This document provides an introduction to science, technology, and society. It defines science as a systematic body of knowledge based on observation and experimentation. Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or to meet human needs. Society is defined as a large group that shares common culture, social structure, and laws within a geographical territory. The relationship between these three concepts - science, technology, and society - is the focus of science, technology, and society studies.

1. INTRODUCTION
TO SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY
AND SOCIETY

2. Learning Outcomes:

8.  is a systematic body of knowledge based on
careful observations and experimentations
Example :Pen
systematic/ process
Observation
Experimentation or Application
Useful

9. Example: Chair
Systematic/ Process
Actual Observation and Application
useful

10. What is Science?
 Science comes from
the Latin word
“Scientia” meaning
KNOWLEDGE
 Refers to a SYSTEM
of acquiring knowledge.

18. a. Artifacts or hardware: Products fabricated
by humans to meet specific needs
b. Knowledge and Methods: A system of tacit
and explicit knowledge, techniques,
materials utilized in using, making or
repairing a certain kind of artifact
c. A human cultural activity or profession:
e.g. military or civil engineers, crafters,
machinists
d. Total societal enterprise” e.g. "American
Technological know- how” R&D, invention,
patronage, mass production and mass
consumption.

19. Comparison of Science and
Technology

21.  The term society is derived from the Latin
word socius which means companion or
friendship
 The two primary component of society are its
culture and its social structure.
 Society is one of the basic sociological terms.
In simple sense, society is a large grouping
that shares the same geographical territory,
shares a common culture and social
structure, and expected to abide by the same
laws

23. What is STS?

29. GROUP ACTIVITY
Slogan (Group Work): Our View of
Science and Technology
“Science as good, bad, or
neutral.”