 3 | |
| SOC 321 | Industrial Society (F, S) | 3 | |
| SOC 362 | Developing Societies (S) | 3 | |
| SOC 363 | Rural Sociology (F) | 3 | |
| SOC 424 | Complex Organizations (F, S) | 3 | |
| SOC 475 | Sociology of Health Care Systems (S) | 3 | |
| RD 300 | Environmental Communication and Conflicting Mgt. (F) | 3 | |
| RD 324 | Water Resource Development (S) | 3 | |
| FOR 430 | Law and Resources (F) | 3 | |
| RD 440 | The Resource Development Policy Process in MI (S) | 3 | |
| RD 460 | Natural Resource Economics (S) | 3 | |
| Path
III: Medical Humanities |
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| Most
Commonly Used Courses |
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| ANP 370 | Culture, Health, and Illness (S) | 3 | |
| HST 425 | American and European Health Care Since 1800 (F) | 4 | |
| PHL 344 | Ethical Issues in Health Care Systems (S) | 4 | |
| SOC 475 | Sociology of Health Care Systems (S) | 3 | |
| Once
Course From Each of the Following Categories |
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| Category
I: Cultural Dimensions of Health
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| ANP 370 | Literature and Medicine (S) | 3 | |
| GEO 435 | Geography of Health and Disease (F) | 3 | |
| LB 332 | Technology and Culture | 4 | |
| MUS 476 | Psychology of Music: Foundations (F) | 3 | |
| MUS 477 | Psychology of Music: Research Methodology and Appls (S) | 2 | |
| SOC 321 | Industrial Society (F, S) | 3 | |
| Category
II: History and Philosophy of Science/Technology/Biomedicine
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| HST 425 | American and European Health Care Since 1800 (F) | 4 | |
| LB 332 | Technology and Culture (F,S) | 4 | |
| LB 333 | Topics in History of Science (F,S) | 4 | |
| LB 335 | The Natural Environment (S) | 4 | |
| PHL 344 | Ethical Issues in Health Care (F,S) | 4 | |
| PHL 380 | Nature of Science (F) | 4 | |
| PHL 480 | Philosophy of Science (F) | 4 | |
| PHL 484 | Philosophy of Biological Sciences (S) | 3 | |
| Category
III: Social Dimensions of Health
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| EC 498 | Economics of Health Care (Fall of odd years) | 3 | |
| HNF 375 | Community Nutrition (F) | 3 | |
| MUS 470 | Music Therapy (F) | 3 | |
| PHL 485 | Philosophy of Social Science (S) | 3 | |
| PSY 320 | Health Psychology (F, S) | 3 | |
| SOC 475 | Sociology of Health Care Systems (S) | 3 | |
Another 9-13 credits would be required to complete Path II as a Field of Concentration in the History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science. These additional credits can be earned from completing more of the courses listed above and or appropriate substitutions. See HPS faculty for further assistance.
Other electives for BS
Degree total 120 credits.
IMPORTANT: These guidelines
are presented for planning purposes only. Students MUST
consult a department advisor for reliable and exact determination of individual’s
course
requirements.
