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HOLY CROSS COLLEGE
Sta. Ana, Pampanga
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
2nd Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020
SYLLABUS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
: Holy Cross College envisions itself as a leading formator of God-centered, service-responsive, progressive and innovative citizens.
I. VISION
II. MISSION : Holy Cross College provides holistic character formation and strong faith in God, high sense of civic-mindedness and nationalism through
effective and innovative instruction, research, production and extension.
III. GOALS
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:The Holy Cross College adopts the following goals and objectives in the pursuit of its mission:
The College Department strives to develop a Crucian who could contribute to:
Strengthened high quality of instruction and learning.
Improved support system for students, faculty and other stakeholders.
Developed academic research culture & production.
Established partnerships and linkages with community and industry.
Delivered effective, efficient and transparent governance and management.
V. COURSE TITLE
: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
No. of Units
: 3 Units
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 control the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities pervade the
personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living things 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.
VII. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
A. KNOWLEDGE
1. Distinguish general concepts and historical events in science, technology, and society
2. Understand the science, technology, and the society and the human condition
3. Analyze specific issues in science, technology and society
B. SKILLS
1. State the individuals that have contributions in intellectual revolution, nation buiding and science education in the Philippines
2. Analyze the uses of science, technology and the human condition
3. Create a infomercial (commercial that informs people) on how to conserve and protect the biodiversity
C. VALUES
1. Appreciate the works of indivuals in relation to science, technology and society
2. Demonstrate the care and love of biodiversity
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
Week
1-6
7-12
13- 18
Topics
I. General Concepts and Historical Events in Science, Technology, and Society
• Intellectual Revolutions that defined Society
• Science, Technology and Nation- building
• Science Education in the Philippines
• Indigenous Science and Technology in the Philippines
II.
Science, Technology, Society and the Human Condition
• Human Flourishing
• Technology as a Way of Revealing
• The Good Life
• When Technology and Humanity cross
III.
Specific Isssues in Science, Technology, and Society
• The Information Age
• Biodiversity and Healthy Society
• Genetically Modified Organisms; Science, Health and Politics
• The Nano World
• The Aspects of Gene Therapy
• Climate Change
VIII. COURSE CONTENT
Desired Student Learning
Outcomes
The student shall been able to:
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Provide the students an
overview of the course
subject’s content,
requirements and activities.
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Introduce the students to the
scope and nature of the
course subject
The student shall been able to:
I.
• Explain how science and
technology affected the
society and vice versa;
• Identify inventions and
discoveries that changed the
world over the course history
• Discuss the scientific and
technological developments
in the Philippines
• Explain how the Intellectual
Revolution changed the way
how humans see the world
Course Content/Duration
Orientation:
House Rules
Grading System
Requirements
Class Organization
Course Description
I. General Concepts and
Historical Events in Science,
Technology, and Society
• Intellectual Revolutions that
defined Society
• Science, Technology and Nationbuilding
• Science Education in the
Philippines
• Indigenous Science and
Technology in the Philippines
Instructional Delivery
Oral Presentation
Lecture
Evidence of
Performance
Assessment Tools
Class Interaction
Submission of the
answers and
explanation.
