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STSO 4350 - Politics of Design


A research seminar exploring the meaning of design in engineering, architecture, political theory, and other fields. How do social ideals and motives inspire design choices? To what extent does the design of human-made things shape the quality of public life? A variety of objects are studied: buildings, machines, artifacts in everyday use, computer programs, political constitutions, etc.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: One of the following: STSO 2010, STSO 2100 , STSO 2210  , STSO 2300 STSO 2520 , STSO 2500 , or permission of instructor

When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



Credit Hours: 4



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