SYLLABUS

Department of Social Sciences Course Title: Science, Technology and Society

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS ENTREP) Course Code: GE 7
Credits: 3 Units

SACC Vision Semester/Year: First Semester / 2022-2023 Prerequisite(s): None

Class Schedule: Sunday (7:30am-10:30am; 11:00am-2:00pm; 2:00pm-5:00 pm)
A premier higher Monday (5:30pm-8:30 pm) Co-requisite(s): None
institution Bldg./Rm. No.: Sunday (Salay NHS, SHS Building -Grade 12 Dynamic)
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provide quality, Instructor/s: JACEL MAE E. BAYARCAL Consultation Schedule: Tuesday-Friday (5:30-8:30 pm)
well-rounded, Email: Bayarcal.JacelMae@gmail.com Bldg.Rm. No.: Online
and globally Mobile No.: 09279653986 Office Phone No./Local: 09279653986
competitive
graduates.
Course Description: The course examines how science and technology interact with the social, cultural, political, and economic environments that both influence and are
SACC Mission influenced by them. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013)
Students in this multidisciplinary course are challenged to face the social realities that science and technology have brought about. Such truths are fundamental to human
This institution is development and influence all part of our lives—personal, public, and global. In the context of society, with all of its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical
committed to underpinnings at play, scientific knowledge and technological advancement take place. The goal of this course is to give students the reflective knowledge they need to live
develop all
moral lives and make moral decisions in the face of scientific and technological progress. This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and environmental
students to be
awareness.
highly
responsible and Program Outcome (PO)
productive
citizens through Course Outcome (CO) : a b c d e f g
quality
instructions,
appropriate At the end of this course, students are expected to:
curricula and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
updated facilities CO1- Describe and explain many applications of science and
in a conducive technology within our society.
environment.
 CO2- Develop critical thinking and creativity as they utilize
science in understanding various human conditions and social ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
issues.

CO3- Appreciate the contributions of science and technology to

the world in general and the Philippine society in particular. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Program
Educational CO4- Illustrate how the social media and information age impact
Objectives: their lives and their understanding of climate change. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

