BEE-PME SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (M/TH 03:00PM-05:00PM)
Welcome to Science, Technology, and Society! This 3-unit course explores the dynamic interplay between scientific advancements, emerging technologies, and the human experience. Throughout the term, we will focus on evaluating the key factors that drive technological and scientific progress, examining their impacts through both global and Philippine contexts.
Course Overview
Science and technology do not exist in a vacuum—they shape and are shaped by the societies that create them. This course is designed to help you understand these complex relationships and equip you with the tools to develop creative, practical solutions to modern challenges. Design approaches will be an integral part of your learning, guiding you from abstract concepts to real-world application.
How You Will Learn
To provide a rich and interactive learning experience, this course will be delivered through a variety of methods:
Lectures & Class Discussions: To build foundational knowledge and debate ethical and societal implications.
Case Studies: To analyze real-world scenarios where science, technology, and society intersect.
Collaborative Projects: To foster teamwork and apply design approaches to problem-solving.
Course Expectations
You are expected to be an active participant in this community. A major focus of our discussions will be on sustainability issues. You will be challenged to not only discuss these problems but to step up as problem-solvers by proposing solutions and introducing innovative products or technologies that benefit humanity.