SYLLABUS

DHVSU - LUBAO CAMPUS

“Opening Minds, Progressing Technologies, Creating Brighter Future” COURSE TITLE: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Sta Catalina, Lubao, Pampanga Course Code: STS 103
email: dlubaocampus@[Link] Credits: 3
DHVSU Vision Semester/Year: 1st Semester 2024 – 2025 Prerequisite(s):
DHVSU envisions of becoming one Class Schedule: Co-requisite(s):
of the lead universities in the Bldg./Room No.:
ASEAN Region in producing Instructor: Mark Kevin P. Zita Consultation Schedule:
globally competitive professionals Email: mkpzita@[Link] Mondays - 9:00am - 10:30am
who are capable of creating, Mobile No.: 09667781973 Thursdays - 9:00am - 10:30am
applying and transferring Bldg./Room No.: A-RM: Integrated Science Laboratory
knowledge and technology for the Office Phone No.: 09667781973
sustainable development of the I. Course Description:
humanity 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).
DHVSU Mission
DHVSU commits itself to provide a This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities
conducive environment for the pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and
holistic development of students technological development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical
to become globally competitive underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live the good life and display
professionals through quality ethical decision making in the face of scientific and technological advancement.
instruction and services;
innovation and research towards This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and environmental awareness.
the sustainable development of Program Outcomes (PO)
society. II. Course Outcomes (CO)
a b c d e
CLO-001: Articulate the impacts of science and technology
Core Values √ √ √ √ √
on society, specifically Philippine society.
● Professionalism CLO-002: Explain how science and technology affect
● Good Governance society and the environment and its role in nation- √ √ √ √ √
● Excellence building.
CLO-003: Analyze the human condition in order to deeply √ √ √ √ √
reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are
meaningful to the student as a part of society.

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 CLO-004: Define and demonstrate the impact of social
media on the students‟ life and Philippine society in √ √ √ √ √
general.
CLO-005: Imbibe the importance of science and
technology in the preservation of the environment and the
√ √ √ √ √
development of the Filipino
nation.
CLO-006: Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress
of science and technology such that student may be able √ √ √ √ √
to define for himself/herself the meaning of good life.
CLO-007: Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the
holistic and sustainable development of society and the √ √ √ √ √
environment.
CLO-008: Creatively present the importance and
√ √ √ √ √
contributions of science and technology to society.
CLO-009: Examine shared concerns that make up the good
life in order to come up with innovative and creative √ √ √ √ √
solutions to contemporary
CLO-010: Illustrate how the social media and information
age impact their lives and their understanding of climate √ √ √ √ √
change.
III. Program Outcomes
a. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor);
b. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
c. Work effectively and independently in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor);
d. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility;
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage.”(based on RA 7722).

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 IV. Course Outline:
Time Table Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/ Tools
Familiarize with the rules and 1. General Orientation Collaborative Team Learning Class Orientation
regulations of the university 2. Introduction to Science, Inquiry based learning School Policy on Onsite, Online
Technology and Society Onsite, Online and Blended and Blended Class
Week 1
Construct an understanding of the Learning Discuss Course Syllabus
nature of science, technology and Think Pair Share Background of the Course
society.

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 IV. Course Outline:
Time Table Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/ Tools
Discuss the interactions between GENERAL CONCEPTS AND STS Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
science & technology and society HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS Inquiry based learning Peer Review
throughout history. Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
1. Historical antecedents in which Learning Activity
Discuss how scientific and technological social considerations changed the Lecture discussion/presentation Photo analysis
Week 2 developments affect society and the course of science and technology. Recitation
environment.
 In the World: Ancient, Middle
Identify the paradigm shifts in history and Modern Ages
 In the Philippines

1.5 Hours Quiz

Articulate ways by which society is 2. Intellectual revolutions that Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
transformed by science and technology defined society Inquiry based learning Peer Review
a. Copernican Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
Identify the different inventions in the b. Darwinian Learning Activity
world: ancient, middle and modern ages c. Freudian Lecture discussion/presentation
Week 3 - 4 d. Information Age Recitation
e. Meso-American
f. Asian
g. Middle east (Islamic science)
h. African

