SYLLABUS IN G.E.

6 & 12
(Science, Technology and Society)
Course Credit: 3

PATRICK C. ANDALES, MEd(c)

andalesp@cnu.edu.ph
Department of Arts and Sciences

I. CNU Vision: A leading multidisciplinary research university of education committed to build a strong nation.

II. CNU Mission: To develop high performing professionals and intellectuals proficient in generating new
knowledge towards a progressive and peaceful pluralistic society.
The CNU Mission comprises three mutually reinforcing thrusts:
(1) Transformative education that nurtures thinking individuals who are valued members and
leaders of society
(2) High impact researchers that push the boundaries of knowledge in education and
contribute to improving communities, and
(3) Strong partnerships that collectively and creatively address the development gaps of
communities.

Core Values:
Commitment to Excellence Social Sensitivity Honesty and Integrity
Flexibility Inclusiveness Knowledge and Generation-Driven

III. Quality Policy: Cebu Normal University commits itself to deliver excellence in education, research, and
extension services towards global competitiveness, to meet the increasing levels of customer demands,
statutory, regulatory, and international standards through continuous quality improvement and good
governance. To ensure compliance to the commitment, relevant and responsive virtual and/or physical
monitoring, review and upgrading of service delivery are implemented.

IV. Institutional Outcomes: Graduates of Cebu Normal University are Design thinkers, Facilitators of Learning,
Mission-Driven Workers and Protectors of Nature.

V. Program Outcomes : At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building
3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are
meaningful to the student as a part of society
4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the students’ life and Philippine society in general
5. Design teaching strategies in delivering contents of science, technology and society.
Values
1. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the environment and the
development of the Filipino nation
2. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology such that the student may be
able to define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life
3. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development of society and the
environment
Skills
1. Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology to society
2. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative and creative
solutions to contemporary issues guided
 VI. 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 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.

Unit 1 GENERAL CONCEPTS AND STS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

1. Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of science and technology
a. In the World: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages
b. In the Philippines

2. Intellectual revolutions that defined society

a. Copernican
b. Darwinian
c. Freudian
d. Information
e. MesoAmerican
f. Asian
g. Middle East h. African

3. Science and Technology and Nation Building

a. The Philippine Government S&T Agenda
b. Major development programs and personalities in S&T in the Philippines
c. Science Education in the Philippines
c. Selected indigenous science and technologies

Unit 2 STS AND THE HUMAN CONDITION

 The Human Person flourishing in terms of science and technology
Technology as a Way of Revealing
 Human flourishing
 The Good Life
 When technology and humanity cross
 Why does the future not need us?

Unit 3: SPECIFIC ISSUES IN STS

 The information Age (Gutenberg to Social media)
 Biodiversity and the Healthy Society
Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics
 The Nano World
 Gene therapy (stem Cells)

VII.Flexibility Provisions:
The Course Design Matrix may include topics, activities, remedial measures deemed necessary based on the
students’ needs.

VIII. Submissions: Submissions have to be done as specified even in instances of non-attendance cause by whatever reason.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
IX. Class Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. Should there be absences; the same shall not exceed 20% of the 54-hour
contact time in a semester. Moreover, 3 successive unexcused absences result in dropping out of the class.

X. Academic Honesty and Integrity: Plagiarism is a serious offense. All work must all times acknowledge intellectual
honesty. Cut and paste will not be honored. Where materials require permission from the publisher/author, the same must
be strictly followed. Acceptable similarity index (Turnitin result) is 10%.

XI. Class Deportment: Everyone must observe professional behavior at all times and shall maintain civil discourse throughout
class time. Disagreement/dissentions have to be anchored on reason and respect and should be discussion-hinged.
Leaving the class other than to attend to emergencies and personal necessities is discouraged. Further, cellphones have to
be in silent mode discouraging their use during class hours.
XII.Grading System:

Class Participation --------- 30%

Presentation ----------------- 10%
Projects ----------------------- 20%
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60%

Midterm / Final Examinations -------- 40%

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TOTAL 100%

Final Grade: (Midterm Grade 50% + Final Term Grade 50%)

Using the Transmutation Table, the % equivalent of the score obtained in the Midterm Examination will be determined
using the 60% criterion. 40% of this grade equivalent will be added to the 60% CS. The 2 percentages (60%+40%) put
together will account for the Midterm grade (MR). The process is done in the Final Term (FT) grade. Final rating for the
whole semester is computed with a 50% weight for MT and FT or getting the average of MT and FT.

XIII. Academic Counseling/Consultation :Friday 9:00am – 11:00am