Republic of the Philippines

North Eastern Mindanao State University

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
086-645-6452
www.sdssu.edu.ph

OUTCOMES-BASED COURSE SYLLABUS IN

GE 217: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2022 – 2023

PHILOSOPHY

NEMSU believes that higher education is an instrument for the improvement of life through democratized access to quality education in the
development of a well-rounded person.

VISION
A transformative leading University in Asia and the Pacific.

MISSION
NEMSU shall provide competency-based higher education training through transformative instruction, relevant research, sustainable extension and
production responsive to local, regional and global trends.
1. Produce competent and skilled graduates prepared for gainful employment;
2. Develop graduates who shall not only foster economic progress but also care for the environment, adhere to positive value system, and
preserve cultural heritage;
3. Engage in high-impact research for instruction and develop technology for food security and renewable energy;
4. Collaborate with government and non-government agencies to help improve the lives of the marginalized groups; and
5. Promote cooperation/partnership among regional, national, and ASEAN institutions in Higher Education.

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CORE VALUES
Competence
A combination of observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that contribute to enhance SDSSU
employee and student performance and ultimately result in organizational success.
Accountability
Responsibility for own actions, decisions and commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, cost-effective and transparent
manner manifesting the value of sound stewardship in the wise use of resources for common good.
Responsiveness
A prompt action, consistent communication, quality information, and a focus on providing a superior experience to stakeholders.
Excellence
The quality spectrum at exceptional levels demonstrated by learning outcomes and the development of shared culture of quality
consistent with the vision, mission and goals of University.
Service
Dedication for a continuous improvement of services, stakeholder’s relationships and partnership which stresses interdependence and
collaboration for a sustainable success of clients and their communities in helping build a just, peaceful, stable and progressive Filipino
nation.

NEMSU CARES…
These core values are not descriptions of the work we do, nor the strategies we employ to accomplish our University vision. They
are the core values that underlie our works and interactions as we internalize responsibilities to fulfil our mission. They are the basic
elements of how we go about our work and how we deal with stakeholders, molds students to become competent, innovative, globally
competitive and service-oriented.

GOALS
These are the specific goals in the four (4)-fold functions of the University

KRA 1: INSTRUCTIONS
Develop highly competent, globally competitive and morally upright graduate.

KRA 2: RESEARCH

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 Produce research for the advancement of knowledge, new technology, and innovative approaches for competitive endeavors.

KRA 3: EXTENSION
Empower the rural poor to improve their lives through transfer of technological and knowledge

KRA 4: PRODUCTION
Sustain university operations through visible and profitable and income generating projects

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE

1. To deliver globally adaptable system of instructions with enhanced ability to acquire advances in engineering and its allied field.
2. To be self-reliant through effective and efficient generation, allocation and utilization of resources on avenues that advocates the great welfare
of the local and global communities prepared to respond to the emerging trends.
3. To promote advances in research developments that extends sustainable practical solutions to the challenges of engineering and industrial
fields benefiting the socio-economic and environmental growth of the local and global communities prepared to respond to the emerging
trends.

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Graduated of BSME Program should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex mechanical engineering problems.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards.
4. Function in multidisciplinary multi-cultural teams.
5. Identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems.
6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Communicate effectively
8. Understand the impact of mechanical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Recognize the need, the need for, and engage in life-long learning
10. Knows contemporary issues
11. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice.
12. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of the team, and to manage projects in a

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 multidisciplinary environment.

COURSE CODE : GE 217

COURSE DESCRIPTIVE TITLE : SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
CREDIT UNITS :3
NO. OF HOURS : 3 hours per week

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 control the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities
pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living things and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and
technological development happen in the context of a 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 OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

A. KNOWLEDGE
1. Distinguish general concepts and historical events in science, technology, and society.
2. Understand science, technology, and society and the human condition.
3. Investigate the human condition in order to thoughtfully consider and articulate philosophical implications that are important to the student as a
member of society.
B. SKILLS
1. State the prominent scientist and philosophers that have contributions in intellectual revolution, nation-building, and science education in the
Philippines.
2. Analyze the uses of science, technology and the human condition.

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3. Create a infomercial (commercial that informs people) on how to conserve and protect the biodiversity.

C.VALUES
1. Examine human flourishing in relation to the development of science and technology so that the learner can determine for themselves what the
good life entails.
2. Demonstrate the care and love of biodiversity.
3. Encourage the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for the all-encompassing and sustainable development of society and the environment.

