SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND

SOCIETY COURSE SYLLABUS

VISION/MISSION:

To be world a class university that provides

leadership and excellence in education for purpose-driven
development.

Guided by the founder’s philosophy of “Perecias y

Valias” the University of Luzon, as a center of higher
learning, will provide quality education for the development
of competent, productive and principled professionals
through balanced curricular programs, relevant
researches/technologies and responsive community
extension services.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES:

Attuned to the principles of “parents Patriae”, the University

of Luzon is likened to a guardian that nurtures, guides and
protects her surrogate child for bright tomorrows.

The Institutional Outcomes are conceived to form the

acronym UL CARES shown below:
U- Upright living
L - Life-long learning
C- Critical Thinking
A- Academic Competency
R - Research and Technical/technological Proficiency
E - Environmental/Global Stewardship while
S - Social and Cultural Understanding
Course Title: SCIENCE , TECHNOLOGY & S0CIETY
Course Code: GE 17
Credit: Three (3) units
No. of Hours: 54 hours
Prerequisite: None

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 Objective:
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

Teaching Strategies::
Class lectures through PowerPoint Presentations,
analysis and discussions and submission of
research project and documentary viewing.
Requirements:
Do the assignment and submit on time.
Attend classes regularly and participate in class
discussion.
Pay attention and take notes in class.
Ask questions. There will be no stupid or silly
questions.
Follow instructions for examinations,
assignment and other class outputs.
No cell phones during class lectures. Turn
them to silent mode.
Grading System:
Midterm Grade (MG):
Prelim. Exam. + 2(Midterm Exam) + 4 (Class Standing)
7

Class Standing:
Presentation/Demonstration = 60%
Quizzes/Research and Graded Recitation = 25%
Class/Group Cooperation = 10%
Attendance = 5%___

Total = 100%
Tentative Final Grade (TFG):
Semi-Final + 2 (Final Exam.) + 4(Class Standing)
7
Final Grade (FG):
MG + 2FG
3
 COURSE CONTENT

TOPIC
Unit 1 General concepts in Science, Technology , and Society
Chapter 1 Historical Antecedents in the course of Science and Technology
Chapter 2 Intellectual Revolutions
Chapter 3 Science, Technology, and Nation Building
Unit 2 Science, Technology, Society and the Human Condition
Chapter 4 Human Flourishing in Science and Technology
Chapter 5 Human Flourishing as Reflected in Progress and Development
Chapter 6 The Good Life
Chapter 7 When Technology and Humanity Cross
Unit 3 Special Topis in Science, Technology, and Society
Chapter 8 Information Society
Chapter 9 Biodiversity

Chapter 10 The Nano World

Chapter 11 The Gene Therapy

Chapter 12 C Climate Change

Lastly, Academic dishonesty will not be

tolerated such as cheating during examinations,
presenting a fake permit and excuse letter not duly
signed by parents. Failure to comply may result to
disciplinary action.
 What are Science, Technology and
society, and why should people want to
study and learn it? Why should students,
teachers, researchers and other
professionals have interest in the subject?
Primarily, we need some background and
understanding of the significance of
science and technology in the living past
and their importance in the modern world
(Mosteiro,2004)
The potter's wheel is an example of an early mechanical invention: it can be traced
back to the ancient Sumerians as early as 3,250 B.C.E.
 an agricultural implement with sharp blades, attached to a horse,
tractor, etc, for cutting or turning over the earth. any of various
similar implements, such as a device for clearing snow
Simplifies the manufacturing of textiles
The first locally produced e-jeepney was launched in 2008, and started to transport
passengers for free in Makati in 2009. Leonardo Salvador Sarao Sr. (April 13, 1921 –
July 31, 2001) was the founder and owner of the Sarao Motors, a company known for
designing, manufacturing and selling the jeepney, the most popular mode of
transportation in the Philippines
Dr. Fe del Mundo invented a bamboo medical incubator in
1941. She was the first woman to attend Harvard Medical
Schools.
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