ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Jose Rizal Campus

Malabon City

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NAME: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
COURSE CODE: GCAS 07
COURSE CREDIT: 3 Units
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.

CONTACT HOURS: 54 HRS.

PREREQUISITE: None
PLACEMENT: FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER S.Y. 2023-2024
UNIVERSITY VISION: A model institution of learning where relevant knowledge is acquired and skills are developed in response to the needs of the global
community.
UNIVERSITY MISSION: To provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry-sensitive and environmental-conscious academic program
and services.

COLLEGE VISION: Visualizing an environment that supports national and global collaboration promotes quality of active learning and one, which ensures
thoughtful stewardship of resources.
COLLEGE MISSION: To impart fundamental knowledge in the Arts, Natural and Social Sciences, as well as Humanities using integrative approaches. It has also
the unique responsibility of providing Liberal Arts degree programs for its major through transformative learning.

ARELLANO GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

a. Professional Competence Apply relevant knowledge and skills requires for effective professional in the field of specialization
b. Analytical and Problem Solving Exercise critical and innovative thinking in providing solutions to problems
c. Communication Skills Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills using the English language
d. Lifelong Learning Continuously acquire knowledge skills and values thru formal , non-formal and informal learning
e. Spirituality Enhance one’s spirituality through character beyond reproach acceptable to God and to people
f. Social and Ethical Responsibility Hold ethical values and beliefs of a peace-loving environment-conscious and freedom-loving Filipino
consistent with industry desired values and global citizen values

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical and psychological and political contexts.
2. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/ discipline
3. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their environments.
4. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners.
5. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant and sustainable educational practices.
6. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing and reporting learning process and outcomes
7. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities
8. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:
1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically in Philippine society
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and their role in nation-building
3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful
4. to the student as a part of society
5. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the student’s life and Philippine society in general.

TEXTBOOK/ REFERENCES
1) Science, Technology and Society By Daniel Joseph McNamara, SJ, Vida Mia Valverde
2) Serafica, J. J., Pawilen, G. T., Caslib, B. N., & Alata, E. P.(2017). Science Technology and Society (pp. 35-41). Quezon City, NCR, Philippines: Rex Book Store, Inc.
3) Ilagan, Y.A., Balinadoi, L.O., Digma, J.R. et.al (2018) Science, Technology and Society. Muntinlupa City, NCR, Philippines: Panday Lahi Publishing House Inc.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

Week Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 Class Orientation
Week 2 Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology
Week 3 Science, technology and Society in the Nation building
Week 4 PRELIM EXAM
Week 5 Science Education in the Philippines
Week 6 Human flourishing
Week 7 Technology as a Way of Revealing
Week 8 The Good Life
Week 9 When Technology and Humanity Cross
Week 10 MIDTERM EXAM
Week 11 The Information Age History
Week 12 Biodiversity and the healthy society
Week 13 The Genetically modified Organisms
Week 14 SEMI FINAL EXAM
Week 15 The Nano World technology
Week 16 The Gene Therapy
Week 17 Climate Change
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION
LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to:
• Discuss the paradigm shifts
through history.
• Explain how the Intellectual
Revolution changed the way
how humans see the world.
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to:
• Describe the technological
advancements that
happened in the information
age.
• Explain how early Filipinos
applied scientific principles
in their daily living.
• Present government policies
on science and technology
and explain their importance
to the nation.
• Discuss the role of science
and technology in nation-
building.
TOPIC METHOD RESOURCES ASSESSMENT
UNIT 1. HISTORICAL ANTECEDENTS
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Science and Technology in
the World
2. Science and Technology in
The Philippines
3. Intellectual revolutions that • Online Presentation
defines society. • Discussion forum
• Video recorded
presentation • Textbook readings
Unit 2. Science, Technology, and • LCD projector
Nation-building • Laptop • Summative Quizzes
1. The Philippines Science and
• Whiteboard and • Group output
Technology Agenda and pen assessment
Development Program
2. Selected Indigenous Science and
Technologies.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
 LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHOD RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

