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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) COURSE SYLLABUS IN

GEC 7 – Science, Technology and Society
Date revised/enhanced: July 12, 2019

I. Semester/ School
1st Semester, SY 2019-2020
Year
II. University Vision: A green university globally engaged in island research and innovations for societal advancement.
Mission Foster excellence, holistic, outcomes-based education compliant with the requirements of diverse world
market and contribute to the development of productive and value-laden lives.
Goal Uphold the tradition of excellence in instruction, research, extension and production functions in an eco-
friendly environment.
Core Values Respect, Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Commitment
Institutional Outcomes:
A. A Professional who is morally upright, socially responsible and globally employable.
B. A Leader and Innovator who inspires others and is committed to social transformation and national
development.
C. An Environmental Advocate committed to research, extension and production initiatives.
College of Agriculture and Fisheries, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Education,
III. College/Campus
and College of Engineering / Main Campus
Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business, Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of
IV. Program/Degree Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, Bachelor in Elementary
Education, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
V. Program Outcomes
A. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of environmental science. D
B. Disseminate effectively knowledge pertaining to sound environmental protection, conservation, utilization and
P
management.
C. Generate new knowledge and innovation related to the environment. P
D. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to the protection and management of the environment. P
E. Analyze local environmental issues and problems in the regional and global context. P
F. Practice professional, ethical, and gender sensitive environmental standards in the context of local, national and
P
global market.
G. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based
P
opportunities.
H. Preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage and support national, regional, and local development
D
plans, programs and projects.
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I. Contribute to the generation of new knowledge by participating in various research, extension and development
D
projects.

I – Introduced P – Practiced D – Demonstrated

VI. Course Code/Title GEC 7/ Science, Technology and Society
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
VII. Course Description
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.
VIII. Course Credit 3 units
IX. Prerequisite None
X. Contact Hours 54 hours
XI. Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students shall be able to:
COs Description A B C D E F G H I J K
articulate the impacts of science and
CO1 technology on society, specifically 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
Philippine society
explain how science and technology affect
CO2 society and the environment and its role in 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
nation-building
analyze the human condition in order to
deeply reflect and express philosophical
CO3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
ramifications that are meaningful to the
student as a part of society
define and demonstrate the impact of
CO4 social media on the students’ life and 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
Philippine society in general

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imbibe the importance of science and

CO5 technology in the preservation of the 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 2
environment and the development of the
Filipino nation
critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the
progress of science and technology such
CO6 that the student may be able to define for 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
himself/herself the meaning of the good
life
creatively present the importance and
CO7 contributions of science and technology to 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
society
examine shared concerns that make up the
good life in order to come up with
CO8 innovative and creative solutions to 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
contemporary issues guided by ethical
standards
Illustrate how the social media and
CO9 information age impact their lives and their 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
understanding of climate change
enhance thinking skills and creativity
CO10 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 2
through process skills development

1 – CO has minor contribution to PO 2 – CO has moderate contribution to the PO 3 – CO has major contribution to the PO

XII. Course Outline/Learning Plan

Textbooks/ Instructional
Desired Learning Course Content/ Teaching and Learning Assessment Time
POs COs References Resources/
Outcomes Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks Table
Materials

A 1 After studying the I. Historical Floridi, Luciano. Research work Student LCD projector 4.5
B 2 chapter, the students antecedents in 2014. The Fourth Assigned advance participation hours
C 3 shall be able to: which social Revolution, Oxford readings; lecture with in Laptop
D 4 1. discuss the considerations University Press visual aids/ video/ films; discussions;
E 5 interactions between changed the course Caoili, Olivia. classroom group activities quizzes; Illustrations
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Textbooks/ Instructional
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F 6 S&T and society of science and 2016. History of practical
G 7 throughout history technology Science and exams
H 2. discuss how scientific A. In the World: Technology of the
I and technological Ancient, Middle and Philippines
J developments affect Modern Ages Laconsay-
K society and the B. In the Philippines Agsalud, P.S.,
environment 2012, UPOU
3. identify the Module in STS,
paradigm shifts in Great Books
the history of S&T. Publishing
A 1 After studying the chapter, II. Intellectual
B 2 the students shall be able revolutions that Floridi, Luciano. Research work Student LCD projector 4.5
C 3 to: defined society 2014. Assigned advance participation hours
D 4 1. articulate ways by A. Copernican Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with in Laptop
E 5 which society is B. Darwinian 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; discussions;
F 6 transformed by C. Freudian Laconsay- classroom group activities Group Illustrations
G 7 science and D. Information Agsalud, P.S., reporting;
H 8 technology E. Meso-American 2012 Quizzes;
I 9 F. Asian practical
10 G. Middle East exams
H. African
After studying the chapter,
A 1 the students shall be able III. Science and Floridi, Luciano. Research work Student LCD projector
B 2 to: Technology and 2014. Assigned advance participation 4.5
C 3 1. discuss the role of Nation Building Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with in Laptop hours
D 4 science and A. The Philippine 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; discussions;
E 5 technology in Government S&T Laconsay- classroom group activities Group Illustrations
F 6 Philippine nation Agenda Agsalud, P.S., reporting;
G 7 building B. Major 2012 quizzes;
H 8 development
I 9 2. evaluate government programs and practical
10 policies pertaining to personalities in S&T exams

