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Sociology of Science

The course will also discuss the various theoretical underpinnings of science and technology in society

In this course you will learn :

Week 1: Introduction to Sociology, History of Science, Role of Social Sciences in Technology Institutes

Week 2: Sociology of Science: Social Shaping of Science, Ethos of Science, Matthew Effect in Science

Week 3: Structure & Methodology of Science: Structure of Scientific Revolution, Science as Falsification, Scientist as Indexical Reasoner

Week 4: Science and Technology in India: Science & Technology in Colonial India, Development of Indian Science, Peer Review in Indian Science