Sociology and Anthropology 370 - Science and Technology in Social Context

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Colgate University

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C. Henke Everyone knows that science and technology are major forces in modernity, affecting nearly every aspect of society and daily life. But, at the same time, science and technology are also human creations. This course presents science and technology as social institutions, formed through the interactions of scientists, engineers, politicians, protesters, and other social groups. Topics covered include theories of knowing; how laboratories work; class, gender, and race in science; the social construction of technologies; technological disasters; computing and information technology; and the role of "experts" and ethics in public debates. No first-year students are admitted.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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