Science, Technology and Society is an interdisciplinary course that involves a critical appreciation and reflection of science and technology in society.
Through the critical appreciation and reflection of science and technology, this course contributes to the development of the students to be lifelong learners, by
Exhibiting the skills necessary to acquire, organize, reorganize, interpret and appropriate new knowledge;
Showing proficiency in current technologies and develop the ability to critically adapt to current technologies;
Developing intellectual curiosity; and
Valuing teamwork.
Development of students as lifelong learners thereby contributes to their development as sui generis leaders.
Science, Technology, and Society by McNamara, Daniel Joseph, Valverde, Vida Mia and Beleno III, Ramon (C&E Publishing, 2018).
Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society edited by Cuyegkeng, Ma. Assunta (Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011)
Introduction
Welcome to Your Post-Modern World
Your Paradigm: Aletheia, poesis, techne
Nature and Method of Science
Science as search for the truth
Scientific method
Research methods and Peer review
Scientific Revolution and Paradigm Shift: Climate change
Science, Technology, and Nation-Building: Government agencies dealing with S&T
The Flourishing of the Human Person in Terms of Science and Technology
Sustainable development
The Question Concerning Technology
The Good Life
24/7 Culture: fastfood, deliveries, disposables (throwaway culture)
Rise of consumerism
When Technology and Humanity Cross
Digital Age
The World Wide Web
Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Reality
Environmental Awareness
Solid Waste Management
Pollution Issues
Renewable Resources
Alternative Energy
Laudato Si
Biodiversity
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management
Science, Health and Politics