UC Davis General Catalog, 2006-2008 - General Catalog - UC Davis

440 Science and Technology Studies
190X. Science & Society Seminar (1-4)
Seminar—1-4 hours. Prerequisite: upper division
standing and consent of instructor. In-depth examination
at an upper division level of a special topic in
Science and Society. Emphasis upon student participation
in learning. Emphasis upon student participation
in learning. May be repeated for credit. Limited
enrollment. (P/NP grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
192. Internship in Science and Society
(1-12)
Internship—3-36 hours. Prerequisite: upper division
standing and consent of instructor. Supervised internship
on or off campus, in the community, or in institutional
settings. (P/NP grading only.)
197T. Tutoring in Science and Society (1-5)
Tutoring—3-15 hours. Prerequisite: upper division
standing; completion of course being tutored or the
equivalent. Tutoring of students in Science and Society
courses. Assistance with discussion groups and
laboratory sections under supervision of instructor.
May be repeated for credit if tutoring another Science
and Society course. (P/NP grading only.)
198. Directed Group Study (1-5)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading
only.)
199. Special Study in Science and Society
(1-5)
Prerequisite: upper division standing and consent of
instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
Graduate Courses
298. Group Study (1-5)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated
for credit when topic differs. (S/U grading only.)
299. Graduate Research (1-12)
Prerequisite: graduate student and consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit. (S/U grading only.)
Professional Course
390. Teaching Methods in Science and
Society (1)
Discussion—1 hour. Prerequisite: graduate level and
consent of instructor. Practical experience in methods
and problems related to teaching Science and Society
courses. Discussion of critical pedagogies specific
to teaching of science-societal issues, preparing
for and conducting discussion sessions, analyses of
texts and supporting material, formulation of assignments,
exams. May be repeated for credit. (S/U
grading only.)—I, II, III. (I, II, III.)
Science and
Technology Studies
(College of Letters and Science)
Joseph Dumit, Ph. D., Program Director
Program Office. 1241 Social Sciences and
Humanities Building
(530) 752-9621; http://sts.ucdavis.edu
Committee in Charge
Thomas Beamish, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Joan Cadden, Ph.D. (History)
Marisol de la Cadena, Ph.D. (Anthropology)
Patrick Carroll, Ph.D. (Sociology)
Joseph Dumit, Ph.D.
(Anthropology, Science and Technology Studies)
James Griesemer, Ph.D. (Philosophy)
Catherine J. Kudlick, Ph.D. (History)
Colin Milburn, Ph.D. (English)
Benjamin S. Orlove, Ph.D.
(Environmental Science and Policy)
Carolyn de la Pena, Ph.D. (American Studies)
The Major Program
The Science and Technology Studies (STS) major is
designed to facilitate the analysis and synthesis of
science, technology, and medicine in a way that
actively creates connections between the varieties of
perspectives and concerns in the humanities and the
sciences. The STS major takes science, technology,
medicine, and their social, political, economic, and
cultural contexts as its objects of study. As such, the
STS major draws on the research programs of faculty
in a wide range of departments, including American
Studies, Anthropology, Economics,
Environmental Science and Policy, History, Philosophy,
Political Science, Science and Technology Studies,
and Sociology. Students in STS pursue a
broader understanding of science than is available
within traditional science majors and is also suitable
for students in the social sciences interested in interpreting
science, technology and medicine as part of
society and culture.
The Program. Graduation with a degree in Science
and Technology Studies requires completion of
introductory courses in the social sciences and
humanities, in the natural sciences, and introductory,
laboratory and seminar courses in STS. Upper division
work includes twelve units from each of two different,
complementing areas of concentration
(“modules”) and twelve units (plus prerequisites) providing
depth, concentration and field work opportunities
in the sciences. The modules are: I. Cultural
Studies of Science and Technology; II. Ethics, Values,
and Science Policy; III. History and Philosophy of
Science; IV. Medicine, Society, and Culture. Courses
in the modules require careful selection to make the
best use of the STS major. Prerequisites for courses in
the sciences can be extensive and require substantial
advance planning for timely completion. Students
are encouraged to take advantage of faculty and
staff advising to plan their course of study.
Career Alternatives. The STS major will create
an opportunity to analyze science and allied practices
from historical, philosophical, sociological,
political, anthropological, and cultural perspectives.
STS prepares students for careers that must address
the broader social, cultural and political ramifications
of science, technology and medicine such as
law, journalism, public policy, economics, government,
and science education. Careers that students
of STS from many universities nationwide have pursued,
in addition to academic careers in STS,
include employment in: systems engineering, Web
site design, science museums, non-profit health organizations,
government service, libraries, law, medicine,
veterinary medicine, dentistry, nursing,
teaching, public health administration, media companies,
management consultant practice, and the
Peace Corps.
