SOUTHERN BAPTIST

COLLEGE MLANG, NORTH

COTABATO COLLEGE OF
LIBERAL ARTS

GE 7
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Science, Technology, and
STATEMENT:
Science 2nd Semester S.Y. 2021-
2022

An institution committed to quality Christian Education responsive to the needs of the nation and the
world.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of SBC is the total development of the person through relevant programs Instruction,
Research, and Community Extension based on the tenets of TRUTH, FAITH and SERVICE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a 3-unit course which deals with the general concepts and principles pertaining to complex
pattern of interaction between the physical environment and biological communities on earth.
Emphasis is also given on the current environment issues and concerns as well as disaster risk
management techniques.

Message to the students.

You may be like many students who Science, Technology and Society an empowering field. I hope
that you will find this subject interesting. It provides the knowledge needed to use your efforts more
effectively. Science, Technology and Society applies to our everyday lives and the places where we live,
and we can apply ideas learned in this discipline to any place or occupation in which we find ourselves.
And Science, Technology and Society can connect to any set of interests or skills you might bring to it:
Progress in the field involves biology, chemistry, technology, and society. May all your learning become
helpful to you as you embark your best in your future career.

GE
Southern Baptist College:

7 LEARNING MODULE 4

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
& SOCIETY
Instructor: Clint Erven H. Mosqueda, LPT GE 7/ Science, Technology, & Society Instructor: Clint Erven H.
Mosqueda, LPT
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Topic 10: The Nano World

Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this topic, you should be able to:

• Define nanotechnology;
• Characterize nanoscale;
• Describe the various use of nanotechnology;
• Discuss concerns on the uses of nanotechnology; and
• Explain the status on the use of nanotechnology in the Philippines.

Activating Prior Knowledge

Before we begin your journey to the smallest possible scale in the realm of
science, try answering these questions:

1.) Can you think of fields where size or weight of materials or

products is important?

From the design to manufacturing choosing the right materials

ensures the highest possible standard for the finished product.
 2.) Can you build a statue from a pile of dust?

Its probably possible. Because the only way you get a statue from a
pile of dust is if the statue build itself.

3.) Can you think of situations were scientist have to make assumptions
because they couldn’t see what they were studying?

There are so many assumptions used in academic science that it is no longer

science but some sort of religion. They project some assumptions to fill on top of
assumptions to fill in the gaps. They date the dirt the animal fell in as if that is the
date of the animal. The dirt is most likely million of years old since the radioactive
isotope was set and started to decay.

4.) Do you think we are capable in unlocking the key to how natural elements
are designed and created?

Yes, because scientists are studying how they can make natural elements
just like water, fire and cellular background of plants.

Instructor: Clint Erven H. Mosqueda, LPT GE 7/ Science, Technology, & Society

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Application

Be Informed!

Watch the video on YouTube entitled “The Next Step in

Nanotechnology” by George Tule ski, TED Talks. Here’s a link for a faster access.
[Link]
s://[Link] .com/watch?v=Ds_rzoyyfF0. In
pairs, answer the following question:

1. What are the possible innovations can nanotechnology offer?

- Water, and residue repellent, antireflective, self-cleaning, resistant to
ultraviolet or infrared light, antifog, antimicrobial, scratch resistant, or
electrically conductive.

2. Why do you think few scientists works on nanotechnology?

- Mostly because nanotechnology development requires a lot of expensive lab
experiment and currently doesn’t have enough economically feasible applications
to pay for a lot of openings in the field.

3. Do you think nanotechnology be applicable to solve environmental problems?

-Yes because we can contribute to human health and environmental
sustainability. As a result, nanotechnology offers a novel way to reducing waste production,
greenhouse gas emissions, and hazardous chemical discharge into water bodies.

4. In the world of medicine, nanotechnology can play a big role in the

repair of cells, cure diseases and even delay aging, if this happens,
what would this mean to our society?
-It means a longer lived population a healthier population, longer
families(generationally not necessarily by number of children). It
will also help in the other ways, cleaner energy, better
environments. We could stick folks on a spaceship and have them
reach another star in their lifetime.

Feedback

From those innovations presented in class, think of a product or output that is

made up of nanomaterial that has an impact in various aspects (health,
environment, economy etc.) that you want to create. Compile at least 7
example with description.
Sunscreen- For years, nanoparticles have been used to improve the
effectiveness of sunscreens. Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are two forms of
nanoparticles that are often used in sunscreen.

Clothing- Silica nanoparticles can aid in the creation of fabrics that repel water
and other liquids. Silica can be integrated into the weave of a fabric or
sprayed onto the fabric's surface to provide a waterproof or stainproof coating.

Adhesives- Adhesives can also benefit from nanotechnology. Surprisingly,

conventional glues lose their stickiness at high temperatures, yet a strong
 "nano-glue" not only withstands but strengthens as the surrounding
temperature rises.
Furniture- Upholstered furniture can be made waterproof and stainproof using
nanotechnology in the same manner as clothing can. Even better,
nanotechnology is assisting in the development of furniture that is less
combustible.