By the end of this unit, students Science Education in Basic and Tertiary
will be able to: Education Science Schools in the
• Discuss the concept of Philippines
science education; and
• Identify science schools
established to promote
science education in the
Philippines
Unit 3. SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND THE
HUMAN PERSON
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to: 1. Human Flourishing
• Discuss what technology 2. Technology and the Evolution
reveals. of Human Society
• Examine modern 3. Why does the Future Not Need • Textbook readings
technology and its role us? • LCD projector
• Online Presentation
in human flourishing. • Laptop • Summative Quizzes
• Discussion forum
• Explain the role of art in • Whiteboard and • Group output
• Video recorded
a pen assessment
presentation
technological world.
Technology as a Way of Revealing
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to:
• Explain the concept of
human condition before
science and technology.
• Identify the change that
happen in human
condition after science
and technology.
• Name ways on how
technology aided in
revealing truth about
the human being.
By the end of this unit, students
will be able to: The Good Life
• Explain the concept of
the good life as posited
by Aristotle.
• Define the good life in
their own words.
• Examine shared
concerns that make up
the good life to come up
with innovative and
creative solutions to
contemporary issues
guided by ethical
standards.

By the end of this unit, students

will be able to: When Technology and Humanity
• Evaluate contemporary Cross
human experience to
strengthen the human
person functioning in
society.
• Discuss the importance of
human rights in the face of
changing social conditions
and technological
development.
• Identify laws or policies in
the country that protect the
well-being of the person in
technological advancement
and ethical dilemmas.
 LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHOD RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

By the end of this unit, students

will be able to:
• Determine the human and
social impacts of the
The Information Age History
developments in the
information age.
• Discuss the evolution of
technology from ancient
times up to the present.
• Illustrate how social media
have affected their lives.

By the end of this unit, students • Textbook readings

will be able to:
• Determine the
interrelatedness of society,
the environment and health.
Biodiversity and Healthy Society • LCD projector
• Online Presentation
Biotechnology • Laptop • Summative Quizzes
• Discussion forum
• Whiteboard and • Group output
• Video recorded
pen assessment
presentation

By the end of this unit, students

Genetically Modified Organisms
will be able to:
Genetic Modification
• Explain the process of
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
genetic engineering.
• Discuss the ethics,
implications, and potential
future impacts of GMOs.
 LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHOD RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION

By the end of this unit, students The Nano World Why Nano?
will be able to:
• Define the major potential
and realized impacts of
nanotechnology on society.
• Analyze nanotechnology
through the conceptual STS
lenses.
• Examine the costs and
benefits to society of
nanotechnology.

By the end of this unit, students Gene Therapy

• Textbook readings
will be able to:
• LCD projector
• Describe the gene therapy • Online Presentation
• Laptop • Summative Quizzes
and its various forms. • Discussion forum
• Whiteboard and • Group output
• Discuss the prevalence of • Video recorded
pen assessment
gene therapy in daily life. presentation
• Explore the opportunities
that may be opened by gene
therapy in the future.

By the end of this unit, students

will be able to: Climate Change
• Explain how climate change
happen.
• Provide pieces of evidence
to affirm the presence of
climate change.
• Discuss the implications of
climate change.
 FINAL EXAMINATION

GRADING SYSTEM

GRADING SYSTEM:
For Prelim Grade: AQ (40%) + AR (20%) + Prelim Exam (40%) = Prelim Grade
For Midterm Grade: AQ (40%) + AR (20%) + Midterm Exam (40%) = Current Midterm Grade
For Semi-Final Grade: AQ (40%) + AR (20%) + Semi-Final Exam (40%) = Semi Final Grade
For Temporary Final Grade: AQ (40%) + AR (20%) + Final Exam (40%) = Current Final Grade
Current Final Grade (70%) + Semi-Final Grade (30%) = Temporary Final Grade
Final Grade = MT (50%) + TFG (50%)

PREPARED BY:

RAMIL A. BAUTISTA
Professor

NOTED BY:

Dr. EMMA S. SALUMBRE

Dean, School of Education