Science, Technology, and Society

Description

Explore how science, technology, public policy, funding and human systems interact and develop in today's society.

Life in today's world is characterized by rapid technological change and uncertainty. Mastering the intricacies of the interrelationships between technology and human systems enhances any degree and provides graduates with the insights and skills required for success in any career field.

The concentration in science, technology and society requires 15 credit hours, including a minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses.

General Course (choose one) -- 3 credit hours

STS 101: Introduction to Science, Technology and Society (SB)
OR
STS 304: Science, Technology and Society (SB) (3)

Electives (choose four) -- 12 credit hours
HST 280: History of Science, Technology and Innovation (GCSI)
HST 312: History of Women in Science and Medicine (HUAD)
HST 318: History of Engineering (HUAD)
HST 319: History of Aviation (HUAD)
HST 345: Environmental History (SUST)
HST 380  Science in the Age of Exploration and Empire
HST 381 The History of Human Rights
HST 382 History of the Automobile
HST 482 Technology and Warfare: A Historical Analysis
ISS 302 Scope of Social Science
MVS 402 Technology and Warfare
POS 316 American Political Institutions (AMIT)
POS 325 Public Policy Development (CIVI)
POS 485 Political Economy (SOBE)
STS 194 Special Topics
STS 294 Special Topics
STS 301 Research in Science and Technology Studies
STS 302 Philosophy of Science and Technology
STS 303 History of Modern Science and Technology (HUAD)
STS 305 Science and Social Theory
STS 306 Social Effects of Science and Technology
STS 318 Science, Technology, and Government
STS 325 Science, Technology, and Public Policy
STS 328 Science, Technology, and Culture
STS 329 Technology in Developing Countries
STS 330 Information Technology and Globalization
STS 364 Science, Technology, and National Security
STS 394 Special Topics
STS 401 Statistics in Science and Technology Studies (QTRS)
STS 425 Law, Values, Science and Technology
STS 494 Special Topics

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.