This document provides information about an introductory course on Science, Technology, and Society (STS 101). It includes: 1. Course details such as name, credits, description, contact hours, and requirements. Grading will be based on attendance, exams, assessments, and participation. 2. An overview of the first topic which will define STS and discuss its scope and importance. Students will learn how science, technology, and society interact and influence each other. 3. Basic concepts that will be covered like the differences, relationships, and impacts of science, technology, and society. Examples of both successes and limitations of science are given. The course aims to give students background on STS

1. Prepared by:
Walter Phillip SP. Palad, MAEd, R.N.
STS – SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, AND
SOCIETY

2. *Attend on class at least 5 – 10 minutes before the
given schedule .
*Wear proper attire. Must be in School uniform ( For
freshmen, please wear any decent or casual attire )
*Please turn on your camera during the session. For
the reason that you want privacy, turning off
camera is allowed.
*Please mute your speaker and unmute it whenever
necessary.
*Online Rules and Regulations

3. Course
Code
STS 101
Course
Name
Science Technology and Society
Course
Credits
3 units
Course
Description
This course aims to provide students some background
information on the nature, scope, and limitation, and
the importance of Science Technology in Society. It
emphasizes the important characteristics, products,
settings, and resources of contemporary science and
technology. It discusses contexts of science and
technology and the importance of knowing the contexts
to adequately understand causes and consequences of
specific scientific and technological developments.
Contact
Hours/week
3 Hours

4. Course Requirements:
*Pre assessment
*Post assessment
*Major Examination
Grading System:
Attendance 10%
Class Standing 60%
Pre/Post-Assessment 40%
Participation/ Recitation 10%
Behavior 10%
Major Exam
Written Exam 30%
TOTAL 100%
*Course Requirements & Grading System

5. Introduction to Science,
Technology and Society:
Definition, Scope and Importance
Learning Task focuses on defining what
Science, technology and Society is. It will give us an
overview on the scope of the subject. Moreover, the
lesson will also tackle on the importance of the course
subject since it talks about the impact of Science and
Technology on the society and how these three are
associated and connected with each other.
Topic Overview

6. DESIRED LEARNING
OUTCOMES:
At the end of this learning task, students are
expected to:
1.define Science, Technology and Society,
2.discuss the concepts, importance and scope of
Science, Technology and Society; and
3.discuss the educational viewpoints of Science,
Technology and Society.

7. STS Descibed as-
“ Interactions between science and technology
and social, cultural, political, and economic
contexts which shape and are shaped by them;
specific examples throughout human history of
scientific, and technological developments.”
- CHED CMO 20 s. 2013

8. Why do we need to study
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY?
Many of the problems facing society involve not only
technology; but also human values, social organization,
environmental concerns economic resources, political
decisions, and a host of other factors.
These are interface problem that is the interface between
technology and society and they can only be solved- if they
can be solved at all-by the application of scientific knowledge,
technical expertise, social understanding, and humane
compassion.

9. Scientific knowledge and technology influences individuals
and society.
Technology plays an important part in producing product
that affect quality of life.
Better understanding of science and technology and the essential
to know the unique attributes of each, afterwards addressing their
implications for society.

10. STS EDUCATIONAL VIEWPOINTS

13. 1.Science is a wonderful world.
2.Science is evidence based.
3.Science has limits.
4.Science knowledge is inherently uncertain.
5.Science is dynamic and expanding body of
knowledge.
6.Science is both product and process.
7.Science is a field of study.

17. FACTS vs. CONCEPTS
FACTS – things that are observable and
indisputable. Something thought to be
true, that actually exists. Example:
Water will not dissolve in oil, water has
three phases.
CONCEPTS – a specific idea abstracted
from particular instances. Example: 3
states of matter.

18. HYPOTHESIS – is tentative answer to the
scientific question. A testable explanation for
what we observed, it is NOT an observation rather
explanation to observation.
THEORY – is just a vague and fuzzy sort of fact
and a generalization based on many observations
and experiments.
LAW – stands the test of time, often without
change. Has uniformity and is universal terms used
to describe theories that are so well supported.

20. SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDE
CURIOSITY – to explore the environment and
question what they find.
KEENNESS – to identify and answer questions
through carrying out investigation.
OPEN MINDEDNESS – to accept all knowledge as
tentative to change their view if the evidence is
convincing.
PERSEVERANCE – in pursuing a problem until
satisfying solution is found.
CONCERN – for living things and awareness of the
responsibility they have for the quality of the

21. LIMITATIONS OF
SCIENCE
1. Science cannot answer supernatural
phenomena.
2. Science cannot answer question about
morality.
3. Science cannot answer question about
value and purpose.
4. Science cannot prove universal negative
(does not exist).
5. Science deals only with observable.

22. 1. Science cannot answer
supernatural phenomena.

23. 2. Science cannot answer
question about morality.

24. 3. Science cannot answer question
about value and purpose.

25. 4. Science cannot prove universal
negative (does not exist).

26. TECHNOLOGY
*The application of scientific knowledge for
practical purposes, especially in industry.
*Machinery and equipment developed from the
application of scientific knowledge.
*The branch of knowledge dealing with engineering
or applied sciences

28. Differences between
Science and Technology
Science largely deals with the natural world.
Technology largely deals with human – made world.
Science mainly focuses on understanding scientific
principles/ scientific laws. Technology mainly
focuses on doing, it is application oriented.
Science is public and universal knowledge.
Technology comprises both public and private
knowledge.

29. Scientific research and discovery leads to increase of
over-all scientific knowledge. Technology
development leads to innovation of new products,
services or processes.
Utility of science does not undergo change with the
passage of time. Technology and the product, service
or process associated with it, undergo changes like
the biological concept of a life cycle ( birth, growth,
maturity and death )
Science is generally useful for all human beings.
Technology provides specific advantages to owner and
users ( and some disadvantages to society ).

33. S
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c
i
e
t
y
Is a group of individuals involved in
persistent social interaction, or a
large social group sharing the same
geographical or social territory,
typically subject to the same
political authority and dominant
cultural expectations.

36. QUIZ NO.1

38. Relationship of Science and
Technology
Science is the study of the natural world
by collecting data through a systematic
process called the scientific method.
And technology is where we
apply science to create devices that can
solve problems and do tasks. Technology is
literally the application of science. So, it
really is impossible to separate the two.

39. Relationship of
Science and Society
The impact of science and technology
on society is evident. But society also
influences science. There are social
influences on the direction and
emphasis of scientific and technological
development, through pressure groups
on specific issues, and through generally
accepted social views, values and
priorities.

40. Relationship of
Technology and Society
Technological Determinism is also a
popular view about
the relationship between technology and
society. It is the
same Technology Determinism that says
new technologies develop the change
in society. And the theory presumes that a
society's technology drives the
development of its social structure and
cultural values.

41. The Importance of Science
and Technology in
Contemporary Society

43.  Science and Technology are bound up
with three concerns of citizens and
governments in contemporary society:
Military Power
Economic Strength
Medical Well-being

44. 1. Military Power
 Offensive Military Power: A state’s ability to project military
power beyond its borders in an aggressive manner is one of the
most influential factors in a country’s overall power.
 Defensive Military Power: This measures a country’s ability to
use military power to protect its territory while facing an
aggressive action by a rival country, group of countries, or non-
state actors.
 Land Power: This category reflects a country’s ability to
conduct warfare on land. Once, this was the dominant aspect
of a state’s military power, but expansion of sea, air, space and
other forms of warfare have lessened the importance of land
power.
 Economic: Simply put, a country needs the economic means
to afford the high costs and technological developments
associated with the development and maintenance of a high
degree of military power.

45. 2. Economic Growth
 Since the end of the civil war, when the industrialization of
the United States economy began, technology has played a
major role in increasing the country’s productivity. Where
productivity here means the amount of output generated
per unit of input, where output refers to good and services
and input refers to labour or labour and capital combined.
Productivity is a critical factor to long term economic growth
and increasing standard of living.
 Technological change is credited as responsible for almost
half the increase in productivity achieved in the USA.

