Carleton University · SOCI 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): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Also listed as ANTH 3035 .
  • Prerequisite(s): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.
  • 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): second-year standing or permission from the instructor.
  • Also listed as ANTH 3035 .
  • Lecture three hours a week.

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