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STS 109

— Visualization in Science: A Critical Introduction

(4 units)

Anthropological approaches to scientific visualization techniques, informatics, simulations. Examination of different visualization techniques toward understanding the work involved in producing them, critical assessment of their power and limits, especially when visualizations are used socially to make claims.

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Course Description: Anthropological approaches to scientific visualization techniques, informatics, simulations. Examination of different visualization techniques toward understanding the work involved in producing them, critical assessment of their power and limits, especially when visualizations are used socially to make claims. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: ANT 109 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: ANT 109 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE).

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