Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN VISAYAS CENTRAL COLLEGES

“Pioneer in Criminal Justice Education in Samar Islands, Region VIII”
Catarman, Northern Samar
Email: evccmain@[Link] Landline: 055-5001432

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Course Syllabus
I. Vision

Eastern Visayas Central Colleges, Inc., in solidarity with its people, commits itself to the constitutional mandate of educating the youth by giving knowledge about modern
technology and skills that will affect personal and social change and will achieve successful future.

II. Mission

The Eastern Visayas Central Colleges, Inc., envision itself as a center of academic excellence establish for the purpose of molding the mind of the Filipino youth dedicated
to the service of God, country, and humanity.
An institution committed to render high quality education that generates jobs in globally competitive skills.
In the attainment of this mission, it binds itself to the highest standard of competence, integrity and dedication.

III. Objectives

To actualize its underlying philosophy of educational service, Eastern Visayas Central Colleges, Inc., envisions the following goals:
1. Promotion of ultimate understanding between faith and reasons leading to the application of knowledge about man, nature, and God.
2. Integral formation of the society and the advancement of technology for global competitiveness.
3. Development of well – rounded, professional expertise and knowledge in an atmosphere of academic freedom.
4. Preservation enrichment and propagation of Filipino Cultural heritage based on principle and values rooted upon a sense of history and tradition.
5. Recognition of the vital role of the individual not only as a citizen with total freedom protected by law, but also working for national development and promotion of
universal good.

Course Number GE 7
Course Title SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Course Prerequisite None
Course Unit 3
Course Duration 18 weeks (54 hrs.)
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 includes
mandatory topics on climate change and environmental awareness.
Course Objective 1. Articulate the impact of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society.
2. Explain how science and technology affect society and law enforcement and its role in nation-building.
3. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the students’ life and Philippine society in general.
4. Imbibe the importance of science and technology in the preservation of the environment and the development of the
Filipino nation.
5. 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 good life.
6. Foster the value of a healthy lifestyle toward the holistic and sustainable development of society and the environment.
7. Creatively present the importance and contributions of science and technology to society.
8. Examine the shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative and creative solutions to
contemporary issues guided by ethical standards.
9. Illustrate how social media and information age impact the students’ lives and understanding of climate change.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

TIME ALLOTMENT Course Content/Subject Matter
14 HOURS Preliminary Examination
1. Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of science and technology
a. In the World: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages
b. In the Philippines
2. Intellectual revolutions that defined society
a. Copernican
b. Darwinian
c. Freudian
d. Information
e. MesoAmerican
f. Asian
g. Middle East
h. African

3. Science and Technology and Nation Building

a. The Philippine Government S&T Agenda
 b. Major development programs and personalities in S&T in the Philippines
c. Science Education in the Philippines
d. Selected indigenous science and technologies

4. Human Person Flourishing in terms of science and technology

 Technology as a Way of Revealing
 Human flourishing

13 HOURS Midterm Examination

1. The Good Life
2. When technology and humanity cross
3. Why does the future not need us?
4. The information Age (Gutenberg to social media)
14 HOURS Semi-final Examination
1. Biodiversity and the Healthy Society
Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics
2. The Nano World
3. Gene therapy (stem Cells)
12 HOURS Final Examination
Mandated Topics:
1. Climate Change and the Energy Crisis
2. Environmental Awareness
3. Alternative Energy Resources ( e.g. O-tech Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion)

COURSE REQUIREMENT/GRADING SYSTEM Attendance 10%

Quizzes 10%
Oral Recitation 10%
Major examinations
Preliminary 15%
Midterm 15%
Semi-Final 15%
Final 25%
Total 100%

METHODOLOGY/TECHNIQUES 1. Individual/Group Project

2. Lecture discussion (MODULES)
3. Oral and Written Exercises
 4. Research work
5. Reporting
6. Work Assignment

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
1. MODULES

REFERENCES 1. Caoli, Olivia. “A History of Science and Technology of the Philippines,” in Analysis of Conditions
for National Scientific and Technological Self-Reliance: The Philippine Situation, Quezon City:
University of the Philippines, 1986.
2. Dayrit, Fabian. “Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century,” in Stellar
Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta
Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.
3. Coleman, G. (2010). Haacking In-Person. The Ritual Character of Conferences and the
Distillation of a Life-World. Anthropological Quarterly, 96(3), 47-72.
4. Fuchs, C. (2014). Digital Labor and Karl Marx. New York: Routledge
5. Gonzalez, W. J. (2005). Science, Technology and Society: A Philosophical Perspective. Gesbibo,
S.L.

Prepared by:

ALLAN S. IGBUHAY, LPT, MACOED

Instructor
BS in Nursing
Certificate in Teaching-Biological Science (Units)
M.A. in Computer Education