I Vision: The leading University in human resource development, knowledge and technology generation, and environmental stewardship.
II Mission: The University of Rizal System is committed to nurture and produce upright and competent graduates & empowered community through relevant and sustainable higher professional and technical instruction, research, extension, and production services. III Goals:
National: To train the nation’s manpower in the skills required for the national development for the improvement of the quality of life.
Regional: To train the nation’s manpower with the skills required for the regional development.
University: To develop the full potential of an individual in academic and technological discipline for an empowered, productive and morally up citizenry.
IV Core Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Social Responsibility
V Graduate Attributes: Globally Competitive, Innovative, Adaptive, Nationalistic, Trustworthy, Service Oriented
VI Program: Bachelor Science in GEC Education, and IT
1 VII Program Outcomes:
The General Curriculum aims to develop the following competencies-based outcomes:
Knowledge (Intellectual Competencies)
1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral) critically 2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies) 3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge 4. Demonstrate critical, analytical and creative thinking 5. Apply different analytical structure in problem solving
Values (Personal and Civic Responsibilities)
1. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition 2. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives 3. Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives 4. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino 5. Reflect critically on shared concerns 6. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards 7. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives 8. Appreciate various art forms 9. Contribute to aesthetics 10. Advocate respect for human rights 11. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development
Skills (Practical Skills)
1. Work effectively in a group 2. Apply computing tools to process information effectively 3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research 4. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly 5. Create solutions to problems in various fields 6. Manage one’s knowledge, skills and values for responsible and productive living 7. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning
2 VIII Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course:
1. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
2. Demonstrate critical, analytical and creative thinking 3. Apply different analytical structure in problem solving 4. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition 5. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards 6. Contribute to aesthetics 7. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development 8. Apply computing tools to process information effectively 9. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research 10. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly 11. Create solutions to problems in various fields 12. Manage one’s knowledge, skills and values for responsible and productive living 13. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning
IX Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the students will:
1. Have a deeper engagement in following the trends in pedagogy that focus on the important concepts and integration of Science, technology, and Society in the development of people and society. X Course Description:
The study of STS deals with the interactions between STS in social, cultural, political, and economic contexts as an interdisciplinary course that are engaged in learning myriad of scientific issues and technological developments.
The course will help students to develop critical thinking and creativity as they utilize the Science in understanding various human conditions in nation building, theories, innovations, discovering technological advancements delivered by Science to Society.
XI Course Outline:
INTENDED OUTCOME- TEACHING AND
WEEK/TIME LEARNING BASED LEARNING LEARNING ALLOTMENT CONTENT(S) REFERENCES OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES RESOURCES (ILO) (OBA) (TLA) Week 1-6 To present the Learners are General Concepts and Students will be Multimedia 18 Hours analysis of expected to Historical Events in provided by seat (Power point) Science, Technology, and concepts, Science, Technology, & works, performing Society familiarize the group, and actual theories, Society Actual
3 role of Science in nation 1.1 Introduction to STS building with and the intellectual emphasis on By: Serafica / Pawilen / principles, revolutions that defined government Caslib Jr. / Alata historical Society events in programs and 1.2 Science, Technology, Classroom peer research Science projects for and Nation Building during class hours. Brain Storm development Science 1.3 Fibonacci Sequence in Encounter in various advancements relation to nature and civilizations. and society technological 1.4 Indigenous Science and Technology in the capabilities to Philippines the country. Week 7 PRELIM EXAM 3 Hours
Learners are Science, Technology,
Acquired expected to and Society in knowledge in broaden their Relation to Human presenting the theoretical, and Condition Multimedia Science, Technology, and Science and practical Students will be (Power point) Society human understanding of provided by seat Week 8-12 conditions align STS that draws works, performing 2.1 Human Flourishing Actual By: Serafica / Pawilen / 15 Hours to different inspiration from group, and actual philosophies, the physical and 2.2 Technology as a peer research Classroom Caslib Jr. / Alata ideas, policies, natural world as a Way of Revealing during class hours Brain Storm and recipient of the 2.3 The Good Life Encounter personalities in positive benefits of 2.4 When Technology the said field. Science and and Humanity Technology. Correlation.
4 Week 13 MIDTERM EXAM 3 Hours
Week 14-17 Secure to Learners are Specific Issues in Students will be Multimedia Science, Technology, and 12 hours every learners expected to Science, Technology, provided by seat (Power point) Society the acquired adapt the STS and Society works, performing knowledge are inseparable group, and actual Actual By: Serafica / Pawilen / peer research needed in parallel to the 3.1 The Information Age Classroom Caslib Jr. / Alata during class hours dealing the society. 3.2 Biodiversity and the Brain Storm various issues Health Society Encounter in society 3.3 Genetically Modified with Modular related to Organisms: Science, Research Science and Health, and Politics Applied Technology 3.4 The Nano World such as 3.5The Aspects of Gene climate Theraphy change, 3.6 Climate Change impact of the . information age, nanotechnolog y, and genetically
5 modified organisms. Week 18 FINAL EXAM 3 hours
XII Course Policies:
1. All requirements must be submitted on time. Late submission will receive deductions. 2. No text messaging or entertaining of phone calls during class hours. Please be courteous, turn off your cell phone while inside the classroom. 3. Students with 3 consecutive absences will automatically be dropped from the class roll. 4. Students who wished to drop the course must do so officially and not just stop coming to class. 5. Academic dishonesty: Any form of cheating or plagiarism in this course will result in zero on the exam, assignment or project. Allowing others access to your work potentially involves you in cheating. Working with others to produce very similar reports is plagiarism regardless of intent. 6. Problems encountered with the subject must be discussed to the instructor. Such consultation may be made in person during designated time and at designated place. XIII. Grading System: 70% - Class Standing (Formative Test, Reports, Recitations, Attendance, Attitude, etc…) 30% - Major Examinations (Traditional and/or Authentic) 100% XIV. Consultation Period: Every week days except holidays.
Prepared:
RICHARD H. MANALASTAS, LPT, PhD Date: December 31, 2024
Program Head, COE
Approved by:
CARLOTA C. ESTRADA, LPT, MAEd Date: ______________
