POLS 2390 — Science, Technology, and Public Policy
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Considers the role of science and technology in the policymaking process, not only as a tool but also as a subject of policymaking. Cases include government involvement in innovation and economic growth, the role of the military in the development of science and technology, the governance and regulation of the effects of scientific and technological progress, public funding of science and technology, and ethical aspects of science and technology, including the emerging focus on anticipatory and participatory governance.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 31 | 32 | 97% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 32 | 32 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 66% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (66% of sections), MR (34% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Kirsten Rodine Hardy (34% of students) · reviews
- Lorna Swanson (33% of students) · reviews
- Sushant Kumar (32% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (POLS course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All POLS courses · Plan it at numap.app