Department of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 5 –Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 5
2. Course Name : Science, Technology and Society
3. 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.
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.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3 units
7. Class schedule : 6 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes (CMO 20 s. 2013):

Upon completion of the course, the student graduates shall:
1. * Exhibit proficient and effective communication;
2. * Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking;
3. Rationally evaluate Filipino cultural values;
4. * Personally, and meaningfully assess contemporary social issues;
5. Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic beauty through objective evaluation of works of
art;
6. Rationally evaluate moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society.
7. * Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Mathematics and Natural Sciences to analyze
problems through the use of mathematical and scientific tools to explain and present
solutions effectively in written and oral form.

9. Course Outcomes (CO) of GE 5 and their links to GESO:

SO
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Articulate the impacts of science and technology on L L L L
CO 1 society, specifically, Philippine society.

Analyze the human condition to deeply reflect and

L L L L
CO 2 express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to
the student as a part of society.
Explain how science and technology affect society and L L L L
CO 3 the environment and its role in nation-building.
Legend:
L = Facilitates learning of the competencies (input is provided and competency is evaluated).
P = Allows student to practice competencies (no input but competency is evaluated).
O = Opportunity for development (no input or evaluation, but there is opportunity to practice
the competencies).

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VISION
The University of Mindanao
envisions to be a leading
globally engaged university
creating sustainable impact
in society.
MISSION
The University of Mindanao
seeks to provide a dynamic
learning environment
through the highest
standard of instruction,
research, extension, and
production in a private non-
sectarian institution
committed to
democratizing access to
education.
PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION
Transformative education
through polishing
diamonds in the rough.
VALUES
Excellence, Honesty and
Integrity, Innovation and
Teamwork
CORE COMPETENCY
Quality, Affordable, and
Open Education
GE 5 - Science, Technology and
Society
GE 5 –Course Syllabus
General Education Student Course Outcomes (CO)
Outcomes
1. Exhibit proficient and 1. Articulate the
effective communication;
impacts of science and
2. Demonstrate critical, technology on society,
analytical, and creative
specifically Philippine
thinking;
3. Rationally evaluate Filipino society.
cultural values;
2. Analyze the human
4. Personally, and
meaningfully assess condition in order to
contemporary social deeply reflect and
issues; express philosophical
5. Manifest the ability to ramifications that are
appreciate artistic beauty meaningful to the
through objective
student as a part of
evaluation of works of art;
6. Rationally evaluate moral society.
norms/imperatives as they
3. Explain how science
affect individuals and
society. and technology affect
7. Demonstrate knowledge society and the
and skills in Mathematics environment and its
and Natural Sciences to role in nation-
analyze problems through building.
the use of mathematical
and scientific tools to
explain and present
solutions effectively in
written and oral form.
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10. CO and Assessment task alignment

Assessment Task Assessment

CO Coverage
Theory-based Schedule
1. Articulate the impacts of
science and technology on Multiple Choice
First Exam Module 1
society, specifically Philippine Questions
society.
2. Analyze the human condition
in order to deeply reflect and
express philosophical Multiple Choice
Second Exam Module 2
ramifications that are meaningful Questions
to the student as a part of
society.
3. Explain how science and
technology affect society and the Multiple Choice
Third Exam Module 3
environment and its role in Questions
nation-building.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a
Multiple Choice Questions

