Social Studies Course Descriptions

Social Studies

Courses

Social Studies

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  SST 115 - Introduction to Statistics

  4 credits (Fall and Spring)

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  See MAT 115 .
  
  
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  SST 125 - Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysis

  2 credits (Fall)

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  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) deals with the analysis and management of geographic information. This course offers an introduction to methods of managing and processing geographic information.  Emphasis will be placed on the nature of geographic information, data models and structures for geographic information, geographic data input, data manipulation and data storage, and spatial analytic and modeling techniques.
  
  Prerequisite: None.
  Instructor: Brottem
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  SST 140 - Medieval and Renaissance Culture: 1100–1650

  4 credits (Spring)

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  See HUM 140 .
  
  
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  SST 200 - Creative Careers: Learning from Alumni

  2 credits (Spring)

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  Cross-listed as: HUM 200  and SCI 200 .   This course is sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership. Alumni with significant careers in the humanities, social sciences and sciences return to campus to talk about the ways that they shaped their successes and learned from their failures after graduation. Leadership and career-focused readings together with discussions with 18 or more alumni will help students think creatively about their possible futures. The second goal of this course is to help create a multi-generational network or community of Grinnell alumni, faculty, and current students in order to enhance our potential for changing the world to promoting the stewardship of Grinnell College.
  
  Prerequisite: None.
  Note: Plus-2 option available for Social Studies and Humanities only. S/D/F only.
  Instructor: Caulkins
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  SST 201 - Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  4 credits (Fall)

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  See ANT 201 .
  
  
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  SST 202 - Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Organizations

  4 credits (Spring)

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  See ANT 202 .
  
  
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  SST 213 - Media and the Middle East

  4 credits (Fall)

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  See HUM 213 .
  
  
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  SST 221 - Geographical Analysis and Cartography

  4 credits (Fall)

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  This course offers an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) for spatial analysis and mapmaking. Covers topics such as the nature of geographic information, georeferencing, GIS data models, cartographic design, geovisualization, the Global Positioning System, and basic and intermediate spatial analysis skills. Focus on understanding the major underlying theories and concepts of GIS, which students put into practice using GIS software applications in lab exercises and an independent research project.
  
  Prerequisite: MAT 115 /SST 115  or equivalent.
  Instructor: Staff
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  SST 225 - Applied Geographic Information Systems Analysis (GIS)

  4 credits (Spring)

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  This course will represent a continuation of SST 125 by enabling students who took that course to build upon and apply the skills they learned through an independent project of their choice. The course will also include a limited number of advanced labs as well as lectures on GIS conceptualization and project planning. Students will be expected to learn and implement intermediate to advanced GIS methods in their projects.
  
  Prerequisite: SST 125 . Prerequisite or co-requisite: MAT 115  or SST 115 .
  Instructor: Brottem

Special Topics-Fall

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  SST 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: Intro to Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Weekend

  1 credits (Fall Term 1)

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  Combines an introductory course (9/14-9/25) to entrepreneurship with Pioneer Weekend Start-Up Competition (9/25-9/27).  The goal of the course is to provide a framework and tools that explore contemporary and successful entrepreneurship. The application of proven and practical emotional intelligence skills will be key, as students navigate the different stages of entrepreneurship, including developing a business concept, leading a team, and facing challenges along the way. The course culminates in the weekend-long start-up competition, Pioneer Weekend, where students will receive additional mentoring from alumni leaders and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership.
  
  Prerequisite: None.
  Note: Dates: September 17 to September 27. S/D/F only.
  Instructor: Allen
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  SST 295-01 - Special Topic: Digital Journal Publishing: Finding Our Home in the Landscape

  4 credits (Fall Term 1)

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  See HUM 295-01 .
  
  
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  SST 295-01 - Special Topic: Ethical Leadership in an Interconnected World

  1 credits (Fall Term 2)

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  This class uses the topic of ethics in an interconnected world to address communications and leadership skills important for workplace success.  You will not be taught about right versus wrong.   Rather, the focus is upon identification of ethical issues, methods for analyzing such issues, advising about such situations to organizational leaders, and addressing ethics as workplace leaders. We will address ethical issues as they apply to large and small for-profit businesses, the non-profit sector, and within government.  Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Innovation and Leadership. 
  
  Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
  Note: Dates: November 2 to December 4.
  Instructor: Weiss

Special Topics-Spring

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  SST 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: I/Robot

  2 credits (Spring Term 1)

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  See HUM 195-01 . 
  
  
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  SST 295-01 - Special Topic: Digital Journal Publishing

  4 credits (Spring Term 1)

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  See HUM 295-01 .