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Textbooks/ Instructional
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science and technology in the Philippines
in terms of their C. Selected
contributions to nation indigenous science
building and technologies
3. identify actual science
and technology policies
of the government and
appraise their impact
on the development of
the Filipino nation
After studying the
A 1 chapter, the students IV. The Human Floridi, Luciano. Research work Student LCD projector
B 2 shall be able to: Person flourishing in 2014. Assigned advance participation
C 3 1. analyze the human terms of science and Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with in Laptop
D 4 condition in order to technology 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; discussions;
E 5 deeply reflect and A. Technology as a Laconsay- classroom group activities Group Illustrations
F 6 express philosophical way of revealing Agsalud, P.S., reporting;
G 7 ramifications that are 2012 quizzes;
H 8 meaningful to the practical
I 9 student as part of exams
10 society 4.5
hours
2. critique human
flourishing vis-à-vis
the progress of
science and
technology so that the
student can define for
himself/ herself the
meaning of the good
life

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Textbooks/ Instructional
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Materials
After studying the
A 1 chapter, the students V. When technology Floridi, Luciano. Research work Submission of LCD projector 4.5
B 2 shall be able to: and humanity cross 2014. Assigned advance research hours
C 3 1. examine human rights Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with output; Laptop
D 4 in order to uphold 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; student
E 5 such rights in Laconsay- classroom group activities participation Illustrations
F 6 technological ethical Agsalud, P.S., in
G 7 dilemmas 2012 discussions; Video clips
H 8 quizzes;
I 9 practical
10 exams
A 1 After studying the chapter,
B 2 the students shall be able VI. Why does the Floridi, Luciano. Research work Submission of LCD projector 3 hours
C 3 to: future not need us? 2014. Assigned advance research
D 4 1. evaluate contemporary Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with output; Laptop
E 5 human experience in 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; student
F 6 order to strengthen and Laconsay- classroom group activities participation Illustrations
G 7 enlighten the human Agsalud, P.S., in
H 8 person functioning in 2012 discussions; Video clips
I 9 society and quizzes
10
1.5
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
hours
A 1 After studying the chapter, VII. The Information Floridi, Luciano. Research work Submission of LCD projector
B 2 the students shall be able Age (Gutenberg to 2014. Assigned advance research 3 hours
C 3 to: Social Media) Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with output; Laptop
D 4 1. linked learned 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; student
E 5 concepts to the Laconsay- classroom group activities; participation Illustrations
F 6 development of the Agsalud, P.S., Case studies in
G 7 information age and its 2012 discussions; Video clips
H 8 impact on society Ecker, David J. quizzes;
I 9 2. illustrate how social 2014. Germ practical

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Textbooks/ Instructional
Desired Learning Course Content/ Teaching and Learning Assessment Time
POs COs References Resources/
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Materials
10 media and the Catcher, Scientific exams
information age have American
impacted our lives Kaku, Michio.
2011. Physics of
the Future: How
Science will shape
human destiny
and our lives by
the year 2100.
Tyson, Neil
DeDrasse. 2017.
Astrophysics for
People in a Hurry

A 1 After studying the VIII. Biodiversity and Floridi, Luciano. Research work Submission of LCD projector 6 hours
B 2 chapter, the students the Healthy Society 2014. Assigned advance research
C 3 shall be able to: Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with output; Laptop
D 4 1. determine the IX. Genetically 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; student
E 5 interrelatedness of Modified Organisms: Laconsay- classroom group activities; participation Illustrations
F 6 society, environment, Science, Health and Agsalud, P.S., Case studies; off-campus in
G 7 and health Politics 2012 activities discussions; Video clips
H 8 2. discuss the ethics and Dubock, Adrian. quizzes;
I 9 implications of GMOs 2014. The politics practical
10 and potential future of Golden Rice. exams
impacts GM Crops and
Food. Jul-Sep
2014. Vol. 5,
Issue 3, pp 210-
222
Duguet, et al. 2013.
Ethics in Research
with Vulnerable
Populations and
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Emerging
Countries: The
Golden Rice Case.
Journal of
International Law
and Commercial
Regulations.
Summer 2013, Vol.
38, Issue 4, pp.
979-1013.
Floridi, Luciano.
A 1 After studying the X. The Nano World 2014. Research work Submission of 6 hours
B 2 chapter, the students Caoili, Olivia. Assigned advance research LCD projector
C 3 shall be able to: 2016 readings; lecture with output;
D 4 1. discuss the major Laconsay- visual aids/ video/ films; student Laptop
E 5 impacts(both potential Agsalud, P.S., classroom group activities; participation
F 6 and realized) of 2012 Case studies; off-campus in Illustrations
G 7 nanotechnology on Dayrit, Fabian. activities discussions;
H 8 society 2013. Can We quizzes; Video Clips
I 9 2. Analyze the issue Build a Culture of practical
10 through the Science through exams
conceptual STS Nanotechnology?
3. Critique the issue on Zhang, et al. 2011.
its costs and benefits Environmental
to society Impacts of
Nanotechnology
and Its Products.
Proceedings of the
2011 Midwest
Section
Conference of the
American Society
for Engineering.
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Textbooks/ Instructional
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Floridi, Luciano.
A 1 After studying the XI. Gene Therapy 2014. Research work Submission of 4.5
B 2 chapter, the students (Stem Cells) Caoili, Olivia. Assigned advance research LCD projector hours
C 3 shall be able to: 2016 readings; lecture with output;
D 4 1. describe the gene Laconsay- visual aids/ video/ films; student Laptop
E 5 therapy and its various Agsalud, P.S., classroom group activities; participation
F 6 forms 2012 Case studies in Illustrations
G 7 2. assess the issue’s TED Talk: Susan discussions;
H 8 potential benefits and Lim on “Transplant quizzes; Video Clips
I 9 detriments to global Cells Not Organs” practical
10 health TED Talk: Juan exams
Enriquez on “the
Next Species of
Human”

