UGRC 136 — Understanding Human Societies/Governance in the Information society
University-Wide Required Courses (UGRC) · University of Ghana
This exposes students to the concepts of good governance and the information society, and the relationship between information and the key elements of good governance such as the rule of law, transparency and accountability. The module further examines the nature, scope and importance of governance and the relationship between the various institutions of governance in a modern society. The way public services ethics promotes good governance is also explored. Finally, the module takes a look at information literacy and sources of official information. UGRC 141-146: Science and Technology in our Lives These courses deal with the application of science to everyday life. The courses will, therefore, include material to assist students to appreciate the foundations of scientific thought, the application of science and technology and demands of changing societies for scientific and technological advancement. The courses are expected to foster broad familiarity with key advances in science and technology. The courses will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, class exercises, homework assignments, and examinations. There are six modules/areas including: Earth Resources, Geohazards, Chemistry and Life, Food and Nutrition in everyday life, Everyday Physics, and Animals as Friends of Humans. Students are expected to select only one out of the six modules provided.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 100
Other courses on this programme
- UGRC 131 — Understanding Human Societies/Culture and Development
- UGRC 132 — Understanding Human Societies/Religion and Societies
- UGRC 133 — Understanding Human Societies/Economy and Business
- UGRC 134 — Understanding Human Societies/Language in Society
- UGRC 135 — Understanding Human Societies/Human Behaviour and the Social
- UGRC 141 — Science and Technology in our Lives/Everyday Physics
- UGRC 142 — Animals as Friends of Humans
- UGRC 143 — Science and Technology in our Lives/Earth Resources
- UGRC 144 — Science and Technology in our Lives/Geohazards
- UGRC 145 — Science and Technology in our lives/Food and Nutrition in Everyday life
- UGRC 146 — Science and Technology in our lives/Chemistry and Life
- UGRC 160 — Introduction to Literature
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).