A.B. Major Requirements
UNITS
Preparatory Subject Matter .................. 16
Science and Technology Studies 1............ 4
Science and Technology Studies 20.......... 4
Eight units selected from American Studies
1A; Environmental Studies 1; Nature and
Culture 1; Philosophy 30, 31, 32; Science
and Society 1, 2, 3, 5 ............................ 8
Depth Subject Matter ....................... 44-46
Twelve units each from two of the following
four modules:....................................... 24
(I) Cultural Studies of Science and
Technology: Community and Regional
Development 118, 162; History 139A,
139B; Nature and Culture 100, 180:
Science and Technology Studies 130A,
131, 150; Sociology 176.................. 12
(II) Ethics, Values, and Science Policy:
Agricultural and Resource Economics 120,
147; Environmental Science and Policy
165; History 185B; Nature and Culture
120; Philosophy 115, 116; Physics 137,
160; Plant Pathology 140; Political Science
171, 175; Veterinary Medicine 170 ... 12
(III) History and Philosophy of Science:
History 135A, 135B, 136, 185A, 185B;
Philosophy 104, 108, 109; Science and
Technology Studies 130A, 130B,
131................................................. 12
(IV) Medicine, Society, and Culture:
Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
101, 160; History 139A, 139B;
Psychology 160; Sociology 154......... 12
Note: Although a course may be listed in
more than one module, that course may
satisfy only one requirement.
Science and Technology Studies 180 ....... 4
Science and Technology Studies 190, or
190HA-HB ..........................................4-6
Science Electives: Select twelve units, at least
eight of which must be from upper division
courses, from the Approved Science Electives
list below. (Unit totals will vary with required
prerequisites.)..................................12-32
Note: Students are strongly advised to choose
science elective courses in consultation with
faculty advisors. Some courses in some areas
may require prerequisites too extensive to be
used for the STS major.
Total Units for the Major .................. 60-82
Approved Science Electives. Courses may be drawn
from any of the following approved subject areas:
Aeronautical Science and Engineering;
Animal Genetics; Animal Science;
Anthropology; Applied Behavioral Sciences;
Applied Biological Systems Technology;
Atmospheric Science; Avian Sciences;
Biological Chemistry; Biological Sciences;
Cell Biology and Human Anatomy;
Chemistry; Engineering; Engineering:
Applied Science; Engineering: Biological
Systems; Engineering: Chemical;
Engineering: Civil and Environmental;
Engineering: Computer Science; Engineering:
Electrical and Computer; Engineering:
Mechanical; Entomology; Environmental and
Resource Sciences; Environmental
Horticulture; Environmental Science and
Policy; Environmental Toxicology; Evolution
and Ecology; Exercise Science; Fiber and
Polymer Science; Food Science and
Technology; Geology; Hydrologic Science;
Material Science and Engineering; Medical
Microbiology; Medical Pharmacology and
Toxicology; Microbiology; Molecular and
Cellular Biology; Nematology; Neurobiology,
Physiology, and Behavior; Nutrition;
Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology;
Physics; Plant Biology; Plant Pathology;
Population Health and Reproduction;
Psychology; Soil Science; Wildlife, Fish, and
Conservation Biology.
Major Adviser. J. Dumit
Courses in Science and Technology
Studies (STS)
Lower Division Courses
1. Introduction to Science, Technology and
Medicine Studies (4)
Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. History, philosophy,
sociology, politics, and cultural studies of
science, technology, and medicine. Emphasis on a
broad range of perspectives. GE credit: SciEng or
SocSci.—Carroll
20. Methods in Science, Technology and
Medicine Studies (4)
Lecture/discussion—3 hours; extensive writing. Prerequisite:
course 1 recommended. Methodological
issues concerning the historical, philosophical, sociological,
ethical, and political analysis of science,
technology, and medicine. Detailed case studies to
illustrate different methods of analysis. GE credit:
SciEng or SocSci, Wrt.—Carroll
32. Drugs, Science and Culture (4)
Lecture—3 hours; discussion—1 hour. Drugs, politics,
science, society in a cultural perspective:
emphasis on roles of science, government and the
media in shifting attitudes toward alcohol, marijuana,
Prozac and other pharmaceuticals; drug
laws, war on drugs and global trade in sugar,
opium, cocaine. (Same course as Anthropology
32)—III. (III.) Dumit
Quarter Offered: I=Fall, II=Winter, III=Spring, IV=Summer; 2007-2008 offering in parentheses
General Education (GE) credit: ArtHum=Arts and Humanities; SciEng=Science and Engineering; SocSci=Social Sciences; Div=Social-Cultural Diversity; Wrt=Writing Experience