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About proftp

I teach political science and bioethics as an adjunct at a CUNY school.

Pol 166: The Constitution as a compromised document

Posted on September 6, 2011 by proftp

Ta-Nehisi Coates has been investigation and writing about the American Civil War for the past couple of years, paying particular attention to the concept of the “slave society”. In a recent post, he notes that the tenacity with which the … Continue reading →

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Pol 166 syllabus

Posted on August 25, 2011 by proftp

F11    FYI/Pol 166 the American Political system Is the United States a democracy? This is the question which will animate this course on American government. As an introduction, this course will focus heavily on the federal government, its various branches, … Continue reading →

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Pol 266: Study guide

Posted on June 25, 2011 by proftp

SSI-11    Pol 266 Study Guide FINAL EXAM THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 12:30-2:30 This will be a closed-book, closed-note exam. While you are encouraged to study together, you must each come up with your own answers and write your own exams. The … Continue reading →

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Leh 300: Paper requirements

Posted on February 28, 2011 by proftp

Paper 1, due March 31 Paper 2, due May 12 Each paper should typed, double-spaced, 2000-2500 words of body copy (plus references & notes), and include both a list of references and either foot- or end-notes. As to the general … Continue reading →

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Leh 300-Bioethics quiz

Posted on February 18, 2011 by proftp

Here she be: Quiz guide: 20 will appear on the quiz 1. What is a gene? 2. What is a genome? 3. What is an allele? 4. Where in the cell is DNA found? 5. How many chromosomes total are … Continue reading →

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Leh 300: Online readings

Posted on February 4, 2011 by proftp

Sorry this is a bit late—wanted to have this up earlier today—but just it time to give you something to do tonight. What? You have plans other than reading for a Friday night?! SHOCKING! Anyway, here the are: Belmont Report … Continue reading →

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Pol 266 Study guide is here! Whoo-hoo!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by proftp

F10    Pol 266 Study Guide FINAL EXAM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 6-8pm This will be a closed-book, closed-note exam. While you are encouraged to study together, you must each come up with your own answers and write your own exams. The … Continue reading →

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God, gods, and no gods

Posted on November 17, 2010 by proftp

I just added a new category of links, in the right column: Religion (and not). Like all other categories, it is a work-in-progress; if you have something to add, shoot me an e-mail (or leave a link in the comments) … Continue reading →

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Politics, culture, and bioethics in the news

Posted on September 19, 2010 by proftp

Pol 266—still trying to find a paper topic? Some possibilities from the NY Times: Philipinos  working abroad. Accountability in poverty reduction: UN Millennium Development Goals. Living in a garbage dump in Venezuela. Manny Pacquiao: Boxer and politician. Remembering one of … Continue reading →

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Leh 300: Bioethics online required readings

Posted on August 29, 2010 by proftp

As noted on the syllabus, some of the readings are available online. You can find them either through the links listed under ‘Bioethics sites & docs‘ or directly, below: Belmont Report Department of Energy Human Genome Project Information: The science … Continue reading →

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