Syllabus New Format - STS

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SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY SSU-OVPAA-FR-018

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COURSE SYLLABUS
I. Course Code : STS

II. Course Descriptive Title : Science, Technology and Society
III. Credit Units/Time Frame : 3 units/54 hours
IV. Course Pre-requisite/s : Science 111: History and Philosophy of Science
V. Academic Term and School Year : First Semester, SY 2017-2018
VI. Vision and Mission of SSU
SSU Vision
A Transformative University Committed to Technology, Innovation and Service Excellence.

BOR No. 41 series 2014
SSU Mission
The University shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in the arts, philosophy, social sciences, agriculture and fishery, forestry, science and
technology, engineering, education, law and other related fields. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide leadership in its areas of specialization.
Sec. 2. R.A. 9313
VII. College Goal
The College of Education is committed in producing competent teachers under the programs. Bachelor of Secondary Education with major in Mathematics, Physical Science,
Biological Science, MAPEH, English, Social Studies, and Technology and Home Economics, Bachelor of Elementary /Education (Generalist) and Early Childhood Care and
Development, Bachelor of Science in Technician Education with concentration in Electricity, Electronics, Drafting, Civil Technology, Garments, Food Technology, Mechanical
Technology, Automotive Technology, Wilding and Fabrication, Diploma in Teaching.
Arteche Blvd., Guindapunan Catbalogan City, Samar Philippines 6700 | Telephone No. (055) 251 - 2139; 251 - 2016 | Fax: (055) 543 - 8394 website: www.ssu.edu.ph.
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VIII. Program Graduate Outcomes
Institutional Graduate Outcome Attributes Link to MV-CV
Common to All Programs in All Types of School

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. Communicator Excellence, Technology
2. Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and presenting using culturally appropriate language. Communicator Excellence
3. Work effectively in teams, in collaboration with other disciplines, and multicultural teams. Team Player Leadership
4. Practice the profession in accordance with existing laws, social, moral and/ or ethical responsibility. Professional Discipline
5. Act as a responsible citizen and show pride of being Filipino by preserving and promoting Filipino Nationalistic Discipline
historical and cultural heritage.
Common to State Universities
6. Demonstrate competence to conduct research. Competent Excellence, Innovation,
Technology
7. Demonstrate competence and commitment to develop appropriate technological services in response to Committed/ Service,
national, regional and local development. Service Oriented Technology
Common to Samar State University Graduates
8. Demonstrate ability to use innovative, creative and appropriate methods to meet the demands of the Technology Provider Innovation, Technology
industry and/or labor market.
9. Demonstrate ability to sustainably manage the resources available in the community. Resource Manager Service, Technology
10. Demonstrate ability to create scientific solutions and innovative concepts with creativity and critical Solution Provider Excellence, Innovation
mindedness. Creative/Critical
11. Demonstrate competence to translate challenges into opportunities. Risk Taker Excellence, Innovation
Change Agent
12. Demonstrate ability to engage in life-long learning with a passion to keep current with local, national and Life Long Learner Excellence, Technology
global developments.
Common to College of Education
13. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas using a wide range of teaching Life Long Learner Excellence, Technology,
methodologies in various types of environment; and Innovation
14. Apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, material development, instructional delivery and Creative/Critical Service, Technology
educational assessment.
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IX. Program Objectives
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd)
1. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas using a wide range of teaching methodologies in various types of environment; and
2. Apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, material development, instructional delivery and educational assessment.
X. Course Description
The analysis from historical and futuristic perspectives of the nature and the role of science and technology in society and of the socio-cultural and politico-economic factors
affecting the development of science and technology with emphasis on the Philippine setting.
XI. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1. Define key terms necessary for understanding the field of STS; I I E I I I I E E I I E D D
2. Relate science to other disciplines and cultures E E E I I I I E E I I E E D
3. Construct an understanding of the nature of the scientific enterprise including the role of
E E E I I I I E E I I E D D
the interactions among science, technology, and society;
4. Discuss the influence of past and current scientific and technological on Philippines and
E E E I I I I E E I I E E D
Global society
5. Develop the ability to analyze/solve problems critically and think innovatively and
E E E I I I I E E I I E D E
creatively;
6. Participate in activities towards attainment of environmental and societal sustainability; E E E I I I I P E I I E E E
Key: I – Introductory E – Enabling D – Demonstrated
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XII. Core Values to be Developed
Leadership, Excellence, Discipline, Service
XIII. Course Content

