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STS 1500 Science, Technology, and Contemporary Issues
Fall 2023

This course introduces students to contemporary issues involving science, technology, and engineering as well as the core ideas of STS. Emphasis is on three ideas: a) engineering is a social …

2.3
Rating
3.45
GPA
STS 1501 Special Topics in Engineering & Society
Spring 2023

Student led special topic courses which vary by semester.

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STS 1800 Business Fundamentals
Fall 2023

This course introduces students to key business topics relevant to high technology companies. Students will learn how to understand and interpret financial statements and frame financial decisions, including building a …

3.8
Rating
3.56
GPA
STS 2050 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
Spring 2025

This course investigates a major source of human impact upon the Earth - energy consumption to fuel human activity. The course a) provides a cross-disciplinary perspective on the challenge of …

1.9
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3.03
GPA
STS 2070 Utopias and the Technological Society
Summer 2022

Lectures, readings, and discussions compare earlier and modern designs of the ideal society, stressing the relationship of their basic technologies to historical reality. Such writers as Plato, Thomas More, and …

3.6
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3.49
GPA
STS 2101 Social Foundations Engineering
Fall 2024

STS 2100 examines the relationships of engineering, technology, and society, with a specific focus on the multiple forms of expertise required for socially responsible engineering practice and career advancement, including …

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STS 2500 Science and Technology in Social and Global Context
Spring 2025

This course invites students to explore the implications of STS core concepts within a specific topical or disciplinary area. The course explores the social and global context of engineering, science …

3.3
Rating
3.58
GPA
STS 2600 Engineering Ethics
Spring 2025

The mission of UVA - SEAS is "to make the world a better place by creating and disseminating knowledge and by preparing engineering leaders to solve global challenges." In alignment …

3.1
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3.83
GPA
STS 2620 Science and Technology Public Policy
Spring 2025

Examines the development of public policies aimed at promoting and regulating science and technology. Topics include historical evolution of the federal government's involvement in science policy; the players, organizations, and …

3.0
Rating
3.65
GPA
STS 2730 Engineers & the Art of the Deal
Fall 2023

This course will not only teach the key components of doing a transaction but also the skills necessary to negotiate effectively. The class will be interactive . Various case studies …

2.9
Rating
3.57
GPA