I would recommend this class and felt like an A was very manageable. I found it difficult to pay attention during lecture but, for me, reviewing the slides and all of the review materials (they provide A LOT) was sufficient to do well on the 2 quizzes in the class. In discussion, there is a GMO simulation game in which groups work together to defend different sides in a debate-type scenario and then everyone individually writes a research-based paper after. This was slightly annoying but very manageable. There are required pre-class annotations but they are easy and helpful to understand the content.

It's an interesting class and I like that it is interdisciplinary because I'm able to study the same topic and it uses different angles/lenses. Through the first units (COVID and GMO) I was able to learn a lot about emerging technologies and how they shape society, and also how society shapes the technology. The workload is manageable!