ANTH 318 - Anthropology of Science and Technology

(3.00)

This course explores the social construction of science and technology across cultural contexts. The course will examine the social expectations of science, how scientists do their work, and the ways that scientific activity is embedded in contexts of capitalism, institutional arrangements, politics, and religion. The course will also examine the products of science, looking at how technology shapes social interaction and engagement with the world.

Course ID: 52241
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive (GEP), Social Sciences (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete SOCY 101 or ANTH 211 with a “C” or higher.