VALUES,
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY MINOR – 2001-03 Catalog
Humanities Program
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The purpose of the minor is to increase understanding of how technology shapes and influences modern life. Students will develop an increased understanding of the social, environmental, economic and political implications of technology in the twentieth century. They will be able to think critically about the intellectual, moral, and historical issues that technological developments pose for the future of humankind.
The courses in the minor provide an overview of technological issues, with an emphasis on the impacts technology has on organizations and society. Technology's impact on society is examined from a values and public policy perspective. Students will be able to tailor their minor program to focus on specific issues through the selection of electives in technology, society, and values areas. The minor is available to students throughout the University regardless of students' technical backgrounds.
Required Courses |
Units |
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CSC 302 Computers and
Society (F) |
4 |
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ENGR 302 Transportation and Manufacturing in
the Twenty-First Century (F) |
4 |
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HUM 303 Values and
Technology (C4) |
4 |
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POLS 451 Science,
Technology and Public Policy |
4 |
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Elective Courses: |
11-12 |
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Select 11-12 units of
elective courses, at least one from each category |
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Technology: |
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ENVE
330 Environmental Quality Control (4) |
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IME
319 Human Factors Engineering (3) |
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IT 301
Technological Issues: Metals Manufacturing and Society(4) |
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PSC
307 Nuclear Weapons in the Post-Soviet World (4) (F) |
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PSC 320 Energy and the Environment for the New
Millennium (4) (F) |
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Society: |
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ANT
311 Archaeological Laboratory Methods (4) |
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ANT
360 Human Cultural Adaptations (4) |
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CRP
211 Cities: Form, Culture and Evolution (4) |
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FNR
201 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Management (3) |
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POLS
320 Politics of Global Survival (4) |
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PSY 494 Psychology of
Technological Change (4) |
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Philosophy
and Values: |
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HUM
302 Human Values in Agriculture (4) (F) |
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PHIL
339 Biomedical Ethics (4) (C4) |
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PHIL
340 Environmental Ethics (4) (C4) |
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