Teaching

How are developments in biomedicine reshaping ideas of health and illness? How do algorithms transform the conditions of democracy? What are the hoped-for and unforeseen impacts of innovations? How should we address the complex societal effects of ecological disruptions?

TaSTI offers a 20-credit study module SOC-M06 Science and Technology open to all students at Tampere University. You can also include any of our courses in your free-choice elective studies. The courses in the module introduce key themes, theories and concepts in science and technology studies (STS).

SOC-M06 Science and Technology (20 credits)

YKT.229 Science and Technology in Society, 5 cr

YKT.YKE.601 Theories and Concepts in Social Studies of Science and Technology, 5 cr

YKT.YKE.602 History of Science and Technology, 5 cr

YKT.YKE.604 Research Areas in Social Studies of Science and Technology, 5 cr

In 2026–2027, we offer the following courses:

YKT.229 Tiede ja teknologia yhteiskunnassa (in Finnish), 24.8.–9.10.2026.
YKT.YKE.601 Tieteen- ja teknologiantutkimuksen teoriat ja käsitteet: Biotiede, teknologia ja ruumiilliset erot (in Finnish), 8.3.–7.5.2027.
YKT.YKE.604 Tila, teknologia ja toiminta (in Finnish), 19.10.–6.12.2026.
YKT.YKE.604 Terveyssosiologia (in Finnish), 20.10.–18.12.2026.
YKT.YKE.604 Yhteiskuntafilosofia III, Filosofinen metodologia (in Finnish), 12.1.–23.2.2027.
YKT.YKE.604 Introduction to visual studies (in English), 1.3.–23.4.2027.
YKT.YKE.604 Monilajinen yhteiskuntatutkimus (in Finnish), 8.3.–3.5.2027.
YKT.YKE.604 Professional Expertise in Social Sciences, Innovation for Sustainability (in English), 8.3.–31.5.2027.

More information: Associate Professor Venla Oikkonen (venla.oikkonen@tuni.fi)