ECE 2500 - Technology in Society

(crosslisted)
(also ENGRG 2500, HIST 2500, STS 2501)

Fall. 3 credits.

Staff.

Humanities elective for engineering students. For description, see ENGRG 2500.

Outcome 1: An appreciation of the historical development of the engineering profession and the role of professional societies in promoting codes of ethics.

Outcome 2: Increased skill in oral and written communication.

Outcome 3: Awareness of the complex relationship between technological changes introduced by engineers
and large social changes (e.g. mechanization of the workplace and home, urbanization, consumerism, and environmental degradation).

Outcome 4: Awareness of current issues such the regulation of telecommunications and the Internet, environmental concerns, and government promotion of technology.