This course introduces important issues, historical and contemporary, related to science and technology from a variety of social, political and philosophical viewpoints. The multidisciplinary approach helps students to understand the interaction between science, technology and society and to discover the conditions that foster technological innovation. The scientific and technological way of thinking becomes clear through historical examples, helping students to consider important issues of science and technology policy, such as how science and technology can be used to benefit society and how one can foster innovation in a society or an organization. | Prerequisites: Completion of first year writing requirements. Co-requisites: None. Notes: Satisfies a HuSS Elective.
Science and Technology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
Sections (Spring 2025)
STS-UY 1004-000 (8903)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Mon,Wed10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Morning)at Brooklyn CampusInstructed by Glabau, Danya
STS-UY 1004-000 (8904)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue,Thu10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Morning)at Brooklyn CampusInstructed by Rafeh, Hined