OSPAUSTL 10: Coral Reef Ecosystems
Key organisms and processes, and the complexity of coral reef ecosystems. Students explore the Great Barrier Reef from the southern end which demonstrates the physical factors that limit coral reefs, to the northern reef systems which demonstrate key aspects of these high biodiversity ecosystems. Human-related changes. Emphasis is on research experiences and development of analytical skills. Two units only counted for the Biology major.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Browne, N. (PI)
OSPBER 40M: An Intro to Making: What is EE
Is a hands-on class where students learn to make stuff. Through the process of building, you are introduced to the basic areas of EE. Students build a "useless box" and learn about circuits, feedback, and programming hardware, a light display for your desk and bike and learn about coding, transforms, and LEDs, a solar charger and an EKG machine and learn about power, noise, feedback, more circuits, and safety. And you get to keep the toys you build. Prerequisite:
CS 106A.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Howe, R. (PI)
;
Flissikowski, T. (TA)
OSPBER 50M: Introductory Science of Materials
Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.
Last offered: Winter 2023
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
OSPBER 67: Human Medical Research: Design and Ethics, a focus on Women's Health
Human treatment has evolved through experimentation. Ideas to influence nature's course to accelerate healing which were initially promulgated through anecdotal accounts are now rigorously tested in scientifically designed studies. In this seminar, we will explore the dual role of the investigator, to translate scientific questions into experiments and to consider the potential moral implications of the experiment. In weekly, two-session seminars, we will use published research studies to explore whether the theoretical constructs underlying the proposal are scientifically grounded and which ethical issues might be involved.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, WAY-ER
Instructors:
Casper, R. (PI)
OSPFLOR 50M: Introductory Science of Materials
Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.
Last offered: Winter 2023
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
OSPFLOR 80: Geomaterials of the Human Past and Future
Sustainable development has spurred a growing interest in the intersections of geoscience and engineering, the human past and future. If, on the one hand, Earth's dynamics has set in motion an industrious factory floor for processes and materials, on the other hand, civilizations of all times have selected Earth materials for technology development and progress in manufacturing structural, architectural, and pigmenting materials. This course is intended for sophomores, juniors, and seniors of both STEM and Humanities majors, and has as objective to introduce students to the concept of rocks and geomaterials (i.e., inorganic raw materials derived from the Earth's crust after appropriate processing), the sought properties, and how their use impact sustainability. The course will also highlight two of the most iconic materials from the past that stand for timelessness, the Maya blue and Roman marine concrete, and look at future materials that advance the conversation on building a sustainable future ¿ from decarbonizing concrete to cathode minerals for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
OSPKYOTO 33: Ecology of Japanese Satoyama
Satoyama refers to the traditional rural landscapes of Japan, and it is a term that has become widely known internationally in the ecological sustainability literature, highlighting the value of traditional land use for the sustainable management of natural resources. I would introduce to the students, and have them discuss, the scientific basis of biodiversity and ecosystem services, the cultural influence on agriculturall and use,and how the scientific and cultural factors interact to affect the way natural resources are managed.The course would emphasize student-led discussion based on reading of primary and popular literature on the history, current status, societal perception of the value of satoyama for biodiversity and human well-beingin Japan. Student discussion will also compare the satoyama concept to similar ones developed in othercountriesin Asia, Europe, and North America.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
OSPMADRD 10: Global Change in the Antropocene: An Iberoamerican Perspective
The human enterprise has increasingly configured a set of planetary environmental conditions that challenge the medium- and long-term permanence of Earth's life-supporting systems as we know them. We now understand that the magnitude of such an anthropogenic impact is creating a distinct set of bio-geo-physical parameters that the Nobel Award-winning Paul Crutzen has suggested that the planet has entered into a new geological epoch that should be named the Anthropocene. This notion has penetrated not only into the thinking of the scientific community, but beyond - including the humanities. An appreciation of the global environmental changes associated with the Anthropocene represents a contemporary topic that deserves attention and discussion by society at large.
Last offered: Autumn 2022
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
OSPMADRD 27: Canarian Night Skies
Exploration of night skies in Spain's Canary Islands as well as those seen from California. Science for non-majors. Constellations, Solar System, Galactic and Extragalactic objects. Unique characteristics of the Canary Islands as astronomical reserve studied prior to field trip to the Canary Islands. Comparison of naked-eye Canarian and Californian night skies. Study and exploration of relevant astronomical instrumentation as well as representative celestial objects. Astrophotography-related activities. Enrollment is limited. **Please email Claudia Elizabeth Sanchez Solis for inquiries on permission numbers for this course at: cesanchez@stanford.edu. Enrollment is Limited.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
de la Fuente Marcos, R. (PI)
OSPMADRD 70: Computational Biology: Structure of Biomolecules
All life depends on molecular machines, such as proteins, which carry out a huge variety of tasks within the cell. Much like the larger machines we encounter in our day-to-day lives, these miniature machines work because each has a three-dimensional structure and moving parts specialized to its particular function. Computation plays an increasingly crucial role in revealing the structures and motions of biomolecules, and in using that information to discover drugs, improve medical treatment, and engineer new biomolecules for use in food and energy production. Important computational approaches in this field range from physical simulation to machine learning. This course offers a gentle introduction to these computational methods and their practical applications.
Last offered: Winter 2023
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
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