SCIENCE 2AR3 - Foundations of Science: Equity, Justice and Anti-Racism in Science

3 unit(s)

In this course, students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary curriculum, which examines the intersections of equity, justice and anti-racism with science. Students will learn from case studies, literature and guest speakers about the following themes: current status of global science; demographics of scientists in North America and the world; historical trajectories or science disciplines; documented experiences and individual stories of racialized scientists, and scientists from other equity denied group; progress, trends and issues of race and representation in science disciplines; equity and justice-centered language and terminology; and current initiatives and support systems available to students at McMaster.
Lectures (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above.