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Details

Schedule Task

You are expected to express and articulate the

First Exam Week 1 – 3 Multiple Choice impacts of science and technology on society,
Questions with more emphasis on Philippine society, and
be able to take and defend your position on
issues relating to the relationship of science,
technology and society and their impacts to each
other.
You are expected to analyze and state the
Second Exam Week 4 – 5 Multiple Choice human role, as well as your own role, as a
Questions member of our society, and explain how
humans’ philosophical standpoint affects his/her
perception and dealings of the society he/she
belongs.
You are expected to define biodiversity and
Third Exam Week 6 – 7 Multiple Choice describe some of the threats to biodiversity loss,
Questions identify direct and indirect benefits of biodiversity
and explain how they are beneficial to the human
population, and describe management plans to
reduce biodiversity threats. You are also
expected to synthesize the effects of science to
technology (vice versa), the effects of science to
society ( vice versa), and effects of technology
to society (vice versa), and be able to elaborate
how the relationship of these three components
(science, technology, society) affects nation
building in general.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in a
Multiple Choice Questions
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12. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME
TOPICS TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Orientation
Week 1-3 1. UM Vision, Mission and Goal Student’s Handbook
2. Orientation on OPM (Operational
Procedures Manual)
3. Orientation on Student’s Conduct
Module I. General Concepts and Historical
Developments
1. Introduction to Science, Technology • Lecture – Discussion
and Society • Online Quiz (LMS) Brooker, R. J. (2023).
2. Historical Antecedents of Science and Biology (6th ed.). New
Technology York: McGrawHill
3. Intellectual Revolutions and Society
Education.
4. Science Technology and Nation
Building
TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION
Module II. Science, Technology, Society,
and the Human Condition
1. Technology as a way of Revealing Schcoklenk, U. &
Week 4 -5 2. Human Flourishing in Progress and Singer, P. (2022).
• Lecture-Discussion
De-development Bioethics (4th ed.).
3. The Good Life • Video Presentation Hoboken, NY: John
4. When Technology and Humanity • Oral Recitation Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Cross
5. Why the Future does not need us
TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION
Module III. Specific Issues in Science, Enger, E.D. & Smith,
Technology, and Society B.F. (2022).
• Lecture-Discussion Environmental science:
Week 6 - 7 1. Information Age
2. Biodiversity and Society • Video Presentation a study of
3. Genetically Modified Organisms • Research Paper interrelationships (16th
4. Gene Therapy • Online Quiz (LMS) ed.). Dubuque:
5. Nanotechnology McGrawHill Education.

Anderson, D., Salm, S.,

Beins, M. (2022).
Nester's Microbiology: a
human perspective
(10th ed.). New York,
NY: McGrawHill
Education
TOPICS FOR FOURTH EXAMINATION
Module III. Specific Issues in Science, Krauskof, K. B. &
Technology, and Society • Case Study Beiser, A. (2020). The
Week 8-9 1. Climate Change • Research Integration physical universe (17th
2. Disaster Risk Management
3. Environmental Awareness • Topic Presentation ed.). New York, NY:
• Oral Recitation McGrawHill Education.

Lloren, C.J. & Cucharo,

M.N. (2022). Perception
on Ecological Waste
Management of
Barangay Magugpo
East, Tagum City,
Davao del Norte. UM
Tagum College

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13. TEXTBOOK

Quinto, E.J. & Nieva, A.D. (2019). Science, technology, and society. Quezon City: C &
E Publishing, Inc.

14. REFERENCES

a. Anderson, D., Salm, S., Beins, M. (2022). Nester's Microbiology: a human

perspective (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGrawHill Education
b. Brooker, R. J. (2023). Biology (6th ed.). New York: McGrawHill Education.
c. Enger, E.D. & Smith, B.F. (2022). Environmental science: a study of interrelationships
(16th ed.). Dubuque: McGrawHill Education.
d. Krauskof, K. B. & Beiser, A. (2020). The physical universe (17th ed.). New York, NY:
McGrawHill Education.
e. Miller, T. G., & Spoolman, S. (2019). Environmental science. Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning.
f. Reynolds, S. J. (2019). Exploring earth science. New York: NY: McGraw-Hill
Publication.
g. Schcoklenk, U. & Singer, P. (2022). Bioethics (4th ed.). Hoboken, NY: John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.

Thesis Hardbound:

a. Lloren, C.J. & Cucharo, M.N. (2022). Perception on Ecological Waste Management
of Barangay Magugpo East, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. UM Tagum
College
b. Molano, J.G. (2018). Assessment of Terrestrial Snail (Mollusca: Gastropoda)
Species in Brgy. Pagsabangan, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Philippines. UM
Tagum College
c. Pagaran, J.M. Dalumpines, E.G. & Salvaleon, Q.K.C. (2022). Solid waste generation
in the agricultural communities of New Corella, Davao del Norte, Philippines.
UM Tagum College

15. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A Examination 30%
1st – 10%
2nd – 10%
3rd – 10%
B Final Examination 40%
CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C Quizzes, Assignments, Oral Recitation 10%
D Research 20%
Total 100%

16. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while
attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly.
Honesty is called for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled.
e. Base -15 grading policy should be observed.
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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

KARYN CHRISLENE A. VITOR CLARISSA R. DONAYRE, MSLS

Faculty Chief Learning Information

Reviewed by:

REX L. SARVIDA, MS
Discipline Head – Math and Science Recommending approval:

GINA FE G. ISRAEL, EdD

Dean of College

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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