Courses

STSS 591: STSS in Action (2 credits)

David Ribes
Fridays, 1:30-3:20 pm, CDH 141

Provides an advanced introduction to science, technology, and society studies. Includes topics of active research interest in history and philosophy of science; social studies of science; science and technology policy; and ethics and equity issues.

ANTH 473: Anthropology of Science and Technology (5 credits)

Celia Lowe
Asynchronous, online

Introduces the study of science, technology, and data as social and cultural phenomena. Considers both theoretical and methodological questions. Readings include key texts from the interdisciplinary field of science studies as well as selected ethnographic texts. Examples are taken from U.S. society and other local contexts.

COM 539: Theories of Technology and Society  (5 credits)

Adrienne Russell
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 am-12:20 pm, CMU 242

Provides a theoretical foundation for study in the area of communication technology and society by examining different contemporary theories of the social, political, and cultural implications of technological change. Takes a broad view of theories of communication innovations, tools, and technologies – including historical, critical, and comparative approaches.

DESIGN 582: Graduate Design Studio (5 credits)

Meichun Liu
Thursdays, 9:00-11:50 am, ART 204

This graduate studio will apply the principles of behavioral design to create design interventions aimed at exploring, developing, and examining designs that can achieve behavior change. It will introduce a range of behavioral design theories, methods, and studies to explore strategies for influencing short-term decisions and long-term behavior changes, particularly through tangible user interfaces and objects.

B H 544, PHG 544: Ethical Implications of Emerging Biotechnology (3 credits)

Stephanie Malia Fullerton
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-4:20 pm, Health Sciences Bldg

Scientific and technological innovation in biomedicine is advancing at breakneck speed, with exciting new developments ranging from precision medicine to gene editing to regenerative medicine being reported on a near-daily basis. These emerging technologies and their application to disease prevention, treatment, and enhancement promise an array of individual and societal benefits; they also raise concerns related to the genetic manipulation of future generations, the automation of healthcare and medical decision‐making, and the extension of human lifespan, AND, as the last several years have reminded us, no matter how good the science, biotechnology is subject to the effects of broader sociopolitical and historical phenomena. This course will introduce students to select biomedical innovations and invite sustained consideration of the diverse ethical and social implications surrounding their development and potential use.

PHIL 560: Philosophy of Science (5 credits)

Carole J. Lee
Day/Time/Room TBA

The focus this quarter will be the philosophy of the open science movement.

Course planning is underway

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