Science, Technology & Society B.S. Course DescriptionValues of
Science &Technology HUMN 101 The Values of Science and
Technology This course explores the ethical, social, political,
and religious issues associated with science and technology. For
many people, the practice of science is the pursuit of
knowledge, while the application of technology involves tools
that may have a positive impact on society, depending upon the
actions of those using them. Students in this course will
analyze contemporary challenges to those views, through the use
of case studies and theoretical investigations (including
fiction and film). The course will confront both science and
technology with questions about knowledge, expertise, progress,
and neutrality. By the end of the class, students should have a
richer perspective on the values and challenges of science and
technology within society. Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENGL
101 Pre- or Co-requisite - Lab science 3 credits (3 lecture
hours) fall or spring semester