1. Enable its
graduates to
become
successful I. Course Outline:
entrepreneurs in
• Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of science and technology
the near future.
• Intellectual revolutions that defined society
Students utilize
their skills, • Science and Technology and Nation Building
talents, and • The Human Person flourishing in terms of science and technology
abilities • Technology as a Way of Revealing
necessary to • Human flourishing
achieve goals. • The Good Life
Coordinate with • When technology and humanity cross
people to achieve • Why does the future not need us?
efficiently and • The information Age (Gutenberg to Social media)
effectively • Biodiversity and the Healthy Society
through project • Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics
management • The Nano World
skills which are • Gene therapy (stem Cells)
important as • Climate Change and the Energy Crisis
basic • Environmental Awareness
organization
• Alternative Energy Resources ( e.g. O-tech Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion)
skills. Also,
students use Intended
coherent, well Allotte Course
Learning Teaching-Learning Assessment Grading Remark
thought-out d Time Outcome Topic/s Suggested Readings
Outcomes Activities Tasks/Tools Criteria s
business plan and (hr) s (CO)
(ILO)
the appropriate At the end of
financial the lesson the Historical • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Lecture and discussion • Quiz (40 Rubrics
forecasts. students will antecedents in Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. • Video presentation on: points) provided
be able to: which social (2020). Science, Technology and a.Top 10 Inventions of All by the
2. Promote considerations Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. Time • Output on instructo
global 1. discuss the changed the https://www.youtube. the r
professionalism interactions course of • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, com/watch?v=bNU Activity
and social between S&T science and F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and fZ3_VkuE (40 points)
entrepreneurship. and society technology Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
Students use an throughout Technology and Society. Mutya b. Philippine Great
approach to history; a. In the Publishing House, Inc. Inventions
business that’s 6 hrs. World: https://www.youtube.co
gaining 2. explain how Ancient, • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M., m/watch?v=DSD2Kyp
popularity as CO1 scientific and Middle and and Beleno, R. (2018). Science, edvM
globalization technological Modern Ages Technology and Society. C & E
brings developments b. In the Publishing, Inc. • Activity:
conversations affect society Philippines Make a History of
about and the Technology Timeline and
sustainability and environment; make a reflection on the
international and statement of Newton:
development to a “Standing on the shoulders
world stage 3. identify the
leading more paradigm shifts
people to involve in history.
starting a
mission-based At the end of Intellectual • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Lecture and Discussion • Quiz (40 Rubrics
enterprise that 3 hrs.
the lesson the revolutions Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. points) provided
dedicate some or by the
even all of their students will that defined (2020). Science, Technology and • Reflection paper on the • Reflection instructo
profits toward be able to: society Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. question: “Do you think Paper r
furthering a a. Copernican the church should
cause in giving b. Darwinian • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, intervene in scientific
their customers a 1. discuss how c. Freudian F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and revolution?”
purpose behind ideas postulated d. Information Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
every expense by Copernicus, e. Meso- Technology and Society. Mutya
made. Darwin and American Publishing House, Inc.
Freud f. Asian
3. Provide contributed to g. Middle • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
solutions to the spark of East and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
socio-economic scientific h. African Technology and Society. C & E
and socio- CO3 revolution; and Publishing, Inc.
cultural
challenges. 2. articulate
Students solve ways by which
economic society is
difficulties and transformed by
improve the lives science and
of people technology
concerning every At the end of
aspect of the the lesson the Science and
stakeholders. CO3 students will Technology • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., Small Group Activity Group Project Rubrics
Engaging be able to: and Nation Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. presentation provided
themselves in Building (2020). Science, Technology and (i.e. vlog) by the
field experiences 1. discuss the Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. Discussion instructo
and social 3 hrs. role of Science a. The r
practices to and Philippine • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar,
develop one’s Technology in Government F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and
problem-solving, Philippine S&T Agenda Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
knowledge, nation Technology and Society. Mutya
entrepreneurial building; and b. Major Publishing House, Inc.
skills, as well as
professionalism 2. evaluate development • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
in every situation government programs and and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
in the community policies personalities Technology and Society. C & E
and the world. pertaining to in S&T in the Publishing, Inc.
science and Philippines
4. Prepare technology in • Government Documents:
students to terms of their c. Science 1. NEDA. National Development
deliver beyond- contributions Education in Agenda; Regional Agenda
expectation to nation the • http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-
performances in building Philippines content/uploads/GAA/GAA
the future. technology 2015/GAA%202015%20
policies of the d. Selected Volume%20I/NEDA/NEDA.pd
Students government indigenous f
demonstrate and appraise science and • http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-
well-rounded their impact on technologies content/OPCCB/OPIF_2007/
being delivering the neda3.pdf
best outputs to development of
practice his/her the Filipino
abilities in a nation.
work set-up PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
environment.
Evolving At the end of The Human • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Reflection, Discussion • Paper and Rubrics
themselves to the lesson the Person Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. pen test provided
participate in students will flourishing in (2020). Science, Technology and by the
various types of be able to terms of Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. • Role play instructo
employment CO2 analyze the science and r
activities, and 6 hrs. human technology • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar,
public discourses condition in F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and
particularly in order to deeply Technology Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
response to the reflect and as a Way of Technology and Society. Mutya
needs of the express Revealing Publishing House, Inc.
community one philosophical
serves. ramifications
 that are • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
5. Promote meaningful to and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
holistic the student as a Technology and Society. C & E
individuals part of society Publishing, Inc.
enhancing life to contributions
the fullest with to nation
others. building
technology
Students develop policies of the
one’s holistic government
well-being and appraise
responsive to the their impact on
call of God and the
the society. development of
Engaging the Filipino
themselves in the nation.
field to
encourage every At the end of Human
stakeholder to the lesson the flourishing • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Lecture and discussion • Group Rubrics
perform tasks students will Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. • Video presentation Presentatio provided
while promoting be able to (2020). Science, Technology and a. Movie Clip (YouTube): n on how by the
God’s words. critique human Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. The Magician’s Twin: CS technology instructo
flourishing vis- Lewis and the case against reveals r
à- vis the • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, Scientism nature and
Program 3 hrs CO4 progress of F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and b. Film: Akiro Kurosawa’s the human
Outcomes: science and Gonzales, M. (2019). Science, Dreams “Village of the person’s
technology so Technology and Society. Mutya Watermills” role in it
1. Conduct a self- that the student Publishing House, Inc. c. Forget ‘developing’ rich
assessment to can define for countries, it’s time to ‘de-
determine level himself/herself • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M., develop’ rich countries. By
of the meaning of and Beleno, R. (2018). Science, Jason Hickel
entrepreneurial the good life. Technology and Society. C & E https://www.youtube.com
competencies. Publishing, Inc.
 /watch?v=P8mEWWanSU
2. Analyze/ scan o
the environment
to determine
business
opportunties and At the end of
develop their the lesson the • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Lecture and discussion Case Study: Rubrics
profitability students will Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. • Video presentation Production and provided
profiles from be able to (2020). Science, Technology and a. That Sugar Film (2015) Consumption by the
which examine shared Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. (documentary) of sugars instructo
entrepreneurial concerns that https://www.youtube. r
ventures can be make up the • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, com/watch?v=Bhwlyo
selected from. good life in F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and p7fKs
order to come Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
3. Prepare a 3 hrs CO2 The Good
up with Technology and Society. Mutya
business plan. Life
innovative, Publishing House, Inc.
creative
4. Mobilize the solutions to • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
necessary human, contemporary and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
financial, issues guided Technology and Society. C & E
logistical, and by ethical Publishing, Inc.
technical standards.
resources to
implement the
business plan. At the end of When
the lesson the technology
5. Prepare and students will and humanity • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Lecture and discussion Reaction Paper Rubrics
comply with be able to: cross Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. • Video presentation on “A I” Isaac provided
requirements for 3 hrs CO4 (2020). Science, Technology and a. The ethical dilemmas of Asimov, “I by the
business 1. scrutinize Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. robotics Robot” instructo
operations. human rights Why does the r
in order to future not • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, https://www.youtube.com
uphold such need us? F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and /watch?v=dWshtBOgCvs
6. Operate and rights in Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
manage the technological Technology and Society. Mutya https://www.youtube.com
enterprise ethical Publishing House, Inc. /watch?v=QjHNFP_773k
observing good dilemmas; and
governance and • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M., Why The Future Doesn’t
social 2. evaluate and Beleno, R. (2018). Science, Need Us
responsibility. contemporary Technology and Society. C & E https://www.youtube.
human Publishing, Inc. com/watch?v=aaDT
7. Apply experience in YExe9Ds
entrepreneurial order to
management in strengthen and Movie: “A I”
any organization enlighten the Isaac Asimov, “I
other than own human person Robot”
enterprise. functioning in https://www.youtube.
society. com/watch?v=Ouht1
xip9NQ
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