1.5 Hours Quiz

Week 5 - 6 Discuss the role of Science and 3. Science and technology and nation Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
Technology in Philippine nation building building Inquiry based learning Peer Review
Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
Evaluate government policies pertaining a. The Philippine Government S&T Learning Activity
to science and technology in terms of agenda Lecture discussion/presentation
their contributions to nation building b. Major development programs and Recitation
personalities in S&T in the Philippines

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 IV. Course Outline:
Time Table Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/ Tools
Identify actual science and technology c. Science education in the Philippines
policies of the government and appraise d. Selected indigenous science and
their impact on the development of the technologies
Filipino nation
Analyze the human condition in order to STS and the Human Condition Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
deeply reflect and express philosophical Inquiry based learning Peer Review
ramifications that are meaningful to the 1. Human Flourishing Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
student as a part of society Learning Activity
Lecture discussion/presentation
Critique human flourishing vis-à- vis the Recitation
progress of science and technology so 2. Technology as a Way of Revealing
that the student can define for
himself/herself the meaning of the good
life

Examine shared concerns that make up

Week 7 - 8 the good life in order to come up with 3. The Good Life
innovative, creative solutions to
contemporary issues guided by ethical
Standards

Examine human rights in order to 4. When Technology and Humanity

uphold such rights in technological Cross
ethical dilemmas

Evaluate contemporary human 5. Why the Future does not Need Us?
experience in order to strengthen and
enlighten the human person functioning
in society
1.5 Hours Quiz
2.5 Hours Midterm Examination

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 IV. Course Outline:
Time Table Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/ Tools
Week 10 - 15 Specific Issues in STS Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
Inquiry based learning Peer Review
Link learned concepts to the 1. The Information Age (Gutenberg to Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
development of the information age and social media) Learning Activity
its impact on society Lecture discussion/presentation
Recitation
Illustrate how the social media and the
information age have impacted our lives

Determine the interrelatedness of 2. Biodiversity and the Healthy

society, environment, and health Society

Discuss the ethics and implications of 3. Genetically Modified Organisms:

GMOs and potential future impacts Science, Health, and Politics

Discuss the major impacts

(both potential and realized} of 4. The Nano World
nanotechnology on society

Analyze the issue through the

conceptual STS lenses

Critique the issue on

its costs and benefits to society

Describe gene therapy and its various 5. Gene therapy (Stem Cells)
forms

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 IV. Course Outline:
Time Table Course Outcomes (CO) Topic/s Teaching and Learning Activities Assessment Tasks/ Tools
Assess the issues potential benefits and
detriments to global health
1.5 Hours Quiz
Identify the causes of climate change Climate Change and the Energy Crisis Collaborative Team Learning Oral or Online Recitation
Inquiry based learning Peer Review
Assess the various impacts of climate Environmental Awareness Onsite, Online and Blended Examination
change including economic, geopolitical, Learning Activity
Week 16 - 17
biological, meteorological, etc. Lecture discussion/presentation
Recitation
Apply STS concepts to the issue of
climate change
1.5 Hours Quiz
2.5 Hours Final Examination

Parent/Guardian Signature over Printed Name

Grading system:

Midterm (50%) Final (50%)

Class Class Seatwork
Attendance Seatwork Quizzes Major Exam Attendance Quizzes Major Exam Final Grade
Standin Midterm Standing Final Term
(10%) (10%) (30%) (40%) (10%) (30%) (40%)
g (10%) (10%) (10%)

Course Policies and Guidelines:

 Active Participation is essential to maximum/total learning experience. In the learning course, a student is required to participate on face-to-face learning modality.
This means that in order to get full credit for participation, a student should have to complete projects, discussion forums, assignments, lesson assignments and
quizzes on a timely basis. Consistent failure to participate in class will result in being dropped from the course.

