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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
YKTA03I
Science and Technology in Society, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
YKTA03ILanguage of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jaana ParviainenResponsible teacher:
Turo-Kimmo LehtonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
The module provides an introduction to science and technology studies. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the informational and technological dimensions of society and culture. The module offers critical perspectives to the ways in which science, technology and society shape and are shaped by each other.
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
20.10.2020 – 01.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Completion option 2
Exam
01.09.2020 – 31.07.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)