Science, Ethics, Technology, and Society

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Science, Ethics, Technology, and Society
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1. explain and apply basic concepts and trends related to the role of science and technology in society (philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation studies and policy & politics). 2. analyze the interdependence of science (especially chemistry) and society using concepts from philosophy of science, ethics, technology and innovation theory and policy theory. 3. decide and substantiate a course of action when faced with a moral dilemma in his/her role as a professional in science as part of a broader societal context. 4. clearly display findings from research in a written and oral form in cooperation with fellow student and provide feedback on papers from fellow students.
Omschrijving	The course allows the students to develop a critical and responsible attitude towards their own role as a scientist and the consequences of their actions in a broader societal context. Students will be engaged into thinking about scientific and innovative practices that can address the global challenges of our time in a collaborative, ethical and sustainable ways. To understand the relations between science and society a number of basic elements from ethics, philosophy of science, technology and innovation, and policy making will be introduced. During various assignments students will practice applying these elements in (the assessment of) debates, controversies and cases related to the large societal challenges of our time, including themes such as responsible research and innovation, energy and sustainability, and the role of science and engineering in it. In a paper written in small groups, students will apply what they have learned by assessing and reporting on the science and society relationship in a specific case.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Opdracht (ASM), Werkcollege (T)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE), Verslag (R) (Final mark: see remarks)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	M.J. van den Nieuwenhof-Schilstra, MSc.
Docent(en)	drs. S. Grooters ,dr. H.A.J. Mulder , M.J. van den Nieuwenhof-Schilstra, MSc. ,dr. H.J. van der Windt ,dr. M. van Rijssel , J. Zevenberg
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Syllabus `Science, Ethics, Technology & Society'. Updated each year. Freely available as pdf via Nestor or for on-demand printing cost at RUG repro. Science & Society Group RUG €  8,00 If needed, supplementary articles and handouts will be made available via Nestor.
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Tutorials and presentation are mandatory. Assignments are made during the tutorials. When tutorials (and thus assignments) are missed, students fail their assignment and will need to redo the assignment. Attendance of the presentation is also required. When missing the presentation, the presentation will have to be redone in order to receive a pass. Pass mark: Exam 50% (multiple choice 25% + essay question 25%), Paper (50%), assignments and presentation are awarded pass/fail. The paper and exam should not be lower than a 5 in order to get a final grade. The tutorial assignments and presentation will need a pass grade in order to get a final grade.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Chemistry  ( Core programme) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Courses for Exchange Students: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering - semester II b Chemistry / Chemical Engineering