Description
Scientific discoveries can generate public fear of the potential implications for science to be abused or applied with horrific outcomes. The science fiction genre includes novels that explore this public fear, and often feature some combination of science-generated monsters or mayhem. Students will read several works of science fiction, explore the science behind the fiction, and discuss the interplay between the science, literary works, and cultural paradigms. The class format will primarily feature group discussion of assigned reading. Offered: Spring, even years