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ENG 112: Course Themes You will choose a single topic for your research in Natural Science and Social Science. To

effectively research a topic in all both disciplines, you must shift your focus in each discipline to

allow a unique perspective. Below are the lists of themes you can choose from and what they

would look like in each discipline. The topics in each list are matched according to their number

on the list – for example, #1 in each list focuses on infectious/genetic diseases; so, if you choose

that topic, you will write about the topics listed next to #1 in each list. Do you see how the topics

fit into both disciplines?

Each assignment will have specific instructions, and the list of topics will be included in those

guidelines too.

For NATURAL SCIENCE, your topic will focus on ideas relating to biology, chemistry,

physics, the environment, and the natural order of things.

1. Infectious or genetic diseases and their cures or preventative measures. 2. Climate change and its effects on the environment or landscapes. 3. Pollution and its effects on wildlife or humans. 4. Prescription drug use resulting in addiction. 5. The neurological effects of traumatic brain injuries. 6. Renewable energies and their efficacy. 7. The logistics of genetic engineering in either humans or food. 8. Space exploration - how it has changed or new limitations or theories in the field.

For SOCIAL SCIENCE, your topic will shift to a focus in psychology, sociology or

anthropology, culture, economics, politics, history, or any dealing with social institutions.

Look at how the shift will occur from the previous topics listed:

1. Why certain infectious diseases spread among a particular demographic or cultural practices

that exacerbate disease transmission. 2. Climate change and its effects on human populations by exacerbating the refugee crisis. 3. How human activity pollutes the environment or how humans can reverse the effects. 4. The economic effects of prescription drug use and addiction on a societal scale. 5. Various psychological treatments for traumatic brain injuries or PTSD. 6. Political resistance to renewable energies. 7. Political resistance to GMOs or how GMOs can be used to address global crises. 8. Space exploration - economic impact or political policies addressing related issues.