SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,AND SOCIETY:
AN INTRODUCTION
LECTURE 01
PREPARED BY: DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
NATURE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, &
SOCIETY OVERVIEW:
❑ Definition of Science, Technology, and
Society
Characteristics and Processes of S&T
❑ Discuss the interrelationship of Science,
Technology and Society throughout
history.
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
NATURE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, &
SOCIETY OVERVIEW:
❑ Discuss how humans respond to scientific
and technological developments
❑ Emergence of STS as a new field of study
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
1. Science from the Latin word scire –
know and scientia – knowledge.
2. Science (Tagalog = agham) is a systemic
and methodical activity of building and
organizing knowledge about how the
universe behaves through observation,
experimentation, or both
3. Science tests theories by logical,
mathematical, and technological means.
4. Science also shapes culture and the
society that uses it.
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
6. Science is an empirical field.
7. Science is a systematized body of knowledge
covering general truths and facts.
8. Science is our most effective way of
understanding the natural world.
9. Science is a total societal enterprise.
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
Science according to Mcginn (1991)
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
SCIENCE IS AN EMPIRICAL FIELD
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SCIENCE IS A SYSTEMATIC FIELD
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
SCIENCE IS A SYSTEMATIC FIELD
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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SCIENCE COVERS GENERAL TRUTHS AND FACTS
HOW DO YOU GET
TRUTHS AND FACTS?
BY OBSERVATION AND
EXPERIMENTATION.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
SCIENCE IS A TOTAL SOCIETAL ENTERPRISE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?
1. Technology is the application of scientific
knowledge.
2. From the Greek word techne meaning art,
skill, or cunning of hand.
3. Technology involves designing and use of
devices, processes, and materials to solve
practical problems and to satisfy human
needs and wants.
WHAT IS TECHNOLOGY?
4. Technology is an applied science.
5. Technology is a body of knowledge and
skills by which we control and modify the
world.
6. Technology is a total societal enterprise.
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THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY MAN IS EVIDENT IN
THE FOLLOWING:
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Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An
Introduction. Cambridge University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK.
TECHNOLOGY IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
TECHNOLOGY IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
TECHNOLOGY IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
TECHNOLOGY IS AN APPLIED SCIENCE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
TECHNOLOGY IS A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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TECHNOLOGY CAN CONTROL AND MODIFY THE WORLD
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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TECHNOLOGY IS A TOTAL SOCIETAL ENTERPRISE
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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DEFINITION OF SOCIETY
A SOCIETY IS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH
COMMON INTERESTS, TRADITIONS, PURPOSE,
AND/OR ACTIVITY.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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INTERCONNECTIONS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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The interrelationship of Science, Technology, and
Society
Science attempts to provide
explanation to everything,
design laws of nature, and
produce knowledge. On the
other hand, technology is the
application of scientific
knowledge in a form of service,
object, process, and devices.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
The interrelationship of Science, Technology, and
Society
1. Society is defined as a group of people in a
specific place and time and are linked by
common goals and interests.
2. Society consumes both technology and science,
the demand to update, tailor-fit, and modify
science and technology is always towards the
aim to improve human life and the society itself.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
EMERGENCE OF STS AS A NEW FIELD OF STUDY
Science, Technology and
Society tracks the history
of disciplines, the
dynamics of science as a
social institution and the
philosophical basis for
scientific knowledge.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
EMERGENCE OF STS AS A NEW FIELD OF STUDY
The Structure of
Scientific Revolutions
(Thomas Kuhn, 1962)
New approach to
historical and social
studies of science
UP Diliman
required STS for
undergraduate students
CHED included STS in its revised
list of GE courses in 2013
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RATIONALE FOR TEACHING SCITECH
• Science, Technology, and Society (SCITECH) is an
interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to explore and
understand how science and technology influenced the
society.
• It also concerns how modern values affect and impact
science and technology.
• SCITECH will focus on science and technology in society.
This course will also examine the social implication of both
science and technology in human society.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
Learning and understanding SCITECH concepts is
important to students because:
1. It prepares them to use science for improving their own
lives and be able to better understand and cope with an
increasingly technological society.
2. It enables them to progress through life especially in
dealing with SCITECH issues in a responsible manner.
3. It helps in identifying a body of knowledge that would
enable them to deal with STS issues.
4. It helps acquiring knowledge and understanding about
career opportunities in the field.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
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ACTIVITY 1: Film Review
In this activity, you will watch the
feature film- The boy who harnessed the
wind. After watching the film, fill out
the matrix that follows. Provide quality
analysis and discussion. Avoid 1-
sentence essay but rather provide 3-5
sentence discussion of each
requirement.
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
ACTIVITY 1: Film Review Matrix
Required Discussion
Issues/conflicts presented in
the film (cite 3)
Role of science and technology
to each issue/conflict
How can society benefit from
the main idea of the film?
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
RUBRICS: Film Review Matrix
10 pts – Answers show quality of arguments, cites specific scenario, shows
valid discussion, and creates a meaningful analysis of the issues/conflicts and
its resolutions.
7 pts – Answers show quality of arguments, cites some scenarios in the film,
presents some valid discussion, and contains analysis of the issues/conflicts
and its resolutions.
5 pts – Answers show mediocre quality of arguments, specific scenarios or
scenes were mentioned, discussions could be improved, and analysis present
but seems incomplete.
3 pts – Answers show low quality of arguments, specific scenarios or scenes
are missing, no valid discussion, and poor analysis of the issues/conflicts and
its resolutions were presented.
1 pt – No answer was given
Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent, J. & Lowe, I. (2003). Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction. Cambridge
University Press. The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge, UK. (c) Layout by: AUSUPETRAN2020
REFERENCES:
Ilagan, Y. A., Balinado, L. O., Digma, J. R., Taglinao, L. P.,
Bono, M. T., Peñaflorida,
M. V. P. (2018). Science, Technology, and Society. Panday-Lahi
Publishing House Inc., Philippines
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