A multidisciplinary course designed to provide an insight into the fundamental, historical, and contemporary ideas of the nature of technology as an area of human knowledge.
Attention is given to the positive and negative aspects of technology and how they effect society.
This course assists in preparing the professional technology educator by providing a overview of various social systems in various regions of the world, developing a global perspective of societies, bringing the learner into contact with a multitude of cultures, describing societal change and understanding the impact that technology has on individuals, society and the environment. The Content Standards for Technological Literacy are explained.