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. Reflect on the interdependence of science and society using concepts from philosophy of science, ethics, innovation theory, argumentation theories and politics and policy; 2. Report on the above assessment both orally and in writing, in collaboration with a fellow student; 3. Find, judge and refer to relevant, not necessarily scientific literature; 4. Provide feedback to each other as well as reflect on their own work and role; 5. Decide and substantiate a course of action when faced with a moral dilemma in their role as a scientist as part of a broader societal context.
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, argumentation, 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 final essay, 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	Opdracht (AST), Presentatie (P), Verslag (R) (Report 1 70%; Report 2 20%, Presentation 10%; Assignments (tutorial + homework) are awarded a pass/fail; The essay, presentation and reflection report grade should not be lower than a 5 in order to pass. Furthermore, all pass/fail assignments have to be passed. Due to the collaborative nature of the assignments, students only have up to 2 replacement assignments to remedy an initial fail. Students receiving more than 2 initial fails will therefore not be able to pass the course, unless mitigating circumstances were present and timely communicated to the course coordinator and/or TA.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	drs. C.M. Ree
Docent(en)	K. Dirksen ,dr. J. Engelsma ,dr. H.A.J. Mulder ,drs. C.M. Ree
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs If needed, supplementary articles and handouts will be made available via Nestor. Syllabus `Science, Ethics, Technology & Society'. Updated each year. Freely available as pdf via Nestor or for on-demand printing cost at RUG repro. 2018 Science & Society Group RUG
Entreevoorwaarden	The course unit assumes that some knowledge and basic experience in skills like academic writing, presenting, finding scientific literature and collaborating are acquired in the BSc first year program (specifically the First Year Symposium/Sustainability Symposium) and high school.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Chemical Engineering 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Smart Materials) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Chemistry of Life) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Chemistry  ( Sustainable Chemistry and Energy) 2 semester II b verplicht