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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Science, Technology and Development: Global Issues, Contemporary Solutions? (PGSP11284)

Course Outline
School School of Social and Political Science College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) Other subject area None
Course website None
Course description The course seeks to draw on theory and practice from science and technology studies and development studies in understanding the role technological knowledge and technologies play in shaping development, and vice versa, in less developed regions of the world.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Prospectus website http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of pertinent science and technology studies and development studies literature

2. Develop the ability to use these debates and approaches to critically examine the role of science and technology in development policy and practice
Assessment Information
essay approx 4000 words
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information
Special Arrangements
Not entered
Contacts
Course organiser Dr James Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 4321
Email: james.smith@ed.ac.uk		 Course secretary Miss Madina Howard
Tel:
Email: Madina.Howard@ed.ac.uk
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