INFO 4240

INFO 4240

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

The social impact of technologies is typically thought about fairly late, if ever, in the design process. Indeed, it can be difficult at design time to predict what effects technologies will have. Nevertheless, design decisions can inadvertently "lock in" particular values early on. In this course, we will draw on science & technology studies, technology design, and the arts to analyze the values embodied in technology design and to design technologies to promote positive social impact. What social and cultural values do technology designs consciously or unconsciously promote? To what degree can social impact be "built into" a technology? How can we take social and cultural values into account in design?

When Offered Fall, Summer.

Distribution Category (CA-AS)

Comments Technical background is not needed for this course.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 4240

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12257 INFO 4240   LEC 001

  • 12796 INFO 4240   DIS 201

  • 12797 INFO 4240   DIS 202

  • 12798 INFO 4240   DIS 203

  • 12799 INFO 4240   DIS 204

  • 12800 INFO 4240   DIS 205

  • 12801 INFO 4240   DIS 207

  • 12802 INFO 4240   DIS 210

  • 12803 INFO 4240   DIS 211