Technology and Society
An Interest Area
The impact of technological innovations extends beyond the realms of science and engineering. The fast-paced technological changes of the early twenty-first century pervade all aspects of society.
The Technology and Society interest area examines the cultural and historical transformations stimulated by technological advances. Students may take one or all of the courses in this area of study. These courses may be applied to your degree requirements or taken as electives.
Studying Technology and Society at Bryant
Understanding how modern society has been transformed by technology, as well as its historical impact since the beginnings of industrialization, prepares students to examine and evaluate technology’s role within a dynamic global environment.
The Technology and Society interest area focuses on the evolution and social dimensions of technological developments through a number of different disciplines. Studying the social impact and underpinnings of technology fosters a variety of analytical, critical, and abstract thinking skills, as well as provides an opportunity to strengthen oral and written communications skills.
Courses
Students may select from the following courses:
HIS 364: History of American Technology
HIS 453: History of Modern Science
LGLS 354: Communications Law
LGLS 356: Law of the Internet
SCI 355: Energy Management Strategies
SCI 356: Introduction to Biotechnology
SCI 373: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
SOC 256: Liberal Education and the Corporation
For complete course descriptions, please refer to the course catalog. Courses are listed in alphabetical order.
Opportunities after graduation
An understanding of technology and society is important to success in a range of fields, including:
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Law
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Urban Planning
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Publishing
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Lobbying
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Import/Export
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Politics
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Education
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Government
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Marketing
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Journalism
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Foreign Relations
Students are also well-prepared to pursue graduate study in:
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Business
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Law
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Government
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History
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Humanities
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Social Sciences
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Public Policy
For more information
To learn more about Technology and Society interest area, contact:
Andrea Boggio
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies
Department of History and Social Sciences
aboggio@bryant.edu
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