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STS 176

— Sociology of Science

(4 units)

Social, cultural, and historical dimensions of science. Problems, methods, and theories in the sociology of scientific knowledge. Laboratories and field sites as social spaces. Scientific and technical knowledge in institutional and organizational contexts.

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Course Description: Social, cultural, and historical dimensions of science. Problems, methods, and theories in the sociology of scientific knowledge. Laboratories and field sites as social spaces. Scientific and technical knowledge in institutional and organizational contexts. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Cross Listing: SOC 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: SOC 176 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS); Scientific Literacy (SL).

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