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| Nanotechnology and Society (201) |
2005 Spring
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| University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Wisconsin
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Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education
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| In recent years, nanotechnology has emerged as a multidisciplinary field of research
and development. While nanotechnology promises scientific breakthroughs, the emerging
technology has also generated skepticisms and controversies in society. To increase your
understanding about the relationship between nanotechnology and society, this course
will cover a wide range of social issues that accompany the emergence of
nanotechnology.
For this purpose, the course is organized around four major objectives:
1. To help you develop a basic understanding about the technical aspects of
nanotechnology;
2. To learn about government initiatives, policies and regulatory bodies that are
shaping the development of nanotechnology;
3. To find connections between theories from Science and Technology Studies (STS)
and nanotechnology;
4. To design social studies for investigating nanotechnology-related topics.
All course materials are carefully chosen to reflect the wide scope of interests and debates
that nanotechnology encompasses. However, this course is designed to be self-contained,
and there is no prerequisite for enrolment. Students from all disciplines are welcome to
participate in this course.
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| Program: Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Nanotechnology and Society
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