Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

WS 348U Science, Gender, and Social Context

Considers how gender, race and sexuality influence and are constructed by the theories and practice of science, using historical and contemporary examples. Explores the strengths and limitations of science to describe and predict human and non-human natural phenomena. Topics may include organismal, cell/molecular, or biomedical sciences. Laboratory and/or field experiences are included and emphasized. Companion course to WS 347U; can be taken in any order.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This course is the same as Sci 348U and may only be taken once for credit.
  • Up one level
  • 300