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Science, technology, and society / Edward Jay M. Quinto and Aileen D. Nieva.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Quezon City : C & E Publishing, Inc., 2019Description: viii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9789719811398
Other title:
  • Science, technology, and society : outcome-based module
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 303.483 Q46s
LOC classification:
  • Q175.5 .Q56 2019
Contents:
Module 1: General concepts and historical developments -- Introduction to science, technology, and society -- Historical antecedents of science and technology -- Intellectual revolution and society -- Science and technology and nation building -- Module 2: Science, technology, and society and the human condition -- Technology as a way of revealing -- Human flourishing in progress and de-development -- The good life -- When technology and humanity cross -- Why the future does not need us -- Module 3: Specific issues in science, technology, and society -- Information age -- Biodiversity and a healthy society -- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene therapy -- Nanotechnology -- Climate change and environmental awareness.
Summary: "Science, Technology, and Society equips the students with the necessary knowledge to understand the multidisciplinary nature of the course Science, Technology, and Society (STS).It aims to involve teachers and students in relevant, collaborative, and meaningful experiences in dealing with science and technology as separate disciplines. It discusses their interactions within social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. This module includes exercises and activities designed to reinforce the concepts and ideas presented. It also comes with an online courseware to further enhance the learning experience of students." -- Back cover
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Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Main Library Filipiniana Section FIL 303.483 Q46s 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1-4 Available 030328
Books Books Main Library Filipiniana Section FIL 303.483 Q46s 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 2-4 Available 030329
Books Books Main Library Filipiniana Section FIL 303.483 Q46s 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 3-4 Available 030758
Books Books Main Library Filipiniana Section FIL 303.483 Q46s 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 4-4 Checked out 11/03/2026 030759

General education

Includes bibliographical references.

Module 1: General concepts and historical developments -- Introduction to science, technology, and society -- Historical antecedents of science and technology -- Intellectual revolution and society -- Science and technology and nation building -- Module 2: Science, technology, and society and the human condition -- Technology as a way of revealing -- Human flourishing in progress and de-development -- The good life -- When technology and humanity cross -- Why the future does not need us -- Module 3: Specific issues in science, technology, and society -- Information age -- Biodiversity and a healthy society -- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene therapy -- Nanotechnology -- Climate change and environmental awareness.

"Science, Technology, and Society equips the students with the necessary knowledge to understand the multidisciplinary nature of the course Science, Technology, and Society (STS).It aims to involve teachers and students in relevant, collaborative, and meaningful experiences in dealing with science and technology as separate disciplines. It discusses their interactions within social, cultural, political, and economic contexts.
This module includes exercises and activities designed to reinforce the concepts and ideas presented. It also comes with an online courseware to further enhance the learning experience of students." -- Back cover

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