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Graduate Record 2006-2007 
    
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Graduate Record 2006-2007 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

SOC 559 - Sociology of Science

Topics include science as a major institution in modern society; interrelations of science and society; social organization of science; the scientific career (socialization and professionalization); status, roles, and characteristics of science; science policy studies as an emerging discipline; and technological assessment. (IR)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: SOC 512 or instructor permission.

Credits: 3