Description
The second half of this course will confront the myths and realities of scientific life by simultaneously examining the practices and the portrayals of scientists at work. Sources employed will include films, on-site examinations of scientific work in different contexts, historical and sociological studies, as well as fictional works and scientific-participant accounts. Our goal will be to gain further insights into the psychology of individual scientists, the sociology of the scientific community, the politics of research, and the relations between the scientific enterprise and culture-at-large.
The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11AM in Science Center room 201.