Detailed Course Syllabus Matrix

Time Course Learning Topics/Content Instructional Assessment Remarks

Frame Outcomes Methodology

WEEK 1-2 Provide an overview of the SDSSU/NEMSU Course Orientation and Online Reference
course subject’s content VMGO Grading System
requirements and activities. Course Description expectations.
Objectives/Orientation
Grading system https://www.ted.com/read/ted-
House Rules studies
Interactive discussion

 Explain how science and I. General Concepts and

technology affected the Historical Events in
society and vise versa; Science,
 Identify inventions and Technology, and Society Face to Face discussion
discoveries that  Intellectual
changed the world over Revolutions that Research and
the course history; defined Society Reading for
 Science, Individual Recitation
Technology and
Nation-building

WEEK 3-6  Discuss the scientific  Science Education in

and technological the Philippines Reflective Essay Book Reference
development in the  Indigenous Science

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 Philippines; and Technology in the Listen to Podcast
 Explain how the Philippines Lecture Group Reporting
Intellectual Revolution
changed the way how
humans see the world
WEEK 7  Analyze Technology as II. Science, Technology, Reporting Essay https://www.ted.com/read/ted-
a way of revealing Society studies
 Examine modern and the Human Condition
technology and its role  Human Flourishing Lecture
in human flourishing  Technology as a
 Way of Revealing
 Interactive Game
WEEK 8  Examine shared  The Good Life Reporting
contents that make up  When Technology
the good life to come up and Humanity cross
with innovative and
creative solutions to Reporting
contemporary issues Oral Recitation
guided by ethical
standards Watch Videos on TED
 Discuss the importance Studies
of human rights in the
face of changing social
conditions and Lecture
technological
development

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
WEEK 13-  Discuss the III. Specific Lecture Quizzes https://www.ted.com/read/ted-
16 Information Age Isssues in Science, studies
 State the Technology, and Society
relationship of Biodiversity  The Information
and Healthy Society Age Group Forum
 Identify the causes  Biodiversity and Exams
of Climate Change Healthy Society
 State the things  Genetically

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 about Nano World and
GMO (Genetically Modified
Organisms
 Discuss the ethics,
implications, and potential
future impacts of GMO’s
 Examine the
Aspects of Gene Therapy
 Provide pieces of
evidence to affirm the
presence of climate change
 Conserve and
Preserve Environment
Modified Organisms;
Science, Health and Eyes Breaker
Politics
 The Nano World
 The Aspects of Reflective Essay
Gene Therapy Interactive Activity
 Climate Change
Watch Video on TED Studies
Lecture
Submission of
Project Requirement
FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE REFERENCES:

Books:
Serafica J., Pawelin G., et al. (2018). Science Technology and Society. Rex Bookstore, Inc.

Gobo, G., Marcheselli, V., (2022). Science Technology and Society an Introduction Textbook. Palgrave Macmillan Cham.

Online:
https://pdfcoffee.com/science-technology-amp-society-rex-publishingpdf-pdf-free.html

https://dailynous.com/2022/01/14/assigning-public-philosophy-projects-to-undergraduates-guest-post/?fbclid=IwAR0zPKIS-
gxemeUJkkEzRrKYdzjlVSILYGfgRXsRug1T2VajkDE1opeUz3U

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/
aHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmh1bnRpbmd0b24ub3JnLnMzLmFtYXpvbmF3cy5jb20veG1sL3Jzcy9oaXN0b3J5b2ZzY2llbmNlLnhtbA?
sa=X&ved=0CB8Q27cFahcKEwjQ4b_oxuL8AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-08306-8#toc

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 https://www.ted.com/read/ted-studies

GRADING SYSTEM:

Percentage
Quizzes/Activity/Oral 20% 60%

Class Standing Requirement/s 15%

Report Presentation 25%
Major Examination 40%
Total 100%

Date of Revision : January 18, 2023

Date of Effectivity : January 20, 2023

Prepared by: Content Noted:

CHERYL S. RANOCO ADAM C. MACAPILI

Instructor Program Coordinator
Date: ____________ Date: ___________

Reviewed by:

MYRNA T. ALFEREZ
Department Chair
Date: ___________

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 Recommending Approval:

ROMEO A. PATAN, PhD

Dean
Date: ____________

Approved by:

MARIA LADY SOL A. SUAZO, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
Date: __________

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