Catalog 2014-2015 
    
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Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOCI 230 Technology & Society

5 credits
An overview of the changing roles technology has played in relation to multiple aspects of human society including social groups, institutions, and societal problems. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to, the relationship between technology and work, education, art, gender, “invention”, commerce, music, warfare, “progress”, disasters, environment, government, entertainment, and the future. Particular emphasis will be placed on technologies significant to the Pacific Northwest and LWIT programs.
Prerequisites: ABED 045  or ABED 046  or equivalent placement test score.