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MED 73N: Scientific Method and Bias

Offers an introduction to the scientific method and common biases in science. Examines theoretical considerations and practical examples where biases have led to erroneous conclusions, as well as scientific practices that can help identify, correct or prevent such biases. Additionally focuses on appropriate methods to interweave inductive and deductive approaches. Topics covered include: Popper¿s falsification and Kuhn¿s paradigm shift, revolution vs. evolution; determinism and uncertainty; probability, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian approaches; agnostic testing and big data; team science; peer review; replication; correlation and causation; bias in design, analysis, reporting and sponsorship of research; bias in the public perception of science, mass media and research; and bias in human history and everyday life. Provides students an understanding of how scientific knowledge has been and will be generated; the causes of bias in experimental design and in analytical approaches; and the interactions between deductive and inductive approaches in the generation of knowledge.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA

MED 103: Human and Planetary Health (PUBLPOL 183, SOC 103, SUSTAIN 103)

Two of the biggest challenges humanity has to face ? promoting human health and halting environmental degradation ? are strongly linked. Gains in health metrics in the last century have coincided with dramatic and unsustainable planetary-level degradation of environmental and ecological systems. Now, climate change, pollution, and other challenges are threatening the health and survival of communities across the globe. In acknowledging complex interconnections between environment and health, this course highlights how we must use an interdisciplinary approach and systems thinking to develop comprehensive solutions. Through a survey of human & planetary health topics that engages guest speakers across Stanford and beyond, students will develop an understanding of interconnected environmental and health challenges, priority areas of action, and channels for impact. Students enrolling in just the lecture should enroll for 3 units. Students enrolling the lecture and weekly discussion sections should enroll for 4 units.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-SMA

MED 175B: Biodesign Fundamentals (MED 275B)

MED 175B/275B is an introduction to the Biodesign process for health technology innovation. This team-based course emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning at the intersection of medicine and technology. Students will work on projects in the space of medical devices, digital health, and healthcare technologies with the assistance of clinical and industry mentors. Applicants from all majors and stages in their education welcome. Students will work in teams to develop solutions to current unmet medical needs, starting with a deep dive into understanding and characterizing important unmet medical needs through disease research, competitive analysis, market research, and stakeholder analysis. Other topics that will be discussed include FDA regulation of medical technology, intellectual property, value proposition, and business model development. Consent required for enrollment, to apply visit: https://forms.gle/YkrhXpBDwjRoK7aQ8?
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA

MUSIC 158: Musical Acoustics (MUSIC 258D)

The physics and acoustics of music and musical instruments. The basics of sound propagation, reflection, and resonance and how this is perceived as musical sound. The specific acoustical phenomena of wind, string, and percussion instruments as well as the voice. There will be a lecture portion as well as hands-on lab sections with different musical instruments. Music 158 must be taken for 3 units for undergraduates to count for WAYS.
Terms: Win | Units: 2-3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA

MUSIC 168: Neuroscience and Psychology of Music: From Practice to Peak Performance

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and music in this course dedicated to peak music performance. Open to musicians of all instruments, this course investigates the science behind effective practice and performance techniques. Learn how to optimize your learning process, address performance anxiety, and enhance your musical skills. Through a collaborative and hands-on approach, students will actively experiment with various strategies and methods, tailored to individual needs. The course fosters a deeper understanding of the principles that underlie musical mastery and nurtures the development of each musician's unique potential. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Way-SMA credit.
Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 1-3 | UG Reqs: WAY-CE, WAY-SMA | Repeatable 15 times (up to 15 units total)

MUSIC 192A: Foundations of Sound-Recording Technology

This course serves as an introduction to the recording facilities and technology at CCRMA. Through lectures and assignments students learn and practice various studio recording techniques. They also become familiarized with home and field recording practices. The course addresses various audio engineering topics: room acoustics, studio operation and maintenance, microphone selection and placement, analog and digital recording, audio editing and mixing, and audio effects processing (equalization, compression, convolution reverb, etc.). Prerequisite: MUSIC 101 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-SMA

NENS 67N: Intracellular Trafficking and Neurodegeneration

Preference to freshmen. Cell structures and functions, the intracellular trafficking system that maintains exchanges of materials and information inside cells, and clinical features and pathologies of neurodegenerative diseases. Techniques for examining cellular and subcellular structures, especially cytoskeletons; functional insights generated from structural explorations. Prerequisite: high school biology.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: Yang, Y. (PI)

OCEANS 6N: Ocean Conservation: Pathways to Solutions

(Formerly BIO 6N) We will learn how to design pathways to solutions by integrating social sciences and governance into our case studies. We will address both conventional (fisheries management, reducing the impacts of global shipping, marine protected areas) and emerging research and management approaches (marine spatial planning, dynamic ocean management, environmental DNA). Oceans are facing long-term challenges, like overfishing and pollution that we know how to solve, and emerging challenges, like climate change and ocean plastics, for which solutions are more elusive. Ultimately to achieve long-term sustainability, solutions have to work for both people and the planet. These puzzles offer challenging complex systems problems that will require our best interdisciplinary thinking to solve.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI, WAY-SMA
Instructors: Crowder, L. (PI)

OCEANS 12N: Sensory Ecology of Marine Animals (BIO 12N)

Animals living in the oceans experience a highly varied range of environmental stimuli. An aquatic lifestyle requires an equally rich range of sensory adaptations, including some that are totally foreign to us. In this course we will examine sensory system in marine animals from both an environmental and behavioral perspective and from the point of view of neuroscience and information systems engineering.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors: Thompson, S. (PI)

OCEANS 14H: Bio-logging and Bio-telemetry

Bio-logging is a rapidly growing discipline that includes diverse fields such as consumer electronics, medicine, and marine biology. The use of animal-attached digital tags is a powerful approach to study the movement and ecology of individuals over a wide range of temporal and spatial scales. This course is an introduction to bio-logging methods and analysis. Using whales as a model system, students will learn how use multi-sensor tags to study behavioral biomechanics. Course taught in-person only at Hopkins Marine Station; for information on how to spend spring quarter in residence: https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/undergraduate-studies/spring-courses-23-24 (Individual course registration also permitted.) Depending on enrollment numbers, a weekly shuttle to Hopkins or mileage reimbursements for qualifying carpools will be provided; terms and conditions apply.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
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