STS Syllabus at

Republic of the Philippines
PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
INSTITUTE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City Acc. No.: M2700903PM
Certificate Number: AJA16.0920
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE : GEC 114

COURSE TITLE : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
COURSE TYPE AND CREDIT : 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITES : None
CO-REQUISITES : None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them.
(CMO No. 20, series of 2013). This interdisciplinary course engages 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 and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and technological development happen
in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the
students that they are able to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of scientific and technological advancement.
This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and environmental awareness. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
Knowledge
1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building
3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society
4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the students’ life and Philippine society in general
Values
1. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the environment and the development of the Filipino nation
2. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology such that the student may be able to define for himself/herself the meaning of
the good life.
3. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development of society and the environment
Skills
1. Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology to society
2. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative and creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical
standards
3. Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives and their understanding of climate change.
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LEARNING PLAN
HOURS / TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT

TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOME
WEEK ACTIVITY STRATEGY
CONCEPTS AND STS HISTORICAL  Discuss the interactions between Quiz (40 pts.)
DEVELOPMENTS S&T and society throughout history
1. Historical antecedents in which social  Discuss how scientific and Graded recitation (20
considerations changed the course of technological developments affect points)
science and technology society and the environment
a. In the World: Ancient, Middle and  Identify the paradigm shifts in history Group presentation
Modern Ages
 Articulate ways by which society is Lecture and Discussion (40 points)
b. In the Philippines transformed by science and
2. Intellectual revolutions that defined society technology Activity: 15 Creativity
a. Copernican 12hrs/
b. Darwinian Gallery Walk 15 Content
W1-W4
c. Freudian 10 Learning Impact
d. Infromation
e. Meso-American Quiz (50 pts)
f. Middle East
g. African Graded Activity (30
points)
Graded recitation (20

points
3. Science and Technology and Nation  Discuss the role of Science and
Building Technology in Philippine nation
a. The Philippine Government S&T building.
Agenda  Evaluate government policies Small Group Activity
6hrs/ W5- Group Project
b. Major development programs and pertaining to science and technology
W6 presentation
personalities in S&T in the Philippines in terms of their contributions to Discussion
c. Science Education in the Philippines nation building
d. Selected Indigenous Science and
 Identify actual science and
technologies.
technology policies of the

government and appraise their

impact on the development of the
Filipino nation.
PRELIM
STS AND THE HUMAN CONDITION  Analyze the human condition in order
1. The Human person flourishing in terms of to deeply reflect and express
philosophical ramifications that are Group Presentation
Science and Technology
meaningful to the student as a part of on how technology
a. Technology as a Way of
society reveals nature and
Revealing
 Critique human flourishing vis-àvis Article Review and the human person’s
b. Human flourishing the progress of science and
9hrs/ W7- Reflection role in it
2. The Good Life technology so that the suident can
W9
define for himself/herself the
meaning of Discussion Case Study:
 Examine shared concerns that make Production and
up the good life in order to come up Consumption of
with innovative, creative solutions to sugars
contemporary issues guided by
ethical standards
3. When technology and humanity cross  Examine human rights in order to
4. Why the future does not need us. uphold such rights in technological Reflection and Discussion
ethical dilemmas
9hrs/
W10-W12  Evaluate contemporary human Case Study: WAZE
Movie Review and
experience in order to strengthen
and enlighten the human person Analysis
functioning in society
MIDTERM
SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS  Link learned concepts to the
development of the information age Book Report
1. The Information Age
2. Biodiversity and the Healthy Society and its impact on society
3. Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, 12hrs/  Illustrate how the social media and Presentation and Activity Report: A
Health, and Politics W13-W16 the information age have impacted Discussion day without
our lives Technology
 Determine the interrelatedness of
society, environment, and health

 Discuss the ethics and implications of Activity Report:

