QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY
CABARROGUIS CAMPUS
Cabarroguis, 3400 Quirino
www.qsu.edu.ph
qsu.cabarroguis@gmail.com
0917-126-9160
COURSE OUTLINE AND LEARNING CONTRACT
Course Number GE 7
Course Title SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
Course An exploration of the past, present and future of science and technology in society (including
Description their nature, scope, role and function and the social, cultural, political, economic and
environmental factors affecting the development of science and technology, with emphasis
on the Philippine setting.
Course Credits Three (3) units
Contact Hours 3 hours a week
Prerequisite None
Week Topic/s Topic Learning Outcome/s Expected
output/s
1 Orientation/Class Bring awareness on the scope and content Activity report
Policies/ Expectations of the subject and the grading system
/QSU Vision, Mission Develop students’ awareness on the VMGO
and core values of the university
Prelim
2 Module 1. General Discuss how the ideas postulated by Timeline
Jan Concepts and Copernicus, Darwin, and Freud contributed Essay/ Poster
Historical Events in to the spark of scientific revolution; and
Science, Technology, Analyze how scientific revolution is done in
and Society various parts of the world like in Latin
America, East Asia, Middle East, and Africa.
3 Module 2. Science, Discuss the role of science and technology in
Research work/
Jan Technology, and Philippine nation-building; Essay
Nation-Building Evaluate government policies pertaining to
science and technology in terms of their
contributions to nation-building; and
Identify actual science and technology
policies of the government and appraise
their impact on the development of the
Filipino nation.
4 Module 3. Science Discuss the concept of science education; Essay
Feb Education in the and
Philippines Identify science schools established to
promote science education in the Philippines
5 Module 4. Discuss the concept of indigenous science; Research work
Feb Indigenous Science and
and Technology in the Discuss the contribution of indigenous
Philippines science in the development of science and
technology in the Philippines
6-7 Module 5. Human Identify different conceptions of human Reflection paper
Feb Flourishing flourishing;
Determine the development of the scientific Mini-advocacy
method and validity of science; campaign
Critic human flourishing vis-a-vis progress of
science and technology; and
Define the meaning of a good life.
Preliminary Examination
Midterm
8 Module 6. Explain the concept of human condition Artwork
Feb Technology as a Way before science technology;
of Revealing Identify the change that happened in human
condition after science and technology; and
Name ways on how technology aided in
revealing the truth about the human being.
9 Module 7. The Good Examine what is meant by a good life; Artwork
March Life identify how humans attempt to attain what
is deemed to be a good life; and
Recognize possibilities available to human
being to attain a good life.
10 Module 8. When Know the different technological Role-play
March Technology and advancements in society; scenario
Humanity Cross Discuss the development of science and
technology in the Philippines; and
VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino generate appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. needs of Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.
QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY
CABARROGUIS CAMPUS
Cabarroguis, 3400 Quirino
www.qsu.edu.ph
qsu.cabarroguis@gmail.com
0917-126-9160
Discuss the effects of the interplay between
technology and humanity through the
dilemma(s) they face.
11-12 Module 9. The Define Information Age; Illustration
March Information Age Discuss the history of Information Age; and
(Asynchronous) Explain the factors that need to be
considered in checking website sources.
Midterm Examination
Final
13 Module 10. Determine the interrelatedness of society, Venn-diagram
Biodiversity and the environment, and health;
Healthy Society Create a diagram that would show the
(Asynchronous) relatedness of species in forming up a
diverse and healthy society without
compromising one another; and
Identify everyday tasks and evaluate
whether they contribute to the wellness and
health of biodiversity and society or not.
14-15 Module 11. Identity issues on genetically modified Mini-Research
Genetically Modified organisms (GMOs); paper/Term
Organisms: Science, Discuss different implications and impact of Paper
Health, and Politics GMOs, and
Create a research paper on the impact of
GMOs in the Philippine context.
16 Module 12. The Describe gene therapy and its various forms, Reflection paper
Aspects of Gene and
Therapy Assess the issue's potential benefits and
detriments to global health.
