Welcome to Soc Sci 6

Stub Code 1190

Science, Technology and Society
Hello Class!
How are you?
JYZZA ALEXANDRA J. SUPERIO
Licensed Professional Teacher
Faculty, CPUES
CPU Alumni Batch 2018
Santa Barbara, Iloilo, PH
@jyzzaalexandra
Jyzza Alexandra Superio
@[email protected]
Name, Year & Course, Age, Address,
Motto/Quotation & Expectation/s.
General Course Information
Course Title: Science, Technology & Society
Course Number: GESS 6
Course Credit: 3 units
Number of Hours: 1.5 hours every
MTThF
Course Description
This course deals with the introductions between science &
technology and the socio-cultural, political, and economic
contexts that influence society and its varied developments.

This course also seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the

students that they may able to live good lives and apply ethical
decision-making in both social and scientific dilemmas.

This course also includes the mandatory topics on climate

change and environmental awareness.
Course Description
Based on CHED Memorandum Order No. 20, Series
of 2013, Science, Technology, and Society is an
interdisciplinary course that engages students to
confront the realities brought about by science &
technology in society through scientific knowledge
and technological development of the society with
its socio-cultural, political, economic, and
philosophical underpinnings at play.
 Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
Gain the following competencies/knowledge:

1. Articulate the impacts of science & technology in

society globally, specifically in the Philippine context;
2. Explain the adaptation of science & technology in the
society, its environment, and its role in nation-building.
 Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
Gain the following competencies/knowledge:

3. Analyze the human condition to deeply reflect and express

philosophical implications meaningful to students as members
of the society; and
4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the
lives of the students and the Philippine society as a whole.
Embed the following values
Imbibe the importance of science & technology in the
preservation of the environment and the development
of the Filipino nation-state;
Critique human progress as a result of science &
technology and define the meaning of good life; and
Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward a holistic
life and sustainable environmental development.
Acquire the following skills
Creatively present the importance and contributions
of science & technology to the society;
Examine shared concerns of a good life to come up
with innovative solutions to the contemporary issues
guided by ethical standards; and
Illustrate the impart of the social media & information
age to the human lives and understand the effects of
climate change.
 Course Requirements:
Major Exams (Midterm and Final)
Attendance (Based on Participation,
Discussion, Outcomes and Outputs)
Assignments, Quizzes, Participation,
Learning Activities, and Module
Outputs
 Activities and Methodologies:
Lecture/Discussions
Film Showing and Film Reviews
Assigned Tasks
Media, Print, and Digital
Presentation
FGD/Group Dynamics
 Medthods of Learning
Synchronous Asynchronous
Learning Learning
-remote learning that happens real -remote learning that happens
time (the same time) among on a self-paced mode with or
students with ongoing internet without present access or use of
access. It includes live conferencing, the internet
live chatting, discussion boards and
-recorded lecture
other means of real time
engagement with students.
Policies & Guidelines
Synchronous sessions corresponds to at least 40%
of the total number of hours intended as indicated
in the study guide.
A student is required to be present in the
synchronous sessions. A student may be dropped
from the program if he/she has been absent for
50% of the total number of synchronous sessions.
Policies & Guidelines
Synchronous sessions corresponds to at least 40%
of the total number of hours intended as indicated
in the study guide.
A student is required to be present in the
synchronous sessions. A student may be dropped
from the program if he/she has been absent for
50% of the total number of synchronous sessions.
 GRADING COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS WEIGHTS (%)
LECTURE CLASSES
Semester Term
A. Mid-Term Examination 25%
B. Final Examination 35%
C. Quizzes 25%
D. Other Requirements 15%
(Assignment/Seatwork/Recitation, Report, etc.)
TOTAL 100%
 NETIQUETTES
Etiquette is defined as the formal manners and
rules that are followed in social or professional
settings.
Netiquette is the correct or acceptable way of
communicating on the internet.
Be on Time.
Log in early. Attend your classes regularly.
Check the connection and test devices before the lesson begins, so
the teacher could start as soon as everybody's all ready.

Be Respectful.
Do: Respect privacy, diversity, and opinions of others.
Communicate tactfully and base disagreements on scholarly ideas and
research evidence.
Avoid: Sharing another person's professional and personal information.
Be Scholarly
Do: Use proper language, grammar and spelling. Be
explanatory and justify your opinions. Credit the ideas of
others through citing and linking to scholarly resources.
Avoid: Misinforming others when you may not know the
answer. If you are guessing about something, clearly state
that you do not know the answer.
Be Professional
Do: Represent yourself well at all times. Be truthful,
accurate, and run a final spell check. Limit the use of
slang and emoticons.
Avoid: Using profanity or participating in hostile
interactions.
Be Polite
Do: Address others by name or appropriate title and
be mindful of your tone. Treat people as if you were in
a face-to-face situation.
Avoid: Using sarcasm, being rude or writing in all
capital letters. Written words can be easily
misinterpreted as they lack non-verbal.
Participate
Treat every class as an opportunity to learn. Do not
just sit, watch, and listen the whole duration. Try to
share your opinions in a respectful manner.
Participate in class discussions.
 CPU VISION STATEMENT

A University committed to Exemplary Christian

Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the
needs of the total person and the world.
 CPU MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Central Philippine University is to carry out a
program of spiritual , intellectual, moral, scientific,
technological, and cultural training, and allied studies under
influences which strengthen Christian faith, build up character
and promote scholarship, research and community service.
 The beautiful thing about learning is
that no one can take it away from you.
B.B. King

I hope this semester brings you a better understanding of

yourself and the society around you!
Thank you for participating!
God bless you all!