STS1411: Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Course Overview

Vocabulary and key administrative terms for STS1411: Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society, covering grading, policies, and course modules.

STS1411

The official course code for the "Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society" course taught by Dr. Angela Cope.

ONCA

Stands for ONline, on CAmpus; a course format where delivery is online except for the midterm and final exam which must be completed in person.

Online Forum Participation

A course component requiring students to participate at least $10$ times for a total of $5\%$ of the final grade.

Quizzes

Five open-book assessments based on compulsory readings; the top four count toward $20\%$ of the final grade.

Quiz Time Limit

A generous period of $\text{two hours}$ allowed to complete a quiz once it has been opened.

Assignment 1

An individual assignment worth $10\%$ of the final grade focused on the author Heidegger, due on May 13 at $11:59\text{pm}$.

Assignment 2

A group assignment worth $12\%$ of the final grade focused on the author Latour, requiring a summary post to the group forum by May 20 at $11:59\text{pm}$.

Assignment 3

The final assignment worth $15\%$ of the final grade focused on the author Morton, due on June 10 at $11:59\text{pm}$.

Test 1 and Test 2

In-person, multiple-choice exams worth $19\%$ each, held on Keele campus, which test knowledge of pre-recorded and synchronous lectures.

CLH L

The specific location on campus where Test 1 and Test 2 are held at $1:30\text{pm}$.

Compulsory Academic Readings

Required texts, typically between $10$-$20$ pages, that are tested specifically within the five course quizzes.

Automatic Extension

A maximum of $\text{seven days}$ granted if a student fills out the required form on eClass before the assignment deadline.

Lateness Penalty

A deduction of $3\%/\text{day}$ applied if an assignment is submitted after the deadline without an extension, for a maximum of $10$ days.

Email Subject Requirement

The protocol of including the course code "STS1411" in the subject line for all correspondence with the instructor.

Re-assessment Restriction

A policy stating that the instructor will not re-assess papers that have already received an "A+, A, or B+" grade.

Afrofuturism

A specific alternative narrative for technological futures mentioned as a topic for debate and assessment in the course learning objectives.

Transhumanism

The focus of Module 9, explored through a series of framing questions regarding science, technology, and society.

Manosphere

A contemporary cultural topic addressed in Module 10 of the course structure.