Course Syllabus: Science, Technology & Society I. Course Title: ‘cience, Technology and Society I, Course Code: GEED 1083 I. Course Description: Analyses of the past, present and future of science and technology in society (including 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. IV. Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Explain the creative processes of science and technology 2. Relate science to other disciplines and cultures ‘ 3. Discuss the influences of past and current scientific-and technological developments on Philippine and global society 4. Analyze the societal influences on developments in science and technology at the local and global settings ; 5. Evaluate the roles of science and technology in Philippine regional and national development. 6. Examine and critique STS issues and commit to a stand or an action. V. Course Outline: 1. Overview A. Historical antecedents where social considerations changed the course of science and technology 1. In the World: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages 2. In the Philippines B, Intellectual revolutions that defined society 1, Copernican 2. Darwinian 3. Freudian 4. Information 5. Meso-American 6. Asian 7. Middle East 8. African Learning Outcomes Describe the interactions between S&T and society throughout history; Identify the paradigm shifts in history References and Resources: 1. [Link] biyolojiegitim. [Link]/ders/btpdf/[Link] 2. Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia). Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions 3. Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The Fourth Revolution, Oxford University Press4. Caoli. History of Science and Technology of the Philippines 5. Video: Stephen Colbert's interview with Neil Tyson https: / /[Link] /watch?v-YXh9RQCvamgasnoredirect=1 2. Interaction of Science, Technology, and Society through time a) Science in Art and culture; b) Science in Everyday Life (food prep and preservation, transportation, communication, health and wellness, leisure and recreation, Learning Outcomes Discuss the influences of past and current scientific and technological developments on the global human society and on the Filipino society; ‘Analyze the societal influences on developments in science and technology at the global and local perspectives; ‘Assess and evaluate the roles of science and technology in Philippine national development; and Allow the students to actively and critically engage in understanding the dynamics of STS. Resources/References 1, [Link] ‘ 2. [Link] 3. [Link] 4. Cavili, O. C. 1986. History of Science and Technology in the Philippines, Quezon City:University of the Philippines, 1986. 5. Bunch, B. and A. Hellemans (Eds.). 1993. The Timetables of Technology- A Chronology of Most Important People and Events in the History of Technology. A Touchstone Book, Simon & Schuster 6. Turkle, Sherry. The Inner History of Devices 3. Dynamics of Science, Technology and Society A. What is the role/function (tool or impetus?) of S8T in: . The Arts (Visual, Fine Arts, etc.) . Health, Wellness and Aesthetics (nutrition, cosmetics, etc.) . Sports and recreation . Industry, Agriculture, Fisheries and Commerce . Policy and governance . “Techno culture” . Environment . Information and Communication 9, Infrastructure 10. Space Exploration 11. Conflict situation (warfare, security, surveillance, etc.) 12, Energy 13. Religion 14, Disciplines of knowledge (reshaping disciplinal domains and knowledge cultures) exaMEeNE Learning OutcomesTo familiarize the students with the different aspects (social, political, economic, cultural, environmental) and impacts of science, technology and society; To cite and discuss cases or examples of promises and chailenges of S & T on society; To evaluate and recommend appropriate responses to STS problems and issues Resources/ References 1. A Brief History of Tomorrow 2. Weaving the Web 3. Bryson, B. 2003. A short history of nearly everything. 4. Carson, R. 1962. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin. 5. Durant, W. 2002. The Greatest Minds and Ideas of All Times. Compiled and Edited by J. Little. NY: Simons & Schuster. Kumar, M. 2008. Quantum. Icon Books. Levin, I. 1976. Boys from Brazil. Random House. Ridley, M. 2000. Genome: The autobiography of a species in 23 chapters. Rasco, E.T.R. 2008. Unfolding Gene Revolution. SEARCA-ISAAA. [Link], J. 2002. The No-Nonsense Guide to Science. US: New Internationalist. 11-Sagan, C. 1980. Backbone of Night, Excerpt from Cosmos by Carl Sagan NY: Ballantine Book, pp. 135-139. [Link], C. 1980. In Praise of Science and Technology, Excerpt from Cosmos by Carl Sagan NY: Ballantine Book [Link] the scientific method. 2012. US National Academy of Sciences. 14. Suggested Films/Documentaries [Link] Heroes [Link] Story in the Phils. [Link] Disasters [Link] the Impossible [Link] Park [Link] Malampaya Story [Link] Inconvenient Truth [Link] Incredible Human Machine [Link] Promises of Genetic Engineering [Link] from Brazil [Link] Green [Link] (Ethan Hawke) [Link] God’s Must Be Crazy [Link] Island (Ewan McGregor) [Link]’s Dialogue [Link] The Band Played On (HBO) 31. The Extraordinary Measure (Brendan Frazer/Harrison Ford) [Link] Sa Tag-araw (Loren Legarda) Pere 4. Science and Technology in National Development ‘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. ‘Brain drain’ versus ‘brain circulation’: migration of scientists E, Selected indigenous science and technologies Learning Outcomes Examine programs, communities and individuals involved in regional, national and international S&T development