Title: The Interplay of Science, Technology, and Society: A Comprehensive Examination Abstract: The interrelationship between science, technology, and society (STS) has been a subject of extensive scholarly inquiry and societal relevance. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the intricate dynamics between these three domains, elucidating their mutual influences, societal impacts, ethical considerations, and future trajectories. By delving into historical perspectives, contemporary issues, and futuristic trends, this paper navigates through the multifaceted terrain of STS, offering insights into its complexities and implications for individuals, communities, and global civilization. Keywords: Science, Technology, Society, Interrelationship, Ethics, Impacts, Future Trends Introduction Science, technology, and society (STS) are interconnected realms that shape and are shaped by each other. The interactions between them are fundamental to human progress, societal development, and the evolution of civilization. In this paper, we explore the intricate interplay of science, technology, and society, spanning historical antecedents, contemporary challenges, ethical dilemmas, and future trajectories. We begin by delineating the conceptual frameworks that underpin the study of STS, followed by an exploration of its historical evolution and key milestones. Subsequently, we delve into contemporary issues and debates, focusing on the societal impacts and ethical considerations arising from scientific and technological advancements. Finally, we prognosticate on the future trajectories of STS, considering emerging trends and potential scenarios that may shape our collective destiny. Conceptual Frameworks The study of science, technology, and society encompasses various conceptual frameworks that elucidate the complex interrelationships between these domains. One such framework is the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT), which posits that technologies are not neutral artifacts but are shaped by social forces, cultural norms, and power dynamics. Another influential framework is Technological Determinism, which contends that technology drives social change and shapes human behavior independently of societal factors. Additionally, the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) framework emphasizes the importance of addressing ethical considerations and societal impacts in technological development. These frameworks provide theoretical lenses through which we can analyze the dynamics of STS and understand its implications for individuals and societies. Historical Evolution The historical evolution of STS is characterized by a dynamic interplay between scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and societal transformations. From the scientific revolutions of the Renaissance to the industrial revolution of the 19th century, technological advancements have profoundly influenced societal structures, economic systems, and cultur

1. SIBUGAY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INCORPORATED
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www.sibugaytech.edu.ph
Telefax:(062)222-2469, Mobile No: 09285033733
Course Syllabus
S.Y. 2nd Semester Academic Year 2023 – 2024
Course Title SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
Name of
Teacher
Jhon Mar D. Montuno
Credit Units/Pre-
requisite Subject
3 units
Consultation
Time
MWF- 1:00-2:00 pm
Class Schedule MWF- 6:00-7:00 am
Contact
Hours/Week
3 hours
VISION: STII envisions itself to be the leading educational institution focusing on holistic formation of individuals for global
competitiveness.
MISSION: STII commits itself to provide responsive, relevant and innovative curricula that meet the demand of national and global industry
and commit to provide the students with the necessary knowledge, attitudes, values and skills to become successful in their chosen
careers.
QUALITY POLICY
STATEMENT
Sibugay Technical Institute Incorporated in pursuit of its mission, vision, core values and objectives commit to promote quality
education towards a globally competitive institution that adheres to the compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements.
Sibugay Technical Institute Incorporated endeavors to provide equal, transparent, and accountable and quality services embedded
in our highest ethical ideals as an educational institution.
Sibugay Technical Institute Incorporated commits continual improvement of the Quality Management System.
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2. QUALITY
OBJECTIVES
STII aims to:
Be globally competitive educational Institutions;
Produce competent graduates, equipped with knowledge, skills, values and attitudes;
Implement a quality management system to meet the needs and expectation of our students, faculty, and our stakeholders.
Institutional
Gratitude
STII graduates will become;
Servant Leadership
Innovativeness
Competitiveness
Adaptive
Trustworthiness
Compassionate
Academic Excellence
Program Outcome/s
Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture are expected to be able to:
• Apply scientific method in the conduct of research and activities;
• Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity in the context of national, regional and global
developments
• Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;

3. • Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture
• Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems.
Course Description Science, Technology and Society (STS) is an essential course conceptualized to develop deep appreciation and critical
understanding of the role of science and technology in the development of people and the society. It deals with the
interactions between science and technology in social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. It is an
interdisciplinary course whereby students are engaged in learning myriad of scientific issues and
technological events
Course Learning
Outcome
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Analyze the concepts, theories, principles, historical events in science and its development in various civilizations
and the role of science in nation-building with emphasis on government programs and projects for the advancement of
science and technology capability of the country.
2. Discuss that science and human condition introduces different philosophies, ideas, policies, and personalities in the
field of science and technology.
3. Draws conclusions in various issues in the society related to science and technology some issues are climate change,
impact of the information age, nanotechnologies, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Time
Frame
Learning Content
Intended Learning Outcome:
(With success indicators)
CROSS-LINKED
CONCEPTS/VALUES
TO BE INTEGRATED
(Relate this to the
vision-mission
directions of the school
ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
LEARNING
EPISODES
Reference/s

