COURSE TITLE: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY

COURSE CODE: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and SOCIETY

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the interactions between science and technology
and social, cultural, political and economic contexts that shape and are
shaped by them.

This interdisciplinary course engages the students to confront the

realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such
realities pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our
living abd are integral to human development. This course seeks to instill
reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live good life
and display ethical decision making in the face of scientific and
technological advancement. The course also includes mandatory topics
on climate change and environmental awareness.

CONTACT HOURS/WEEK: 3 hrs / week

PREREQUISITE/S: None

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

Cognitive:

1. Trace the historical developments in science and t

technology in the world and in the Philippines.

2. Discuss the importance and role of science and technology in natonal

development

Psychomotor:

` 3. Describe the status of science education in the Philippines

Affective:

4. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and

sustainable development of society and the environment.

COURSE OUTLINE (DETAILED) LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able
CHAPTER I: GENERAL CONCEPTS AND to:
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Lesson 1: Historical Antecedents which Changed the  Trace the historical development of science
Course of Science and Technology and technology in the world: Ancient,
Middle, and Modern Ages and in the
A. History of Science and Technology in the World: Philippines;
Ancient, Middle, and Modern Ages  Demonstrate appreciation for the
- Modern Science and Technology around 1600 A.D. developments in the science and technology

B. Science and Technology in the Philippines: A

Historical Perspective
Topics:
- Spanish Colonial Period
- American Period and Post Commonwealth era
- Marcos Era and Martial Law
- Fifth Republic
- President Fidel V. Ramos’ Term
- President Joseph Estrada’s Term
- Science and Technology During President Gloria M.
Arroyo’s Term
- President Benigno C. Aquino
- Science Education in the Philippines

Lesson 2: Science and Technology and Its Role in

Nation Building  Distinguish science from technology
Topics:  Explain how science and technology affect
- Science and Technology Defined society and the environment
- Importance of Science and Technology t National
Development  Discuss how science and technology
- Importance of Science and Technology contribute to national development
- Impact of Technology on Society  Describe the role of science and technology
- The Role of Science and Technology in Nation-Building in nation building
- The Role of Science and Technology in the Developing  Creatively present the importance and
World in the 21st Century contributions of science and technology to
society

Lesson 3: Government Laws, Policies, Plans, and

Projects Pertaining to Science and Technology
 Describe the science and technology
Topics:
- Science and Technology Environment from 1986 to 2016 environemtn from 1986 – 2016
- Government Policies and Laws Pertaining to Science and  Identify government laws, policies, plans
Technology and projects pertaining to science and
- Major Science and Technology Development Plans technology
- Status of Science and Technology and Plans for  Have a glimpse of the status of science and
Development under President Rodrigo Duterte technology and plans for its development
under President Rodrigo Duterte
 Appraise their contribuiton to the
development of sciece and technology in the
country
CHAPTER II: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND
SOCIETY AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
Lesson 1: The Human Flourishing in terms of Scienc  Define human flourishing in terms of
and Technology Science and Technology
 Interview different people about human
Topics: flourishing
- “Aristotle Asks”  Differentiate western and eastern philosophy
about human flourishing;
 and
 Cite the importance of flourishing

Lesson 2: Technology as a Way of Revealing

 Determine the steps of scientific method in
Topics: solving problems
- Science as Method  Identify the importance of diversity and
- Science as a Social Endeavor collaboration in the scientific community
- What are the Human Conditions before and after science and towards human flourishing
technology?  Explain the concept of human conditions
before and after science and technology

 Examine what is meant by a good life

 Identify how humans attempt to attain wat is
Lesson 3: The Good Life deemed to be a good life
 Recognize possibilities available to human
Topics: being to attain the good life
- What is meant by a good life?
- Materialism
- Hedonism
- Stoicism
- Theism
- Humanism
- What is the ultimate goal of life?  Identify the different technological
- What is the role of technology in achieving good life? advancements in society
 Describe thedevelopment of Science and
Lesson 4: When Technology and Humanity Cross Technology in the Philippines
 Discuss the effects of the interplay between
Topics: technology and humanity through the
- Television Sets, Mobile Phones, Computers, and Humanity
- Roles Played by These Tehnological Advancements
dilemmas they face
- Robotics and Humanity
- Roles Played by Robot
- Ethical Dilemma/s Faced by Robotics
CHAPTER III: SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS

Lesson 1: The Information Age  Trace the development of Information Age

Topics:  Learn how technology functions
- Historical Development (Pre-mechanical, mecahnical,  Appreciate its influence as people’s lives
electro-mechanical, electronic/information)
- Living in the Information Age (Effects and Impacts)
Lesson 2: Gene Therapy  Define what gene is
 Differentiate gene therapy from stem cell
Topics: therapy
- Understanding Gene Therapy  Explain the importance of gene therapy in
- Genetic Engineering the future
- Gene Therapy
- Diseased People Cured by Fixing their Genes
 Demonstrate processes of gene therapy
- The Role of Genes in Heredity  Show in life ‘situations genes’ importance in
- Effects of Genes in our Environment education
- Gene Mutation
- DNA Code
- The Genetic code

 Define what is biodiversity is

Lesson 3: Biodiversity and Healthy Society  Explain the impact of biodiversity on human
population growth
Topics:  Apply how we can protect our environment
- The impact of Biodiversity on Human Life by knowing the signs of contamination
- Human Population Growth
- Pollution and Destruction in Our Environment
- Destruction of Habitat
- Exploitation of Animals and Plants
- Consumption of Energy
 Define nanoscience clearly
 Discuss the contributions of persons to this
Lesson 4: The Nano World subject
 Appreciate the uses of nano science and
Topics: nano technology
- What is Nano World?
- Initial Commercial Applications
- Potential Uses

CHAPTER IV: CLIMATE CHANGE AND

ENERGY CRISIS
 Identify the causes of climate change
Lesson 1: Climate Change  Assess the various impact of climate change
including economic, geopolitical, biological,
Topics: meteorological, etc
- What is Climate Change?  Apply STS concepts to the issue of climate
- Causes of Climate Change change
- How is Cliate Change affecting the Philippines?  Describe the energy crisis and its causes
- Energy Crisis  Identify possible ways by which energy
- Causes of Energy Crisis crisis can be provided
- Possible Solutions to the Energy Crisis

CHAPTER V: ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Lesson 1: Environmental Awareness  Explain the reasons for environmental

awareness
Topics:  Show the role of education, particularly the
- Promotion of Environmental Awareness schools, in making people environmentally
- Top 10 benefits of Environmental Education aware
- Beliefs and Convictions  Demonstrate their level of environmental
awareness through actions

CHAPTER VI: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

RESOURCES

Lesson 1: Alternative Resources  Distinguish aletrnative energy from

renwable energy
Topics:  Identify the most prominent alternative
- What is Alternative Energy? energy soures
- Differences between Alternative Energy and Renewable  Examine the benefits offered by the different
Energy sources of energy
- Sources of Alternative Energy
- Renewable Sources of Energy
 Describe the alternative sources in the
- Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources in the Philippines
Philippines

REFERENCES:

 Prieto, Nelia G., et. Al. 2019. “Science, Technology and Society”, Lorimar Publishing Inc, OBE
and PPST Based, pp 1 – 107