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 (16 Credits)
| HASS 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
| HST 120 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| HHS 130 | History of Science and Technology | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| PRV 101 | First Year Experience | 1 |
Term II (16 Credits)
| HASS 105 | Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
| MA 117 | Calculus for Business and Liberal Arts | 4 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
| STS Humanities Core | 3 |
Term III (15 Credits)
| MA 236 | Introduction Mathematical Logic | 3 |
| Or | |
| MA 134 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
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| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
| PRV 20X | Frontiers of Technology | 1 |
Term IV (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Non-Major Humanities | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term V (15 Credits)
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VI (15 Credits)
| HST 301 | Research Design and Methods | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VII (15 Credits)
| HASS 498 | Thesis Preparation | 3 - 6 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (16 Credits)
| HASS 499 | Senior Thesis | 4 - 8 |
| Major Specific Course | 3 |
| Secondary Concentration | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Note:
STS Humanities Core: HPL 111, HPL 112, HST 160, HLI 220, HHS 127, HQSS 141, HQSS 175.
SUCCESS Core Curriculum : Students must complete requirements including
PRV 101, and three (3) courses from
PRV 201,
PRV 202,
PRV 203,
PRV 204,
PRV 205.