STS 4010 - Western Technology and Culture

Institution:

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Subject:

Science

Description:

Considers the social and cultural context of technology and science in Western civilization. More specifically, the course considers what constitutes scientific and technological progress, focusing especially on ethical and cultural dimensions. The undergraduate thesis project, which is initiated in this course, emphasizes oral and written communications at a professional level, and the role of social constraints and ethical obligations in engineering practice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.virginia.edu/

Phone Number:

(434) 924-0311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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