SOC 0003 - TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
To acquaint the student with major sociological concepts, approaches and theories that are applicable to the analysis of the interaction between technology and society. The discussions are organized around three issues; 1. The effects of technology upon various aspects of the social structure and functioning, 2. The social conditions which lead to innovations and the diffusion of innovations throughout society, and 3. Technology assessment and environmental impact statement processes as they bear on current national decisions bearing on technology/society interfaces.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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