History of Science, Science and Technology Studies

Course title

4M800100

Purpose of class

Today's society is dependent on science and technology. At the same time, social issues stemming from science and technology are becoming increasingly serious. In such an era, the importance of considering “How science and technology work” is growing. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a practical understanding and mastery of the fundamental concepts and methodologies necessary for examining science and technology from a historical and societal perspective, using specific topics from Science and Technology Studies(STS) including history of science.

Course content

(Note: Students are required to have the ability of reading, writing and communicating in Japanese.)
This course aims to deepen students' understanding of “How science and technology work” as practitioners in science and technology, and to establish perspectives for comprehending the relationship between science, technology, and society. Students will examine specific topics related to science and technology from historical and societal viewpoints, gaining a practical understanding of fundamental concepts and methodologies of STS including history of science. By analyzing various societal issues stemming from science and technology through the lens of STS, the course aims to enable students to articulate their own perspectives as stakeholders involved in science and technology.

Goals and objectives

Comprehend and explain the fundamental concepts and methodologies of STS including history of science.
Analyze and explain based on historical and societal aspects the interactions between science and technology, and society.
Critically and logically argue and explain one’s thoughts based on knowledge acquired from research.
Write essays to critically and logically explain one’s thoughts based on knowledge acquired from research.
Comprehend the LOs of this course to evaluate one's achievements.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Discussion Sheet	Presentations	Essay Reports	Total.
1.	5%	5%	10%	20%
2.	5%	5%	10%	20%
3.	10%	10%		20%
4.			20%	20%
5.	20%			20%
Total.	40%	20%	40%	-

Language

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1．	Introduction:	Review:	30minutes
1．	Introduction:	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
2．	Introduction to History of Science and STS:	Review:	30minutes
2．	Introduction to History of Science and STS:	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
3．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (1):	Review:	30minutes
3．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (1):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
4．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (2):	Review:	30minutes
4．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (2):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
5．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (3):	Review:	30minutes
5．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (3):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
6．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (4):	Review:	30minutes
6．	Historical Overviews of Science and Technology (4):	Prep for the next class:	180minutes
7．	Presentation (1):	Assignment: Essay Report (1)	300minutes
7．	Presentation (1):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
8．	Science and Technology, and Values (1):	Review:	30minutes
8．	Science and Technology, and Values (1):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
9．	Science and Technology, and Values (2):	Review:	30minutes
9．	Science and Technology, and Values (2):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
10．	Interactions Between Science and Technology, and society (1):	Review:	30minutes
10．		Prep for the next class:	120minutes
11．	Interactions Between Science and Technology, and society (2):	Review:	30minutes
11．		Prep for the next class:	180minutes
12．	Presentation (2):	Assignment: Essay Report (2)	300minutes
12．	Presentation (2):	Prep for the next class:	120minutes
13．	Wrap-up (1): - Towards solving social issues	Review:	100minutes
14．	Wrap-up (2): - Science and technology in and for society	Review:	100minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes

Evaluation method and criteria

Students are required to submit Discussion Sheets at the end of classes, do presentations in classes, write Essay Reports after classes, which consist of 40%, 20%, 40% of grading respectively.
Note that no credits will be given for those who do not submit Essay Reports.

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
The Others	See the Syllabus in Japanese.

Textbooks and reference materials

See the Syllabus in Japanese.

Prerequisites

- Students wishing to enroll must attend the first class.

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

(Omiya Campus) Before and after the class or at office (4508-3 in Bldg. 4).
(Toyosu Campus) Before and after the class (Lecturer Room is 04M31 in Rsch. Bldg.)

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence