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Twin Cities Campus
Studies of Science and Technology MinorPhilosophy Department
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Studies of Science and Technology, 746 Heller Hall, 271 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55455; (612-625-6635; fax: 612-626-8380)
Email:
mcps@umn.edu
Studies of science and technology (SST) deals with a rapidly expanding field that seeks to understand the conceptual foundations, historical development, and social dimensions and context of science and technology. SST faculty are drawn from a number of research and teaching units dedicated in whole or in part to the history, philosophy, and social studies of science and technology.
The SST graduate minor is for students from any major who want to gain a deeper understanding of the nature and development of science and technology. It can be particularly valuable for students who are planning teaching careers in science or engineering, or those majoring in philosophy or history of science and technology.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Special Application Requirements:
Students interested in the minor are strongly encouraged to confer with their major field advisor and director of graduate studies, and the Studies of Science and Technology director of graduate studies regarding feasibility and requirements.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of B earned for each.
The minimum cumulative GPA for minor field coursework is 3.00.
Philosophy Course (3 credits)
Select 1 of the following courses in consultation with the SST director of graduate studies:
PHIL 8602 - Scientific Representation and Explanation
(3.0 cr)
PHIL 8610 - Seminar: History of Modern Physical Sciences
(3.0 cr)
PHIL 8620 - Seminar: Philosophy of the Biological Sciences
(3.0 cr)
PHIL 8670 - Seminar: Philosophy of Science
(3.0 cr)
Colloquium (1 or 3 credits)
Master’s students take the colloquium once; doctoral students take it twice.
SST 8000 - Colloquium
(1.5 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Masters
Doctoral
Additional Coursework (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from the following, in consultation with the SST director of graduate studies, to complete the 12-credit minimum:
SST 8000 - Colloquium
(1.5 cr)
SST 8100 - Seminar: Models, Theories, and Reality
(3.0 cr)
SST 8200 - Seminar: Philosophy of the Physical Sciences
(3.0 cr)
SST 8300 - Seminar: The Biological and Biomedical Sciences
(3.0 cr)
SST 8400 - Seminar: Science, Technology, and Society
(3.0 cr)
SST 8420 - Seminar: Social and Cultural Studies of Science
(3.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | HMed 8112/HSci 8112 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.5 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Phil 8660/SST 8420 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |