Topics in Science and Technology Studies (379-0-70)

Topic

Examining Disasters using an STS Perspective

Instructors

Anto Mohsin

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-254: Mon, Wed 11:30AM - 12:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

This course introduces the approach to analyzing technological and natural disasters by using a perspective drawn from the interdisciplinary field of science and technology studies (STS). In this course we will read and discuss case studies of industrial and natural hazards and reflexively examine how science and technology produce risk in today's world. We will explore and discuss ideas about risk and vulnerability as well as some conceptual tools to analyze various catastrophes. The emphasis therefore is on the non-technical aspects of disasters.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to Sophomores and above

Open for cross-registration

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only.