Science Technology And Society
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 91 pages
- 15 units
This course explores the intricate relationship between science, technology, and society. It examines the historical development of STS, the meanings of science, technology, and society, and their interactions. The course delves into the application of science and technology in everyday life, covering benefits, health aspects, and related problems such as global warming and deforestation. Emerging issues like energy sources, scientific principles in appliances, socio-political aspects, and environmental education are also discussed.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of SED413, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: SOURCES OF ENERGYPage 60
- UNIT 2: BASIC SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF EVERDAY APPLIANCESPage 67
- UNIT 3:SOCIO – POLITICAL ASPECTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYPage 71
- UNIT4: ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATIONPage 75
- UNIT 5: SCIENCE EDUCATION AND SCIENCE – TECHNOLOGY – SOCIETY (STS)Page 83
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
SED413 · UNIT 2 MEANING OF SCIENCE
From the above list, it is evident that scientific processes involveseveral activities in an effort to obtain valid generalization and to raise the right kinds of questions about objects and events around us.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the historical development of STS
- Define science, technology, and society and their interrelationships
- Analyze the benefits and problems associated with the application of science and technology
- Evaluate the impact of society on science and technology
- Discuss emerging issues related to science, technology, and society
- Apply scientific literacy to everyday problems and decision-making
What it prepares you for
- Science Teacher
- Environmental Educator
- Policy Analyst
- Science Communicator
- Technology Consultant
- Education
- Government
- Environmental Management
- Technology
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 3: Problems Related to the Use of Science and Technology
Requires understanding of complex interactions between pollutants and environmental systems.
- Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 4: Global Warming
Involves understanding of complex climate models and feedback loops.
- Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 2: Basic Scientific Principles Involved in the Design and Function of Everyday Appliances
Requires understanding of the physics principles behind electromagnetism and their applications.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Meaning and Historical Development of Science Technology Society
Unit 1: Historical Development of Science- Technology Society(STS) · 3 hours
Define STS. Explain the historical development of STS. Discuss the rationale for STS.
Unit 2: Meaning of Science · 3 hours
Define science. Explain the nature of science. Discuss science as a human enterprise.
- Week 2Module 1: The Meaning and Historical Development of Science Technology Society
Unit 3: Meaning of Technology · 3 hours
Define technology. Discuss the philosophy of technology. Identify technological products in the environment.
Unit 4: Nature of Society · 3 hours
Define society. Explain social institutions. Discuss science as a social institution. Analyze the impact of society on science.
- Week 3Module 1: The Meaning and Historical Development of Science Technology Society
Unit 5: Interaction of Science, Technology and Society · 4 hours
Explain the relationship between science, technology, and society. Discuss qualitative changes in society due to science and technology. Identify factors threatening societal safety and security.
- Week 4Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 1: Benefit of Science and Technology to the Society · 3 hours
Discuss the benefits of science and technology in agriculture. Explain the contributions of science and technology to health.
Unit 2: Health and Diseases · 3 hours
Explain the meaning of health and healthcare. Discuss communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Week 5Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 3: Problems Related to the Use of Science and Technology · 4 hours
Identify types of pollution. Discuss the effects of air pollution. List major water pollutants and their effects.
- Week 6Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 4: Global Warming · 4 hours
Define global warming. Explain the greenhouse effect. Discuss the causes and effects of global warming. Propose solutions to global warming.
- Week 7Module II: Application of Science and Technology to Everyday Life.
Unit 5: Deforestation · 4 hours
Define deforestation. State the causes of deforestation. Outline the effects of deforestation. Proffer solutions to deforestation.
- Week 8Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 1: Sources of Energy · 4 hours
Explain the meaning and forms of energy. Discuss renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Explain the importance of energy conservation.
- Week 9Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 2: Basic Scientific Principles Involved in the Design and Function of Everyday Appliances · 4 hours
Explain the scientific principles behind electromagnetism. Describe the principles of refrigeration.
- Week 10Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 3: Socio – Political Aspects of Science and Technology · 4 hours
Explain the relationship between science and politics. Discuss the impact of science on war.
- Week 11Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 4: Enviromental Education · 4 hours
Explain the meaning of environmental education. Discuss the historical development of environmental education. Outline the objectives and principles of environmental education.
- Week 12Module III: Science, Technology, Society and Emerging Issues
Unit 5: Science Education and Science – Technology – Society (STS) · 4 hours
Explain the meaning of science education. Describe the STS approach to science teaching. Define scientific literacy. List the characteristics of a scientifically literate person.
- Week 13Course Review and Consolidation
Final Revision and Assignments · 6 hours
Review all modules and units. Work on assignments and TMAs.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking STS concepts from Modules 1-3
- Practice applying scientific principles to real-world problems from Module 2
- Review case studies on environmental issues from Units 4-5 in Module 2
- Focus on understanding the socio-political aspects of science and technology from Module 3
- Prepare detailed notes on key definitions and historical developments from all units
Questions students ask about this course
What is SED413 about?
This course explores the intricate relationship between science, technology, and society. It examines the historical development of STS, the meanings of science, technology, and society, and their interactions. The course delves into the application of science and technology in everyday life, covering benefits, health aspects, and related problems such as global warming and deforestation. Emerging issues like energy sources, scientific principles in appliances, socio-political aspects, and environmental education are also discussed.
How many units does SED413 have?
SED413, Science Technology And Society, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 91 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is SED413?
SED413 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is SED413 hard?
SED413 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does SED413 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is SED413 assessed?
SED413 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with SED413?
Science Teacher, Environmental Educator, Policy Analyst, Science Communicator and Technology Consultant.