Republic of the Philippines

PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY

Camarines Sur
PSU-SYL-GE7

OBE ALIGNED COURSE SYLLABUS

Second Semester, Academic Year 2023-2024

Course Code : GE7 Instructor : Diana Rose R. Pesimo

Course Title : Science, Technology and Society Campus : Caramoan
Course Credit : 3 Units Consultation : Friday (8:00am-12:00NN)
Course Prerequisite : NONE Contact Number : 09761546589
Class Schedule : BSHM 2A T (3:00-5:00PM); W (1:00-2:00PM) Email Address : [email protected]

University Vision A university of science and technology advancing geology and bio-resource science to promote sustainable and resilient communities.

University Mission To provide high quality, global educational experience to educate individuals in leadership, innovation, critical thinking, cultural appreciation, and
civic responsibility so that graduates are competent, informed and environmentally and culturally proactive and productive citizens.

Core Values P – Passion for Excellence

S – Service
U – Unity and Inclusiveness

Quality Policy The Partido State University commits to provide quality instruction, responsive research and needs-based extension services for global
competitiveness and satisfaction of its clients, stakeholders, regulatory bodies and other service providers through continual improvement of the
quality management system.

Campus Goal The Partido State University commits to provide quality instruction, responsive research and need-based extension services for global
competitiveness and satisfaction of its clients, stakeholders, regulatory bodies and other service providers through continual improvement of the
quality management system.

Program 1. Equip the students with theoretical and practical expertise and other related information in the field of Engineering Technology.

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Objectives 2. Conduct research related to Engineering Technology.
3. Participate in extension services that will alleviate the economic standards of the community.
4. Engage in the production related activities that will uphold the learning-earning theory and generate additional to the community.
5. Inculcate desirable work attitude and moral values that will promote productivity, industrial peace and corrupt society
Program Outcomes A. Program Outcomes (Common to All)

a.1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
a.2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
a.3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
a.4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
a.5. Technology: works with a variety of technologies.

B. Common to the Discipline (Engineering Technology)

The graduates of BET must have the ability to:

b.1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering technology fundamentals and an engineering technology specialization to be
defined and applied engineering technology procedures, processors, systems or methodologies.
b.2. Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze broadly- defined engineering technology problem reaching substantiated conclusions
using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialization.
b.3. Designs solution for broadly – define engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of system, components or processes
to meet specified needs w/ appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental consideration.
b.4. Conduct investigation of broadly defined problem; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature design and
conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
b.5. Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-
defined engineering technology activities, with an understanding of the limitations common to horizontal types of typology of education.
b.6. Function effectively as an individual and as member or leader in diverse technical teams.
b.7. Communicate effectively on broadly defined engineering technology activities with the engineering technology community and with social
at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentation and give and
receive clear instruction.
b.8. Demonstrate understanding of the societal health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
engineering technology practice
b.9. Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
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b.10. Understanding the impact of engineering technology solutions in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and
need for sustainable development.
b.11. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of management and business practices such as risk and change management and
understand their limitations.
b.12. Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning.

C. Graduates of the University participate in the generation of new Knowledge and research and development program.
c.1. Graduates of University participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development project.

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 also includes mandatory topics on climate change and
environmental awareness.

Instructional Program Teaching and Learning

Learning Outcomes Instructional Content Instructional Materials Assessment Task
Schedule Outcomes Activities
Discuss the course, its procedures, Course overview Interactive session to  VMGO, Core Values, and Individual
requirements and expectations University VMGO and introduce the course Quality Policy assessment of the
a.1, a.2, Quality Policy and Core structure, expectations, documentation. understanding of
Week 1 a.3, a.4, Discuss, relate and state the VMGO, and requirements.  Visual aids representing the course
Values
(Jan 15-19, b.9, b.10, Core Values and Quality Policy the values for discussion. overview.
2024) b.11, b.12 Discuss the importance of  Group activity handouts
Course content, description the course in the overall Recitation of
and guidelines.
and goals, class activities, academic journey.  Detailed syllabus VMGO and Quality
grading policy and teaching document. Policy
strategies Walkthrough of the  Visual presentation
syllabus, including course outlining course goals,
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content, goals, grading grading policy, and
policy, and teaching teaching strategies.
strategies.  FAQ document addressing
Q&A session for students common student queries.
to clarify any doubts or
concerns.
Discuss the nature of Science and the 1. Introduction & General Discuss the impact of Learning Modules Evaluation of
Scientists that contributed to the Concepts notable scientists on the understanding of
Development of Science 2. Science development of science. the nature of
a. History science and the
Discuss the concept of the scientific method b. Branches of scientific method
and its importance Science
c. Scientists and
Recitation
their contribution
Weeks 2-3 to science
(Jan 22-Feb 2, a.1, a.2, a.3, 3. The Scientific Method Research
2024) a.4, b.9, b.10, assignment on a
b.11, b.12 selected scientist
and their
contribution to
science.
Articulate ways by which society is A. Intellectual revolutions that Revolutionary Thinkers
transformed by science and technology defined society Students engage in a Debate: Submission of a
Week 4-5 1. Copernican debate discussing the  Brief biographies of reflection paper on
(Feb -5 -16, a.1, a.2, a.3, 2. Darwinian impact of Copernican, Copernican, Darwinian, the societal
2024) a.4, b.9, b.10, 3. Freudian Freudian, and other transformations by
Darwinian, Freudian, and
b.11, b.12 4. Information influential figures. science and
5. Meso-American other intellectual
 Debate guidelines and technology.
6. Asian revolutions. scoring criteria.
7. Middle East  Visual aids depicting key Group activity
Critical analysis and group concepts. reporting on one
discussions.  Cultural Perspective intellectual
Assignment: revolution that
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 Resources on Meso- defined society.