Content No. of Hours
0. Preliminaries 1hr
0.1. Vision, Mission, Goal
0.2. Classroom Policies
1. Introduction: The Nature and Relationship of Science, Technology and Society 3hrs
1.1. Review of basic concepts of STS
1.2. Influence of Science and Technology on Society
2. History of Science and Technology 7hrs

2.1. Ancient Times
2.2. Middle Ages to the Scientific Revolution
2.3. Industrial Revolution
2.4. Science, Technology, and Industrialization in the 19th Century
2.5. Science, Technology, and Society in the 20th Century
3. Dynamics of Science, Technology and Society 10hrs

3.1. The Arts (Visual, Fine Arts, etc.)
3.2. Health, Wellness and Aesthetics (nutrition, cosmetics, etc.)
3.3. Sports and recreation
3.4. Industry, Agriculture, Fisheries and Commerce
3.5. Policy and governance
3.6. Environment
3.7. Information and Communication
3.8. Infrastructure
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3.9. Space Exploration

3.10. Conflict situation (warfare, security, surveillance, etc.)
4. Recent Advances and Trends in Science and Technology and its impact in society such as: 5hrs
4.1. Energy Resources and Energy Crises
4.2. Food Production and Security
4.3. Genetically Modified Food Products
5. Contemporary Issues and Future Developments in Science, Technology and Society 10hrs
5.1. Health and Wellness – Disease and Treatments
5.2. Environmental sustainability
5.3. Global warming and climate change
5.4. Population growth.
5.5. The valuation of technology
5.6. Dealing with technological change:
a. blurring the distinction between reality and virtuality;
b. blurring of the distinction between human, machine and nature;
c. the reversal from information scarcity to information abundance;
d. the shift from primacy of entities to the primacy of interactions
5.7. The shift of knowledge production from the university to other institutions (e.g. corporations, non-governmental
institutions)
6. Science and Technology in National Development 6hrs

6.1. The Philippine Government S&T Agenda
6.2. Major development programs and personalities in S&T in the Philippines
6.3. Science education in the Philippines
6.4. ‘Brain drain’ versus ‘brain circulation’: migration of scientists
6.5. Selected indigenous science and technologies
TOTAL NUMBNER OF HOURS 52HRS
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XIV. Grading System
1. Written works 20%

