Republic of the Philippines

AURORA STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Zabali, Baler, Aurora

Engineering Department
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

VISION: ASCOT, a center of excellence in instruction, research, extension, and production in Asia
MISSION: Develop Aurora State College of Technology as:
 a top ranking higher education in the sciences, arts, teacher education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, engineering and technology;
 a fulcrum of interdisciplinary scientific, applied and development-oriented researches that leads to technological inventions and people-oriented programs
that addresses poverty alleviation in host and partner communities;
 an extension and training opportunities provider supporting entrepreneurial production programs that deliver socio-cultural empowerment and improve the
quality of life of the people it serves; and
 an institution that upholds good governance and provides equal advancement opportunities for the people of Aurora neighboring provinces.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
 To produce globally competent and entrepreneurially skilled professional engineers tailored to present demand in accelerating economic development by
integrating them to local and international labor market and those engineers must be imbued with high morale, spiritual, physical and intellectual values that
brings transformative development of life to form an ideal community
DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES:
 Provide quality instruction, seminars and training in meeting the demand of industry civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering
 Carry out research programs, engineering design and innovation, technical project and activities which are responsive and relevant to the development
needs of the service area and the country
 Execute extension works and projects that tie up with the needs of local and international communities
 Support the students to be more passionate by enhancing their potentials in their chosen fields through recognition and giving of an appreciation
 Lead in the production and packaging technologies derived from engineering programs and be responsive to the demands and needs of the department
relevant to the needs of the province community, region in general and ASCOT in particular

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, SY 2019-2020
Revision
This interdisciplinary course engages students to
Course Title: Science, Technology and Society Course Description
confront the realities brought about by science and
 technology in society. Such realities pervade the
personal, the public, and the global aspects of our
living and are integral to human development.
Scientific knowledge and technological
development happen in the context of society with
all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and
philosophical underpinnings at play. The course
seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students
that they are able to love the good life and display
ethical decision making in the face of scientific and
technological advancement.

This course includes mandatory topics on climate

change and environmental awareness.
Course Code: GE 7 Credit Units: 3
Pre-requisite/s: None Co-requisite/s: None
Lecture Hours: 3 Hours Laboratory Hours: None
Program Outcomes (PO) The graduates of the program shall be able to:
a) apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;
b) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c) design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
d) function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e) identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;
f) understand professional and ethical responsibility;
g) communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
h) understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i) recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning
j) know contemporary issues;
k) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
I) know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team in a multidisciplinary environment;
m) Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.
Course Outcomes (CO) After completing this course, the students must be able to: PO Code Link(s)
CO1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine society; b, c, d, h, i, l
CO2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building; b, c, d, h, i, l
CO3. Analyse the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are b, c, d, h, i, l
meaningful to the student as part of society;
CO4. Define and demonstrate the impact of social media on the student’s life and Philippine society in general. b, c, d, h, i, l
Specific/Intended Learning Outcomes-
CO Teaching and
Outcomes based Learning Materials
Activities Code Week/Hour(s) Learning
At the end of the topic/lesson, Assessment(s) Resources Needed
Link(s) Activities (TLA)
the students can: (OBA)
 Understand the subject
requirements and
related the Mission
Orientation
and Vision of the
ASCOT Mission, Vision Copy of the
college.
ASCOT
 State the goals of the
Engineering Goal and Program Department VGMO,
Engineering
Objectives 1 hr Brainstorming of Eng’g
Department and the
Engineering Dep’t
Mechanical
Grading System Goals and
Engineering Program
Discuss the 17 Global Goals for objectives
to the subject
Sustainable Development
 Discuss the class
policies and grading
system
1. Historical antecedents in Discuss the interactions Wk 1-3 Lecture and Quiz
Science and Technology between S&T and society CO1 (9 hrs) Discussion (40 points) Projector
which social throughout the history
considerations changed 9 hrs –lec Ref # 1,
the course of science Graded pp. 2 - 32
and technology 3 hrs Activity: “Standing Recitation
Discuss how scientific and CO1 3 hrs on the shoulders of (20 points) Laser
a. In the World: technological developments 3 hrs Giants” pointer
Ancient, Middle and affect society and the
Modern Ages environment Group
b. In the Philippines Presentation
 (40 points)
Identify the paradigm shifts in CO2
history 15 Creativity
Small group 15 Content Electronic
discussion 10 Learning Tools
Impact

