Introduction to Humanity and Technology

Catalog description

An introduction to the fundamental principles and methodologies for integrating the humanities, sciences, and technology. This course offers majors and prospective majors an essential foundation for subsequent studies, leading to a capstone project. For non-majors, it serves as a valuable introduction to these interdisciplinary approaches, which are applicable to many fields of study. Students explore ethics in technology and the interconnectedness of humanities and STEM methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with applied technologies like machine learning and data visualization. Through design thinking and praxis-based learning, students develop their approach to integrating humanities and STEM to address contemporary challenges, fostering critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills essential for a just and sustainable future. Throughout the course, guest speakers share their experiences integrating humanities with STEM, providing insights into diverse integrative projects, and showcasing the dynamic possibilities within this interdisciplinary realm. Counts as a Moral & Ethical Reasoning course.