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Discovering Science and Technology Studies A key ingredient in a well-rounded education is an understanding of the ways in which science and technology interact with other aspects of society. This is the focus of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at St. Thomas University. STS courses explore issues associated with modern science and technology from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. Drawing on liberal arts subjects in the humanities and social sciences, STS courses examine a broad range of topics including: new reproductive technologies, recent developments in genetic engineering, the relation between science and religion, the political influence on science, the environmental impact of human development on animal populations, and the sources of human disease. Integrated in approach, courses investigate the ethical, social, environmental, and legal issues associated with STS topics. Choosing Science and Technology Studies St. Thomas University students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree programme may complete a major or honours in STS as an interdisciplinary studies option. This option offers students the opportunity to tailor a programme to their interests and goals. Students taking a concentration in STS, will typically enrol in such core STS courses as Introduction to Scientific Reasoning, as well as courses relevant to the theme of science and technology drawn from liberal arts and science disciplines. Courses in physics, biology, astronomy, and the other physical sciences are available at the University of New Brunswick under the academic agreement between St. Thomas and UNB. In addition to these courses designed for science majors, students have access to science courses designed for arts students offered by the University of New Brunswick on the St. Thomas campus. A Field of Study for Our Times STS is a relatively new field of study. STS students learn about current research topics, how scientists conduct their research and how emerging technologies become an integral part of society. Students are exposed to significant issues that emerge when developments in science and technology affect individual and community interests. Students also study the social, cultural, and intellectual contexts which shape these developments. An STS concentration will offer students an excellent background to pursue careers in government and business. Typically, STS graduates proceed to graduate and professional studies in law, medicine, education, journalism, and environmental policy. Liberal arts students with a background in STS, are prepared to bring a unique social and ethical perspective to the debate on pivotal issues affecting the 21st Century. Finding Out More About St. Thomas Don Robinson E-mail: drobin@stu.ca Request for information and/or application to be sent by mail. To find out more please use the following link: Science and Technology Studies
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