17-18 Module 13. Climate Identify the causes of climate change; Advocacy
Change Understand the effects of climate change on campaign
the society; and
3Illustrate how the community helps in
mitigating the hazards caused by climate
change.
Final Examination
Grading LECTURE %
System Allocation
Prelim/Midterm/Final Exams 40%
Quizzes Final
30% Grad =Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Semi-
e Final Grade
Requirements 10% 3
Recitation/Participation 10%
Attendance and Assignment 10%
Total 100%
Transmutatio Point System Percentage System Point System Percentage System
n of Grades 1.00 98-100
1.25 95-97 2.50 80-82
1.50 92-94 2.75 77-79
1.75 89-91 3.00 75-76
2.00 86-88
2.25 83-85 5.00 70-below
Course Written/oral reports, and Examinations
Requirement
s
Class Policies 1. Class Attendance
a) A student with 3 consecutive absences must obtain a re-admission slip from the
Director for student Affairs and Services (OSAS) to be presented before he can be admitted
to class.
b) A student sent on official business by the college to attend athletic meets,
conferences, and other similar cases or who joined approved class field trips will be
considered excused.
c) When student’s absences in one semester have reached 20% of the required number
of hours and the absences are unexcused, the student will be dropped from the class roll.
d) Students who have been ill or/and confined for hospitalization be excused provided
with medical certificate.
VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino generate appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. needs of Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.
QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY
CABARROGUIS CAMPUS
Cabarroguis, 3400 Quirino
www.qsu.edu.ph
qsu.cabarroguis@gmail.com
0917-126-9160
e) A student who will be late even after 15 min. will still be accepted in class provided
will be marked tardy.
f) Three (3) times accumulated tardiness would be equivalent to one (1) academic
Class absent
2. Examination
a) Three (3) examination shall be given per semester as follows: a) Prelim Exam; b)
Midterm Exam; and c) Final Examination
b) An examination permit is required of each student before he is allowed to take his
examination.
3. Proper Conduct
Cheating
First Offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 on subject cheated
Second Offense: Automatic grade of 5.0 and suspension for one (1) semester
4. ID and Uniform
a) Wearing of Identification Card (ID) is mandatory inside the classroom.
b) All students are required to attend classes in the prescribed university/college
uniform (refer to student handbook as to the schedule of wearing the prescribed uniform)
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Dayrit, F.M. (2011). "Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century."
Stellar Origins Human Ways. Ed. Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng. 231-57.
Blitz, M. (2014). "Understanding Heidegger on Technology," The New Atlantis, Number 41, Winter,
pp. 63-80.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (n.d.). John Stuart Mil. Accessed February 3, 20Buchanan, R.
A. (2010). "History of Technology." Accessed Februaly S,
2017. https://www.britannica.com/technology/history-0l
technology.17. http://www.iep.utm.edu/mill-eth.
Harris, R. (n.d.). "Truths of the Information Age." Accessed February26, 2017.
http://www.virtualsalt.com/infotrue.htm.
Convention on Biological Diversity. (2010). "United Nations COHAB Initiative: Biodiversity and
Global Health. Accessed July 31, 2017. https://www.cbd.int/doc/health/cohab-policy-briefl -en.pdf.
Aruelo, L. (2016). "Philippines GMO-Free Zones: Successful Roots in Organic Policy and Organic
Policy and Law.” Accessed August 1, 2017.
ttp://www.gmo-free-regions.cfiles/gmo-free-regions/Philippines/The Philippines Free Zones.pdf.
Stern, N. (2007). "How Climate Change Affects People Around the World." In The Economics of
Climate Change. p. 56-65. https://books.google.com.ph/books.
The Encyclopedia of Earth. (2016). "Climate Change." Accessed October 25, 2017.
http://www.editors.col.org/eoearth/wiki/climate_change_main.
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implementation of the teaching-learning processes. It is the framework of the overall course of
pedagogical endeavors and a binding agent that manifests our full commitment to participate and
cooperate in all our instructional activities.
We affix our signatures to signify our intention to implement it wholeheartedly this ______ of
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VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino generate appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. needs of Quirino Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.
