REPORTERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY

BSA 2B
SY: 2019-2020

TOPICS REPORTERS REMARKS

MIDTERM
CHAPTER I – GENERAL CONCEPTS AND HISTORICAL
EVENTS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
Lesson 1: Intellectual Revolutions that Defined Society
 Scientific Revolution
 Science as an idea
 Science as an intellectual activity
 Science as a body of knowledge
 Science as a personal and social activity
 Some Intellectuals and their Revolutionary Ideas
 Nicolaus Copernicus
 Charles Darwin
 Sigmund Freud
 Cradles of Early Science
 Development of Science in Mesoamerica REBATO, Darwin Done – January 2020
 Development of Science in Asia MAÑOZA, Ronel A. Done – January 2020
 Development of Science in Africa REBATO, Darwin
Lesson 2: Science, Technology, and Nation Building Done – January 2020
 Brief Historical Background of Science and Technology in the Philippines
 Government Policies on Science and Technology
 Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science MAÑOZO, Renz Miguel Done – January 2020
MAÑOZA, Ramil A. Done – January 2020
Lesson 3: Science Education in the Philippines PLATINO, Marilyn C. Done – February 2020
 The Concept of Science Education
 Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education
  Science Schools in the Philippines
 Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)
 Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project
 Quezon City Regional Science High School
 Manila Science High School
 Central Visayan Institute Foundation
Lesson 4: Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines FLORES, Liezel M. Done – February 2020
 Indigenous Knowledge System
 Indigenous Science
CHAPTER II – SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY AND
THE HUMAN CONDITION
Lesson 1: Human Flourishing BORELLANO, Eloisa P. Done – February 2020
 Science, Technology, and Human Flourishing
 Science as Method and Results
 Verification Theory
 Falsification Theory

 Science as a Social Endeavor DURANGO, Glendyl A. Done – February 2020

 Science and Results
 Science as Education

 How much is Too Much? LOZANO, Madel R. Done – February 2020

Lesson 2: Technology as a Way of Revealing LOZANO, Madel R.
 The Human Condition Before Common Era GABANE, Erwin D. Done – February 2020

 The Human Condition in the Common Era PORES, Geraldine A. Done – March 2020
 The Essence of Technology

 Backtracking the Human Condition IQUIRAN, Paul M. Done – March 2020

Lesson 3: The Good Life ANDOYO, Deves Done – March 2020
 Aristotle and How we all Aspire for a Good Life
  Happiness as the Goal of a Good Life GULDO, Marielle N.
 Materialism
 Hedonism
 Stoicism
 Theism
 Humanism
FINALS
Lesson 4: When Technology and Humanity Cross EGUIN, Kevin
 Television Sets, Mobile Phones, Computers, and Humanity CABOGOY, Enso E.

 Roles Played by these Technological Advancements DACLES, Nervin E.

 Ethical Dilemma Faced by these Technological Advancements GABANE, Sheryl L.

 Robotics and Humanity BITBIT, Robin

 Roles Played by Robotics
 Ethical Dilemma Faced by Robotics
CHAPTER III – SPECIFIC ISSUES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
AND SOCIETY
Lesson 1: The Information Age RABOCARSAL, Aldren T.
 History

 Computer LAGBO, Jazel L.

 Types of Computer
 Personal Computer (PC)
 Desktop Computer
 Laptops
 Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
 Server
 Mainframes
 Wearable Computers
 The World Wide Web (Internet)
  Applications of Computers in Science and Research VERANA, Roberto
 How to Check the Reliability of Web Sources
 Examples of Useful and Reliable Web Sources
Lesson 2: Biodiversity and the Healthy Society GULANE, Eldrin D.
 Biodiversity and Ecosystem

 Changes in Biodiversity REGUMA, Russel B.

 Threats to Biodiversity
 Habitat Loss and Destruction
 Alterations in Ecosystem Composition
 Over-exploitation
 Pollution and Contamination
 Global Climate Change
 Consequences of Biodiversity Loss

 Nutritional Impact of Biodiversity ORBONG, Mary Criss B.

 Health, Biology, and Biodiversity
 Environmental-Related Illness
Lesson 3: Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics BOHOL, Joshua O.
 Genetically Modified Organisms
 GMOs in Food and Agricultural Industries

 GMOs in Non-Food Crops and Microorganisms

 Benefits of GMOs
 Potential Risks of GMOs
 Potential Environmental Risks caused by GMOs
 Potential Human Health Risks caused by GMOs
 Biosafety on GMOs
 GMOs in Philippine Context
Lesson 4: The Nano World Iris Meghan
 How Small is a Nanoscale?
  How to View Nanomaterials
 Nanomanufacturing
 Distinct Features of Nanoscale
 Government Funding for Nanotechnology in Different Countries (Dayrit, 2005)
 Possible Applications of Nanotechnology in the Philippines (Dayrit,
2005)
 Nanotech Roadmap for the Philippines (funded by PCAS-TRD-DOST)
 Benefits and Concerns using Nanotechnology
 Social and Ethical Considerations in Conducting Research on Nanotechnology
Lesson 5: The Aspects of Gene Therapy
 The Basic Process
 Two Types of Gene Therapy
 Stem Cell Gene Therapy
 The Bioethics of Gene Therapy
Lesson 6: Climate Change BARREDO, Reynalyn C.
 Causes of Climate Change
 Natural Causes
 Volcanic Eruptions
 Orbital Changes
 The Carbon Dioxide Theory
 Human Activities
 Effects of Climate Change on Society