Module SOC3140 for 2022/3
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3140: Data, Experiments, and Society
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 5 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 1 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Stephan Guttinger (Convenor) | ||
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| Available via distance learning | No | ||
This module will introduce you to the ethical and epistemic issues that surround experimentation and data in the 21st century. The experimental mindset is now firmly embedded in every aspect of society. Whether it is a traditional biochemistry laboratory, a clinical trial, a political group planning a new campaign, or a social media company trying to modify user behaviour - experimentation and the data derived from it are central to all these endeavours. In this module we will investigate why experimental data matters; how experimental practice is transformed in the digital age; and address the ethical challenges that experimentation raises in everyday practice. The module has no prerequisites and is suitable for students in the social and natural sciences, the humanities, and data science.
| Module created | 12/01/2022 | Last revised | 18/02/2022 |
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