A 1 After studying the XII. Climate Change Floridi, Luciano. Research work Submission of 6 hours
B 2 chapter, the students and the Energy Crisis 2014. Assigned advance research LCD projector
C 3 shall be able to: Caoili, Olivia. readings; lecture with output;
D 4 1. Identify the causes of XIII. Environmental 2016 visual aids/ video/ films; student Laptop
F 5 climate change Awareness Laconsay- classroom group activities; participation
G 6 2. Assess the various Agsalud, P.S., Case studies; off-campus in Illustrations
7 impacts of climate XIV. Alternative 2012 activities discussions;
8 change including Energy Resources Gore, Al. An quizzes; Video Clips
9 economic, geopolitical, Inconvenient practical
10 biological, Truth: The exams
meteorological, etc. Planetary
3. Apply STS concepts to Emergency of
the issue of climate Global Warnming
change and What we can
do about it
Gore. Al. Six
drivers of global

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Textbooks/ Instructional
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change
Changing the
Atmosphere:
Anthropology and
Climate change.
NCAR
Hardin, Garrett.
The Tragedy of
the Commons.
Webster, et al.
2008. Reigning in
the Weather,
Discover
02747529.
Jun2008, Vol.29,
Issue 6
Legarda, Loren.
Buhos: A Climate
Change
Documentary
1.5
FINAL EXAMINATION
hours
54
Total hours
hours

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A. Suggested Readings 1. Fabian, Dayrit. 2011. Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21 st Century. Stellar Origins
and References 2. Lin,P. and Hoboken, F. 2007. The ethical and social implications of nanotechnology. New Jersey: John
Wiley and Sons, Inc.
3. Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. 2010. Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing in Ethics and Human Dignity, Manila,
Rex Bookstore, pp. 15-23
4. Mosteiro, Arnaldo P. 2006. Science, Technology and Society. 2nd edition, Educational Publishing House

Other references/ websites:

TEDTalk.com, TEDMed.com, TEDEd.com
A. Attendance and Preparations E. Case studies/Research outputs
B. Course Requirements B. Long exams/quizzes F. Projects
C. Midterm and final examination G. Off-Campus Activities
D. Class participation/ Report outputs H. Other requirements as required
A. Students with reasonable absences from the class will be given consideration for the missed quizzes/examinations upon
C. Course Policies presentation of duly signed excuse letter.
B. Students who incurred more than 20% of the required number of hours shall be dropped from the rolls.
C. Submission of projects shall be on or before the due date agreed upon by the students and the faculty. Late submission will
earn a grade of 3.0.
D. Cheating and plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Students caught doing these acts shall be dealt with in accordance with the
provisions in the Student Handbook.
E. Cell phone use during classes is strictly prohibited.
F. Wearing of appropriate school uniform and ID shall be strictly implemented.
G. Grading System For Academic and Laboratory Courses
(Per Board Resolution Quizzes/Homework/Seatwork/Problem Set 30%
Distribution of Weight for the Overall/Final Grade
no. 3, 4 or 5, s. 2016) Performance(Skills-Based; Psychomotor) 40%
Mid-Term Grade 50%
Mid-Term Examination 30%
Tentative Grade 50%
TOTAL 100%
Final Grade 100%
Quizzes/Homework/Seatwork/Problem Set 30%
Performance(Skills-Based; Psychomotor) 40%
Final Examination 30%
TOTAL 100%
H. Consultation
9:00 – 12:00; 2:00 – 4:00 Wednesday Natural Science Department
Time/Venue
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Prepared by:

ESSIE FRANCIA G. OLIVER RENEE DAISY J. AVILA, MATBio

Instructor I Instructor I

RYAN PAUL C. BRILLANTE, MATBio ABELISA D. EVANGELISTA, MAEd, MATBio

Instructor I Instructor I

MEDA B. MERCADO, Ed.D. JIMMY T. MASAGCA, Ed.D.

Associate Professor III Associate Professor I

Date: ______________________

Reviewed by: Approved:

TERESITA J. AVILA, Ed.D. MORENO D. TABIOS, JR.

Department Chair Dean

Date: ______________________ Date: ______________________

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