What is the role of science in Frankenstein?

Science in Shelley's Frankenstein
goes too far.  Science transgresses by moving into the area of forbidden
knowledge. 

Science without responsibility invades where it
should not go.  Victor admirably learns and studies and progresses as a scientist, and
this is a positive in the novel.  But Victor soon becomes obsessed, and his reckless and
chaotic life leading up to the creation reflects the recklessness of what he is
doing. 

Victor, the scientist, creates without a conscience
and takes no responsibility for his actions.  Faced with what he's done, he completely
rejects his creation, leading to the tragedies of the novel.  His creation needs
nurturing, follow up, as we might say today.  But Victor refuses to take responsibility
for his science, and tragedy results.