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4.00 Credits
Ordinarily consists of independent research, supervised by a faculty member, culminating in a written thesis. A creative endeavor such as a videotape or computer program may be substituted with departmental permission. This is a communication-intensive course. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: Restricted to S&S majors with senior standing. STSS Science and Technology Studies-Social Sciences Credit (HSSS) (For Science and Technology Studies-Humanities Credit, see STSH.) When Offered: Fall, spring, and summer terms annually. Credit Hours: 4
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3.00 Credits
A two-semester graduate seminar designed primarily for matriculants in the department's M.S. program in Science and Technology Studies. Introduces students to the literature and the current issues in the constituent disciplines of Science and Technology Studies. Considers applications of this scholarship to current practical problems involving the human dimensions of science and technology. The first semester culminates in a bibliographic essay. In the second semester, students conduct research under the supervision of individual faculty members on topics of mutual interest. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate status or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
A two-semester graduate seminar designed primarily for matriculants in the department's M.S. program in Science and Technology Studies. Introduces students to the literature and the current issues in the constituent disciplines of Science and Technology Studies. Considers applications of this scholarship to current practical problems involving the human dimensions of science and technology. The first semester culminates in a bibliographic essay. In the second semester, students conduct research under the supervision of individual faculty members on topics of mutual interest. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: graduate status or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
The seminar examines interactions between technology and society from the vantage point of the various disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives that have contributed to technology studies. The texts, theories, and arguments that were important for the historical development of the field are covered, as well as contemporary issues. The seminar provides the resources and develops the skill needed for understanding, criticizing, constructing, and developing research in the field. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the field of science and technology policy studies from various disciplinary perspectives and a survey of various policy types or arenas. The texts, theories, and arguments that were important for the historical development of the field are covered, as well as contemporary issues. The seminar provides the resources and develops the skill needed for understanding, criticizing, constructing, and developing research in the field. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an overview of social science techniques and research design and logistics and approaches widely used in STS. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a foundation for professional-level research in science and technology studies. Through group research exercises, students explore the intersection between research issues (ethics, reliability, validity, quantification) and types of observation. When Offered: Alternate years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
A broad survey of the field of science studies from the vantage point of various disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives that have contributed to the development of science studies. The texts, theories, and arguments that were important for the historical development of the field are covered, as well as contemporary issues. The seminar provides the resources and develops the skill needed for understanding, criticizing, constructing, and developing research in the field. When Offered: Annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on contemporary social theory to understand the historical origins, institutional structures, and dominant trajectories of environmental-social change. Three main questions structure our inquiry into the links among science, technology, environment, and social theory: 1) why do modern societies degrade their environments 2) why do environmental movements arise, or what are the social structural, cultural, and political origins of environmentalism and 3) can some particular politics curtail environmental degradation When Offered: Fall term alternate years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Conducted in conjunction with STSS 4360, with additional graduate-level readings. Graduate students must write a research paper along with all other requirements for the course. When Offered: Offered on the availability of instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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