Science, Technology, And Society (S T S)

S T S 005 (US) (WMNST) INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING ( 3) The role of women and gender in science, technology, and engineering.

S T S 047 (SOC) WILDERNESS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY ( 3) Impact of developments in science, literature, and art on changing attitudes toward nature; consequences for conservation, preservation, environmental ethics.

S T S 055 (GN) (AERSP) SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ( 3) The science and technology of space exploration and exploitation; physical principles; research and development; history, space policy, and social implications.

S T S 090 INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES ( 3) Introduction to theory and practice concerning major contemporary issues of peace and conflict; includes anthropological, technological, psychological, and economic perspectives.

S T S 100 (GH) THE ASCENT OF HUMANITY ( 3) A survey of some of the intellectual achievements that highlight humanity's attempts to understand nature and shape the environment.

S T S 101 (GH) MODERN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HUMAN VALUES ( 3) Relationships of science and technology to human aspirations, values, and arts.

S T S 105 (GHA) (FD SC) FOOD FACTS AND FADS ( 3) Impact on society and the individual of modern food technology, food laws, additives, etc.; historical, current, and futuristic aspects.

S T S 105S (GHA) FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR - FOOD FACTS AND FADS ( 3) Impact on society and the individual of modern food technology, food laws, additives, etc.; historical, current, and futuristic aspects.

S T S 107 (GH) (PHIL) INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF TECHNOLOGY ( 3) The character of technology; its relation to human values; philosophical assumptions in its development; and how it transforms the world.

S T S 122 (GH) (HIST) HISTORY OF SCIENCE I ( 3) A history of science and culture from Stonehenge to the scientific revolution.

S T S 123 (GH) (HIST) HISTORY OF SCIENCE II ( 3) A history of science and culture from the scientific revolution to the present.

S T S 124 (GH;US;IL) (HIST) HISTORY OF WESTERN MEDICINE ( 3) Effective Date: S12008 This course explores the history of health, illness, and medicine in western society.

S T S 130 WORLD FOOD PROBLEMS ( 1 - 3) Critical examination of data sources, issues, and perspectives concerning contributions of science, technology, and society in resolving world food problems.

S T S 135 (GS) (PL SC) THE POLITICS OF THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS ( 3) The political implications of the increasing scarcity of many of the world's resources.

S T S 150 (GN;IL) (EM SC) OUT OF THE FIERY FURNACE ( 3) A history of materials, energy, and humans, with emphasis on their interrelationships. For nontechnical students.

S T S 151 (GS;US) (HIST) TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY IN AMERICAN HISTORY ( 3) Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.

S T S 151S (GS;US) (HIST) TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY IN AMERICAN HISTORY ( 3) Development of technology in America from colonial times; its reception and its influence on social, economic, and political life.

S T S 197 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

S T S 200 (GS) CRITICAL ISSUES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY ( 3) An overview of interactions between science, technology, and society from social sciences and humanities perspectives.

S T S 200S (GS) CRITICAL ISSUES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY ( 3) An overview of interactions between science, technology, and society from social sciences and humanities perspectives.

S T S 201 (GN) CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY, AND BIODIVERSITY ( 3) Studies of global warming, energy options, and biodiversity; their interrelations as sciences and as societal issues.

S T S 202 (GH;IL) INTRODUCTION TO DISABILITY STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES ( 3) Effective Date: S12008 Provides a humanities-based interdisciplinary introduction to Disability Studies.

S T S 230 (HIST;NUTR) AMERICAN FOOD SYSTEM: HISTORY, TECHNOLOGY, AND CULTURE ( 3) A cultural analysis of the evolution of U.S. agricultural production and food consumption patterns, the food industry and food marketing.

S T S 233 (GH) (PHIL) ETHICS AND THE DESIGN OF TECHNOLOGY ( 3) Ethics and individual and group decision-making in the design of technology including design projects and specific attention to institutional ethics.

S T S 296 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

S T S 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

S T S 299 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

S T S 327 (R SOC) SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES ( 3) Analysis of the relationships between societal development and enhancement and natural resources.

