HCST 100 - The Human Context of Science and Technology

(3.00)

In this course students explore interactions among the humanities, the sciences and technology, including study of the sciences and technology using humanistic approaches, and study of the effects of the sciences and technology on art, philosophy and society. Students will have the opportunity to consider the role of human values in the pursuit of the sciences and in the invention and employment of various technologies. Practical social and political issues relating to science and technology will also be addressed.

Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: HCST 100H
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Writing Intensive, Arts and Humanities (GFR)