Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
YKT.229
Science and Technology in Society, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
YKT.229Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Turo-Kimmo LehtonenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 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
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
27.08.2024 – 08.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Completion option 2
Exam
02.08.2024 – 19.06.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Completion option 3
Independent study
No scheduled teaching