STS 322
Technological Catastrophes
Section: 651

Course Description

Interdisciplinary examination of the human, organizational and technical factors contributing to the causes and impacts of recent technological accidents such as the Bhopal chemical leak, the space shuttle Challenger explosion, the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Evaluation of risk assessment, risk perception and risk communication strategies. Consideration of options for living with complex technological systems.

DE Program

BA Completion-Leadership in the Public Sector

Summer I 10W 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
May 14, 2025
Classes End:
July 25, 2025
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing