Seminar in the Sociology of Science, Medicine, and Technology
Sociology · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
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Description
This course examines major theoretical developments and trends in the interrelated areas of science, medicine and technology. Topics include the political economy of medicine, social history of medicine, bioethics and biopolitics, the pharmaceutical industry, medical imaging and graphics technologies, genetic engineering, the social studies of science and technology, and the sociology of scientific knowledge.
Requisite courses
SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Instructor Permission Required.
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