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the Science 10: Science and Society Class
of Dr. Nina Rosario L. Rojas

SECOND SEMESTER 2005-2006
Section BB
MWF 9:30-10:30
Schmitt Hall CH109







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Description,   Prerequisites & Course Outline

Requirements & Grading

Class Summary & References

Notes & Announcements

Contact  Information

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Notes and Announcements

• 21 March 2006: Finalists

  • 	Name	CS Letter
    1	ALCARAZ,  CRISOSTOMO JR. P.	A-
    2	BATOCABE,  JAN WENDELL C.	A-
    3	CHUA,  LARAINE ISSA R.	B/B+
    4	CHUNG,  DIANA MICHELE L.	B+
    5	DE LAS ALAS,  JASON MARI A.	B/B+
    6	DEDACE,  SOPHIA REGINA M.	B/B+
    7	DURAN,  JASMINE MARIE ELAINE A.	B/B+
    8	ENRIQUEZ,  ALFONSE AGUSTIN M.	B/B+
    9	ENSOMO,  ANNE CHRISTINE A.	B+
    10	HABIJAN,  ERICK F.	B+
    11	HIPOLITO,  MARIA MONICA D.	B/B+
    12	LICAROS,  ANDREW GREGORY R.	B/B+
    13	MACARAIG,  ANA MARIA MARGARITA D.	A-
    14	MAGBANUA,  ABRAHAM JOHN D.	B+
    15	PAMINTUAN,  FIDEL D.	B/B+
    16	PUA,  GILLIAN JUSTINE S.	B/B+
    17	REYES,  ANICEE NICOLE M.	B+
    18	RIVERA,  CARLO ANTONIO R.	B+
    19	SAN DIEGO,  MA. AGNES MARIXIE A.	B/B+
    20	SANTOS,  ANGELA BEATRIZ V.	B/B+
    21	SEBASTIAN,  DAN PATRICK D.	B/B+
    22	SISAYAN,  KERVIN LAURENCE S.	A-
    23	UY,  ANGELIQUE AUHRA C.	A-
    24	YACAPIN,  MYRA VITA C.	B+

     

• 17 March 2006: Final exam instructions and thesis statements.
• 5 December 2005: Please note the updates on our course outline. Also note sci10_sum.html. For example, first bonus discussion is on December 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m., room Ch-205 at Schmitt Hall.
• 18 November 2005: Please submit your ID pics (photo or JPG file at 300 dpi). Otherwise, we'll have a photo session on our next class day.

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Description:
The objective of this course is to present a synthesis of the most significant scientific principles of modern times. It will discuss the impact of science on culture and society and will provide a more holistic understanding of the nature of science and technology. The course will also discuss the most significant theories of science. The approach is interdisciplinary and shall cover the various sciences including: physics, biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science and their sub-disciplines, such as: cosmology, material science, and molecular biology.

Prerequisites:
Any two natural science classes.

Course Outline:
The original syllabus in pdf format (Adobe Acrobat Reader portable document format).

 

