University of Northeastern Philippines College of Arts and Sciences

VISION CAS VISION

University of Northeastern Philippines
The University of Northeastern Philippines COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES The CAS is envisioned as a pillar of quality
is a leading educational institution committed to learning where scholars and students enjoy the
serve the country as an exemplar of going
Iriga City maximum freedom in the search of knowledge,
“beyond education” through world-class of new learning and in the exploration of a finer
instruction, significant research and creative OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION SYLLABUS IN SA 1 thought in the spirit of discovery and service to
works, and beneficial extension and the community.
community service focused on values
(SOCIAL ARTS)
formation towards social transformation. 1st Semester, School Year 2023-2024
CAS MISSION
MISSION I. COURSE CODE : GE-5/GE-7/STS
To provide students with the
The University of Northeastern Philippines II. COURSE TITLE : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY understanding of humanities and the scientific
is committed to the holistic development of the fundamentals that will prepare them to meet
human person, by nurturing a community of III. COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNIT new challenges, explore new frontiers and
academics, leaders, scholars, researchers, and tackle new professional problems in a global
professionals who shall deliberate, generate,
IV. PRE – REQUISITE : NONE perspective.
and propagate new knowledge, understanding, V. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
insights, skills and competencies, as catalysts for
COLLEGE GOAL
social transformation in the global society.
The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural,
To bring solid contributions to the well-
political, and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them. (CMO No. 20, series of being of students and the community.
UNIVERSITY GOAL
2013) This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by
In pursuit of the University of Northeastern science and technology in society. Such realities pervade the personal, the public, and the
Philippines’ Vision-Mission statement that global aspects of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and
commits to the holistic development of the
human person, it shall:
technological development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural,
• Provide world class instruction; economic, and philosophical underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective
• Produce significant research and creative knowledge in the students that they are able to live the good life and display ethical decision
works; making in the face of scientific and technological advancement. This course includes mandatory
• Engage in beneficial extension and
community service; and topics on climate change and environmental awareness.
• Embody values formation for social
transformation. VI COURSE OBJECTIVES:

UNIVERSITY CORPORATE VALUES At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
Compassion 1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine
Service
Humility society.
Integrity 2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in
Excellence nation-building.
Leadership
Discipline 3. Analyze the human condition 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.
 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 to come up with innovative and creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical standards
3. Illustrate how the social media and information age impact their lives and their understanding of climate change.

Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester

VII. COURSE FRAMEWORK

DESIRED STUDENT
TIME OUTCOMES-BASED OUTCOMES-BASED
LEARNING COMPETENCIES LEARNING TOPICS
Schedule FRAME EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES
Preliminary Phase
GENERAL CONCEPTSD AND STS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Week 1-3 • Discuss the 1.Historical • Lecture and • Quiz (40 points)
interactions between antecedents in discussion • Graded recitation
S&T and society which social • Activity: “Standing (20 points)
throughout history. considerations on the shoulders of • Group
• Discuss how scientific changed the course Giants” presentation (40
and technological of science and 9 hours points)
developments affect technology Criteria:
society and the a. In the World: a) 15 Creativity
environment. Ancient, Middle and b) 15 Content
• Identify the paradigm Modern Ages c) 10 Learning
shifts in history b. In the Philippines Impact
Week 4-5 • Articulate ways by 2. Intellectual • Lecture and • Quiz (50 points)
which society is revolutions that Discussion • Graded Activity
transformed by science defined society (30 points)
and technology a. Copernican 6 hours • Graded recitation
b. Darwinian (20 points)
c. Freudian
d. Information

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 e. Meso American
f. Asian
g. Middle East
h. African
Midterm
Phase
Week 6-8 • Discuss the role of 3. Science and • Small Group • Group Project
Science and Technology and Activity presentation
Technology in Nation Building • Discussion
Philippine nation a. The Philippine
building Government S&T
• Evaluate Agenda
government policies b. Major
pertaining to science development
and technology in programs and
terms of their personalities in S&T
in the Philippines 9 hours
contributions to
nation building c. Science
• Identify actual Education in the
science and Philippines
technology policies d. Selected
of the government indigenous science
and appraise their and technologies
impact on the
development of the
Filipino nation
STS AND
THE
HUMAN
CONDITION
Week 9 • Analyze the human The Human Person • Reflection, • Short
condition to deeply flourishing in terms • Discussion Quiz
reflect and express of science and
3 hours • Reporting
philosophical technology
ramifications that are Technology as a
meaningful to the Way of Revealing

