Responsible Science and Innovation (HPSC0092)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Science and Technology Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Science, technology and innovation are powerful shapers of social organisation. They have huge potential for both benefit and harm. With power should come responsibility, but history is littered with cautionary tales to suggest that innovation is a form of 鈥榦rganised irresponsibility鈥�. Are there ways to steer and improve technologies responsibly while they are still emerging? In this module, we examine technologies that are transforming our world, and we consider examples when established technologies were new. Case studies include: geoengineering, gene editing, AI and self-driving cars. We use ideas from ethics, sociology of science, philosophy of technology, and science policy studies.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year: 41
Module leader: Professor Jack Stilgoe
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

MyAV范 of students on module in previous year: 0
Module leader: Professor Jack Stilgoe
Who to contact for more information: sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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