Tennis balls- Nanotechnology offers a variety of uses in sporting equipment,

with two excellent examples coming from one of my favorite sports: tennis.

Coatings for car paintwork- We all know how damaging bird droppings are to
car paint. To tackle this, Nano repel has developed a high-performance
nanocoating that can be applied to your car's paintwork to protect it from bird
feces.

Computers- Many of the devices we use every day would not exist without
nanotechnology. Intel is unquestionably the market leader in small computer
processors, with their current Core processor technology being a 10-
nanometer device.

Topic 11: The Aspect of Gene Therapy

Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Describe gene therapy and its related processes;

• Compare and contrast vectors of gene delivery;
• Enumerate the pros and cons of gene therapy in the society.

Activating Prior Knowledge Learning Activity: W-O-R-D-U-P

Directions: Using the grid below, find words related to gene therapy. You may
use the statements that follow as your clues to identify the words. Write your
answer on the space provided after each statement.
E Q Z X L E L L Q S T Y C W M

C G V C H T S I P K I K I U E

G O E B K H U N T I N G T O N

V L C R H O R U F H R A A N I

V W T Y M P I H C E T U M R O

J Q O K A L V F L I T E O R T

B L R L U L I R D W E T S E A

O E S M T T A N Q N T Y U O I

L S I C K L E C E L L A N E M

P S V E O U Q G A A E I O Z P

1. A disorder of the nervous system that usually occurs after the age of
45.

Wilson disease

2. A disorder in the blood caused by an inherited abnormal

hemoglobin (the oxygen carrying protein within the red blood
cells).

Sickle cell disease

3. Are plasmid or viruses that are used to move recombinant DNA from
one cell to another.

Bacteriophage

4. Is the alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of

an organism, virus or extrachromosomal DNA.
Mutation
5. A unit of DNA that is usually located on a chromosome and
that controls the development of one or more traits.
Gene

6. Gene therapy that targets the reproductive cells meaning any changes
made to the DNA will be passed on to the next generation. _
Germline
7. It is when the DNA is transferred into body tissues. It specifically targets
cells in the body which are not passed on to the person’s children.
Gene Therapy
 Application

Activity 1: Vector Voyage

Direction: Using the library resources, complete the table below.

Retrovirus Adenovirus Adeno Herpes Naked
associat Simple DNA
ed x
Virus Virus

How the Retrovirus Adenoviruse AAV- (HSV) is A gene

vector carries are RNA s are viruses based gene a of
the genetic viruses that that carry therapy neurotro interes
material carry a their genetic vectors pic DNA t can
gene for a material in form virus be
reverse the form of episomal with inserte
transcriptas double- concateme many d into a
e that stranded rs in the favorabl vector
transcribes DNA. host cell e and
the viral nucleus . properti transfe
genetic In non- es as a rred to
material dividing gene a
into a cells, AAV deliverin target
double DNA is lost g vector cell.
stranded through . HSV is
DNA cell. highly
intermediat infectiou
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HSV
vectors
are
efficient
vehicles
for the
delivery
of
exogeno
us
genetic
material
to cells.
 Maximum 8.5 kb ~2 kb ~2 kb 30-150 8.5 kb
length of kb
DNA that
can be
inserted in
the
vector

Advantages ability to High titers; wide host- they It has

transform extremely cell range infect a low
their efficient and a quiescen immun
single- transduction relatively t and ogenec
stranded of most cell high dividing ity and
RNA types and transductio cells therefo
genome tissues n efficientl re can
into a efficiency. y and be
double Stably can admini
stranded integrate encode stered
DNA at specific for repeat
molecule sites in the relativel edly.
that stably host y large
integrates genome, transgen
into the resulting in es.
target cell a longer
genome. lasting
transgene
expression
.

Disadvantages low non- integration their It has

transductio integration, , decline in instabilit a low
n efficiency, immunogeni expression y of succes
replication city, over time transgen s rate
competence replication due to e and
, insert competence, episomal expressi gene
size, no loss by on. expres
integration, targeting, degradatio sion.
inactivation and small n, small
by insert size. packaging
complemen capacity,
t cascade, low titers,
and the and a
requiremen strong cell-
t of cell mediated
division for immune
transductio response.
n.

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Activity 2: GENETIC DISORDERS
Direction: Complete the table below. List down 5 common genetic disorders.

Genetic Disorder Gene/ Defect Clinical Features

1. Down Syndrome -Typically a baby - A flattened face,

with46 especially the bridge of
chromosomes. the nose. Almond-
Babies with down shaped eyes that slant
syndrome have an up.
extra copy of one of
these chromosomes,
Chromosomes 21.
2. Thalassemia -Babies born with - Fatigue, pale or
two defective Beta yellowish skin, facial
hemoglobin genes. bone deformities and
Abdominal swelling,
3. Cystic Fibrosis -Caused by change Dark urine.
CFTR ( cystic fibrosis -A persistent cough that
transmembrane produces thick mucus
conductance (sputum), Wheezing,
regulator). exercise intolerance,
inflamed nasal passage
or a stuffy nose.

