Constellation: How Do Humans and Natural Systems Interact in Our Complex World?

Integrating statistics, biology, ecology, music and theater, students will investigate the intersection of data and the natural world. They will learn foundational data science tools while exploring interdisciplinary challenges in public health, environmental justice and biology.

Students enroll in one fall course and one spring course for their matched Constellation. Students are assigned to the fall semester to enroll in one integrated W120 course.

Fall 2025

STA 198CNL Introduction to Global Health Data Science (Cross-list: GLHLTH 198CNL)

WRITING 120 Humor as Health Care
WRITING 120 Neuroscience and Society                        

Spring 2026     

BIOLOGY 120CNS Genetics in the News: How gene research is changing our view of the world
EVANTH 159CN Transforming Conservation Science: Advancing Collaborative Knowledge Production
THEATRST 130CN Acting Nature: Eco-Drama, Biomimicry, Performance 
MUSIC 120CN Music: An Introduction

Note: Use the advanced search tool in Duke Hub to see Fall 2025 course information. Select Fall 2025 for the term, Constellation course for the attribute, and Natural Systems for the attribute value.