b Science, Technology and Culture

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


What is STAC? [back to top]

STAC is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, and Culture. It is a humanities degree where students are taught to apply critical analysis to the practice of technology, turning the tools typically used for literature and history to science and engineering. Students will study the ways that science and technology influence culture, as well as the ways that culture influences science and technology. Students will also become adept at research, writing, and digital media skills. Students` ability to communicate and cut across the gap between the technical and the liberal arts makes STAC graduates invaluable in today's market.

To see the STAC degree checklist, click here.

To set up an appointment and learn more about STAC, email Dr.J.C. Reilly at "jc.reilly[at]lcc.gatech.edu".


I am considering becoming a STAC major. Who should I contact to get some information? [back to top]

To get information about the STAC program, contact Dr.J.C.Reilly.


What do STAC majors do with their degrees? [back to top]

STAC students are equipped with technical, scientific, and cultural skills that few of their peers can match. This combination enables them to pursue a variety of career paths. Recent graduates have secured work in media, computing, marketing, consulting, and education. Other students have successfully pursued graduate study in law, medicine, literature, and other fields.

More information about STAC career options can be found in careers page.


What STAC minors are available and what do I have to do to get one? [back to top]

The School of Literature, Communication, and Culture (LCC) offers three minors: "Film & Media Studies", "Performance Studies" and "Women, Science, and Technology" (jointly offered by School of LCC, School of History, Technology, and Society, and School of Public Policy). These programs typically require fifteen hours of coursework to complete and will appear on your transcript.

For more information about STAC minors, please refer to the Minors&Certificates website or contact Professor Jay Telotte at "jay.telotte[at]lcc.gatech.edu".


Why should I join the STAC program at Georgia Tech rather than pursue a more traditional liberal arts degree at a liberal arts university? [back to top]

As our society becomes increasingly oriented toward science and technology, knowing and understanding the language and implications of the two are crucial. The STaC program is a humanities program that teaches you to do so. In addition to learning traditional liberal arts skills, STAC majors graduate with an above-average comprehension of how science works, how to talk about it, and how it affects our lives. You are able to bridge the communications gap between engineers and "the rest of the world," making you an invaluable resource.


How may I request an overload or a permit for an ENGL class? [back to top]

LCC does NOT issue overloads for ENGL 1101 or 1102. Please choose from among the available seats for these classes, and use the wait list function if you cannot locate a seat. Graduating seniors may contact Shannon Dobranski at shannon.dobranski@lcc.gatech.edu if they have not yet taken one of these courses.


Why am I receiving a closed section message when seats are available in the class? [back to top]

LCC is using the new reserved seats function in OSCAR to reserve seats for STAC majors who must take specific LCC courses to satisfy degree requirements. Once all STAC majors have had a chance to register, we will release the remaining seats to the general population. In the meantime, students may use the OSCAR override request system to request an overload.


How may I request an overload for LCC 3403? [back to top]

LCC is using the new wait list function for LCC 3403 and no longer issuing overloads for that class. Please use the wait list feature to request space as it becomes available. Graduating seniors who are unable to find a seat may contact Shannon Dobranski at shannon.dobranski@lcc.gatech.edu.


How may I request an overload or a permit for an LCC class? [back to top]

LCC will issue overloads only to STAC and CM majors and graduating seniors during phase 1. These students may request overloads and permits for LCC courses on the OSCAR override request system. LCC will begin considering permit requests Monday, November 8. Permit requests will be considered each Monday and Thursday until registration ends. Students from other majors may submit overload requests during the January phase of registration.


How often are overload and permit requests processed? [back to top]

Overloads and permits requests for LCC courses will be updated twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays during the registration period. LCC does NOT issue overloads for ENGL 1101 or 1102.


Why are some ENGL 1102 courses major restricted? [back to top]

Some ENGL 1102 courses are about subjects that best suit the needs of a specific population. During Phase I of registration, LCC will restrict enrollment to just those students.

The following ENGL 1102 courses are major restricted for the spring:

  • ENGL 1102 N3-restricted to CE, ARCH, UAC, PUBP, UACA, and UACB
  • ENGL 1102 G2-restricted to College of Sciences
  • ENGL 1102 F3-restricted to College of Engineering
  • ENGL 1102 F6-restricted to CM and CS majors
  • ENGL 1102 B1-restricted to ROTC students
  • ENGL 1102 MED-restricted to BCHM, CHEM, BIO, BMED

The remaining ENGL 1102 sections are NOT major restricted.


Why are some LCC 3403 courses major restricted? [back to top]

Some LCC 3403 courses are about subjects that best suit the needs of a specific population. During Phase I of registration, LCC will restrict enrollment to just those students.

The following LCC 3401 courses are major restricted for the spring:

  • LCC 3403 MG1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-restricted to MGT sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • LCC 3403 G-restricted to BCHM, CHEM, BIO, BMED

The remaining 9 LCC 3403 courses are NOT major restricted.


Why can't register for LCC 2500? [back to top]

STAC and CM majors and FME minors need this course for graduation. The major restrictions for these classes will be lifted in the January phase of registration.


Why are LCC courses such as LCC 2100, 2700, 2720, and 2730 major restricted? [back to top]

STAC and CM majors need these courses for graduation. These classes will NOT be opened to other students.


Why is LCC 3112 F restricted to BC majors? [back to top]

BC majors need this communications-intensive for graduation. LCC will NOT lift this major restriction.


I have a circumstance that hasn't been addressed in this FAQ list. To whom should I address my question? [back to top]

For questions about LCC 3401 or ENGL courses, please contact Dr. Shannon Dobranski at shannon.dobranski@lcc.gatech.edu

For questions about LCC 3314, 27XX, 37XX, or 47XX courses, please contact Ms. Katie Raczynski at katharine.raczynski@lcc.gatech.edu.

For questions about all other LCC courses, please contact Dr. J.C. Reilly at jc.reilly@lcc.gatech.edu.