EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Tacloban City
Control No. EVSU-ACA-F-005
Title of Form: Course Syllabus Revision No. 03
Date January 30, 2021

VISION
A Leading State University in
Technological and Professional
Education
MISSION
Develop a Strong Technologically
and Professionally Competent
Productive Human Resource
Imbued with Positive Values
Needed to Propel Sustainable
Development
CORE VALUES
Institutional Outcomes (IO)
Demonstrate personal and collective
adherence to high standards and distinctive
achievement.
Instill the value for lifelong learning
among graduates who are guided with
highest practice of ethics, principles and
moral standards.
Show commitment and motivation to exist
with relevance and significance in
providing assistance to clientele.
Institutional Graduate Attributes (IGA)
1. Excellent in one’s field of specialization thereby
demonstrating a personal and collective
adherence to high standards in all areas.
2. Visionary leaders guided with the highest
practice of ethical and moral standards.
3. Serving individuals towards a committed
citizenry, driven by relevant cause for the
common good.
4. Unifying agent founded on truth and respect of
human worth amidst diversity of beliefs and
talents.
Program Outcomes (PO)
Employ technology as a business tool in capturing
financial and non-financial information, reports and
making decisions.
Work effectively and independently in multi-
disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Engage in life-long learning such as passing the
board exam and pursuing continuing education the
evolving demand s in work situations.

Create an environment which respect each

other’s worth, beliefs and talents towards a
E – Excellence synergistic goal.
V – Value-Laden
S – Service-Driven Provide platforms for technological
U – Unity in Diversity competence and skills development.

Course Information
Course Code GENED 008 Course Description
Course Title Science, Technology and Society 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)
Credit Units 3 Units (54 hours) This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities
Lec/Lab Hours 3 pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and
Class Schedule SUN 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00 technological development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical underpinnings
Prerequisite(s) None 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

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Co-Requisite(s) None making in the face of scientific and technological advancement. This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and
environmental awareness
COURSE CONTENT
Week Course/ Teaching-Learning Learning
Topics Resources & References Assessment
No. Learning Outcomes Activities Evidence
The students will be able to VMGO Orientation
discuss the vision, mission, goals PPT Slides 1. Orientation of school’s
and objectives of EVSU. vision and mission &
department’s goals and
An oral recitation (ONLINE (see
objectives. Course
1/2 CLASS) will be given to the attached
objectives, grading criteria
students. photo)
and class policies and
rules will also be
discussed.

The students will be able to
discuss the interactions between
S&T and society throughout
history, discuss how scientific and
technological developments affect
society and the environment and
identify the paradigm shifts in
2-3
history
Historical antecedents Lecture and discussion Quiz (40 points) Graded recitation
in which social Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The Fourth (20 points)
considerations Revolution, Oxford University Press Activity: “Standing on the
changed the course of shoulders of Giants” Synthesis Paper
science and Caoli. History of Science and Technology
technology of the Philippines.
(see
a. In the World:
attached
Ancient, Middle and Video: Stephen Colbert’s interview with
photo)
Modern Ages Neil Tyson
b. In the Philippines https://www.youtube.com/watch
v=YXh9RQCvxmg&noredirect=1

Articulate ways by which society Intellectual Lecture and Discussion Quiz (50 points) Graded Activity
is transformed by science and revolutions that Powerpoint presentation on the individual (30 points) Graded recitation (20
technology defined society scholars and great works points)
a. Copernican
b. Darwinian Science,Technology and Society, Rex (see
4-5 c. Freudian Bookstore attached
d. Information photo)
e. Meso-American
f. Asian
g. Middle East
h. African