4. UNIT
COVE
RAGE
Week
1-
Week
3
General Concepts
and Historical
Events in Science,
Technology, and
Society)
1. Intellectual
Revolutions that
defined Society
 Scientific
revolution
 Intellectuals
and their
Revolutionary
ideas
(Copernicus,
Darwin, and
Freud)
Development of
Early Science
(Mesoamerica,
Asia, Middle East
and Africa
At the end of the activity, the
students will be able to:
 Discuss how the ideas
postulated by
Copernicus, Darwin, and
Freud to the spark of
scientific revolution; and
 Analyze how scientific
revolution is done in
various parts of the world
like Latin America, East
Asia, Middle East, and
Africa.
 Evaluate government
policies pertaining to
science and technology
in terms of their
contributions to nation –
building;
Academic Excellent
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
Adaptability
Compassion
Student Leadership
Formative
Assessment:
 Pre-test
 Quiz
 Practical
Exercise
Summative
Assessment:
 Long
Quiz
Pen and
Paper
test
Pre-Test Activity
Quiz
Oral Recitation
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: An
Introduction" by
Martin Bridgstock
(2014).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A Global
Perspective" edited
by Ineke Malsch
and David Guston
(2012).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A
Sociological
Approach" by
Wenda K.
Bauchspies,
Jennifer Croissant,
and Sal Restivo
(2006).
WEEK 3
UNIT TEST EXAMINATION

5. PREL
IM
COVE
RAG
W
Week
4
- Week
7
Science,
Technology and
Nation –Building
 Governme
nt Policies
on Science
and
Technolog
y
Famous Filipinos
in the field of
Science
At the end of the activity, the
students will be able to:
 Discuss the role science
and technology in
Philippine nation –
building;
 Evaluate government
policies pertaining to
science and technology
in terms of their
contributions to nation –
building; and
 Identify actual science
and technology polices of
the government and
appraises their impact on
the development of the
Filipino nation..
Academic Excellent
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
Adaptability
Compassion
Student Leadership
Formative
Assessment:
 Pre-test
 Quiz
 Practical
Exercise
 Pen and
Paper
Test
Summative
Assessment:
 Long
Quiz
 Pen and
Paper
test
 Identification,
Multiple
Choice,
Demonstration
 Lecture with
Discussion
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: An
Introduction" by
Martin Bridgstock
(2014).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A Global
Perspective" edited
by Ineke Malsch
and David Guston
(2012).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A
Sociological
Approach" by
Wenda K.
Bauchspies,
Jennifer Croissant,
and Sal Restivo
(2006).
WEEK 7
PRELIM EXAMINATION

6. MIDT
ERM
COER
AGE
Week
8-week
12
Science Education
in the Philippines
 The Concept
of Science
Education
 Science
Schools in the
Philippines
(PSHSS,
SSES Project,
QC Regional
Science High
School,
Manila
Science High
School)
1. Indigenous
Science and
Technology in the
Philippines
 Indigenous
Knowledg
e System
 Indigenous
Science
At the end of the activity, the
students will be able to:
1. Discuss the concept of
science education; and
Identify science schools
established to promote
science education in the
Philippines
2. Elaborate the concept of
indigenous science
3. identify the contribution
of indigenous science in
the development of
science and technology
in the Philippines
Academic Excellent
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
Adaptability
Compassion
Student Leadership
Formative
Assessment:
 Pre-test
 Quiz
 Practical
Exercise
 Pen and
Paper
Test
Summative
Assessment:
 Long
Quiz
 Pen and
Paper
test
 Lecture with
discussion
 Class
participation
 Identificatio
n
 Student
reporting
 Presentation
of business
Plan
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: An
Introduction" by
Martin Bridgstock
(2014).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A Global
Perspective" edited
by Ineke Malsch
and David Guston
(2012)."Science,
Technology, and
Society: A
Sociological
Approach" by
Wenda K.
Bauchspies,
Jennifer Croissant,
and Sal Restivo
(2006).
WEEK 12
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week
13-
PRE
Science,
Technology and
Society and the
At the end of the activity, the
students will be able to:
Formative
Assessment:
Pre Test
""Science,
Technology, and

7. FINA
L
COVE
RAGE
Week
15
Human Condition
LESSON 1
1. Human
Flourishing
 Science,
Technology
and Human
Flourishing
 Science as
Method and
Results
 Verification
Theory
 Falsification
Theory
 Science as a
Social
Endeavour
 Science as
Education
Technology as a
way of Revealing
 The Human
Condition
before
Common Era
 The Human
Condition in
the Common
1. Identify the change that
happened in human
condition after science
and technology
2. Identify how humans
attempt to attain what is
deemed to be a good life
3. Recognize possibilities
available to human being
to attain the good life
Academic Excellent
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
Adaptability
Compassion
Student Leadership
 Pre-test
 Quiz
 Practical
Exercise
 Pen and
Paper
Test
Summative
Assessment:
 Long
Quiz
 Constru
cted
Respons
e Test
Collaborative
Activity
Memorization of
elements
Society: An
Introduction" by
Martin Bridgstock
(2014).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A Global
Perspective" edited
by Ineke Malsch
and David Guston
(2012).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A
Sociological
Approach" by
Wenda K.
Bauchspies,
Jennifer Croissant,
and Sal Restivo
(2006).

