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Virginia Tech

BSE-1004: Engineering Biological Systems for the Global Good

Description: Survey of global societal and technological issues that engage biological systems engineers in the areas of health, environment, food and energy. Application of systems-level approaches to meet engineering challenges that intersect with crucial societal issues, including sustainability and equity. Evaluation of key factors that affect the design, communication, and public acceptance of engineered solutions. Analysis of cultural intelligence, with a specific focus on personality and problem solving styles amongst individuals and teams and productive conflict resolution.

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Course Hours: 1 credit

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Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.34 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 54.17%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.39%

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