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Rensselaer Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2017-2018 [Archived Catalog]

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STSS 1110 - Science, Technology, and Society


An introduction to the social, historical, and ethical influences on modern science and technology. Cases include development of the atomic bomb, mechanization of the workplace, Apollo space program, and others. Readings are drawn from history, fiction, and social sciences; films and documentary videos highlight questions about the application of scientific knowledge to human affairs. The class is designed to give students freedom to develop and express their own ideas. This is a communication-intensive course.

When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



Cross Listed: STSH 1110; students cannot obtain credit for both this course and STSH 1110.

Credit Hours: 4



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