4. Tay-Sachs disease - deficiency of the - Exaggerated startle

enzyme beta- response when the
hexosaminidase A. baby heard loud noises
“Cherry red spots in the
5. Sickle Cell eye”
Anemia - is a genetic -Swelling of hands and
disorder caused by feet, frequent
mutation in both infections, Delayed
copies of a person's growth puberty, Vision
HBB gene. problems.
 Activity 3: Pros and Cons

Direction: Answer the following question.

Guide Questions:
1. What was the respondent think about gene therapy?

- I think the respondent think that gene therapy can help their body and health
okay.

2. Do you think the Food and Drug Administration should or should

not approve gene therapy treatments for use in the Philippines?

-I think Yes food and drug administrator in the Philippines should

approve because we are now in the modern world and people will
choose if they will use this therapy treatments.

3. Do you think the government should or should not fund scientific

researches on changing the genes of unborn babies that aims to
improve their characteristics such as intelligence or physical traits
such as athletic ability or appearance?

-For me I think government should not because for me it can cause

a bad impact to the unborn babies.

Feedback
What does the picture show?

- This picture shows the invention of our scientist like

drugs, technology for our body and the things that they
use when we have an illness.

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Topic 12: The Aspect of Gene Therapy

Activating Prior Learning

You might have already heard of “Climate Change” in some social platforms
as a hot issue and advocacy that calls for biological, economical, sociological
and political concerns. Below is a concept map, with the word climate change
at the center, write something out of what you know and understand about
this issue.

Global
phenomenon

Melting
Drought
glaciers
CLIMATE
CHANGE

Flood People’s
Health

Feedback

Congratulations for making this far. Now, let’s test your understanding of
our topic on climate change.
Answer the following questions and follow the procedure on each item.

1. It is an important heat – trapping greenhouse gas, which is released

through human activities such as deforestation and burning of fossil
fuels, as well as natural processes such as respiration and volcanic
eruption.

_C_ _A_ _R_ _B_ _O_ _N_ _D_ _I_ _O_ _X_ _I_ _D_ _E_
(copy the last letter of your answer and put in it box # 1)

2. It is a change in global climate, and patterns, attributed largely to the

increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

_C_ _L_ _I_ _M_ _A_ _T_ _E_ _C_ _H_ _A_ _N_ _G_ _E_
(copy the 3rd letter of your answer and put in it box # 10)

3. It is a critical solution to climate change, by renewing the forest

cover that will absorb and reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in
the atmosphere.

_D_ _E_ _F_ _O_ _R_ _E_ _S_ _T_ _A_ _T_ _I_ _O_ _N_
(copy the 8th letter of your answer and put in it box # 4)
 4. The burning of natural fuel by humans is the largest source of
emission of carbon dioxide. These natural fuels were formed from
the remains of living organisms million years ago. The name given
to natural fuel is ___.

_F_ _O_ _S_ _S_ _I_ _L_ _F_ _U_ _E_ _L_
(copy the 2nd letter of your answer and put in it box # 11)

5. This is a process that occurs when gases in the Earth’s atmosphere

trap the Sun’s heat making the Earth much warmer.

_G_ _R_ _E_ _E_ _N_ _H_ _O_ _U_ _S_ _E_ _E_ _F_ _F_ _E_ _C_ _T_
(copy the 6th letter of your answer and put in it box # 5)

6. This is a long – term rise in the overall temperature of the Earth’s

climate system, generally attributed to greenhouse effect.

_G_ _L_ _O_ _B_ _A_ _L_ _W_ _A_ _R_ _M_ _I_ _N_ _G_
(copy the 7th letter of your answer and put in it box # 6)

7. It is a permanent destruction of forest in order to make the land

available for other uses, which consequently add more atmospheric
carbon dioxide as a result of large – scale removal of trees that will
absorb this harmful gas.

_D_ _E_ _F_ _O_ _R_ _E_ _S_ _T_ _A_ _T_ _I_ _O_ _N_
(copy the 5th letter of your answer and put in it box # 8 and 12)

8. It is the process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a

result of drought or deforestation, and leading to shortage of food
supply.
_D_ _E_ _S_ _E_ _R_ _T_ _I_ _F_ _I_ _C_ _A_ _T_ _I_ _O_ _N_
(copy the 11th letter of your answer and put in it box # 7)

9. It is the average weather in a given area over a longer period of time.

_C_ _L_ _I_ _M_ _A_ _T_ _E_

(copy the 5th letter of your answer and put in it box # 2)

10. This is a disaster of below – average precipitation, resulting in

prolonged shortages in water supply that could cause reduced crop
yield, and potentially loss of harvest and or of livestock.

_D_ _R_ _O_ _U_ _G_ _H_ _T_

(copy the 2nd letter of your answer and put in it box # 3 and 9)

E A R T H W A R R I O R
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You did a great job!

Instructor: Clint Erven H. Mosqueda, LPT GE 7/ Science, Technology, & Society