Classroom Interaction
Group Scores
Individual Scores
Assessment Tools:
Analytic Rubric
Group Scores
Individual Scores
Major Exams
The student shall been able to:
• Analyze Technology as a way
of revealing
• Examine modern technology
and its role in human
flourishing
• Examine shared contents that
make up the good life to come
up with innovative and
creative solutions to
contemporary issues guided
by ethical standards
• Discuss the importance of
human rights in the face of
changing social conditions
and technological
development
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
II. Science, Technology, Society
and the Human Condition
• Human Flourishing
• Technology as a Way of
Revealing
• The Good Life
• When Technology and
Humanity cross
Graphic Organizers
Individual Recitation
Classroom Interaction
Test Results
Assessment Tools:
Analytic Rubric
Group Scores
Individual Scores
Major Exams
Oral Presentation
Simulations
Informercial (Create a
video campaign that
shows conservation and
preservation of
environment)
Recitation
Classroom Interaction
Submission of the
profile of the
organization of every
group
Submission of the
Campaign Video
Assessment Tools:
Analytic Rubric
Group Scores
Individual Scores
Major Exams
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
The student shall been able to:
• Discuss the Information Age
• State the relationship of
Biodiversity and Healthy
Society
• Identify the causes of Climate
Change
• State the things about Nano
World and GMO (Genetically
Modified Organisms
• Discuss the ethics,
III. Specific Isssues in Science,
Technology, and Society
• The Information Age
• Biodiversity
and
Healthy
Society
• Genetically Modified Organisms;
Science, Health and Politics
• The Nano World
• The Aspects of Gene Therapy
• Climate Change
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implications, and potential
future impacts of GMOs
Examine the Aspects of Gene
Therapy
Provide pieces of evidence to
affirm the presence of climate
change
Conserve and Preserve
Environment
FINAL EXAMINATION
X. COURSE REFERENCES
Textbook:
Title: Science, Technology and Society
Reprinted: December 2017
Published, copyrighted 2018 and distributed by Rex Book Store, Inc. with main office at 856 Nicanor Reyes Sr. St., Sampaloc Manila/Tel. Nos.; 735-1364,
736- 0567
Authors:Jane Patria Javier Serfica, Greg Tabios Pawilen, Bernardo Nicolas Caslib, Jr., Eden Joy Pastor Alata
Other References:
Textbook:
Title: Science, Technology, and Society
Published in 2018 by C and E Publishing, Inc. 839 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City, Tel No.; (02) 929- 5088, Email; info@cebookshop.com, Copyright 2018
by C and E Publishing, Inc.,
Authors: Daniel J. McNamara, Vida Mia S. Valverde, and Ramon B. Beleno III
XI. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR AND EVIDENCES OF PERFORMANCE
Course Performance Indicators
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Discuss the Information Age
State the relationship of Biodiversity and Healthy
Society
Identify the causes of Climate Change
State the things about Nano World and GMO (Genetically
Modified Organisms
Examine the Aspects of Gene Therapy
Evidences of Performance
Performance Standard
Oral Presentation
Simulations
Informercial and Vlog (Create a video campaign that
shows conservation and preservation of
environment)
Other topic for Vlog and Informercial (Environmental
Issues and Trends)
Most liked video 10%
Most liked video 10%
Punctuality 10%
Content 30%
Cooperation of the Group 20%
Effects, Choice of Song, Effects and etc
30%
TOTAL: 100%
XII. GRADING SYSTEM
Periodic Grade = Class Standing (60%) + Periodic Examination (40%)
Final Grade = Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade
XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Major Exam, Oral Presentation, Group Presentation, Role Playing, Group projects, Laboratory, Term Paper
XIV. COURSE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:
Please refer to the Student Handbook.
1. Attendance
Because this is a classroom, mandatory attendance will be reduced to project presentation days. As per college policy, students are expected to
complete assignments on-time. While some projects span the entire semester, others are due on specific dates throughout the semester. Ten percent
(10%) of the total points available (or a minimum of 1 point) are deducted from a student's grade on a project when it is received after the stated due
time (usually 11:00 a.m.) on the due date unless otherwise stated on the rubric for the individual project/assignment. An additional 5% (or a
minimum of 1 point) is deducted for each day the project/assignment is late. Work that is more than one week late will not be accepted without a
doctor's note submitted to the instructor or proof of other emergency beyond the student's control. Be sure to consult the rubric for the individual
project for more complete details. Students who are unable to complete the work during the semester are eligible for an Incomplete only if the
reason fits the College's guidelines for an incomplete. If an Incomplete is granted, it will automatically convert to the grade of F if the work is not
completed by the end of the following semester.
2. Tests and Make-ups
All quizzes for this course must be completed. The final examination will be delivered during class schedule.
3. Extra Credit. Students are expected to complete the projects as required for the class and to do the best they can on each project
throughout the semester. Thus, it is the policy of the instructor not to give additional assignments for extra credit for students who wish to pull up
their grades at the end of semester.
Every attempt is made to provide a complete syllabus that provides an accurate overview of the courses. However, circumstances and events may
make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. This may depend, in part, on the progress, needs and experiences
of the students.
4. Students participate in the discussion, and answer the discussion questions. Failure to do those in 3 weeks will mean dropping from the course.
5. Requirements such as assignments/projects should be submitted/posted on or before the given deadline.
6. Coordinate with the professor, using various modes given on concerns/problems regarding the requirements.
7. Non-submission of requirements will be incomplete from the course.
Prepared by:
Verified by:
Approved by:
PAUL JUSTINE R. CENETA, LPT
Instructor
ROSEMARIE B. TAPIA, LPT .
Coordinator, GENED
DR. PABLITO P. GANTAN, JR
Dean, CASEd