Science, Technology, and Society

STSO-1110

This course examines science and technology in their social, cultural, and political context. Readings are drawn from social sciences, fiction, and contemporary journalism. Case studies will include genetic testing, automation, vaccines, engineering education, AIDS activism, mental health, surveillance, and climate change. The class is designed to give students the freedom to develop and express their own ideas.

4 credits Communication Intensive HASS Inquiry
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 94/95
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 0/133
2022
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 95/95
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 134/133
2021
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 55/57
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 131/133
2020
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 50/57
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 55/57
2019
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 55/54
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 48/57
2018
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 55/57
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 63/64
2017
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 36/38
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Eric Drumheller Schaffer
Seats Taken: 69/76
2016
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 55/66
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 52/57
2015
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 45/57
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 56/57
2014
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 43/38
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 35/57
2013
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 51/66
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Steven Breyman
Seats Taken: 36/44
2012
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 39/50
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Elizabeth A Large
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 49/52
2011
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 41/50
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Elizabeth A Large
  • Sara Feathers
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 34/0
2010
Science,tech And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 38/50
Science, Technology & Society - Restricted To Dsis Majors (4c) [CI]
  • Elizabeth A Large
  • Sara Feathers
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 44/60
2009
Science,technology And Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 52/50
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 55/60
2008
Science, Tech And Society (4c)
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 30/30
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • Edward J Woodhouse
Seats Taken: 46/52
2007
Science, Technology & Society (4c) [CI]
  • David J Hess
Seats Taken: 27/30