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 student as a part of
society
Week 10 • Critique human Human flourishing • Discussion • Group
flourishing vis-àvis Presentation on
the progress of how technology
science and reveals nature and
technology so that the human
3 hours
the student can person’s role in it
define for
himself/herself the
meaning of the good
life
Week 11 • Examine shared The Good Life • Lecture and • Case Study:
concerns that make Discussion Production and
up the good life in Consumption of
order to come up with sugars
innovative, creative 3 hours
solutions to
contemporary issues
guided by ethical
standards
Week 12 • Examine human When technology • Reflection • Short Quiz
rights in order to and humanity cross and
uphold such rights in 3 hours Discussion
technological ethical
dilemmas
• Evaluate Why does the future • Reflection and • Case
contemporary human not need us? discussion Study:
experience in order to WAZE
strengthen and
enlighten the human
person functioning in
society
Week 13 • Section Exam: Find • Group Work • Group
and examine local Presentation:
3 hours
government policies Content and
that protect the well- Relevance - 30%

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 being of the person in Analysis - 40%
the face of new Creativity &
technologies teamwork - 30% --
--------- 100%
SPECIFIC
ISSUES IN
STS
Week 14 • Link learned • The information • Presentation • Book Report
concepts to the Age (Gutenberg and Activity Report: A
development of the to social media) Discussion Day without
information age and • Biodiversity and Technology
its impact on society. the Healthy Activity Report:
• Illustrate how the Society Timing your
social media and the Genetically Technology
information age have Modified Activity Report:
impacted our lives Organisms: 3 hours Technology and
• • Determine the Science, Health, Past (interviews
interrelatedness of and Politics with elders)
society, environment, • Graded recitation/
and health • Discuss debate
the ethics and
implications of GMOs
and potential future
impacts
Week 15 • • Discuss the major The Nano World • Presentation and •
impacts (both Discussion
potential and
realized} of
nanotechnology on
society • Analyze the 3 hours
issue through the
conceptual STS
lenses • Critique the
issue on its costs and
benefits to society
Week 16 • • Describe gene Gene therapy (stem • Presentation and •
3 hours
therapy and its Cells) Discussion

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 various forms •
Assess the issue’s
potential benefits and
detriments to global
health
Week 17 • • Identify the causes Mandated Topics: 1. • Presentation and • • Group
of climate change • Climate Change and Discussion presentation and
Assess the various the Energy Crisis 2. discussion
impacts of climate Environmental Learning
change including Awareness Other application:
economic, Topics: Alternative weather control
Energy Resources ( 3 hours
geopolitical,
biological, e.g. O-tech Ocean
meteorological, etc. • Thermal Energy
Apply STS concepts Conversion)
to the issue of climate
change
Week 18 • Research, present, • Presentation and • Final Exam
and make a stand on group work Content and
S&T issues that Relevance 30%
currently affect 3 hours Analysis 40%
Philippine society Creativity &
teamwork 30%
____ 100%

VIII GRADING SYSTEM

Class Standing and Attendance 15% 1.0 – 1.11 Excellent

Projects (Reaction/Research Paper) 20% 1.12 – 1.25 Very Good
Oral Reporting 15% 1.26 – 1.5 Good
Mid-Term Examination 20% 1.51 – 1.75 Fair
Final Examination 30% 1.76 – 2.00 Passing
TOTAL 100%

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 Class Requirements:
CONSULTATION TIME/DAY:
1. Regular Class Attendance
2. Active Class Participation
Face to face:
3. Oral and Written Reports _________________ ____________
4. Written Examinations Taken and Passed
5. Render Report with its Appropriate Presentation
IX REFERENCE MATERIALS:
• Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia) Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions
• Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The Fourth Revolution, Oxford University Press
• Caoli. History of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
• Video: Stephen Colbert’s interview with Neil Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch v=YXh9RQCvxmg&noredirect=1
• Youtube: World’s Greatest Inventions (3 minutes)
• Philippine Great Inventions
• Paul Anderson article: “More is Different” 1976
• https://explorable.com/scientificreductionism
• https://explorable.com/what-is-a-paradigm
• http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenmen t/videos/mankind-the-story-of -all-of-usscientific-revolution
• Kuhn , Structure of Scientific Revolution
• http://www.flowofhistory.com.readings
• Flowcharts/revival-west/the-ageenlightenment
• http://hti.osu.ed/scientific revolution/lesson plans
• Powerpoint presentation on the individual scholars and great works.
• Government Documents: 1. NEDA. National Development Agenda; Regional Agenda

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Validated by: Approved by:

ROLAN A. SAN JOSE, LPT, MAED DR. ONYCA O. JASMIN ELMER H. LOLIN, MBA DR. ELEANOR A. OSEA, CESO IV
College Instructor Dean Ass. VP for Academic Affairs Vice President for Academic Affairs

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