PHIL.2070 Engineering and Society

Description

In this course, students will explore the nature of engineering as a practice, and consider the ways in which engineering interacts with and affects society in both local and global contexts. Students will approach these topics through philosophical methods, including reflection, dialogue, and critique. The goal of this course is to introduce students to practices of both philosophical inquiry and engineering and in so doing recognize the need for a holistic understanding of the interaction between society and technology.

Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.