2. Intellectual revolutions Articulate ways by which Quiz

that defined society society is transformed by CO2 (50 points)
a. Copernican science and technology
b. Darwinian Wk 4 (3 hrs) Graded Activity Ref # 1, White
c. Freudian 3 hrs – lec (30 points) pp. 39 – 43 board
d. Information 3 hrs Power point
e. Meso-American presentation Graded Projector
f. Asian Recitation
g. Middle East Lecture/Discussion (20 points) Ref # 2 – 6 Laser
h. African pp. random pointer

Electronic
tools

3. Science and Technology Discuss the role of Science and CO2 Wk 5-6 Small Group Group Project White
and Nation Building Technology in Philippine (6 hrs) Activity Presentation board
a. The Philippine nation building 6 hrs – lec Ref # 1,
Government S & T 46 – 48 Projector
Agenda
b. Major development Evaluate government policies CO2 3 hrs Lecture/Discussion
programs and pertaining to science and 3 hrs
personalities in S & technology in terms of their
T in the Philippines contributions to nation
building Ref # 2 – 6
 c. Science Education in pp. random Computer
the Philippines Identify actual science and CO3
d. Selected indigenous technology policies of the
science and government and appraise their
technologies impact on the development of
the Filipino nation

PRELIM EXAMINATION
4. The Human Person Analyze the human condition CO3 Wk 7-8
flourishing in terms of in order to deeply reflect and (6 hrs) Ref # 1,
science and technology express philosophical 6 hrs - lec Reflection, pp. 52 – 58
ramifications that are Discussion White
Technology as a Way of meaningful to the student as a 3 hrs board
Revealing part of society 3 hrs
Projector
Human flourishing Critique human flourishing CO3 Group
vis-àvis the progress of science Discussion Presentation on Ref # 1, Computer
and technology so that the how technology pp. 62 - 63
suident can define for reveals nature
himself/herself the meaning of and the human
the good life person’s role in
it.
5. The Good Life Examine shared concerns that CO2 Wk 9 Power point Case Study: White
make up the good life in order (3 hrs) presentation Production and board
to come up with innovative, 3 hrs – lec Consumption of Ref # 1,
creative solutions to Lecture/discussion sugars pp. 71 - 76 Projector
contemporary issues guided by 3hrs
ethical standards Laser
pointer
6. When technology and Examine human rights in order CO2 Wk 10 Ref # 1, White
humanity cross to uphold such rights in (3 hrs) pp. 76 board
technological ethical dilemmas 3 hrs – lec Reflection and
Discussion Ref # 1, Projector
 pp. 77 - 79

7. Why does the future not Evaluate contemporary human Wk 14-16 Case Study: White
need us? experience in order to CO4 (6 hrs) Reflection and board
strengthen and enlighten the 6 hrs – lec Discussion WAZE
human person functioning in Ref # 1, Projector
society 3 hrs pp. 82
3 hrs Laser
pointer

