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STS 50SI: Story Society

This course is an investigation of the methodological, ethical, and cultural challenges associated with working with young women in developed and developing regions through online and in-person storytelling forums. Constructed mainly as pre-field preparation for a summer project entitled ¿Story Society,¿ this course will explore the intersection of cross-cultural education, public service, and Participatory Action Research.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: Turner, F. (PI)

STS 101: Science, Technology, and Contemporary Society (ENGR 130, STS 201)

Key social, cultural, and values issues raised by contemporary scientific and technological developments; distinctive features of science and engineering as sociotechnical activities; major influences of scientific and technological developments on 20th-century society, including transformations and problems of work, leisure, human values, the fine arts, and international relations; ethical conflicts in scientific and engineering practice; and the social shaping and management of contemporary science and technology.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4-5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors: McGinn, R. (PI)

STS 101Q: Technology in Contemporary Society

Preference to sophomores. Introduction to the STS field. The natures of science and technology and their relationship, what is most distinctive about these forces today, and how they have transformed and been affected by contemporary society. Social, cultural, and ethical issues raised by recent scientific and technological developments. Case studies from areas such as information technology and biotechnology, with emphasis on the contemporary U.S. Unexpected influences of science and technology on contemporary society and how social forces shape scientific and technological enterprises and their products. Enrollment limited to 12.
Terms: Aut | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
Instructors: McGinn, R. (PI)

STS 110: Ethics and Public Policy (MS&E 197, PUBLPOL 103B)

Ethical issues in science- and technology-related public policy conflicts. Focus is on complex, value-laden policy disputes. Topics: the nature of ethics and morality; rationales for liberty, justice, and human rights; and the use and abuse of these concepts in policy disputes. Case studies from biomedicine, environmental affairs, technical professions, communications, and international relations.
Terms: Win | Units: 5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-EthicReas, WAY-ER

STS 112: Ten Things: An Archaeology of Design (CLASSART 113, CLASSART 213)

Connections among science, technology, society and culture by examining the design of a prehistoric hand axe, Egyptian pyramid, ancient Greek perfume jar, medieval castle, Wedgewood teapot, Edison's electric light bulb, computer mouse, Sony Walkman, supersonic aircraft, and BMW Mini. Interdisciplinary perspectives include archaeology, cultural anthropology, science studies, history and sociology of technology, cognitive science, and evolutionary psychology.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3-5 | UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-A-II, WAY-SI

STS 115: Ethical Issues in Engineering (ENGR 131)

Moral rights and responsibilities of engineers in relation to society, employers, colleagues, and clients; cost-benefit-risk analysis, safety, and informed consent; the ethics of whistle blowing; ethical conflicts of engineers as expert witnesses, consultants, and managers; ethical issues in engineering design, manufacturing, and operations; ethical issues arising from engineering work in foreign countries; and ethical implications of the social and environmental contexts of contemporary engineering. Case studies, guest practitioners, and field research. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-ER, GER:DB-Hum
Instructors: McGinn, R. (PI)

STS 152: Nuclear Weapons, Risk and Hope

Recent research indicates that depending on nuclear weapons for our security is thousands of times riskier than society will tolerate with respect to nuclear power plants. This seminar explores methods for estimating the risk, why society ignores the danger, and what can be done to correct that imbalance. No prerequisites, and at a level understandable to non-majors, including in the humanities.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1
Instructors: Hellman, M. (PI)

STS 190: Special Topics in STS

Terms: Win | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: WAY-SI

STS 199: Individual Work

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-5 | Repeatable for credit

STS 199J: Editing a Science Technology and Society Journal

The Science Technology and Society (STS) Program has a student journal, Intersect, that has been publishing STS student papers for a number of years. This course involves learning about how to serve as an editor of a peer-reviewed journal, while serving as one of the listed editors of Intersect. Entirely operated online, the journal uses a work-flow management to help with the submission process, peer-review, editing, and publication. Student editors learn by being involved in the publishing process, from soliciting manuscripts to publishing the journal's annual issue, while working in consultation with the instructor. Students will also learn about current practices and institutional frameworks around open access and digital publishing.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 4 units total)
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