SOC 4303 Sociology of Science, Knowledge and Expertise
3 units
Sociology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Comprehensive course highlighting the changing role of science, knowledge and expertise in society. The course addresses the central function of knowledge in current social transformations, such as the rise of a knowledge-based economy, the impact of information technology, and the democratization of science. Addresses the credibility and authority of science and other kinds of knowledge production.
Components:
Lecture
Requirements:
Prerequisite: 24 SOC units.
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall
Winter
Summer
French Equivalent:
Organized
24 responses
3.83
/ 5
Clear Expectations
15 responses
3.33
/ 5
Learned a Lot
24 responses
3.92
/ 5
Recommend
9 responses
3.67
/ 5
Workload
9 responses
2.22
/ 5
Fair Assessments
24 responses