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STS 1 Science Technology and Society Cou PDF
STS 1 Science Technology and Society Cou PDF
Course Description: An exploration of the past, present and future of science and technology in
society and the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors affecting their
development, with special focus on the Philippines.
Course Goal: To critically explore the interrelationships of science and technology with other
disciplines and cultures as well as their creative processes; and the interaction and dynamics of
science, technology, and society towards national development in the Philippines.
Methods: Class lectures, discussions and other in-class activities, research project supervision,
documentary viewing, public lectures, etc.
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Course Grading Scale:
1.00 = 96-100% 2.50 = 66-70%
1.25 = 91-95% 2.75 = 61-65%
1.50 = 86-90% 3.00 = 56-60%
1.75 = 81-85% 4.00 = 5l-55%
2.00 = 76-80% 5.00 = 50% and below
2.25 = 71-75% Inc. = Incomplete
Grade Dispute Policy: Students have an allowance of 48 hours or two days after the grades are
posted to discuss concerns about their grades on assignments and exams. Please contact the
instructor within the allowance given; otherwise, all grades are undisputedly final.
Extra Credit Opportunities (These are optional!): You have opportunities to earn up to 30 extra
points (10%) by doing one or both of the following:
1. Attend one talk/lecture/seminar related to this course within UP and NCR and write a
reaction/reflection/review paper (summary and insights, maximum of three pages) about it.
Due on May 21, 2018 (15 points = 5%).
2. Three-minute thesis (for those graduating or in their thesis research stage) or STS related topic
of interest (for those not into thesis research yet) on April 20, 2018. NOTE: Only the first 20
volunteers will be accommodated for this opportunity. Directly contact your course facilitator
as soon as possible if you intend to volunteer (15 points = 5%).
Make-up Policy: Make-up work will be administered for students who miss the regularly
scheduled exam and other activities due to a University approved excused absence such as illness,
serious family emergencies, religious holidays, court-imposed legal obligations, and participation
in official university activities. Documentation (doctor’s note, etc.) is required to substantiate your
absence.
Attendance Policy: Attendance for this course is highly encouraged. If you arrived 15 minutes
after official class time, you are late. If you arrived 30 minutes after official class time, you are
absent.
Student Conduct: All students must comply with the Student Conduct Code which can found at
http://osu.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2012-Code-of-Student-Conduct.pdf. Any behavior
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that interferes with either the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students
to benefit from the instructional program will not be tolerated. Please turn off (or switch to silent
mode) cell phones and all other electronic devices before and during class. Texting or talking
on cell phones, communicating via social media, and internet surfing during class are not
allowed. Laptops may only be used to take notes. Disruptive students will be asked to leave.
E-mail etiquette:
The syllabus, announcements, instructions, and additional relevant materials will be emailed by
the instructor to the students through their provided email addresses. When contacting your
instructor, email is the best option. Please use your provided email address for all
communications. When communicating to your instructor:
✓ Expect me to respond to emails between 10 am and 5 pm on Monday through Friday with a
24-hour lag time.
✓ However, before sending your questions through your email, ensure that the answers are not
found in this course syllabus.
✓ Be specific about the subject of the email in the mail subject heading and be polite.
Academic Honesty: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. As a registered student in this
course and at the University of the Philippines, you have agreed to the following statement: “I
understand that the University of the Philippines expects its students to be honest in all their
academic work. I agree to adhere to this commitment to academic honesty and understand that
my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including
expulsion from the University.” If you are caught plagiarizing or cheating on exams or
assignments, you will receive an automatic zero and will be referred to University
administration for disciplinary action.
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Mar. 2/Friday Exam 1
Week 8 III. Dynamics and interactions of contemporary Science and
Mar. 7/Wednesday
Mar. 9/Friday Technology with Culture and Society
Week 9
Mar. 14/Wednesday
Mar. 16/Friday
Week 10
Mar. 21/Wednesday
Mar. 23/Friday
Week 11 IV. Science, development and policy
Apr. 4/Wednesday A. Importance of science policy and governance in development
Apr. 6/Friday B. Philippine science and development policies from the colonial
Week 12
Apr. 11/Wednesday period to the present
Apr. 13/Friday C. Priority areas in science and technology development policies
Week 13 and programs
Apr. 18/Wednesday D. Post-normal science in international science policy and advice
Apr. 20/Friday Science education and communication: Three-minute thesis/STS
relevant topic of interest presentations (20 volunteers only).
Week 14 V. Contemporary Issues and Future Developments in Science,
Apr. 25/Wednesday Technology and Society (may cover at least four topics)
Apr. 27/Friday A. The valuation of technology (social, economic and cultural)
Week 15 B. Dealing with technological change:
May 2/Wednesday 1. The person in a digital society
May 4/Friday 2. Information and digital divides
3. The shift from primacy of entities to the primacy of
interactions
C. The shift of knowledge production from the university to other
institutions (e.g. corporations, non-governmental institutions)
D. Social and digital media and their epistemologies (e.g.,
alternative facts)
E. Pseudoscience and science denial
F. Scientific integrity and ethics
G. Big data and privacy
H. The future of STS as a knowledge discipline in the Philippines
I. Other relevant topics
Week 16 Research Project Presentations
May 9/Wed
May 11/Friday
May 16/Wed Exam 2
May 18/Friday Research Project Paper Due
May 21/Monday Extra Credit Reaction/Reflection/Review Paper Due