GMOs and potential future impacts Timing your
Technology Activity
Report: Technology
and Past (interviews
with elders)
4. The Nano World  Discuss the major impacts (both
5. Gene Therapy and Culminating Activity potential and realized} of
6. Climate Change and the Energy Crisis nanotechnology on society
7. Environmental Awareness  Analyze the issue through the
conceptual STS lenses
Graded recitation/
 Critique the issue on its costs and
benefits to society debate
 Describe gene therapy and its
6hr/W17- various forms Presentation and Group presentation
W18  Assess the issue’s potential benefits Discussion and discussion
and detriments to global health
 Identify the causes of climate change Learning application:
 Assess the various impacts of weather control
climate change including economic,
geopolitical, biological,
meteorological, etc.
 Apply STS concepts to the issue of
climate change
FINALS

GRADING SYSTEM
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
Major Exams 30%
Research Projects (Final product/Performance task is equivalent to one long test in the final term) 20%
Short quizzes/Journal Critique 15%
Class participation (includes your daily recitation, expressed verbally or non-verbally, frequency of asking sensible
15%
questions, and sharing your thoughts and opinions, seatworks, group dynamics outputs)
Assignments/Oral Reporting 20%
TOTAL 100%
Semester grade = (Prelim grade + Midterm grade + Final term grade)/3
COURSE POLICIES
1. Practice Academic Honesty at all times. Ideas, whether submitted in writing or shared in class discussions are expected to be the student’s
own. Students should always ensure to make a distinction between their own ideas and knowledge from information derived from sources
(printed and online/or information and opinions gained directly from other people). In the case of using knowledge which is not the student’s
own, this must be properly acknowledged/ cited.
2. Students are expected to display the highest degree of honesty and professionalism in their class work, requirements and activities and in
dealing with fellow students and teacher.
3. Students should be honest at all times. Cheating and plagiarism in any form are manifestations of poor academic preparation that is contrary
to the objectives of PhilSCA and ILAS.
4. Prompt and regular attendance is required. If you arrived late, you are expected to submit a piece of paper (1/8) indicating your name,
signature, date and the time you entered the classroom. This is to ensure that you will be marked late instead of absent. Students are
allowed 11 hours of absences inclusive of tardiness. All absences after that shall mean excessive absences, which will merit a grade of
0.0. You are responsible in the monitoring of the number of your absences. Notify the professor of planned/anticipated absences ahead of
time.
5. Assignments/seatwork/projects must be submitted on or before the due date. Submit outputs on or before agreed-on deadline.
6. One of the concerns of the course is the submission of a research output. Every student is expected to be familiar with and have working
knowledge on the different procedures and steps in doing research and has to strictly observe the ethical considerations in its conduct.
7. Any complaint/ problems/issues/concerns (teaching, grades...) related to our class should be properly addressed to me for resolution. You
may seek the help of the Program Coordinator or the ILAS Dean in resolving the issue with any of your subject-professors.

REFERENCES
Call number/e-
Materials (textbooks, references, journals, online)
provider
Kuhn, T. S. (1970) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 2nd Ed. The University of Chicago Press
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. “Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing” in Ethics and Human Dignity, 15-23, Rex
Bookstore, 2010.
Floridi, Luciano. The Fourth Revolution: How the Infosphere is Reshaping Human Reality, Oxford University Press,
2014.
Caoli, Olivia. “A History of Science and Technology of the Philippines,” in Analysis of Conditions for National Scientific
and Technological Self-Reliance: The Philippine Situation, Quezon City: University of the Philippines, 1986.
Dayrit, Fabian. “Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century,” in Stellar Origins, Human
Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press, 2011.
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. “Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing” in Ethics and Human Dignity, 15-23, Rex
Bookstore, 2010.
McNamara, Daniel J. in “A Return to the Beginning,” in Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science,
Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.
Prepared: Verified: Approved:
Science Department ENGR. ODYSSEUS IVAN F. CELIS DR. ELISA F. GRAMPIL

1st Semester, SY 2018-2019 Coordinator Dean
BS Air Transportation INET
cf. OVPAA,QAO,INSTITUTE,DEPARTMENT file

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME - COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

MAPPING TABLE FOR BS AIR TRANSPORTATION
COURSE CODE : GEC 114
COURSE TITLE : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
COURSE TYPE : Lecture
COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNITS
Course Learning Outcome Program Learning Outcome
PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society
X
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building X X
3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that
X
are meaningful to the student as a part of society
4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the students’ life and Philippine society in
general
5. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the environment and the
development of the Filipino nation
X
6. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology such that the student
may be able to define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life.
7. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development of society and
the environment
8. Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology to society
X
9. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative and creative
X X
solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical standards
10. Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives and their understanding of
climate change.

