INFO 4240
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Classes
INFO 4240
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
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.
Distribution Category (CA-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)
Comments Technical background is not needed for this course.
Six Week Summer. Combined with: STS 4240
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Rockefeller Hall 183
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2024
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
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