STS 011 - Ethics and Politics in Science and Technology

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Focuses on controversial scientific episodes with emphasis on the social dimensions at play. Using case studies, class shows how debates take place in the context of a wide range of factors influencing scientists? opinions and decisions. Topics include debates about the scientific method, environmental controversies, biomedical research, genetic engineering, (mis)use of human subjects, scientific misconduct, and whistleblowing. Students work in small groups. For their final projects, groups are encouraged to pick one such controversy and document it.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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