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INTRODUCTION Flashcards

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Science comes from the Latin word ___________ meaning knowledge

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scientia

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a systematic and methodical activity of building and organizing knowledge about how the universe behaves through observation, experimentation or both

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Science

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Modern Science is a discovery as well as an

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invention

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application of scientific knowledge, laws, and principles to produce services, materials, tools, and machines aimed at solving real-world problems

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Technology

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Technology comes from a Greek word ________ meaning art, skill, or cunning of hand

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techne

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6
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how the different aspects of society shape and technology is the area of concern of a relatively new academic discipline

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Science, Technology and Society

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relatively young field that combines previously independent and older disciplines, such as the history of science, philosophy of science, and sociology of science

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Science, Technology and Society

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STS seeks to bridge the gap between two traditionally exclusive cultures

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humanities and natural sciences

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a systematized body of knowledge.

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Science

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10
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a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method.

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Science

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organized body of knowledge gained through research.

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Science

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the human attempt to understand the natural world, with or without concern for practical use of that knowledge.

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Science

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tries to discover facts and relationships and then tries to create theories that makes sense of the facts and relationships.

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Science

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from the two (2) Greek words: “Techne” (skill, craftmanship, art) “Logos” (discourse, reason)

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Technology

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The human attempt to change the world.

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Technology

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a human activity that involves with the making and using of materials.

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Technology

17
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Explores for the purpose of knowing

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Science

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Explores for the purpose of making something useful from that knowledge.

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Technology

19
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Relationship between Science and Technology

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Science drives technology by making new technology possible through scientific breakthrough.

20
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Issues in Science and Technology

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Cell & Gene Therapy: Implications on Drug Development
Law-Grown Meat
IVF Treatment Process

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Goal: produce citizens who can respond critically, reflectively, and proactively to the challenges posed by science and technology in the contemporary world.

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Science, Technology and Society

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