Course Title:
Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Course Description:
Considers the effects of science and technology on politics and policymaking, and how politics influences science and technology. Focuses on the differences between scientific and democratic values and definitions of rationality, the nature of problems, and why some problems are easier to “solve” than others. Examines such issues as nuclear power, genetics, and computer technology.
Fall Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Every
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 1:
POL U150
Summer 2 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Analysis