Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021
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FWIS 104 001 (CRN: 22503)
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & SOCIETY
Long Title: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Instructor: MacDonnell, Kevin T.
Meeting: 9:45AM - 10:40AM MWF (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021)
Part of Term: First Year Writing
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2025 3:49PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
5-MAY-2021
2:00PM - 5:00PM W
Description: This FWIS course will explore the complex relationship between science, technology, and society. Students will become familiar with the core questions and debates within science and technology studies (STS), investigate the production of historical and modern scientific knowledge and technological entities, and acquire competency in broader forms of critical analysis.