SC/STS 4090 3.0: Science in the Wild

Course Description

This course is a hands-on introduction to the anthropological study of science-in-the-making. Students develop practical skills in qualitative ethnographic methods by conducting interviews with practicing scientists and observing laboratory research. Through weekly readings and fieldwork assignments, students develop a broad understanding of scientific practice. By analyzing their own field notes and interview transcripts, students work towards producing an ethnographic account of laboratory life.

Prerequisites