Proposed Course Outline and Activities

WEEK	DATE	ACTIVITY
1	M, Nov. 14	Introduction to the course
	W, Nov. 16	Activity on the Practice of Science Please bring one article on a topic in science or technology from print or electronic sources.
	F, Nov. 18	Evaluating Information Sources: Scientific Information Saturday, 19 Nov. last day for submission of load revision forms for change of subject, change of section, change from audit to credit
2	M, Nov. 21	Practice of Science Deadline for submission of load revision forms to the Registrar's Office for change of section, addition of subjects, change from credit to audit
	W, Nov. 23	Case Study: Information and technology
	F, Nov. 25	The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler and the Idea of Fair Use
3	M, Nov. 28	No classes: Bonifacio Day/National Heroes Day
	W, Nov. 30	Science and Social Decision Making: Smoking
	F, Dec. 2	Alternative Class Program (ACP)
4	M, 5 Dec.	Case Study: Packaging: Paper and Plastics Due date for proposal for the main report (group or individual)
	W, 7 Dec.	This class suspended for Immaculate Conception mass at the Gesu
	F, 9 Dec.	Case Study: Packaging: The PPCI Proposal
5	M, 12 Dec.	Plenary Lecture: Technology & Lifestyle (Escaler Hall)
	W, 14 Dec.	Recap of Science, Technology, Lifestyle, and Social Decision-Making
	F, 16 Dec.	First Long Exam
6	M, 19 Dec.	Due date for submission of electric bill (Part I of survivor challenge) Details of survivor challenge
	W, 21 Dec.	Technology and environment
		Have a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year! Enjoy the holidays!
7	W, 4 Jan.	Thinking about the environment: Discussing Dr. Espiritu’s article in RSS
	F, 6 Jan.	Due date for Survivor Challenge Part II: Electricity Footprint
8	M, 9 Jan.	Plenary Lecture: Environment (Escaler Hall)
	W, 11 Jan.	Discussion
	F, 13 Jan.	Plenary Lecture: Sustainable Development (Escaler Hall)
9	M, 16 Jan.	Climate Change Due date for Detailed Outline of Individual Report	Individual report consultations (Orals)
	W, 18 Jan.	Topics in Technology and Sustainable Development
	F, 20 Jan.	Topics in Technology and Sustainable Development
10	M, 23 Jan.	Topics in Technology and Sustainable Development Due date for 1st Reflection Activity: Technology, sustainability, and my vision of the future
	W-F, 25-27 Jan.	Topics in Technology and Sustainable Development
11	M-F, 30 Jan.-3 Feb.	Topics in Technology and Sustainable Development
12	M, 6 Feb.	No classes: President’s Day
	W-F, 8-10 Feb.	Topics in Biotechnology and Medicine
13	M-W, 13-15 Feb.	Topics in Biotechnology and Medicine
	F, 17 Feb.	Due date for Individual Reports Recap and summary
14	M, 20 Feb.	Second Long Exam
	W, 22 Feb.	Plenary Lecture: Life and Its Origins (Escaler Hall)
	F, 24 Feb.	Discussion of lecture and on article by Fr. Nebres in RSS
15	M, 27 Feb.	Plenary Lecture: Origin of the Universe (Escaler Hall)
	W, 1 Mar.	Discussion Due date for Survivor Challenge III: Ultimate Survivor
	F, 3 Mar.	Origin of the Universe Film (Part I)
16	M, 6 Mar.	Origin of the Universe Film (Part II)
	W, 8 Mar.	Discussion on Film and on article by Fr. McNamara in RSS Bonus Activity: BPI-DOST Science Awards		2nd Reflection Activity (Orals): Origins and my place in the universe
	F, 10 Mar.	Wrap up of Origins Bonus Activity: SoSE Outstanding Research Awards
17	M, 13 Mar.	Classroom panel discussion on awards bonus activity
	W, 15 Mar.	Recap and a return to the practice of science
	F, 17 Mar.	Summary of the Course
18	20-24 Mar.	Final Examination Week (Final Orals for those with B+ or A standing)

 

 

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Requirements:

 

§         Class standing

Long Exam		2 ´	100 points each
Reflection Activities		2 ´	50 points each
Survivor Challenge		(100 points total)
Part I: Latest electric bill			5 points
Part II: Environmental Footprint			70 points
Part III: Mini-Kyoto Protocol			25 points
Exercises, quizzes, homework, group exercises, seatwork, general recitation, participation during reports			Variable, usually total of 100
Group Report or Individual Paper		(100 points total)
Group Option:		Individual Option
Proposal	10 points	Proposal		10 points
Detailed Outline & Consultation	20 group + 10 individual	Detailed Outline & Consultation		20 + 10 points
Oral Presentation	40 points	Final Paper		30points
Handout	20 points	Oral Presentation		30 points
TOTAL CLASS STANDING		Approximately 600 points

     

§         Those with a B+ or A Class Standing:

o        80 % Class Standing

o        20 % Final Exam:  Comprehensive oral exam. Those with an A or B+ standing prior to the final MUST take the final oral exam to determine their final grade. Otherwise their grade will be pegged at B. All others will be exempted from this requirement.