At the end of The • Lecture and discussion • Activity Rubrics

the lesson the information • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Video presentation Report: A provided
students will Age Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. TEDTalk: Julian Assange day without by the
be able to: (Gutenberg to (2020). Science, Technology and on “Why the World Technology instructo
Social media) Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. Needs Wikileaks” r
1. link learned https://www.youtube. • Activity
3 hrs.
concepts to the • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, com/watch?v=HNOn Report:
development of F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and vp5t7Do Timing
CO1 the information Gonzales, M. (2019). Science, your
age and its Technology and Society. Mutya Physics of the Future: Technology
impact on Publishing House, Inc. How science will shape
society; and human destiny and our
• Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M., daily lives by the year
2. illustrate and Beleno, R. (2018). Science, 2100
how the social https://www.youtube.
 media and the Technology and Society. C & E com/watch?v=N_N
information Publishing, Inc. x6fUmrfE
age have
impacted our
lives.
At the end of Biodiversity • Presentation
the lesson the and the • Small group discussion • Graded Rubrics
students will Healthy • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., recitation/ provided
be able to: Society Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. debate by the
(2020). Science, Technology and instructo
1. determine Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. r
the
interrelatednes • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar,
s of society, F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and
6 hrs. CO4 environment, Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
and health; and Genetically Technology and Society. Mutya
Modified Publishing House, Inc.
2. discuss the Organisms:
ethics and Science, • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
implications of Health, and and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
GMOs and Politics Technology and Society. C & E
potential future Publishing, Inc.
impacts.
PRE- FINAL EXAMINATION

