BIET 126 - Science, Technology and Society

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

Subject:

Bioethics

Description:

This course serves as a broad introduction to the study of science and technology from a distinctively sociological perspective and includes a strong bioethical component. This course examines issues of how scientific knowledge and technologies are created and constructed, the relationship between science and technological development and how both science and technology affect and have an impact on our daily lives. Outcome: Students will exhibit knowledge of a method of social inquiry for following science and technology through society and will be able to apply this inquiry method to the social construction of scientific knowledge and scientific ethics, technology and technological ethics, environment and environmental ethics, and genetic technologies and bioethics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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