技術・環境と社会   Technology,Environment and Society

文字サイズ 

担当教員
HOPE THOMAS EDWIN  野原 佳代子 
使用教室
火5-6(W9-607)  
単位数
講義:1  演習:1  実験:0
講義コード
65078
シラバス更新日
2012年9月28日
講義資料更新日
2012年3月26日
学期
前期

講義概要

Scientists and engineers increasingly need to be aware of the way research interacts with social factors in different contexts inside and outside of the lab, not least because of the power of the public to shape scientific research through influence on funding policy. This course, taught in English, will introduce key issues and theories about relationships between technology, the environment and society. Through lectures and seminar discussion, students will gain knowledge which can be applied to enable them to understand more deeply the meaning and influence of their own fields in the wider international stage.

講義の目的

Students will learn theories to explain relations between technology, environment and society. Through case studies and discussion, students will learn how to apply these theories to current research.

講義計画

1. Introduction to the course - Why "Technology Environment and Society"?
2. Historical Background and Theories (I)
3. Theories (II) - Science and Society (and in-between)
4. Environment as a Global and Socio-technical Issue
5. Social Movements, Agency and Technology
6. Science, Technology, Education and "Discipline"
7. Gender in Science (I) - Place and Environment
8. Gender in Science (II)
9. Innovative Health Technologies and Society
10. "You are what you eat" - GMOs and other "Controversies"
11. (Re)Modeling the Environment - Ubiquitous/Pervasive Computing
12. Fringe, Popular and "Pseudoscience"
13. "A tomato has genes?!" The Public and Science Engagement
14. Student Presentations and Discussion
15. Review and Conclusions

教科書・参考書等

There is no assigned textbook, but helpful texts may be recommended during the first two lectures. Readings will be assigned each class with most available electronically.

関連科目・履修の条件等

N/A

成績評価

Students will be assessed on attendance, participation in class, presentations and a final report.

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