SCST 101(S) Science, Technology, and Human Values (Same as History of Science 101)

A study of the natures and roles of science and technology in today's society, and of the problems which technical advances pose for human values. An introduction to science technology studies. Topics include: scientific creativity, the Two Cultures, the norms and values of science, the Manhattan Project and Big Science, the ethics and social responsibility of science, appropriate technology, technology assessment, and various problems which spring from dependencies engendered by living in a technological society, e.g., computers and privacy, automation and dehumanization, biomedical engineering. Satisfies one semester of Division II requirement. Requirements: two or three short exercises, two short papers (3-5 pages and 5-10 pages), and a final exam.

Hour:  D. BEAVER