Courses (2025-26)
Science, Technology, and Society courses for the 2025-26 academic year. Please note: course listings change from year to year. Should you have any questions, please contact vic.academics@utoronto.ca.
VIC207H1F | Genetic Technologies: Scientific Promises and Ethical Dilemmas
VIC207H1F
Genetic Technologies: Scientific Promises and Ethical Dilemmas
Professor Marga Vicedo
M 1-3
VIC245H1F | Science Wars
VIC245H1F
Science Wars
Professor Hakob Barseghyan
F 11-1
VIC301H1S | Public Communication in Science
VIC301H1S
Public Communication in Science
Professor Emanuel Istrate
M 1-3
In this course we look at the ways in which scientific knowledge is communicated to the wider public, studying both the successes and the failures of scientists trying to do so. It is widely accepted that scientists must communicate their findings, and it is relatively easy to communicate these findings to other scientists. Communicating with the public, however, is more challenging for a number of reasons, including the complexity of modern science, lack of time, lack of motivation, lack of trust, the commercial interests of the owners of communication channels, the desire to provide certainty when there is none, etc. By learning from past mistakes in communicating science and by trying to understand the public better, this course aims to help students improve the ways in which the public can benefit from the tremendous successes of modern science.
VIC377H1S | Special Topics on Wearable Technology through the Ages
VIC377H1S
Special Topics on Wearable Technology through the Ages
Professor Lee Emrich
T 1-3
VIC452H1F | Science, Technology, & Society Internship
VIC452H1F
Science, Technology, & Society Internship
Professor Hakob Barseghyan
R 3-5
HPS Courses
HPS courses are offered by the Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST).
Eligible HPS courses are listed under the Science, Technology, and Society program requirements.
Course descriptions and information (including class times) may be found on the IHPST website.
Please note:
In the event of discrepancies in program requirements between this website and the Faculty of Arts and Science Calendar, the Calendar shall take precedence.
Internships
The goal of this internship is to give students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in science policy, governance, funding, popularization, advocacy, journalism, or a closely related field in a professional setting. The internship experience can help deepen the students’ expertise in these fields and play a vital role in achieving their personal and professional goals. The interns will apply their interdisciplinary knowledge acquired though their courses at the University of Toronto in real work environments and link their learning to the reality of various science-related settings. The internship experience can also help the students to learn more about possible career paths and give them an invaluable opportunity to create strong professional networks. The interns will be required to complete 100 hours (typically 8 hours/week) with an industry partner during the Fall term and will also participate in monthly group meetings with the Course Instructor and other interns.