Topic 1 Introduction and History of STS

An explanation of science as a system of acquiring knowledge via the scientific method, technology as the practical application of that knowledge to solve problems, and society as an organized group of people interacting for common interests.

Discussion on how these three concepts form an interactive loop: science informs technology, technology satisfies societal needs, and society drives the demand for further scientific and technological advancements.

Overview of STS as a field that bridges humanities and natural sciences, helping to analyze the moral, ethical, and societal impacts of continued technological development.

A chronological review of inventions through history, starting with the Ancient period (wheel, papyrus, shadoof), moving through the Middle Ages (heavy plow, gunpowder, mechanical clock), to the Modern Age (telescope, microscope, airplane).

Highlights of key Filipino scientists and their inventions, such as Fe del Mundo's medical incubator, Gregorio Zara's two-way television, and Angel Alcala's artificial coral reefs.