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• STS 2150: Crit Appr to Tech Revolutions

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course takes a broad, humanistic perspective for understanding the challenges posed by scientific and technological revolutions, including innovations like nanotechnology, environmental preservation, bio-technology, digital technology, and nuclear fusion. Students learn skills and strategies for thinking critically about the nature of radical change in science and technology as it affects society.
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• STS 2160: Current STS Issue Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Critical analysis of a current science and technology issue with significant controversial and societal consequences (e.g., global warming, methods of energy production). Students retrieve, analyze, evaluate, present and discuss relevant information to develop basic competence in science and mathematics and in the evaluation of scientific and technological issues. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Sophomore standing.
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• STS 3010: Science in Context

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Develops an understanding of the social character of scientific activity. Through the study of current work by leading historians, sociologists, and philosophers of science, students develop a comprehensive grasp of the social foundations of modern scientific inquiry.
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• STS 3030: Technology, Culture & Society

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Addresses issues that arise from the interaction of technology with its social and cultural context. To better understand how technologies relate to societies and cultures, students learn to use the analytic tools required to evaluate the significance of technology, as well as its relations to social endeavors and cultural endeavors.
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• STS 4980: Creative Inquiry

  1.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students conduct research into Science and Technology in Society with a team of their peers under the direction of a faculty member. The collaborative character of research in science and technology in society is emphasized. Includes Honors sections. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
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• STS 4990: Independent Study

  1.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Study of selected topics under direction of a faculty member selected by the student. Student and faculty member develop a course of study designed for the individual student and approved by the STS program coordinator prior to registration. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Students are expected to have completed their General Education Science and Technology in Society Requirement before enrolling in this course. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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• SUST 2010: Sustainability Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Participants learn how principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability apply in contexts ranging from personal lifestyle choices, to the built environment, to operation of public and private institutions. Participants also develop and practice skills to act as agents of change in the university and the broader community.
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• SUST 2040: Ocean & Climate Sustainability

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  This course covers communication about climate and ocean literacy. Students learn the science of how the climate and the oceans are linked directly to human health and sustainability; create new and effective creative climate communication concepts (C4) to influence public support effectively; and study the efficacy and effectiveness of alternative communication practices across a diverse group of stakeholders.
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• SUST 4990: Sustainability Minor Cr Inq

  1.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Students have the opportunity to engage in research related to Clemson University?s sustainability action goals and how they relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Topics and areas of focus could include data collection and analysis, clean energy and efficiency, marketing and communication efforts for climate change education, a recycling and composting program and sustainability research. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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• SYSE 8010: Systems Engr I

  3.00 Credits

  Clemson University

  
  Educates students on the complete system design process using a project-oriented format. Course consists of topical areas in needs analysis, concept generation and development, prototyping, evaluation, cost analysis, implementation and delivery. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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