2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
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SOC 335 - Technology and Society

Investigation of the nature of technology, of technological change, and of the dynamic reciprocal relationship between culture, social structure and technological innovation and adoption. Explores historical cases of technological change in social context and addresses contemporary social issues related to ongoing developments in information, communication, biomedical and energy technologies. Prerequisite: SOC 150 or ANT 102. Category C. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze the complex relationships between technologies and societies.
  2. Discuss the historical development of important technologies.
  3. Analyze the importance of emerging technologies.



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