Attendance:

Prompt attendance is expected. College rules state that cuts beyond the allowed 9 will result in automatic withdrawal without permission from the course.

 

Cheating and Dishonesty:

The University has clear guidelines regarding cheating and other forms of dishonesty. The minimum penalty is an F in the requirement. Other sanctions may be applied.
Plagiarism, including cutting and pasting of material from other sources, is a form of cheating!

Grading:

There are two forms of grading. The final grade is based on the University rules. The following guidelines are used for individual course requirements.

• For requirements with a numerical grade, such as exams, the following scale applies:

A > 93 > B+ > 87 > B > 80 > C+ > 74 > C > 68 > D+ > 64 > D > 60 > F+ > 50 > F
• For requirements, such as reflection papers and reports, and the final grade, the following scale applies, as taken from the college guidelines:



A	Fulfillment of the requirements of the course to a high degree of academic performance as shown by both an intelligent grasp and superior critical appreciation of the subject matter.
B	Fulfillment of the requirements set for the course to a degree above satisfactory performance as shown by both an intelligent grasp and rudimentary critical appreciation of the subject matter.
C	Satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements set for the course as shown by a fairly intelligent grasp of the course content
D	Passing fulfillment of the minimum requirements set for the course.
F	Non-fulfillment of the minimum course requirements.
B+,  C+	These grades are for the inevitable borderline cases.
D+, F+	(These are not explicitly in the University guidelines, and are for the inevitable borderline cases for papers, but not for the final grade.)


 

General Guidelines

·         University regulations regarding attendance, cheating and plagiarism, classroom conduct and related matters will, naturally, be followed.

·         Consultation hours are tentatively scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00-4:00. You’re welcome to drop by at other times, but an appointment would be appreciated.

·         Prompt attendance is expected. If you are late, please inform me at the end of the class so that I can remove the cut. There is no distinction between excused and unexcused cuts. Please inform me about planned absences, such as for varsity sports events.

·         You are encouraged to submit written work on recycled paper. Please make sure you cross out the side that was previously used, and make sure that the side you are printing or writing on is clean and your current work is clearly legible.

·         Homework and other requirements should be submitted to my mailbox along the 1^st floor Schmitt Hall corridor by 4:20 pm of the given day.

 

Guidelines for the Group Presentation (option)

·         Note the due dates for the proposal.

·         Note that for the detailed outline, you are expected to consult with your instructor and present an outline of your report one week prior to the report date. There are corresponding points for the group outline and for the participation of each member in the consultation discussion.

·         For your topic, you are expected to discuss the scientific principles and technological basis, the scientific and nonscientific context of the case/topic, the advantages and drawbacks, or problems and solutions, your own insights, conclusions and recommendations

·         You may choose a topic from the following areas:

o                    Technology (Biotechnology) & Sustainable development

o                    Biotechnology & Medicine

·         The Presentation

1. You will be given 20 minutes for the presentation. Please stay within the time limit.
2. If using computer media, it is your responsibility to make sure it runs. Please schedule time to test your presentation the day before. If it does not run, you should have the necessary back-up arrangements, such as chalk talk, OHP, etc. Make-up presentations will be allowed only if time permits. Your grade will be adjusted accordingly.
3. Please submit a copy of any electronic or tape media used.
4. You will be graded on: Content-breadth, depth, and accuracy (50%), Insight and synthesis (10%), Organization (15%), Presentation Quality (15%), and Ability to Answer Questions (10%)

·         The Written Report/Class Handout

1. This is due on the day of your report. Please submit an electronic copy and two hardcopies to your teacher at the start of the class period.
2. This should contain a 2-3-page summary with a full bibliography and acknowledgments list.
3. You will be graded on: Content-breadth, depth, and accuracy (60%), Insight and synthesis (15%), Organization (15%), Presentation Quality (10%)
4. Please use plain white 8.5” ´ 11” paper and fasten the sheets using staples. Please do not use fancy paper, folders, etc. You have creative control over the style and layout.