Department of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 5 –Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 5
2. Course Name : Science, Technology and Society
3. 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.
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.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3 units
7. Class schedule : 6 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes (CMO 20 s. 2013):

Upon completion of the course, the student graduates shall:
1. Exhibit proficient and effective communication;
2. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking;
3. Rationally evaluate Filipino cultural values;
4. Personally, and meaningfully assess contemporary social issues;
5. Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic beauty through objective evaluation of works of art;
6. Rationally evaluate moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Natural Sciences to analyze problems
through the use of mathematical and scientific tools to explain and present solutions effectively
in written and oral form.

9. Course Outcomes (SO) of GE 5 and their links to GESO:

Upon completion of the course, the BS Psychology students are SO
expected to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, P L L L
CO 1 specifically, Philippine society.
Analyze the human condition to deeply reflect and express
L L L
CO 2 philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a
part of society.
Explain how science and technology affect society and the P L L L
CO 3
environment and its role in nation-building.
Legend:
L = Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated).
P = Allows student to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated).
O = Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation, but there is opportunity to practice the
competencies).

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VALUES
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Education
GE 5 - Science, Technology and
Society
GE 5 –Course Syllabus
General Education Student Outcomes Course Outcomes (CO)
1) Exhibit proficient and effective 1) Articulate the impacts of science and
communication; technology on society, specifically,
2) Demonstrate critical, analytical, and Philippine society.
creative thinking;
3) Rationally evaluate Filipino cultural 2) Analyze the human condition in order
values; to deeply reflect and express
4) Personally, and meaningfully assess philosophical ramifications that are
contemporary social issues; meaningful to the student as a part of
5) Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic society.
beauty through objective evaluation of
works of art; 3) Explain how science and technology
6) Rationally evaluate moral affect society and the environment
norms/imperatives as they affect and its role in nation-building.
individuals and society.
7) Demonstrate knowledge and skills in
Mathematics and Natural Sciences to
analyze problems through the use of
mathematical and scientific tools to
explain and present solutions effectively
in written and oral form.
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10. CO and Assessment task alignment

Assessment Task
CO Theory-based Practice-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
1. Articulate the impacts Multiple Choice N/A First Exam Module I
of science and technology Questions,
on society, specifically Case Analysis
Philippine society.

2. Analyze the human Multiple Choice N/A Second Exam Module II

condition in order to Questions,
deeply reflect and express Essay
philosophical ramifications
that are meaningful to the
student as a part of
society.
3. Explain how science Multiple Choice N/A Third Exam Module III
and technology affect Questions,
society and the Case Analysis
environment and its role
in nation-building.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple
Choice Questions

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

First Exam Week 1 – Multiple Choice You are expected to express and articulate the impacts
3 Questions, of science and technology on society, with more
Case Analysis emphasis on Philippine society, and be able to take and
defend your position on issues relating to the relationship
of science, technology and society and their impacts to
each other.

Second Week 4 – Multiple Choice You are expected to analyze and state the human role,
Exam 5 Questions, as well as your own role, as a member of our society,
Essay and explain how humans’ philosophical standpoint affects
his/her perception and dealings of the society he/she
belongs.

Third Exam Week 6 – Multiple Choice

You are expected to synthesize the effects of science to
7 Questions, technology (vice versa), the effects of science to society (
Case Analysis vice versa), and effects of technology to society (vice
versa), and be able to elaborate how the relationship of
these three components (science, technology, society)
affects nation building in general.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a Multiple
Choice Questions

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12. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Orientation
Week 1 1. UM Vision, Mission and Goal Discussion University Profile
2. Orientation on OPM (Operational Student’s Handbook
Procedures Manual)
3. Orientation on Student’s Conduct

Module I. General Concepts and

Historical Developments
1. Introduction to Science, Lecture – Discussion Quinto, E.J. & Nieva,
Technology and Society A.D. (2019). Science,
Week 2 2. Historical Antecedents of Science technology, and
and Technology
society. Quezon City: C
3. Intellectual Revolutions and
Society & E Publishing, Inc.
Week 3 4. Science Technology and Nation
Building
TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION
Module II. Science, Technology,
Society, and the Human Condition

Week 4 1. Technology as a way of

Lecture-Discussion Quinto, E.J. & Nieva,
Revealing
2. Human Flourishing in Progress Video Presentation A.D. (2019). Science,
and De-development Oral Recitation technology, and
society. Quezon City: C
Week 5 3. The Good Life & E Publishing, Inc.
4. When Technology and Humanity
Cross
5. Why the Future does not need us
TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION
Module III. Specific Issues in Science,
Technology, and Society Quinto, E.J. & Nieva,
Lecture-Discussion A.D. (2019). Science,
Week 6 1. Information Age
Video Presentation technology, and
2. Biodiversity and Society
3. Genetically Modified Organisms Oral Recitation society. Quezon City: C
& E Publishing, Inc.
Week 7 4. Gene Therapy Essay Writing
5. Nanotechnology
TOPICS FOR FOURTH EXAMINATION
Module III. Specific Issues in Ahrens, C. D., &
Science, Technology, and Society Henson, R.
Week 8 1. Green House Gases (2019). Meteorology
2. Deforestation
Video Presentation today: an introduction
3. Acid Deposition
4. El Nińo and La Nińa Oral Recitation to weather, climate, and
Week 9 5. Kyoto Protocol Case Study the environment.
6. Montreal Protocol Cengage learning.
7. Disaster Risk Management

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13. REFERENCES

Ahrens, C. D., & Henson, R. (2019). Meteorology today: an introduction to weather, climate, and
the environment. Cengage learning.
Miller, G. T., & Spoolman, S. (2019). Environmental science 16th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning.
McNamara, D., Valverde, V. & Beleno III, R. (2018). Science, technology, and society. Quezon
City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
Quinto, E.J. & Nieva, A.D. (2019). Science, technology, and society. Quezon City: C & E
Publishing, Inc.
Reynolds, S. (2019). Exploring earth science 2nd ed. New York, NY: Mc Graw-Hill Education.
Serafica, J., Pawilen, G., Caslib Jr., B, & Alata, E. (2018). Science, technology and society. Manila:
Rex Book Store, Inc.

15. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A Examination 30%
1st – 10%
2nd – 10%
3rd – 10%
B Final Examination
40%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C Quizzes, Assignments, Oral Recitation 10%
D Research 20%
Total 100%

16. Policies and Guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is
called for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR
PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS and PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT
allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams
are recommended to attend the tutorial class.

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

KATHERINE P. CAGA-ANAN, MAEd, M.Ed Stud. CLARISSA R. DONAYRE, MSLS

Faculty Chief Learning Information

KARYN CHRISLENE A. VITOR

Faculty

Reviewed by: Recommending approval:

LARCYNEIL P. PASCUAL, PhD GINA FE G. ISRAEL, EdD

Assistant Dean Dean of College

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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