Electronic
Tools
Section Exam: Wk 17 Group White
Find and examine local CO4 (3 hrs) Group Work Presentation : board
government policies that 3 hrs – lec Content and
protect the wellbeing of the Relevance - Projector
person in the face of new 3 hrs 30% Analysis -
technologies 40% Creativity Laser
& teamwork - pointer
30% -----------
100%
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
8. The information Age Link learned concepts to the CO4 Wk 13 Presentation and Book Report White
(Gutenberg to Social development of the (3 hrs) Discussion board
media) information age and its impact 3 hrs – lec Activity Ref # 1,
on society Report: A day pp. 86 - 91 Projector
3 hrs without
Illustrate how the social media CO3 Technology Computer
and the information age have
impacted our lives Activity Report:
Timing your
Technology
Activity Report:
 Technology and
Past (interviews
with elders)
9. Biodiversity and the Determine the interrelatedness CO3 Wk 14-15 Presentation and Graded White
Healthy Society of society, environment, and (6 hrs) Discussion recitation/ board
health 6 hrs – lec debate Ref # 1,
Genetically Modified Discuss the ethics and CO4 pp. 96 - 103 Projector
Organisms: Science, implications of GMOs and 3 hrs
Health, and Politics potential future impacts 3 hrs Laser
pointer
10. The Nano World Discuss the major impacts CO3 Wk 16 Presentation and
(both potential and realized} of (3 hrs) Discussion White
nanotechnology on society board
Ref # 1,
Analyze the issue through the CO3 105 - 108 Projector
conceptual STS lenses
Computer
Critique the issue on its costs CO3
and benefits to society
11. Gene therapy (stem Describe gene therapy and its CO3 Presentation and White
Cells) various forms Discussion board
Ref # 1,
Assess the issue’s potential CO4 109 - 114 Projector
benefits and detriments to Wk 17
global health (3 hrs) Laser
3 hrs – lec pointer
Mandated Topics: Presentation and Group White
3 hrs Discussion presentation and Ref # 1, board
12. Climate Change and the Identify the causes of climate CO2 Wk 18 discussion pp. 115
Energy Crisis change (3 hrs)
3 hrs – lec Learning
13. Environmental Assess the various impacts of CO2 application:
Awareness climate change including 3 hrs weather control
 economic, geopolitical,
biological, meteorological, etc. Projector
14. Other Topics: Ref # 2 – 6
Apply STS concepts to the CO2 pp. random Laser
15. Alternative Energy issue of climate change pointer
Resources ( e.g. O-tech
Ocean Thermal Energy Final Exam
Conversion) Content and
Relevance 30%
16. Culminating Activity Research, present, and make a CO3 Presentation and
and Final Exam stand on S&T issues that Group Work
currently affect
FINAL EXAMINATION
Course Policies and Performance Standards: Grade Evaluation System:
1. ID should always be worn while inside the school premises. Lecture: Laboratory
2. Without valid reasons, tardiness and absenteeism are not allowed.
3. Students are expected to display proper decorum and behavior Recitation/Presentation Recitation/Presentation
4. Consultations are done during consultation hours; any consultation beyond schedule Homework/Seatwork Homework/Seatwork
will be entertained only if the professor/instructor permits it. Quizzes Quizzes
5. No special exams/quizzes will be given unless the reason for absence is valid. Term Examination Term Examination
6. Submit solution to problem set assigned by the professor/ instructor Plates
7. Output project should be submitted on time. No time extension will be given unless the Activities
professor/instructor permits it. Any project submitted beyond the scheduled date will Etc.
be graded below passing grade unless valid reason is presented.
8. Make-up Classes Policy
Make-up classes will be given for tests only in the following cases:
 Prior Permission
 University/College authorized travel/absence.
 Genuine illness leading to hospitalization or some other emergency

REFERENCES:
1. Science, Technology and Society, Daniel Joseph McNamara, SJ.,Vida Mia Valverde, Ramon Beleno III., 2018
 2. Ecker, David J. Germ Catcher, Scientific American, 2014.
3. Floridi, Luciano. The Fourth Revolution: How the Infosphere is Reshaping Human Reality, Oxford University Press, 2014.
McNamara, Daniel J. in “A Return to the Beginning,” in Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta
Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.
4. Dayrit, Fabian. “Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century,” in Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science,
Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.
5. Lehrer, Jonah. How We Decide, Mariner Books, 2010
6. Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. “Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing” in Ethics and Human Dignity, 15-23, Rex Bookstore, 2010.
7. Gripaldo, Rolando. “The Concepts of the Public Good: A View from the Filipino Philosopher” in The Making of a Filipino Philosopher and Other
Essays, pp. 82-100, National Bookstore, 2009.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

NELSON L. SIBAYAN, CE NELSON L. SIBAYAN, CE DR. OSCAR C. BARAWID JR., ME

Instructor/Professor Area Chairman/Program Head Department Director