INFO 4240
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INFO 4240
Course Description
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.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: STS 4240
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- TR Klarman Hall KG70
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Sengers, P
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- F Upson Hall 222
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Sengers, P
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- F Hollister Hall 372
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Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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- F Phillips Hall 307
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Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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- F Upson Hall 206
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Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Hollister Hall 372
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Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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- F Phillips Hall 213
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Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Hollister Hall 372
Instructors
Sengers, P
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Phillips Hall 213
Instructors
Sengers, P
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