8. Era
The Essence of
Technology
The Good Life
 Aristotle
 Happiness as
the Goal of a
Good Life
 Materialism,
Hedonism,
Stoicism,
Theism,
Humanism
and Humanity
Cross
 Television
sets, Mobile
phones,
Computers
and Humanity
 Ethical
Dilemmas
faced by
these
Technological
Advancements
 Robotics and
Humanity
Ethical Dilemmas
faced by Robotic

9. Week 15
PRE - FINAL EXAMINATION
FINA
L
COVE
RAGE
Week
16-
Week
18
Specific Issues in
Science,
Technology and
Society
LESSON 1
1. The
Information Age
 History of
Information
Age
 Computers
(types of
computers)
 WWW
 Checking the
Reliability of
Web Sources
Biodiversity and
the Healthy
Society
 Biodiversit
y and
Ecosystem
 Changes in
Biodiversit
y
At the end of the activity, the
students will be able to:
Define and discuss the
history of Information Age
Recognize the factors that
need to be considered in
checking website sources
Determine the
interrelatedness of society,
environment, and health
Identify issues on genetically
modified organisms (GMOs
Identify the causes of climate
change
Academic Excellent
Collaboration
Trustworthiness
Adaptability
Compassion
Student Leadership
 Presentaion
of case
study
Summative
Assessment:
 Long
Quiz
Constructed
Response Test
 Presentaion of
case study
 Student
reporting
Pre test
 Oral Recitation
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: An
Introduction" by
Martin Bridgstock
(2014).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A Global
Perspective" edited
by Ineke Malsch
and David Guston
(2012).
"Science,
Technology, and
Society: A
Sociological
Approach" by
Wenda K.
Bauchspies,
Jennifer Croissant,
and Sal Restivo

10.  Threats to
Biodiversit
y
 Consequen
ces to
Biodiversit
y loss
 Health,
Biology
and
Biodiversit
y
Environment –
related Illness
Genetically
Modified
Organisms:
Science, Health
and Politics
 Genetically
Modified
Organisms
 GMO in Food
and
Agricultural
Industries
 Benefits of
GMO
 Potential
Risks Of
GMO
(2006).

11.  Potential
Environmental
Risks Caused
by GMOs
 Potential
Human Health
Risks Caused
by GMOs
Biosafety On
GMOs
The Nano World
 Nanomaterials
 Nanomanufact
uring
 Distinct
Features of
Nanoscale
 Benefits and
Concerns of
using
Nanotechnolo
gy
The Aspects of
Gene Therapy
 Types of Gene
Therapy
Bioethics of Gene
Therapy
1. Climate Change
 Causes of

12. Climate
Change
 Natural
Causes
 Orbital Causes
 Human
Activities
Effects of Climate
Change on
Society
Week 18
FINAL EXAMINATION
GRADING SYSTEM:
Criterion Reference (Absolute Standard)
 Lecture 60%
 Term examination 40%
 Quizzes 25%
 Recitation/Oral/Written Reports 25%

13.  Research Work 10
 Laboratory 30%
 Lab Exercises 40%
 Lab Exams 30%
 Practical Exams 30%
 Project 10%
---------------
100%
 Semestral Grade:
 Preliminary period 30%
 Mid-Term period 30%
 Final period 40%
Semestral Grade 100%
COURSE
REQUIRE
MENTS:
In order to pass this course, a student must be able to obtain a rating of at least _75 derived from the following fulfilled
requirements:
1. Attendance
2. Major Examinations
3. Task Performance
4. Problem – Based Learning/ Project – Based Tasks
Rubrics for the following requirements will be made available/will be presented before presentation.
CLASSRO
OM
POLICIES
1. Late submissions are not accepted. Unless there is a very valid excuse for such late submission. The following are considered
valid: hospitalized (with medical certificate), death of an immediate family member (God forbid), and flu (but not hospitalized;
with an excuse letter from parents, guardian, or dorm manager).
2. Plagiarism is to be avoided at all costs. First offense, the student will receive a grade of 0 for the
work/activity/seatwork/essay. Second offense, the student will receive a final grade of 0.0 for the subject.
3. No one is allowed to use his or her phone for texting or calling, unless it is for emergency purposes.
4. For attendance, the policies of the school are applied.

14. Prepared by: Checked by Reviewed by:
JHON MAR D. MONTUNO MARY CHRIS M. ANCHETA MILAGROS L. RODRIGUEZ, Ph.D
Instructor Program Head-College of Agriculture Dean – College of Agriculture
Date: ____________ Date: _______________ Date: _______________
Recommending Approval: Approved by:
NANCY CHIONG-MAGBANUA, MSIT DR. EUFEMIO D. JAVIER JR.
Academic Director School President
Date: ______________ Date: _____________
Other Text
Books for
Supplement
ary
Readings
"Science, Technology, and Society: An Introduction" by Martin Bridgstock (2014).
"Science, Technology, and Society: A Global Perspective" edited by Ineke Malsch and David Guston (2012).
"Science, Technology, and Society: A Sociological Approach" by Wenda K. Bauchspies, Jennifer Croissant, and Sal Restivo
(2006).