NOTE: Provide a check mark on the areas in which the program learning outcome (PLO) is hit by the course learning outcome (CLO)
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (DESCRIPTORS/INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES) –

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME MAPPING TABLE FOR BS AIR TRANSPORTATION
Graduate Attributes/Institutional Learning

Outcomes
Program Learning Outcome GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6
a. Apply Knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, and aviation sciences to identify,
formulate and simulate processes and solve aviation related problems. X X
b. Specialized knowledge in commercial flying and develop, improve, innovate, and apply
learnings to provide solutions to actual problems and contemporary issues
X X
c. Knowledge and understanding of commercial flying and aviation management

principles as a member and leader in a team, and work effectively in multi-cultural and X X X
multi-disciplinary environments.
d. Recognize the effects and impact of the aviation profession on the environment and the
society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession
X X X
e. Effectively communicate orally and in written form. X X X X

f. Engage in life-long learning and to keep current of the development in a specific field of
specialization
X
g. Use appropriate techniques, skills and tools necessary for the practice of commercial
flying.
X X X
h. Apply acquired commercial flying knowledge and skills for national development X X X

NOTE: Provide a check mark on the areas in which the Graduate Attribute (Descriptors/Institutional Learning Outcome) is hit by the program learning
outcome (PLO). Kindly refer to the descriptors (institutional learning outcomes) to clearly understand what each attribute refers to or expect from its
graduates.
GRADUATES ATTRIBUTES AND INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
Graduate
Attribute (GA) Descriptors (Institutional Learning Outcome)
1. God-centered a) Creates an environment where the experience of God is lived and shared
b) Practices honesty, fairness, truth and integrity in all aspects of life (personal and professional lives)
c) Observes and maintains ethical standards in dealing with the different stakeholders
d) Integrates Christian perspectives and values in all undertakings
e) Manifests humility and respect in relating with other people
2. Patriotic a) Manifests a deep sense of nationalism by integrating history, arts, and culture in their daily lives
b) Participates responsibly and collaboratively in the discussion and resolution of issues within local, national, and int’l contexts
c) Engages actively in political, social, economic, and cultural transformation for nation building
d) Brings pride and honor to the community and the country
e) Patronizes locally produced products and promotes them globally
3. Socially a) Demonstrates concern and compassion for the plight of the vulnerable and marginalized sectors of society by participating
Responsive meaningfully in the process of social transformation
b) Engages in ecological advocacies as responsible stewards of God’s creation
c) Continuously works in solidarity with people and institutions to effect liberating action
d) Brings forth awareness and deeper understanding of social realities
e) Manifests spirit of volunteerism through social actions that improve communities
4. Globally a) Takes progressive responsibility for own learning and development
Competitive b) Promotes critical and creative thinking, self-knowledge and self-mastery
c) Is committed to rise above mediocrity
d) Shows dedication, commitment and love for work to attain exceptional results
e) Exhibits innovativeness and creativity in various contexts
5. Professionally a) Possesses leadership qualities of Competence, Honesty, Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency (CHART)
Competent b) Effectively communicates in various forms of media
c) Strives to be at the top of their chosen fields
d) Effectively works and collaborates in a multi-disciplinary team
e) Adapts to changes in the workplace, local society and global community


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Republic of the Philippines

PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

COURSE CODE : GEC 114

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HOURS / TEACHING-LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Graded recitation (20

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government and appraise their

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 Discuss the ethics and implications of Activity Report:

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Semester grade = (Prelim grade + Midterm grade + Final term grade)/3

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Prepared: Verified: Approved:

Science Department ENGR. ODYSSEUS IVAN F. CELIS DR. ELISA F. GRAMPIL

cf. OVPAA,QAO,INSTITUTE,DEPARTMENT file

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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME - COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (DESCRIPTORS/INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES) –

Graduate Attributes/Institutional Learning

c. Knowledge and understanding of commercial flying and aviation management

e. Effectively communicate orally and in written form. X X X X

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