American, Asian, and
Middle Eastern Assignment -
intellectual contributions. Reflection on
 Guidelines for the Government
assignment. Policies:
Evaluation rubric.
Written reflection
on government
policies and their
impact on society.
Week 6-7
(Feb 19-Mar 1, Discuss the role of Science and A. Science, Technology, and Group activity analyzing Government Policies Collaborative
2024) Technology in Philippine nation building Nation Building actual science and Analysis: video
a.1, a.2, a.3, technology policies of the presentation
Evaluate government policies pertaining 1. The Philippine
a.4, b.9, b.10, government. Government S&T policies on the role of
to science and technology in terms of Government S&T
b.11, b.12, c.1 documentation. science and
their contributions to nation building Agenda
Presentation and discussion Data sets for policy analysis. technology in
2. Major development on their impact on the Presentation templates for Philippine
Identify actual science and technology programs and development of the Filipino group analysis. nation-
policies of the government and appraise personalities in S&T nation.
in the Philippines building.
their impact on the development of the
Filipino nation 3. Science Education Activity:
in the Philippines Group Reporting
Selected indigenous
science and technologies
Weeks 8-9 Analyze the human condition in order to A. The Human Person Guided discussion on the Philosophical Reflection Individual
(Mar 4-15, a.1, a.2, a.3, deeply reflect and express philosophical flourishing in terms of philosophical implications Forum: assessment on the
2024) a.4, b.9, b.10, ramifications that Science and Technology of technology on human understanding of
b.11, b.12, c.1 are meaningful to the student as a 1. Technology as a flourishing. Short film (Akiro Kurosawa’s
human flourishing
part of society way of revealing Dreams “Village of the
Human Flourishing Short film viewing followed by Watermills”). and technology.
a reflective dialogue.
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Guided reflection questions.
Critique human flourishing vis-àvis the Individual or group Handouts with philosophical Reflective essay
progress of science and technology so assignment to analyze and quotes.
critique the concept of human on the implications
that the suident can define for
himself/herself the meaning of the good MIDTERM EXAMINATION flourishing in the context of of technology on
Human Flourishing Analysis
life technological advancements.
Assignment: human flourishing.

Short Film Viewing:

Readings on human
Akiro Kurosawa’s Dreams
flourishing in the context of
“Village of the Watermills”
technology.
Assignment guidelines.
Rubric for assessment.
Weeks 10-11 Examine shared concerns that make up
(Mar 18-29, the good life in order to come up with A. The Good Life Case study discussions on Ethics in Action Workshop: Individual or group
2024) a.1, a.2, a.3, innovative, creative solutions to 1. X Nichomachean ethical considerations in analysis of a case
a.4, b.9, b.10, contemporary issues guided by ethical ethics of Aristotle science and technology. Case studies on ethical study on sugar
b.11, b.12, c.1 standards 2. Role of ethics in Group activities to propose dilemmas in science and production and
Science and innovative and ethical technology. consumption.
Technology solutions to contemporary Group discussion prompts.
issues. Rubric for evaluating ethical
solutions.
Analyzing the ethical
dilemmas presented in a
film (e.g., That Sugar Film) Film Analysis Session:
and discussing their real-
world implications. That Sugar Film (2015) for
viewing.
Film Viewing: Discussion guide on ethical
That Sugar Film (2015) implications.
Visual aids summarizing key
points.

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Weeks 12-13
(Apr 1-12, Examine human rights in order to uphold A. When technology and Debate on the ethical Technology and Humanity Reflection paper
2024) a.1, a.2, a.3, such rights in technological ethical humanity cross dilemmas posed when Debate: on the impact of
a.4, b.9, b.10, dilemmas technology and humanity technology on
B. Why does the future not
b.11, b.12, c.1 intersect. Resources on ethical human rights.
Evaluate contemporary human need us?
dilemmas in technology.
experience in order to strengthen and Discussion forum exploring Debate structure and
enlighten the human person functioning diverse perspectives. guidelines.
in society Visual aids presenting
Reflective assignment on opposing viewpoints.
the impact of contemporary
technological Required Reading:
advancements on the The Ethical Dilemmas of
human experience. Robotics

Discussion Forum: Is Google Making Us Stupid?

