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TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

C&ESOC/SOC 245
Course Description

Covers technology, the social forces shaping its development, and social impacts of its adoption. Examine one's assumptions about technology and its relationship to society.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.65

4.52% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

2.65% from Historical

A Rate
61.54%

51.88% from Historical

Class Size
13

-32.76% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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