STS 3011

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STS 3011
Life Sciences and Society

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Biology and biotechnology are major influences on modern life. In addition, socio-political and historical conditions have shaped biological research and its applications in medicine, agriculture, environmental science, etc. Life science research is itself a social process involving complex human dynamics, different kinds of work and an array of social and natural systems. The course aims to introduce students to critical science and technology studies (S&TS) perspectives on the knowledge and practices of life sciences. The course is designed to prepare students for more advanced courses in the Biology & Society and S&TS majors, but students who do not plan to take further courses in those subjects can get critical insight into biology's profound role in both science and society.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: seniors, juniors and sophomores.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SSC-AS)

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BSOC 3011

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6810 STS 3011   LEC 001

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    • TR Morrill Hall 106
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Ratcliff, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person