Who is to Blame? (Tesla
Accident) Contemporary Experience
Reflection:

Articles and essays on

contemporary technological
advancements.
Reflective assignment
guidelines.
Evaluation rubric.
Weeks 14-15
(Apr 15-26, Determine the interrelatedness of society, A. Biodiversity and the Healthy Panel discussion on the Film analysis and
2024) a.1, a.2, a.3, environment, and health Society causes and impacts of Required Reading: discussion on
a.4, b.9, b.10, climate change, applying Ethics in Research with environmental
Discuss the ethics and implications of 1. Genetically Modified
b.11, b.12, c.1 STS concepts. Vulnerable Populations and awareness.
GMOs and potential future impacts Organisms: Science, Interactive discussion on Emerging Countries: The

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Health, and Politics economic, geopolitical, and Golden Rice Case
Identify the causes of climate change 2. Gene Therapy (Stem biological aspects.
Cells)
Assess the various impacts of climate Film Viewing:
change including economic, geopolitical, 3. Environmental
David Attenborough: A Life
biological, meteorological, etc. Awareness: On Our Planet
Biodiversity Loss
Apply STS concepts to the issue of Discussion Forum:
climate change Are you pro or against
GMOs?
Week 16-18 Nanotechnology Forum:
(Apr 29-May a.1, a.2, a.3, Discuss the major impacts (both potential A. The Nanoworld Discussion forum exploring Active participation
17, 2024) a.4, b.9, b.10, and realized) of nanotechnology on B. Climate Change and the the potential and realized Resources on the impacts of in a discussion
b.11, b.12, c.1 society impacts of nanotechnology. forum on
Energy Crisis
nanotechnology. Presentation templates for nanotechnology
Analyze the issue through the conceptual Group presentations on the student forums. and its societal
STS lenses conceptual STS lenses. Visual aids summarizing key impacts.
nanotechnology concepts.
Critique the issue on its costs and Discussion Forum:
benefits to society How can nations reap the TEDTalk:
benefits of nanotechnology Ray Kurzwell on How
Describe gene therapy and its various
without causing harm to Technology Will Transform
forms
both mankind and the Us
Assess the issue’s potential benefits and environment?
detriments to global health TED Talk:
FINAL EXAMINATION Juan Enriquez on “the Next
Species of Human”

Skills and Values

Developed Analysis, Teamwork, Organizing, Research writing, Patriotism.

Classroom 1. Regular attendance and punctuality in all classes are important obligations of the students. They are expected to maintain a high rate of attendance in all

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Guidelines / Policies classes. Attendance in classes is governed by the policies stated in the student handbook.
2. Students who are not feeling well are advised to inform their teachers about their condition, stay home, and take proper medication. An excuse letter
signed by the parent/guardian must be submitted to the teachers upon return to the class.
3. All students are required to wear ID and the prescribed school uniform.
4. Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school premises.
5. Authentic and scholarly outputs are expected from all students. Plagiarism and vandalism are strictly prohibited and punishable.
6. Observe on-time submission of outputs, activities, and other requirements.
7. Academic respect and honesty are expected from all students. They should demonstrate good judgement and maintain good relationships with teachers
and fellow students.
8. Cellphones should be shut off during class hours unless authorized by the teachers.
9. Uploaded learning modules and other learning materials in Moodle are exclusive for the use of the class only. Sharing of materials posted
online and/or distributed manually without the consent of the author is prohibited.
10. Students are encouraged to regularly visit the Moodle account for announcements, updates, required readings and/or other activities posted by the
teachers.
11. Inquiries, feedback, and clarifications are highly welcomed. Always observe proper channels and protocols when sending communications, inquiries, or
grievances. Ensure that concerns are communicated during office hours to be responded to properly.
12. Students are directed to strictly observe teachers’ classroom management instructions (e.g., manner of submission of output, seating arrangements,
classroom activities, etc.) as precautionary measures in preventing the spread of any communicable diseases.
13. Students are expected to abide by other academic and non-academic policies and guidelines of the university stated in the student handbook

Grading System for Class Standing (Quizzes & Recitation) 40%

Lecture Classes Midterm/Final Exam 30%
Project/Outputs 20%
Deportment/Attendance 10%
100%

Equivalent Grade

99 = 1.0 94 = 1.4 89 = 1.8 84 = 2.25 79 = 2.7

98 = 1.1 93 = 1.5 88 = 1.9 83 = 2.3 78 = 2.75

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97 = 1.2 92 = 1.6 87 = 2.0 82 = 2.4 77 = 2.8
96 = 1.25 91 = 1.7 86 = 2.1 81 = 2.5 76 = 2.9
95 = 1.3 90 = 1.75 85 = 2.2 80 = 2.6 75 = 3.0
FINAL GRADE = (final term grade x 50%) + (midterm grade x 50%) 74 & below = 5.0
Incomplete = INC
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Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:

DIANA ROSE P. CAMPEHIOS SHARMINE OROSCO-NUÑEZ, MIHTM DIOMERL EDWARD B. BALDO, MSc
Instructor I Department Chair OIC, College Dean

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