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905 Whatissts
905 Whatissts
What is STS?
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STS
Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is an
exciting interdisciplinary field of study rooted
in the history, philosophy, anthropology, and
sociology of science and technology (and
medicine). It examines deep cultural roots of
our techno-scientific society and addresses
pressing public policy issues. It constitutes a
fundamental aspect of a liberal arts education
and is excellent preparation for graduate
study or future employment opportunities.
STS is…
112 Science, Technology, and Society (required) 112 Science, Technology, and Society (required)
486 Craft of Research or 484 Honors (required) 486 Craft of Research (required)
Four STS courses (sci, tech, US, and international) Two STS courses
STS COURSES
Three STS 200- or higher-level approved electives
FALL
ST 112F Intro to STS (W1, Fleming)
ST 217F Feminism and Science (Peterson)
ST 258F Sociology Health Medicine (Archibald)
ST 271F History of Science in America (Fleming)
ST 285F History of Photography (Instructor)
ST 318F Philosophy of Nature (Peterson)
ST 341F Culture, Mobility, Identity (Bhimull)
ST 485F Technology Matters (Fleming)
JANUARY
ST 197J Sci, Tech, and the Cultural Cold War (Muir-Harmony)
ST 361J Substance Use and Abuse (Archibald)
SPRING
ST 245S Science, Race, Gender (Josephson)
ST 261S Sociology of Organizations (Archibald)
ST 298S Anthropology of Science Religion (Halvorson)
ST 364S Environ. Health History Africa (Webb)
ST 486S STS Craft of Research (Fleming)
"Work the clouds and sow rain to seize a bumper harvest"
Natural Resource Economics, PS233 Biological Basis of Behavior, PL 317 Philosophy of Science