46. 3. Medical Well-Being
 Advances in diagnosis and surgery to vaccines
therapeutic drugs, prosthetic devices and
rehabilitative apparatus.

47.  Science and technology have also
played an important role in increasing
the scope of efficacy of medical care in
this century.
 From advances in diagnosis and surgery
to vaccines, therapeutic drugs,
prosthetic devices, and rehabilitative
apparatus.

48. Role of science and
technology in our
society
Science and technology are key drivers
to development, because technological
and scientific revolutions underpin
economic advances, improvements in
health systems, education and
infrastructure. ... Products are
transforming business practices across
the economy, as well as the lives of all
who have access to their effects.

49. How does science and
technology affects
contemporary life?
Effects of science and technology in
everyday life. In present global situation,
numerous powerful technologies have been
developed to assist people in households and
offices. Faster communication is made possible
through mobile phones and the Internet. ...
Works can be done easier through high-
tech machines and equipment.

50. 1.Human Successes and Failures
2.Threats to Human Survival
3.Ethical Dilemmas
4.Disparities in Human Well-Being
5.Social and Cultural Roles
The Importance of Science
and Technology in
Contemporary Society

51.  Examples of Successes in the development of
Science and Technology in the society: Personal
computer, Landing of man on the moon, The polio
vaccine, antibiotics, Transport and aircraft jet and
Confirmation of theories and of the origin of the
universe.
Examples of Failures in the development of Science
and Technology: Airplane Crashes due to defective
engineering, Environmental degradation and Human
diseases caused in part by irresponsible scientific
and technological practices.

52. Threats to Human
Survival
 Due to development and used of nuclear
weapon, products design for chemical or
biological welfare, and products that
threaten sustainability of the ecosystem.
 The continued creation and improper use
of such substances should be properly
regulated and controlled by all concerned.

53. Disparities in Human
Well-being
 Science and technology have made
possible the possession of a cornucopia of
some sophisticated material goods by
millions of people of the industrialized
countries.
 There is a big gap on the level of
material affluence between less
developed and developed nations.
 Ex. "economic disparities
between different countries"

54. Ethical Dilemmas
 Exploitation of advanced scientific knowledge
and technological devices and systems sometimes
given rise to situations in which these advances
seem to have turned upon their beneficiaries and
creating ethical and legal dilemmas.
 Example, prescription to pregnant woman
supposedly therapeutic drugs that actually proves
to be carcinogenic. The ethical conflicts posed b
science and technology based dilemmas requires
careful analysis.

59. Normative ethics is the study of
what you should or should not
do. Examples of normative
ethical claims would include:
“Murder is wrong.” “Giving to
charity is good, but
not ethically mandatory.”

61. Other examples of
societal ethical behavior
include: Respect for another's
property. Refraining from
violence against another.
Treating others with civility.

67. Social and Cultural
Roles
oFinally, a less evident but no less
important ground of the social
importance of science and
technology in the contemporary era
lies in several influential social and
cultural roles that these forces have
assumed or positioned.

68. Film Showing/ Video Presentation
1.Divide the class into four (3) groups. Each group
will have to make their own FILM focusing the 4
types of ethics.
Group 1 – Normative Ethics or Social Ethics
Group 2 – Professional Ethics
Group 3 – Personal Ethics
2. The output should be 3-5 minutes only.
3. Deadline of Submission will be on September 7,
2022

69. Criteria 5
Excellent
4
Good
3
Fair
2
Poor
1
Needs
Improvement
Relevance to the
Theme
Feelings and
Expression
Settings, Props,
Costume
Over-all Impact
Creativity

70. 1.How Science, Technology and Society change
the ethical view of a person?
2.Is ethical issue and ethical dilemma the
same? Explain your answer.
3.Name one (1) ethical issue or dilemma and
prove your stand that it is always right, good,
or moral.
Journal # 1
“ The Standard of What is Right and
Wrong Depends on a certain
Situation”