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860-0004-00L 3 Credits MSC D-GESS
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Bridging Science, Technology, and Policy

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Abstract

This course first provides a broad conceptual and historical perspective on technological and scientific innovation, and then focuses on different modes of policy analysis and their application to policy questions in a variety of areas.

Objective

This course picks up on the ISTP Cornerstone course in Science, Technology and Policy and goes into greater depth on issues covered in that course, as well as additional issues where science and technology are among the causes of societal challenges but can also help in finding solutions.

Content

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Resources

Lecture Notes

Course materials will be made available via Moodle.

Literature

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Bridging Science, Technology, and Policy
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 11)
2 h weekly

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