Science, Technology and Society (STS)
STS 200 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
STS 203 Introduction to Technology (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with ECS 203
Basic engineering principles behind some of today's rapidly changing technologies. The capabilities, limitations, and application of these technologies to audio and TV systems, CD players, communications' satellites, radar, computers, and the electric power system. For nonspecialists.
STS 290 Independent Studies (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
STS 300 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
STS 380 International Course (1-12 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable
STS 400 Selected Topics (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
STS 410 Science and Technology in the Modern World (3 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Cross-listed with HST 410
Interaction of science with technology from 1700 to the present. Technological artifacts and their scientific background. Development of new technology from scientific research and from old-fashioned dreaming and tinkering.
STS 490 Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Arts & Sciences
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable