SMS 154 - Evolution of Technology

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

Cross-listed as: DST 154. This course examines the historical evolution of technology and its impact on society. We will explore the complex forces that drive the process of invention and innovation; the centrality of design in shaping the particular form and impact of technologies; how technological change has challenged or reinforced traditional structures of power; and finally, how our understanding of the past can guide our attempts to grapple with the revolutionary digital technologies emerging today.

Prerequisite: None.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Staff