Topics in Science and Technology Studies (242-0-70)

Topic

Introduction to Science & Technology Studies

Instructors

Anto Mohsin

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-256: Mon, Wed 8:30AM - 9:45AM (AST)

Overview of class

This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of science and technology studies (STS), which is the study of science and technology in social context. Drawing on insights from the history and sociology of science and technology, the course discusses topics related to how and why people shape, develop, use, adapt, and contest scientific knowledge and technologies. It introduces important concepts such as "everyday science" and "sociotechnical system" in order for students to understand how science works and how to think about our technological world.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to first year students and sophomores

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: NUQ: Seats are reserved for Sophomore and Freshmen only.