EDUC 4173 - Technology in Society

3 credits

[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] This course explores the role of technology in society, especially focused in problem-solving across fields. Touching on the history of technology in social problem-solving (e.g., manufacturing, transportation, etc.), this course will also consider current problems and technological solutions (e.g., electronic security, energy, etc.). In addition, the course will explore the ethics of technology, considering not only question of can we, but of should we as well.