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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
YKTA03I

Science and Technology in Society, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
YKTA03I
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jaana Parviainen
Responsible teacher:
Turo-Kimmo Lehtonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

The module provides an introduction to science and technology studies. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the informational and technological dimensions of society and culture. The module offers critical perspectives to the ways in which science, technology and society shape and are shaped by each other.

Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

20.10.2020 01.12.2020
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.09.2020 31.07.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)