STS 2011

Last Updated

  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

STS 2011
What Is Science? An Introduction to the Social Studies of Science and Technology

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course introduces some central ideas in the field of S&TS. It is aimed at students from any background who are challenged to think more critically about what counts as scientific knowledge and why, and how science and technology intervene in the wider world. It also serves as an introduction to majors in Biology and Society or in Science and Technology Studies. The course mixes lectures, discussions, writing, and other activities. The discussion sections are an integral part of the course and attendance is required. A series of take-home written assignments and quizzes throughout the semester comprise the majority of the grade.


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS), (SCT-IL)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 2100

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  4060 STS 2011   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Marshall, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    To add yourself to the wait list, see https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ1-1f0OqZZXSPMZaN0C2rMteYYdiGnrqY_ssSNe_Pc5brvw/viewform?usp=pp_url.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  4061 STS 2011   DIS 201

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Marshall, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  4062 STS 2011   DIS 202

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

  •  4063 STS 2011   DIS 203

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)