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CS92PROD
Bias, Hype, and Objectivity in Science
STS 362
Spring 2027
Section: 01  
This course may be repeated for credit.
Crosslisting: PHIL 364

This seminar introduces frameworks for grappling with questions around research integrity in the world of fast-moving, high-tech, transnational, financialized scientific knowledge production. Topics include peer review, the replicability crisis, industry funding of science, and data fraud, as well as proposed solutions. Traversing the fields of research ethics, social studies of science, and history and philosophy of science, this case study-based discussion seminar will introduce students to foundational concepts for analyzing and understanding bias, hype, and objectivity in science as well as to newer debates.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PHIL
Course Format: SeminarGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Philosophy)(Science and Technology Studies)

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