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Technological Change and Sustainable Society

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

182

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Positive and negative effects of technology on social institutions and the environment. Sustainable solutions and practices.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

05, 08

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Define technology and science, sustainability, and their impact on society

Outcome

Understand the process of technological change in the context of sustainability (Design, Development, & Deployment)

Outcome

Discuss the role of humans in shaping and controlling technology for a sustainable society

Outcome

Discuss contemporary issues related to science, technology and its impact on us

Outcome

Encapsulate our feelings about technology and its impact on Environment.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Class participation 50%. Presentations 25%. Test's 25%.