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 Discuss the role of Science and Science and Science,Technology and Society, Rex Small Group Activity Group Project
Technology in Philippine nation Technology and Bookstore presentationCampaign- Climate
building Nation Building Discussion Change)
Evaluate government policies a. The Philippine
pertaining to science and Government S&T
technology in terms of their Agenda
contributions to nation building b. Major development (see
6-7 programs and attached
Identify actual science and personalities in S&T photo)
technology policies of the in the Philippines
government and appraise their c. Science Education
impact on the development of the in the Philippines
Filipino nation d. Selected
indigenous science
and technologies
Analyze the human condition in The Human Person The Question Concerning Technology by Reflection, Discussion
order to deeply reflect and express flourishing in terms of Martin Heidegger
philosophical ramifications that science and (see
8-9 are meaningful to the student as a technology. A Return to the Beginning by Daniel J. attached
part of society McNamara, SJ, in Stellar Origins, Human photo)
Technology as a Way Ways (2011)
of Revealing
Critique human flourishing vis- Human flourishing Science,Technology and Society, Rex Discussion Group Presentation on how
àvis the progress of science and Bookstore technology reveals nature and (see
10-11 technology so that the suident can the human person’s role in it attached
define for himself/herself the photo)
meaning of
Examine shared concerns that The Good Life Science,Technology and Society, Rex Lecture and Discussion
make up the good life in order to Bookstore
12 come up with innovative, creative
solutions to contemporary issues
Reflection Paper
guided by ethical standards
Examine human rights in order to When technology and Science,Technology and Society, Rex Reflection and Discussion
13 uphold such rights in technological humanity cross Bookstore
ethical dilemmas
14-17 Determine the interrelatedness of Biodiversity and the Life and Biodiversity ppt Presentation and Graded recitation/ debate
society, environment, and health Healthy Society Discussion
Discuss the ethics and implications Genetically Modified Evolution and biodiversity
of GMOs and potential future Organisms: Science, Ecoscience-Biodiversity: an overview
impacts Health, and Politics

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 Discuss the major impacts (both The Nano World Science, Technology and Society, Rex Presentation and
potential and realized} of Bookstore Discussion
nanotechnology on society
Gene therapy (stem
Analyze the issue through the Cells)
conceptual STS lenses
(see
Critique the issue on its costs and
attached
benefits to society
photo)
Describe gene therapy and its
various forms

Assess the issue’s potential

benefits and detriments to global
health
Identify the causes of climate Mandated Topics: 1. Science, Technology and Society, Rex Presentation and Group presentation and
change. Climate Change and Bookstore Discussion discussion
the Energy Crisis 2.
Assess the various impacts of Environmental Learning application: weather
(see
climate change including Awareness control (by making a poster to
18-19 attached
economic, geopolitical, biological, mitigate the hazards caused by
photo)
meteorological, etc. climate change via social
media)
Apply STS concepts to the issue of
climate change.

Grading System Class Policies

Major Exam 40% 1. Courtesy must be observed at all times. Communicate with your teacher and classmates
Attendance 10% politely. Use of foul language is strictly prohibited.
Written works 30% 2. Personal responsibility is encouraged among students. Each student is expected to perform the
Culminating Outputs 20% required activities/tasks.

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 (Inspire Others) 3. Punctuality in the submission of required papers/outputs is necessary. Failure to comply with
------ the specified schedule could result to disqualification to proceed to the next level.
TOTAL 100% 4. If possible, all students must be members of the class Facebook Group. For purposes of
transparency and proper identification, students must register using their real names and profile
pictures. The use of fake names/photos in the student’s Facebook account is strongly
INC if there is missing any of the course requirements listed. Given 1 year to discouraged.
comply the INC.. 5. In compliance with Republic Act No. 10627 otherwise known as the “Anti-bullying Act of
2013, students are enjoined to constantly refrain from making annoying, cruel, and
discriminating remarks on anyone while engaging in any class activity.
6. Likewise, selling, marketing or promotion of goods or
services in any form is not welcome in this class.

 Provisions on Passed, Dropped students

Effectivity and Revision Information

Effectivity Date: Revision Date: Revision Number: Notes on Revision:
(Your notes on revision will be written here.)

Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

JOVY ANN B. CINCO DANIEL G. AMIDA, JR., D.M.T.

Part-time Instructor Head, BEM Department Campus, Director

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