MEDICAL COLLEGES OF NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan 3502
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Subject Code : GEC 7
Subject Title : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Term : MIDTERMS
Semester : INTERSESSION CLASS School Year: 2020
Name: Year & Section:
Proctor:
Score:_______________________________
I. ANALYTICAL QUESTIONS. Answer the following questions in Science, Technology and Society. See
attached rubric for scoring.
1. Among the scientific revolutions, which one greatly affected you and the society and how did it change
the general view of science and technology?
2. What is the role of science and technology in nation building? Is Philippines a strong nation with regards
to its science and technology? Justify your answer
3. What do you think is the best invention that benefits human well-being and why do you say so?
4. Compose a letter addressed to the government stating your personal issues and experiences towards
science education in the Philippines and as a student, who is considered to be the receiver of the
implementations of the said plans and programs, recommend possible solutions to improve science
education in the country.
5. Does higher exposure with science and technology makes a person happier? If someone is happy, does
it also mean he/she has a good life? Why?
6. You wanted to help your cousin to regain the trust of her parents but that means you are going to lie.
What will you do? Will it be ethical? Justify your answer.
7. Is technology influencing humanity or is humanity influencing technology? Justify your answer.
8. With the advancement of artificial intelligence that tries to replace human work force in many fields, do
you think the future will still need us?
-GOD BLESS-
Prepared by:
JEMYLYN B. RARANGOL, LPT
General Science Instructor
Checked by: Checked by:
RODEL C. ESPINO, LPT MELANIE M. PALOGAN, RPh
Cluster Head, General Science Program Coordinator, College of Pharmacy
Reviewed by: Approved by:
WINNIE T. CANCEJO, RRT, MPH PRESENITA C. AGUON, Ph.D.
Quality Assurance Representative, MCNP Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rubrics:
3 2 1 Score
INTRODUCTI Well-developed introduction Introduction creates Introduction
ON engages the reader and interest. Sufficient adequately explains
Background/His creates interest. Contains background the background, but
tory detailed background information is may lack detail.
information. Thesis clearly provided. Thesis Thesis states the
CONCLUSION states a significant and clearly states the position or belief.
compelling position or belief. position or belief. Conclusion is
Conclusion effectively wraps Conclusion effectively recognizable and ties
up and goes beyond summarizes topics. up almost all loose
restating the thesis. ends.
MAIN POINTS The main idea or a thesis The main idea can be The main idea can be
Body statement is clearly defined. identified. The writer identified. The writer
Paragraphs There may be more than one shares relevant shares some
key point. Appropriate information, facts information, facts
relevant information and and experiences. and experiences, but
details are shared from a There is a clear may show problems
variety of sources including distinction between going from general
personal experiences, general observations observations to
observations, and prior and specifics. specifics. Stronger
knowledge. Supporting Supporting details support and greater
details are accurate, are relevant and attention to details
relevant, and helpful in explain the main would strengthen this
clarifying the main idea(s). idea. paper.
ORGANIZATI Logical progression of ideas Logical progression of Organization is clear.
ON with a clear structure that ideas. Transitions Transitions are
Structure enhances the thesis. are present equally present.
Transitions Transitions are mature and throughout essay.
graceful.
MECHANICS Punctuation, spelling, Punctuation, spelling, A few errors in
Spelling, capitalization are correct. No capitalization are punctuation, spelling,
punctuation, errors. generally correct, capitalization. (3-4)
capitalization with few errors. (1-2)
Total
