STS 1101

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STS 1101
Science, Technology, and Politics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

From global warming to surveillance of citizens to health-care reform, issues in science, technology, and medicine are also political issues. This course uses contemporary scientific controversies to explore the intersections of science and politics. Issues explored may include the role of the military and private sector in funding research, the politics of experts and expertise, computer privacy and national security, and environmental politics.


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SU, 2024SU, 2023SU, 2022SU

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - Second. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1441 STS 1101   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Jun 22 - Jul 10, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: Online

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.
    Enrollment open to: Precollege Studies Online program students. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/precollege/program/online.