General Studies 197 C: Challenging Boundaries: Richard Feynman, Science, and the Theatre (SLN: 14080)
Tues 9:30-10:20 am (1 credit), MGH 074
Instructor: Michelle Granshaw, School of Drama
How has the theatre represented science and its leaders? How do these representations affect our understanding of scientific questions and ideas? In what ways can science help us analyze performance and dramatic structure? How can theatre act as a mediator between science and general audiences? This seminar will examine The Meaning of it All in dialogue with dramatic texts that confront Feynman's key arguments, ideas, and questions. The course will explore the role of imagination and doubt in the scientific process, relationships between science, religion and morality, and the influence of dramatic representation on our understanding of Feynman as a scientist and man. Sophomore welcome to take course. To register email seminars@uw.edu.
General Studies 197 I: Microbial World: Friend and Foe (SLN: 20027)
Wednesday, 3:00 - 3:50 pm (1 credit), HSK 350 (Micro Conference Room)
Instructor: Roger Bumgarner, Department of Microbiology
The course will cover the applications of microbiology in society ranging from progress towards curing HIV, to food safety, to the impact of viruses and bacteria on local salmon populations, to clinical testing in a hospital setting. Students will hear from a wide variety of faculty conducting both basic and applied research. Students will have the opportunity to hear how these individuals were attracted to their specific field of study, what the focus of their work is, and the potential implications their work may have on society. Sophomore welcome to take course. To register email seminars@uw.edu.