2. Class participation 20%
3. Projects 20%
4. Midterm//Final Exam 40%
100%
*Final Grade = 50% Midterm Grade + 50% grade in the final grading period
*Requirement: 1 Extension Project Activity (Daram)
XV. Required Readings/Films/Documentary
1. The Tragedy of the Commons. Hardin Garrette. (2003). Science, New Series. Vol.162, No.3859 (Dec. 13, 1968). pp.1243-48.
2. Uncommon Heroes, GMO Story in the Phils., Engineering Disasters
3. Engineering the Impossible, Jurassic Park, The Malampaya Story
4. The Inconvenient Truth, The Incredible Human Machine
5. The Promises of Genetic Engineering, Boys from Brazil
6. Soylent Green, GATTACCA (Ethan Hawke), The God’s Must Be Crazy
7. The Island (Ewan McGregor), Galileo’s Dialogue
8. And The Band Played On (HBO), The Extraordinary Measure (Brendan Frazer/Harrison Ford)
9. Stephen Colbert’s interview with Neil Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXh9RQCvxmg&noredirect=1
XVI. Suggested Readings and References
1. Caoili, O. C. (1986). History of Science and Technology in the Philippines, Quezon City: University of the Philippines.
2. Saloma, Cesar. (2009). On being a scientist in one’s home country.
3. Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia). Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions
4. Floridi, Luciano.( 2014). The Fourth Revolution, Oxford University Press
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5. Bunch, B. and A. Hellemans (1993). The Timetables of Technology- A Chronology of Most Important People and Events in the History of Technology. A Touchstone Book, Simon &
Schuster Turkle, Sherry. The Inner History of Devices
XVII. Classroom Policies
1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any student found to have engaged misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary sanctions.
2. Proper decorum should be observed as expected from the dignified teachers.
3. Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices shall be turned off (or in silent mode) when entering the class.
4. Completion of all assigned readings from the text and any supplemental materials and on – time delivery is expected. No late output will be accepted.
As outlined in the Student Handbook (Section 8 – Attendance Requirements)
5. A student is considered absent from class if he/she arrives 15 minutes after the class has started. He/she marked “tardy” if he/she arrives late but not after 15 minutes and gets
half-absence. A half-absence maybe added to another half-absence to make a full absence.
6. An absence maybe excused if the student concerned has been authorized in writing by the dean, to officially represent the school in any activity or function. However, the student is
held responsible for all assignments and for the course content missed, regardless of reasons of his/her absence.
7. A student who has incurred more than ten (10) consecutive days, for no valid reasons is to be marked DROPPED, and any student who drops a course after the midterm will
receive a failing grade.
8. A student who comes to class not in proper uniform or in slippers will be marked absent.
Remember your attendance and punctuality is a reflection of your professionalism.
XVIII. Consultation Hours:
Day: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Time: 1:00-3:00 PM Room: Coed Faculty Room
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XIX. Learning Plan
Course
Time
Learning Teaching-Learning
Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Content Frame Resources Assessment
Outcome Activities
(Hour)
(CLO)
1. Explain University VMGO and 0. Preliminaries 2 hrs. LCD Projector Discussion/Lecture Recitation/
discuss classroom policies. 0.1. University VMGO Laptop Quote a “line” from a Student will sing
0.2. CoEd Goals and Program Objectives Syllabus song a particular line
of a chosen song
0.3. Course Requirements
which can
0.4. Classroom Policies manifest the
University VMGO
1,2,3 1. Discuss the importance of science 1. Introduction: The Nature and Relationship 3hrs LCD Projector -Discussion using PPT - Recitation
and technology to society; of Science, Technology and Society Laptop/ PC - Small group discussion - Chapter test
2. Discuss the application of scientific 1.1. Review of basic concepts of STS White board - Group Presentation of - Assessment of
marker the Diagram Group Output
traits and attitudes and the 1.2. Influence of Science and Technology on
scientific method in real life; Society
2,3 1. Describe the interactions between 2. History of Science and Technology 8hrs LCD Projector - Discussion using PPT - Recitation
S&T and society throughout 2.1. Ancient Times Laptop/ PC - Comic strip - Chapter test
history; 2.2. Middle Ages to the Scientific Revolution White board construction containing - Assessment of
marker the major contribution Group Output
2. Identify the paradigm shifts in 2.3. Industrial Revolution
Video clips of selected periods of
history; 2.4. Science, Technology, and history in S&T
3. Trace the development of science Industrialization in the 19th Century
and technology and analyze its 2.5. Science, Technology, and Society in the
major advances which have 20th Century
beneficial / harmful impacts on
humans and environment using
timeline;
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3,4 1. Familiarize the students with the 3. Dynamics of Science, Technology and 9hrs LCD Projector - Discussion using PPT - Recitation
different aspects (social, political, Society Laptop/ PC - Brain storming - Chapter test
economic, cultural, 3.1. The Arts (Visual, Fine Arts, etc.) White board - Group dynamics - Assessment of
marker - Debate Group Output
environmental) and impacts of 3.2. Health, Wellness and Aesthetics
Video clips
science, technology and society; (nutrition, cosmetics, etc.)
2. To cite and discuss cases or 3.3. Sports and recreation
examples of promises and 3.4. Industry, Agriculture, Fisheries and
challenges of S & T on society; Commerce
3. To evaluate and recommend 3.5. Policy and governance
appropriate responses to STS 3.6. Environment
problems and issues 3.7. Information and Communication
3.8. Infrastructure
3.9. Space Exploration
3.10. Conflict situation (warfare, security,
surveillance, etc.)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1hr -

