Self-Organization in Science and Society

STSO-4580

Self-organization has become increasingly important in science and engineering. Self-assembly of molecular structures are critical to nanotechnology; self-organizing swarms of insects are modeled in biology and robotics, and so on. But recursive loops in which things govern themselves are also foundational to society. Indigenous societies are renowned for their ecological self-stabilization. Wikipedia, Open Sources Software, and other means of "crowdsourcing" offer new visions for a more democratic civil society.

4 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
Self-organiation In Science And Society (4c)
  • Ron B Eglash
Seats Taken: 8/9
2016
Self-organiation In Science And Society (4c)
  • Ron B Eglash
Seats Taken: 13/19
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
Self-organization In Sci & Soc (4c)
  • Jamie A. Obst
  • Karen M. Dvorak
  • Ron B Eglash
Seats Taken: 22/25
2009
2008
2007