STS 1101 Science, Technology, and Politics
Course description
This course is only offered in the Summer Session.
From global warming to surveillance of citizens to health-care reform, issues in science, technology, and medicine are also political issues. This course uses contemporary scientific controversies to explore the intersections of science and politics. Issues explored may include the role of the military and private sector in funding research, the politics of experts and expertise, computer privacy and national security, and environmental politics.
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 001-LEC |
Number: | 1160 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Time / room: | TWR 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 3 |
Notes: | Additional contact hours will happen through readings, videos, discussion boards, and group projects. |
Related: | STS 1101 201-DIS STS 1101 202-DIS STS 1101 203-DIS STS 1101 204-DIS STS 1101 205-DIS |
To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 201-DIS |
Number: | 1161 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 202-DIS |
Number: | 1162 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 203-DIS |
Number: | 1163 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 204-DIS |
Number: | 1164 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 205-DIS |
Number: | 1165 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 2 |
Class dates: | June 20-July 7, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 002-LEC |
Number: | 1171 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Time / room: | TWR 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 3 |
Notes: | Additional contact hours will happen through readings, videos, discussion boards, and group projects. |
Related: | STS 1101 206-DIS STS 1101 207-DIS STS 1101 208-DIS STS 1101 209-DIS STS 1101 210-DIS |
To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 206-DIS |
Number: | 1172 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 002-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 207-DIS |
Number: | 1173 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 002-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 208-DIS |
Number: | 1174 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 002-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 209-DIS |
Number: | 1175 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 002-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2023: Online course
Section ID: | STS 1101 210-DIS |
Number: | 1176 |
Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
Class dates: | July 10-28, 2023 |
Final exam/project due: | TBA (see Final exams) |
Time / room: | F 10 AM - 11:15 AM / Online |
Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
Credit: | 0 |
Grade: | Graded |
Instructor: | TBA |
Max. enroll: | 20 |
Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 002-LEC |
To enroll: | Register now
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
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