COLEGIO DE MUNTINLUPA

Department of Electrical Engineering

Course Title : Science, Technology, and Society

Class Meeting : Saturdays, 1700 H – 2000 H, CE1B Course Facilitator : Onofre E. Algara Jr., REE
Course Code : GE 8 Email Address : oealgarajr@gmail.com
Course Credit : 3 units
Pre-Requisite : None
Course Description : The course deals with interactions between S&T 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.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Course Objectives

1. Academic Excellence  Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically After completing the course, the student must be
2. Community Engagement Philippine society able to:
3. Strong Sense of Professional Ethic and Value Education  Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its  Evaluate the effects of science and
role in nation-building technology on society
 Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express  Explain the role of science and technology in
philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society nation-building
 Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the  Discover philosophical foundations of science
environment and the development of the Filipino nation and technology to deeply examine its role on
 Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology society
such that the student may be able to define for himself/herself the meaning of  Analyze human flourishing in the face of rapid
the good life. scientific progress and technological
 Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development
development of society and the environment  Critique specific issues in science and
 Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology technology in the context of how these affect
to society human lives
 Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with
innovative and creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical
standards
 Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives and their
understanding of climate change

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COURSE PLAN

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Class orientation Orientation
Discussion of course goals,  Familiarize student on Outcome-Based Education Review of the syllabus,
Course Syllabus
Week 1 expected outcomes, course  Orient the student on the course syllabus, grading system and learning activities and
Course Outline None
policies and grading system. classroom rules assessment
Assigning of Groups Getting to know activity
Module 1: General Concepts
 Discuss the general concepts related to science and technology Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
and Historical Developments
Week 2  Explain the scope of the study of STS Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
Introduction to Science,
Demonstrate preparedness and readiness in the study of STS Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
Technology and Society
 Discuss the topic across time from beginning to modern Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Historical Antecedents of
Week 3  Explain how Philippine scientific and technological inventions Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
Science and Technology
shaped and were shaped by social contexts Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
 Identify the topic that contribute to society’s status
Explain how the topic transformed the views of society about Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Intellectual Revolutions and
Week 4 dominant scientific note Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
Society
Research on other intellectual revolutions that advance modern Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
science and scientific thinking
 Identify the contribution of Filipino Scientists in science and
technology
Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Science and Technology and Enumerate critical points in the history of science and technology
Week 5 Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
Nation Building in the Philippines and how these developments affected society
Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
and the environment
Explain the role of science and technology in nation building
Module 2: STS and the
Differentiate the essences of technology and modern technology Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Human Condition
Week 6 Discuss and illustrate the dangers of modern technology Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
Technology as a Way of
Explain why art is the saving power of modern technology Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
Revealing

Discuss human flourishing in the context of progress in science

and technology
Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Human Flourishing in Progress Explain de-development as a progress and development
Week 7 Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
and De-development framework
Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
Differentiate between traditional frameworks of progress and
development and Hickel’s concept of de-development

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 Define the idea of good life
Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019)
Discuss Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia and arête Lecture/Discussion Work Act Presentation
Science, Technology and Society.
Week 8 The Good Life Examine contemporary issues and come up with innovative and Class Activity Assignment
C&E Publishing.
creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical stds Reporting Quiz
leading to a good life
Evans, D.(March 9. 2007). The
ethical dillemmas of robotics. BBC
News. Retrieved from
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technolog
Explain a human rights-based approach to science, technology
y/6432307.stm
and development
Nicholas, Carr. (July, 2008). Is
When Technology And Identify key documents and their principles that ensure the well- Lecture/Discussion Work Act Presentation
Google Making Us Stupid?
Week 9 Humanity Cross being of humans in the midst of scientific progress and Class Activity Assignment
Retrieved from:
technological development Reporting Quiz
http://www/theatlantic.com/magazin
e/archive /2008/07/is-google-
Discuss the importance of upholding human rights in science, making-us-stupid/306868/
technology and development
Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019)
Science, Technology and Society.
C&E Publishing.
Joy, Bill. (2000) Why The Future
Doesn’t Need Us
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/computing
Identify the William Nelson Joy’s arguments as to why the future /nano/documents
does not need us Lecture/Discussion Work Act Presentation
Why The Future Does Not Need
Week 10 Class Activity Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Assignment
Us?
Evaluate contemporary human experience in order to strengthen Reporting Science, Technology and Society. Quiz
and enlighten the human person functioning in society C&E Publishing.

