Science, Technology and Society (First Year)	2006 Fall
Rollins College	Florida	Special First Year Conference Course
Have you ever wondered what the world will be like when you are your parents’ age? Do you like science fiction? Do you like science fact? Do you worry about technology or welcome it? This course will discuss how technology has shaped and will continues to shape the world around us and the way we will live our lives. We will consider three converging technologies that will have a dramatic impact on society: biotechnology, nanotechnology, and information technology. The changes in these areas will be so dramatic that they raise fundamental questions—even about what it means to be human! This course will explore what changes are likely in store for us in the future, and the ethical questions brought about by technological development and use; and it will raise the important question: what are our recurring human values and will they persevere in the face of our future? We will talk about technological innovations, the relationship between science and religion, and even engage in some debates about ethical issues. The course is directed toward the general liberal arts students (and not science majors, although they will not be rejected!).
Course Syllabus Website
Program: Freshman Seminars & Honors Degrees

Course Instructor(s):

Lewis M. Duncan