CEE151B
Race in Technology
Civil and Environmental Engineering
ENGR - School of Engineering
Course Description
What are the roles of race and racism in science, technology, and medicine? 3-course sequence; each quarter can be taken independently. Winter quarter focuses on technology. How do race and racism affect the design and social impact of technology, broadly defined? Can new or different technology help to reduce racial bias? Invited speakers will address the role of race in such issues as energy infrastructure, nuclear arms control, algorithmic accountability, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. Talks will take a variety of forms, ranging from panel discussions to interviews and lectures. Weekly assignments: read a related article and participate in an online discussion.
Cross Listed Courses
Grading Basis
RSN - Satisfactory/No Credit
Min
1
Max
1
Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?
No
Course Component
Seminar
Enrollment Optional?
No