Spielberg, Steven. (2001) A.I:

Artificial Intelligence
Week 11 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Assange, Julian (2010, July 10)
 Trace the development of the information age from the intro of
TEDTalk: Why the World Needs
Module 3: Specific Issues in Gutenberg’s press up to the era of social media Lecture/Discussion Work Act Presentation
Wikileaks. Retrieved from:
Week 12 Science, Tech and Society  Determine the impacts of the information age to society Class Activity Assignment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
The Information Age Analyze the ways in which the information age and social media Reporting Quiz
HNOnvp5t7Do
influence lives. Textbook mentioned above

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  Determine the importance of biodiversity as a source of different
Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Biodiversity and the Healthy biological resources
Week 13 Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Documentary Video
Society  Discuss the adverse effects of resource depletion on society Reporting C&E Publishing. Seatwork
and the measures to mitigate them.
Kurzwell, Ray (2017, January 12)
TEDTalk: How Technology Will
 Identify the uses and effects of GMO’s and gene therapy on Transform Us Retrieved from
society, particularly in the context of health and economy Lecture/Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I Work Act Presentation
Genetically Modified Organisms
Week 14 Class Activity fbOyw3CT6A Assignment
and Gene Therapy
 Discuss the moral and bioethical questions concerning genetic Reporting Quiz
engineering Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019)
Science, Technology and Society.
C&E Publishing.
 Discuss the ethics and implications of GMOs and potential
future impacts
Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
Genetically Modified Organisms  Describe gene therapy and its various forms
Week 15 Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
and Gene therapy  Assess the issue’s potential benefits and detriments to global Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
health

 Discuss the antecedents of nanotechnology and its importance

to society
Lecture/Discussion Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019) Work Act Presentation
 Enumerate the positive and negative impacts of nanotechnology
Week 16 Nanotechnology Class Activity Science, Technology and Society. Assignment
on the environment and society
Reporting C&E Publishing. Quiz
 Identify the moral and ethical questions and concerns
surrounding nanotechnology
Gore, Al. (2016) An inconvenient
 Explain climate change and its adverse effects on the Truth: The Planetary Emergency of
environment and society Global Warming and What we can
Lecture/Discussion Work Act Presentation
Climate Change and  Promote the significance of disaster preparedness in the face of Do About It.
Week 17 Class Activity Assignment
Environmental Awareness natural disasters
Reporting Quiz
 Discuss the value of conserving and preserving the environment Quinto E.J.M and Nieva, A.D. (2019)
to address the impacts of climate change on society Science, Technology and Society.
C&E Publishing.
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

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COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

MIDTERM GRADE FINAL GRADE SEMESTRAL GRADE COURSE GRADING SCALE

Assignment 10 % Assignment 10 % Average or (MG +FG)/2 75 % 1.00 95 - 100 2.50 68 – 71
Seatwork 15 % Seatwork 15 % Comprehensive Project 25 % 1.25 91 – 94 2.75 64 – 67
Quizzes 45 % Quizzes 45 % TOTAL 100 % 1.50 86 – 90 3.00 60 – 63
Major Exam 30 % Major Exam 30 % 1.75 81 – 85 5.00 BELOW 60 FAILED
TOTAL 100 % TOTAL 100 % 2.00 76 – 80
2.25 72 – 75

GRADE DISCLAIMER: Students have an allowance of at most 24 hours or after the grades are posted before final encoding, to concerns about their grades on assignments and exams. Please contact the instructor
within the allowance given; otherwise, all grades are undisputedly final.

Comprehensive Project
1. Research Project on “Excavate an Agency/Department” with paper and presentation (25%):
2. Students in groups will submit a research paper on a chosen department or agency in the Philippines and present their project summary for ten minutes. Further details will be provided in the class.
3. Format for Papers (should be submitted as word file and print):
a. Font style and size: Arial or Times New Roman 12; or Calisto 11.5
b. First line in first page: Name (e.g., Onofre E. Algara Jr.)
c. Second line: Student Number (2018-xxxxx)
d. Third line: Course Number and Section (STS – ECE1a)
e. Fourth line: Type of assignment (e.g., Reaction paper)
i. Spacing for the main text (align left) preceded by the title (center) of the paper: 1.5 or 2.0 Spacing and format for references: Single spaced and SAA citation style (pp. 21-25 & 31-40 of
http://www.saa.org/Portals/0/SAA%20Style%20Guide_Final_6-5-17.pdf ). Both in reference lists or bibliography and in-text citations.
ii. Please include page numbers.
iii. Note: Please include your surnames in the file names of the digital versions of your papers. For example, ALGARA_STS_ResearchTitle

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