Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, and Society
Students pursuing the B.S. in STS will be at the forefront of developing solutions to the most pressing issues of the 21st century, such as global climate change, sustainable economic growth, the alleviation of poverty and disease, and the uses of artificial intelligence. The curriculum includes several core courses, in which students analyze science and technology in broad historical, social, and political contexts; foundational courses in science, mathematics, and engineering; and finally, a wide field of advanced topics that allow students to explore case studies and create their own research projects that combine the theoretical and the practical. Additional information about math, science and computer science requirements can be found on the Writing and Research Methods/Professional Practices page. Additional information about major specific courses and humanities requirements can be found on the Major Concentration Area page.
Science, Technology, and Society Curriculum
Term I (15 Credits)
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| HST 120 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| HHS 130 | History of Science and Technology | 3 |
Term II (15 Credits)
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| MA 117 | Calculus for Business and Liberal Arts | 4 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
Term III (15 Credits)
| MA 236 | Introduction Mathematical Logic | 3 |
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| MA 134 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
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| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term IV (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| Non-Major Humanities | 3 |
Term V (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VI (15 Credits)
| CAL 301 | Seminar in Writing and Research Methods | 3 |
| Or | |
| HST 301 | Research Design and Methods | 3 |
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| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VII (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| CAL 498 | Thesis Preparation | 3-6 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| CAL 499 | Senior Thesis | 4-8 |
| Non-Major Humanities | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Note:
STS Humanities Core: HPL 111, HPL 112, HST 160, HLI 220, HHS 127, HSS 141, HSS 175.