STS 1101 Science, Technology, and Politics
Course description
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 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 001-LEC |
| Number: | 1182 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (async+sync) |
| Days / times: | MWF 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 3 |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| 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 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 201-DIS |
| Number: | 1183 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
| Days / times: | T 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Grade: | Graded |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| Max. enroll: | 16 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 202-DIS |
| Number: | 1184 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
| Days / times: | T 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Grade: | Graded |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| Max. enroll: | 16 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 203-DIS |
| Number: | 1185 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
| Days / times: | T 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Grade: | Graded |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| Max. enroll: | 16 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 204-DIS |
| Number: | 1186 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
| Days / times: | T 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Grade: | Graded |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| Max. enroll: | 16 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
Summer 2025: Online course
| Section ID: | STS 1101 205-DIS |
| Number: | 1187 |
| Session: | Summer 3-week 3 |
| Class dates: | July 14-August 1, 2025 |
| Mode of instruction: | Online (sync) |
| Days / times: | T 10 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Final exam/project due: | (see Final exams) |
| Credit: | 0 |
| Grade: | Graded |
| Instructor: | Abrams, E. (ema85) |
| Max. enroll: | 16 |
| Related: | You will be auto-enrolled in STS 1101 001-LEC |
| To enroll: |
See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students. |
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