Instructor: J. McGourty
Prerequisites: Students must have declared their concentration/major. By investigating the scientific and technical evolution and subsequent diffusion of contemporary technological innovations, students learn how science and technology fit into the bigger picture: i.e. how technologies technically develop from concept to diffusion into society, how they work, and how they are bi-directionally related to social forces, cultural values, economic trends, environmental factors, and political influences. An essential part of the coursework is participation in a community-based learning project, working with local non-profit organizations.
