INX500 - Strange New World: Science, Society and Technology

Subject Title
Strange New World: Science, Society and Technology

Subject Description
This course will look at how Canadian society will be shaped by technologies that are at the cutting edge of current research. These may include self-driving autos, crispr gene editing, social media engineering, and auto-diagnostic artificial intelligence. We will focus on the proven accomplishments in these fields and expert opinion on the likely course of development, using sociological concepts to draw conclusions about how Canadian society will be impacted.

Credit Status
This course is an upper semester science elective for the Honours Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree and an upper level science Liberal Studies option for other college degree programs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

-identify the content of arguments and perspectives within the readings
-apply the terminology and methodology of argument within one's written work
-demonstrate an understanding of the challenges surrounding theories of cognition and the reasons behind the interdisciplinary approach
-compare competing theories of human cognition within the disciplines of cognitive science
-evaluate claims made in various cognitive science articles through reflections and essays
-argue a perspective that reflects the content and challenges in the cognitive sciences within one's written work

Academic Integrity
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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