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  In the conduct of self-paced place-based (be it a learning task or formative/summative assessment), you are expected to always adhere to the agreed contents of
the Academic Integrity Contract. You shall accomplish the tasks assigned to you with full honesty. You may be allowed (if the instruction permits), to use credible
sources to justify your claims/ideas but must be acknowledged through proper citations. Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
 For our class, printed materials will be provided. All students must have a copy of each printed materials.
 Lectures are exclusive to our class for teaching purposes. Please do not share to anyone. Unauthorized sharing of learning materials is prohibited and subject to
disciplinary actions.
 Students will learn the lessons at his/her own pace. The time-frame is given so that parents and students will be guided of the target lessons and outputs per week.
 Any form of dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, sharing of answers to activities without teacher’s consent, “copy-pasting” answers without paraphrasing, etc.) is
prohibited and subject to disciplinary actions.
 All student outputs must be submitted to the instructor. Submissions thru messenger/email will not be accepted.
 Incomplete submission of student outputs (activities, project, progress report, final assessment) may incur an INC grade. Kindly coordinate with the teacher for late
submissions. For our class, non submission of an output within the specified time will automatically get zero (0) score for that particular output unless it was
coordinated beforehand with the teacher.
 Students must observe proper etiquette and behavior at all times.
 The instructor will only be available during class hours and during his vacant time inside the faculty lounge. Students are not allowed to send the instructor an inbox
for academic queries.

Suggested References:

Printed Materials:
1. Serafica, J. [Link]. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. Rex Printing Company, Inc., First Edition, 2018.

Online Reference:

1. Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia) Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions ([Link]

2. Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia). Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions ([Link]
3. ([Link] ([Link]
a. Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The Fourth Revolution, Oxford University Press ([Link]
_How_the_Infosphere_is_Reshaping_Human_Reality)
4. Caoli, Olivia. History of Science and Technology of the Philippines.
([Link]

5. NEDA. National Development Agenda; Regional Agenda ([Link]/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Abridged-PDP-2017-2022_Final.pdf)

a. Filipino Great Men and Women ([Link]

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 6. Great Filipino Inventions https:/[Link]/raqzraqueliamante/copy-of-presentation1-21428045 s://[Link]/top-10-filipino-inventions/
[Link]
7. The Question Concerning Technology by Martin Heidegger
8. Heidegger, Martin. The Question Concerning Technology and Other Essays, HarperCollins, 1982
([Link]
9. Forget „developing‟ rich countries, it‟s time to „de-develop‟ rich countries. By Jason Hickel ([Link]
network/2015/sep/23/developing-poor-countries-de-develop-rich-countries-sdgs)
10. Book VI and Bk X Nichomachean ethics of Aristotle ([Link]
11. Gripaldo, Rolando. “The Concepts of the Public Good: A View from the Filipino Philosopher” in The Making of a Filipino Philosopher and Other Essays, pp. 82-100,
National Bookstore, 2009. ([Link]
12. The ethical dilemmas of robotics [Link]
13. Is Google Making Us Stupid? 2008. Nicholas Carr ([Link]
14. Why The Future Doesn‟t Need Us (2000) – Bill Joy, Chief Scientist and Corporate Executive Officer of Sun Microsystems
([Link]

CONFIRMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 This is to confirm that the contents of the course syllabus in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY – STS103, 1st Semester A.Y. 2024 - 2025, were discussed to us during
the first day of class and a copy of which was provided for individual reference and guide.

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Prepared and Submitted by: Reviewed and Noted by:

MARK KEVIN P. ZITA, LPT, MAED MARIA CHRISTINA L. MEDINA, LPT, MALED
Instructor I Chairperson, Academic Instruction

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

ROWEL D. WAJE, RCE, MAED REDEN M. HERNANDEZ, RCE, MM

Director, Lubao Campus Vice President for Academic Affairs

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