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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021 Mission Promote the values of dual training system, self-worthiness among students, faculty and staff, to establish quality standard, performance, and functional transition for students to become productive and responsible citizen of the country. Vision Be a leading provider of highly globally competitive graduates and to help students achieve their goals in life as well-rounded individuals with a sound mind and a sound body and be a functional service in the world. Program Educational Objectives AZGH College BS Psychology program aims to produce globally competitive graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development. Specifically, in three to five years after graduation, the BS Psychology alumni shall: 1. Practice as professionals for the advancement of society: and 2. Promote professionalism in the field of teaching, research, human resource management, basic psychometrics, training and development. Student Learning Outcomes/Program Learning Outcomes The program must enable students to attain, by the time of graduation: A) B) C) D)

Demonstrate the capability to discuss and analyze the major theories and concepts in psychology (knowledge in psychology) Demonstrate and apply methods of psychological inquiry in building knowledge on local culture context (psychological research Demonstrate and apply psychological theories and methods in personal and professional setting (application for psychology) Demonstrate capability for capability for self-reflection and independent learning in graduate education or in a professional context (independent learning) E) Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in research and practice in Psychology (ethics)

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021 F) Demonstrate harmonious interpersonal relationship with colleagues, clients and others (interpersonal skills) in diverse cultural setting. G) Demonstrate the ability to conduct psychological assessments and evaluation (psychological assessments) Course Code: Course Title:

Science, Technology, and Society

Course Description: The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them. This interdisciplinary course engages students to 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. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live 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. Credit Units:

3 units

Number of Total Hours:

54 Hours

Aims of the Course: At the end of the course, the students should be able to: CO1. Articulate the impacts of science and technology on society, specifically Philippine societ CO2. Explain how science and technology affect society and the environment and its role in nation-building

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021 CO3. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods A. Knowledge and Understanding A1. Discuss the interactions between S&T and society throughout history A2. Discuss how scientific and technological developments affect society and the environment A3. Identify the paradigm shifts in history B. Subject-specific Skills B1. Discuss the role of Science and Technology in Philippine nation building B2. Evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their contributions to nation building B3. Identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their impact on the development of the Filipino nation C. Thinking Skills C1. Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society C2. Critique human flourishing vis-à-vis the progress of science and technology so that the suident can define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life D. General and Transferable Skills (other skills relevant to employability and personal development) D1. Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative, creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical standards D2. Examine human rights in order to uphold such rights in technological ethical dilemmas D3. Evaluate contemporary human experience in order to strengthen and enlighten the human person functioning in society Course Outline and Timeframe (Tentative Schedule) Week Topic 1. Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of science and technology a. In the World: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages 1 b. In the Philippines 2. Intellectual revolutions that defined society a. Copernican

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021

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a. Darwinian b. Freudian c. Information d. Meso-American e. Asian f. Middle East g. African 3. Science and Technology and Nation Building a. The Philippine Government S&T Agenda b. Major development programs and personalities in S&T in the Philippines c. Science Education in the Philippines d. Selected indigenous science and technologies a. The Human Person flourishing in terms of science and technology b. Technology as a Way of Revealing c. Human flourishing The Good Life

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The information Age (Gutenberg to Social media) PRELIMS EXAMINATION Biodiversity and the Healthy Society Genetically Modified Organisms: Science, Health, and Politics MIDTERM EXAMINATION The Nano World Gene therapy (stem Cells) Mandated Topics: a. Climate Change and the Energy Crisis b. Environmental Awareness Other Topics:

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a. Alternative Energy Resources (e.g. O-tech Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) FINAL EXAMINATION

References

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YouTube: Science Friction: Stem Cell Research TEDTalk: Susan Lim on “Transplant Cells Not Organs” TED Talk: Juan Enriquez on “the Next Species of Human” YouTube: or Book “An inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What we can Do About It” (Al Gore) Book: “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change” (Al Gore) Report: “ Changing the Atmosphere: Anthropology and Climate Change” (NCAR) BUHOS: A Climate Change Documentary by Loren Legarda Article: “ The Tragedy of the Commons” by Garrett Hardin Article: “Scientists tackle mystery of thunderstorms that strike at night” (NCAR) Article: “Reigning in the Weather” (Webster, Donovan, Discover, 02747529. Jun2008, Vol. 29, Issue 6)

Course Requirements Pre-requisite: Minimum number of students: Maximum number of students: Attendance: Assessment:

None 18 45 Minimum 90% of total contact hours Quizzes; Prelim, Midterm, Final Exams; Recitation; Participation in Activities; Experiments, Papers and Reports

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021 Grading System Grade Range 96-100 91-95 86-90 81-85 75-80 69-74 63-68 57-62 50-56 Below 50

Grade Computation Lecture Prelim Midterm Final Term Lecture Grade

Grade Point 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.00 IC W D

Letter Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CF IC

Quizzes Class standing 30% 10% 30% 10% 30% 10% Prelim Grade x 30% + Midterm Grade x 30% + Final Term Grade x 40%

Remarks Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Failed Incomplete Withdrawal Dropped

Independent Learning 10% 10% 10%

Major Exam 50% 50% 50%

Classroom Policies   

Intellectual honesty, proper behavior, and wearing of the prescribed uniform are expected to be manifested by all students throughout the semester. Attendance is a requirement and will be strictly monitored. Submission of requirements within the prescribed period shall be enforced.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM AY 2020 – 2021 Course Structure/Learning Plan Week Hours Intended Topic Learning Outcomes 1 1 Orientation 1. Historical antecedents in which social considerations changed the course of science and technology a. In the World: Ancient, Middle and Modern Ages b. In the Philippines 2. Intellectual revolutions that defined society a. Copernican 1 4 A1, A2, A3 b. Darwinian c. Freudian d. Information e. Meso-American f. Asian g. Middle East h. African

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a. Science and Technology and Nation Building b. The Philippine Government S&T Agenda c. Major development programs and personalities in S&T in the Philippines d. Science Education in the Philippines e. Selected indigenous science and technologies

Learning Resources

Teaching/Learning activities (Methods) Discussion  Handbook  Power point Lecture presentation Discussion Power point  Videos ILM  Learning Module

Assessment Strategies (Methods)  Recitation  Assignment  Short Quiz  Long Quiz

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The Human Person flourishing in terms of science and technology Technology as a Way of Revealing Human flourishing

 The Good Life  When technology and humanity cross

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Power point presentation  Videos  Learning Module Why does the future not need us?  Power point presentation The information Age (Gutenberg to Social  Videos media)  Learning Module Week 5- PRELIMS EXAMINATION Biodiversity and the Healthy Society  Power point presentation  Videos  Learning Module Genetically Modified Organisms: Science,  Power point Health, and Politics presentation  Videos  Learning Module Week 10-MIDTERM EXAMINATION

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WEEK 14-FINAL EXAMINATION

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