5,6 1. Make a report on how energy is 4. Recent Advances and Trends in Science 5hrs LCD Projector - Lecture Discussion Recitation
obtained from the sources; and Technology and its impact in Laptop/ PC (PPT Presentation) Chapter test
2. Identify the causes of energy society such as: White board - Film Showing on Output
marker alternative sources of presentation
crises and recommend 4.1. Energy Resources and Energy Crises
Video clips energy in the
corresponding solutions to each; 4.2. Food Production and Security Philippines
3. Explain the different issues 4.3. Genetically Modified Food Products - News Casting on
regarding food production, issues related to GM
security and other societal issues; or on other issues to
4. Recognize and carry out ideas on Science and
how material and energy Technology
- Portfolio making on
resources can be sustained.
different products
produced by Genetic
modification
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6,7 1. Manifest awareness about 5. Contemporary Issues and Future 10hrs LCD Projector - Discussion using PPT - Recitation
attaining health and wellness for Developments in Science, Technology and Laptop/ PC - Brain storming - Chapter test
better quality and longevity of life Society White board - Group dynamics - Assessment of
marker - Debate Group Output
2. Critique solutions to problems, 5.1. Health and Wellness – Disease and
Video clips
given a particular criteria and Treatments
scientific constraints 5.2. Environmental sustainability
3. Suggest concrete actions for 5.3. Global warming and climate change
attaining environmental 5.4. Population growth.
sustainability 5.5. The valuation of technology
4. Analyze the societal influences on 5.6. Dealing with technological change:
developments in science and 6.6.1. blurring the distinction between
technology at the local and global reality and virtuality;
6.6.2 blurring of the distinction between
settings
human, machine and nature;
5. Identify the negative social effects 6.6.3 the reversal from information
of technology fast technological scarcity to information
developments and change. abundance;
5.7. The shift from primacy of entities to the
primacy of interactions.
5,6,7 1. Examine programs, communities 6. Science and Technology in National 6hrs LCD Projector 2.5.1. Discussion using - Recitation
and individuals involved in Development Laptop/ PC PPT - Chapter test
regional, national and international 6.1. The Philippine Government S&T White board 2.5.2. Brain storming - Assessment of
marker 2.5.3. Group dynamics Group Output
S&T development Agenda
Video clips
2. Examine Philippine S & T and 6.2. Major development programs and
explore various stands or actions personalities in S&T in the Philippines
6.3. Science education in the Philippines
6.4. ‘Brain drain’ versus ‘brain circulation’:
migration of scientists
6.5. Selected indigenous science and
technologies
FINAL EXAMINATION 1hr
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XX. Additional Topics as Suggested by the Students

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by:
DIANA SHANE A. BALINDO, M.Sc.

Instructor
Peer Reviewed:
NICOLAS O. BOCO, Jr., MAT ETHEL E ANANO LAURA B. BOLLER, Ph.D.

Instructor/Professor Area Chair Program Chair
Examined and Endorsed:
ESTEBAN E. MALINDOG, Ph.D. ALONA MEDALIA C. GABEJAN, ME NORA L. LOPEZ, Ph.D.

Focal Person for Quality Assurance Chair, CIRM Associate Dean
Approved:
GINA U.ESPANO, Ph.D.

Dean
Date Approved: _______________________

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Republic of the Philippines

SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY SSU-OVPAA-FR-018

I. Course Code : STS

A Transformative University Committed to Technology, Innovation and Service Excellence.

VII. College Goal

VIII. Program Graduate Outcomes

Institutional Graduate Outcome Attributes Link to MV-CV

Common to All Programs in All Types of School

IX. Program Objectives

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd)

XI. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

2. Relate science to other disciplines and cultures E E E I I I I E E I I E E D

Key: I – Introductory E – Enabling D – Demonstrated

XII. Core Values to be Developed

Leadership, Excellence, Discipline, Service

XIII. Course Content

2. History of Science and Technology 7hrs

3. Dynamics of Science, Technology and Society 10hrs

3.9. Space Exploration

6. Science and Technology in National Development 6hrs

TOTAL NUMBNER OF HOURS 52HRS

XIV. Grading System

1. Written works 20%

XV. Required Readings/Films/Documentary

XVI. Suggested Readings and References

XVII. Classroom Policies

As outlined in the Student Handbook (Section 8 – Attendance Requirements)

Remember your attendance and punctuality is a reflection of your professionalism.

XVIII. Consultation Hours:

XIX. Learning Plan

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1hr -

XX. Additional Topics as Suggested by the Students

DIANA SHANE A. BALINDO, M.Sc.

NICOLAS O. BOCO, Jr., MAT ETHEL E ANANO LAURA B. BOLLER, Ph.D.

Examined and Endorsed:

ESTEBAN E. MALINDOG, Ph.D. ALONA MEDALIA C. GABEJAN, ME NORA L. LOPEZ, Ph.D.

GINA U.ESPANO, Ph.D.

Date Approved: _______________________

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