Investigating Sociology and Politics of Science (HPSC0007)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Science and Technology Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces key problems, key concepts and key skills that define academic research in the Sociology and Politics of Science. Through readings of classic and contemporary works in the field we identify the problems and questions that motivate research. What is the relationship between science and political power? Is science a male field? Is science Western? Is there a specific culture of science? Students will be introduced to key research methods used to probe the practice of science and its place within culture and the polity. Students also will learn some of the key steps for conducting original research and critically evaluating evidence.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In Person
Methods of assessment: 70% Exam

30% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 73
Module leader: Dr Charlotte Sleigh
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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