S T S 390 PERSONAL PEACE AND PEACE BUILDING ( 3) The study of inner peace, conflict resolution and consensus, peace in the community of life, and peace building. Prerequisite: S T S 090

S T S 407 (PHIL) TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN VALUES ( 3) Interrelationships of twentieth-century technological change and human values. Emphasis on the social and ethical aspects of technological progress. Prerequisite: 9 credits in philosophy, including PHIL 107 or 6 credits of philosophy at the 200 level

S T S 408 (COMM) CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATIONS ( 3) Examination of oral, scribal, print, industrial and electronic cultures; analysis of impact of technology on communications and social structure. Prerequisite: select 3 credits from COMM 100 , COMM 118 , COMM 150 , COMM 180 , COMM 260W , COMM 320 or COMM 370 ; or 3 credits of S T S

S T S 416 (US;IL) (AAA S;WMNST) RACE, GENDER AND SCIENCE ( 3) Effective Date: S12008 The class will focus on race and gender as products of science, and how societal values shape scientific activity. Prerequisite: 6 credits in S T S, WMNST or AAA S

S T S 420 (EM SC;SOC) ENERGY AND MODERN SOCIETY ( 3) Technology and economics of energy resources, production, and consumption; environmental factors, exhaustion, new technology.

S T S 424 (BIOL;PPATH) SEEDS OF CHANGE: THE USES OF PLANTS ( 3) Interdisciplinary approach to the biology, chemistry, history, and culture of the interactions between plants and people. Prerequisite: BIOL 110 ; BIOL 220W , BIOL 230W , or BIOL 240W

S T S 428 (IL) (HIST) THE DARWINIAN REVOLUTION ( 3) The origins and implications of evolutionary theory. Prerequisite: An introductory Science course and a history course.

S T S 430 (IL) (NUTR) GLOBAL FOOD STRATEGIES: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR REDUCING WORLD HUNGER ( 3) Technological, social, and political solutions to providing basic food needs; food resources, population, and the environment; current issues.

S T S 432 (PHIL) MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE ETHICS ( 3) Examines ethical, political, and social issues in the research, implementation, and practice of medicine, medical technologies, and healthcare. Prerequisite: fifth-semester standing

S T S 433 (PHIL) ETHICS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ( 3) Ethical issues arising in the practice of science and engineering and their philosophical analysis.

S T S 435 (PHIL) THE INTERRELATION OF SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, AND RELIGION ( 3) The historical and transformative interactions between science and Western philosophical and religious views of nature, humanity, and God.

S T S 457 (US;IL) (HIST;WMNST) THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE ( 3) Critical analysis of the role women, gender, and minorities have played in the natural sciences. Prerequisite: HIST 116 , HIST 117 , WMNST 001 , WMNST 003 , or WMNST 005

S T S 460 (PL SC) SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PUBLIC POLICY ( 3) The all-pervasive importance of science and technology policy in modern societies and mechanisms and processes by which it is made. Prerequisite: three credits in Natural Sciences or Engineering, three credits in Social and Behavioral Sciences

S T S 470 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND TRANSFER ( 3) Nature of technology assessment and technology transfer in product design and development process from federal and university labs, and internationally.

S T S 471 RADIATION, REACTORS, AND SOCIETY ( 3) Societal problems and benefits associated with nuclear power, including energy needs, radiation effects, safety, and thermal effects.

S T S 476 TECHNOLOGY AND WAR ( 3) A survey and analysis of the interaction of technology, ethics, and warfare in the past and present society.

S T S 490 PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES SEMINAR ( 3) Advanced study of major contemporary issues of peace and conflict; includes anthropological, technological, psychological, and economic perspectives. Prerequisite: PL SC 014 , S T S 090

S T S 494 RESEARCH PROJECT ( 1 -12)

S T S 494H RESEARCH PROJECT ( 1 -12)

S T S 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

S T S 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

S T S 498 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

S T S 499 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

S T S 500 INTEGRATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTO SOCIETY ( 3) Interdisciplinary analysis of critical issues for science, technology, and society. Prerequisite: Graduate standing at Penn State

S T S 555 (R SOC) HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF NATURAL RESOURCES ( 3) Identification of the interrelationships and influence of human behavior and natural resources.

S T S 589 ETHICS AND VALUES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ( 3) Study interrelationships of 20th century technological change and human values with emphasis on social and ethical aspects of technological progress.

S T S 590 COLLOQUIUM ( 1 - 3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers. Prerequisite: Graduate standing at Penn State

S T S 591 RESEARCH AND WRITING IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY ( 3) Overview of current research in STS with training on doing STS research and preparing research reports for publication. Prerequisite: second-semester graduate standing

S T S 594 RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 -18) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.

S T S 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES ( 1 - 9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

S T S 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9) Prerequisite: Graduate standing at Penn State

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Effective Date: Current

Review Date: 05/02/2008

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