WEEK1: Orientation

Vision

A premier institution of higher learning in Region IV, developing globally-competitive and value-laden professionals and leaders instrumental to community development and nation-building.

Mission

As an institution of higher learning, UC (PnC) is committed to equip individuals with knowledge, skills, and values that will enable them to achieve their professional goals & provide leadership and service for national development.

Core Values

As a God-fearing institution respecting multi-faith of people, PnC adheres to the following core values:

• Personal Dignity

• Nurturing Community

• Commitment to Excellence

Quality Policy

University of Cabuyao commits itself in producing quality graduates by adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements, promoting high levels of customer engagement, and maintaining an effective quality management system through periodic review and communication of quality objectives for continuous improvement of quality services in instruction, research, and extension.

Quality Objectives

1. To promote analytical thinking among the faculty and students for continuing intellectual growth and advancement of learning and research;

2. To develop the youth to become responsible leaders, as well as productive and actively involve citizens of the local and global community with good values and excellent character;

3. To preserve, enrich, and transmit the historical, cultural heritage, and desirable Filipino values and character;

4. To nurture an integrated multi-disciplinary that promotes excellence in instruction, research, and extension;

5. To be the research and development arm of the local government unit; and

6. To strengthen industry-academe-LGU linkage in order to realize the vision and mission of the University.
   

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The grading system is based _

60%

_ as passing rate for courses/units to be credited. 

Rounded Off

The periodical grade is _ to the nearest whole number before it is transmuted to grade point equivalent with 1.00 as the highest and 5.00 as the lowest.

Prelim and Midterm is what percent?

30%

Finals is what percent?

40%

Written Work is what percent? (Quizzes & Activities, worksheets/any written output)

20%

Assessment Task is what percent? ( Group Performance Task & Individual Performance Task)

20%

Participation is what percent? (Daily recitation)

10%

Exam is what percent?

50%

Course Description

The course deals with interactions between science and technology and the 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, public, and global aspects of our lives 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 aims to instill reflective knowledge in students so that they can live The Good Life and make ethical decisions in the face of scientific and technological advancement.