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SOC 176

— Sociology of Science

(4 units)

Social, cultural, and historical dimensions of knowledge, especially scientific knowledge. Problems, methods, and theory in sociology of scientific knowledge. Laboratory and historical case studies. Scientific and technical knowledge in institutional and organizational contexts.

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Course Description: Social, cultural, and historical dimensions of knowledge, especially scientific knowledge. Problems, methods, and theory in sociology of scientific knowledge. Laboratory and historical case studies. Scientific and technical knowledge in institutional and organizational contexts. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: STS 176 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: STS 176 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL).

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