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CS92PROD
Science and Visual Studies
FGSS 295
Fall 2007 not offered
Crosslisting: SISP 295, HIST 375

This course serves as a new introduction to critical perspectives on the field of science and visual studies. Visual representations are central to the constitutive and rhetorical work of science, and scientific images and graphics are integral to visual dimensions of modern culture. Students will read and discuss a body of critical literature in science studies, the history of art, history of photography, and visual studies in the first half of the semester. The second half of the semester is devoted to the development of original written research projects and essays.

Essential Capabilities: None
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS FGSS
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None

Last Updated on APR-18-2024
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