Science and Technology in Society (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-YKT--229
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
Students are familiar with current developments in national and international science and technology studies and the discussions around them. Students master the tools required to examine the production and the management of information and the social effects of different technologies. Students are able to understand and evaluate the research questions, theoretical approaches, methods and datasets that are common in science and technology studies.
Content
The module provides an introduction to science and technology studies. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the informational and technological dimensions of society and culture. The module offers critical perspectives to the ways in which science, technology and society shape and are shaped by each other.