Carleton University · DIGH 3035

Science, Culture and Society: Social Studies of Science

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Principal theories and methods used by Science and Technology Studies scholars to examine the social construction of scientific knowledge. Topics may include the demarcation of science from non-science, the relationship between experts and laypersons, and the study of scientific controversies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2035 or SOCI 2035 and third-year standing.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as SOCI 3035 , ANTH 3035 .
  • Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2035 or SOCI 2035 and third-year standing.
  • Lecture three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Principal theories and methods used by Science and Technology Studies scholars to examine the social construction of scientific knowledge. Topics may include the demarcation of science from non-science, the relationship between experts and laypersons, and the study of scientific controversies.

  • Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2035 or SOCI 2035 and third-year standing.
  • Also listed as SOCI 3035 , ANTH 3035 .
  • Lecture three hours a week.

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