16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr Helen Verran. Normally 12.5 points of first-year HPS. First semester Three hours of lectures, seminars, or tutorials a week. Students completing this subject should:

• demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to think critically about the shaping of technologies and scientific knowledge claims by social, political and historical forces.

Examines theoretical/conceptual frame-works within which science, technology and society can be analysed. A series of case studies in science and technology studied in their Australian, international and cross-cultural social and political contexts. Written work of up to 5,000 words. 16.7 Dr H Verran First semester 13 lectures (one a week) and 13 seminars (two hours a week) Students completing this subject should:

• demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to think critically about, the shaping of technologies and scientific knowledge claims by social, political, and historical forces

A theoretical/conceptual framework within which science, technology and society can be analysed. A series of case studies in science and technology. Focus on science and technology in the Australian and international social and political context. Written work of up to 5,000 words.