Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
SOCI 314 - SCIENCE AT RISK
Long Title: SCIENCE AT RISK? OUT OF THE LAB AND INTO PUBLIC SPHERE
Department: Sociology
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: What happens when science enters the public sphere and when the public sphere enters science? Through the lens of sociology we will examine some of the most controversial issues facing science, including biotechnology, science and religion, US knowledge of science, increasing diversity of the science workforce and corporate funding.