Course Description

CS213 Technology and Society 0.5

The aim of this course is to understand technology as a social practice. It will focus on a number of issues concerning the intersections between technology, science and values from a multidisciplinary perspective including history, philosophy, sociology and women's studies. Topics examined include the nature of technology, technological determinism, technology and gender, technology and expertise, and the relationship between technology and social values.

Prerequisite: At least one 100 level CS course (or permission of department).

Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

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