At the end of The Nano • Small group discussion • Analysis Rubrics

the lesson the World • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Debate Papers provided
students will Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. and/or by the
3 hrs. be able to: (2020). Science, Technology and technical instructo
CO4 Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. paper r
1. discuss the
major impacts Gene therapy • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar,
(both potential (stem Cells) F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and
 and realized) Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
of Technology and Society. Mutya
nanotechnolog Publishing House, Inc.
y on society;
• Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
2. analyze the and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
issue through Technology and Society. C & E
the conceptual Publishing, Inc.
STS lenses;
and • Article: “Nanoethics: The ethical
and Social Implications of
3. critique the Nanotechnology” (Patrick Lin
issue on its and Fritz Allhoff, Hoboken, New
costs and Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
benefits to 2007)
society.
At the end of Climate •Group
the lesson the Change and • Small group discussion presentation Rubrics
students will the Energy • Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., • Video presentation and discussion provided
be able to: Crisis Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. by the
(2020). Science, Technology and Learning instructo
1. identify the Society. C & E Publishing, Inc. application: r
causes of Environmenta weather
climate l Awareness • Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, control
6 hrs CO4 change; F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and
Gonzales, M. (2019). Science,
2. assess the Alternative Technology and Society. Mutya
various Energy Publishing House, Inc.
impacts of Resources
climate change • Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M.,
including and Beleno, R. (2018). Science,
economic, Technology and Society. C & E
geopolitical, Publishing, Inc.
 biological, • BUHOS: A Climate Change
meteorological, Documentary by Loren Legarda
etc.; and • Article: “ The Tragedy of the
Commons” by Garrett Hardin
3. apply STS • Article: “Scientists tackle
concepts to the mystery of thunderstorms that
issue of strike at night” (NCAR)
climate change • Article: “Reigning in the
Weather” (Webster, Donovan,
Discover, 02747529. Jun2008,
Vol. 29, Issue 6)

At the end of • Research presentation • Research Rubrics

the lesson the Culminating presentation provided
students will Activity by the
be able to instructo
research, r
3 hrs CO4 present, and
make a stand
on S&T issues
that currently
affect
Philippine
society.
FINAL EXAMINATION
 II. Course Requirements:
Midterm:
• Case Study
• Group Presentation
• Oral Recitation
• Reflection Paper
• Term Exam
Final:
• Activity Report
• Group Presentation
• Oral Recitation
• Presentation of the Research Paper
• Term Exam

III. Grading System:

This institution adopts the four (4) term examinations every semester, namely: PRELIM, MIDTERM, SEMI-FINAL, AND FINAL EXAMINATION.

The result of every term examination using FORM A shall be submitted by the college instructors to the College Dean regularly where they belong for checking and evaluation
prior to submission to the registrar one week to ten days every after term exam, copy furnished the Office of College President for review purposes, especially for the
determination of the Dean’s listers and the academic scholars.

The Midterm grade shall be the average grade of the Prelim and Midterm grades likewise to the Final grade which is the average grade of the Semi-Final and Final grades.
These are to be submitted to the registrar without erasures. For the purposes of clarification, the following formula shall be used:

MIDTERM (MT) =PRELIM + MIDTERM OR

2
MT = P + MT
2

FINAL RATING (FR) = SEMI-FINAL + FINAL OR

2
 FR = SF + F
2

For the overall Final rating of the given subject, one-third shall be taken from the previous Term Exam (MT) and two-thirds for the present exam (FR) , which means the
school adopted the cumulative system of rating, not averaging.
For: OVERALL FINAL RATING (OFR) = 1 MIDTERM + 2 FINAL or
3 3

OFR = 1 MT + 2F
3 3

For purposes of checking of the entries how grades are obtained per term Exam, all college instructors are required to submit the Grading Sheets using form A (Enclosure No.
1) following components as shown below:

1st Column - 10% for Attendance: Faithful /regular attendance to classes.

2nd Column - 10% for Ethical Values.

3rdColumn - 15% for Project which include: Assignment, Research Work, Term Paper, Experiment, Laboratory Exercises, Portfolio, Composition, Journal, recipes and other
related Performance-Based Assessment Activities, e.g.: Path Fit/actual sports, gymnastics. HE actual cooking, IA etc., drama, role playing, etc,

4th Column - 30% for Class Standing and Participation which include: Quizzes, Oral Recitation, Class Reporting, Board work, Seatwork, Interaction.

5th Column - 35% Term Exam (Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final and Final Exam

6th Column - Remarks for Passed (P), Failed (F), Incomplete (Inc.)
 VI. References:
Casas, J.M.A., Jusayan, P.M., Menor, A.V., and Obanan, S.P. (2020). Science, Technology and Society. C & E Publishing, Inc.
Imson, J.B., Labog, R., Salazar, F.J., Santos, J., Perdio, A., and Gonzales, M. (2019). Science, Technology and Society. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
Mcnamara, D.J., Valverde, V.M., and Beleno, R. (2018). Science, Technology and Society. C & E Publishing, Inc.

Prepared by : Recommending Approval : Recommending Approval : Approved :

JACEL MAE E. BAYARCAL JEYPEE B. MACALE MAE P. OCO GRACE S. PIMENTEL, PhD
Instructor Designate Academic Coordinator – Gen. Ed. BS ENTREP Department Head College President

LEARNING CONTRACT
I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from me as a student of GE 7– Science, Technology and Society, during the
1st Semester, AY 2022-2023. I am fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the above-mentioned requirements and expectations.

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