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SQJ7007 Isu-Isu Kontroversi dalam Sains dan Teknologi / Controversial Issues in Science and Technology 2023/2024

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Sesi Akademik

Academic Session

2023/2024

Semester/Penggal

Semester/Term

Semester 1

Semester 1

Kod Kursus

Course Code

SQJ7007

Tajuk Kursus

Course Title

Isu-Isu Kontroversi dalam Sains dan Teknologi / Controversial Issues in Science and Technology

Bahasa Pengantar

Medium of Instruction

Bahasa Inggeris

English

Rujukan Utama

Main Reference

1. Schöpper, Y., Digmayer, C., Bartusch, R., Ebrahim, O., Hermens, S., Nejabat, R., ... & Böschen, S. (2024). Towards niche readiness: Achieving socio-economic maturity in the bottom-up transition to DC power systems. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 51, 100831.

2. Ewa Lechman and Magdalena Popowska. (2020). Society and technology: Opportunity and challenges. Routledge.

3. Toss Gascoigne, Bernard Schiele, Joan Leach, et. (2020). Communicating science: A global perspective. ANU Press.

Strategi Pembelajaran

Learning Strategies

Kuliah, penyelidikan, seminar, perbincangan dalam kumpulan

Lecture, research, seminar, group discussion

Masa Pembelajaran Pelajar

Student Learning Time

 

Bersemuka / Face to face : 34 jam/hours

Tidak Bersemuka / Non Face to face: 17 jam/hours

Masa Persediaan Pelajar / Student Preparation Time: 69 jam/hours

Kemahiran Boleh Pindah

Transferable Skills

 

Pensyarah / Lecturer

Bilik / Room

Telefon/e-mel

Telephone/e-mail

Dr. Sarmila Muthukrishnan

Department of S&T Studies

[email protected]

Sesi Kuliah / Lecture Session:

Hari/Masa / Day/Time

Tempat / Venue

Wednesday, 6 pm – 9 pm

Sesi Tutorial/Amali:

Tutorial/Practical Session:

Hari/Masa / Day/Time

Tempat / Venue

 

DK Vanda

Perincian Pemberatan Penilaian

Detail of Assessment Weightage

Penilaian Berterusan / Continuous Assessment : 100%

● Quiz - 20%

● Written report- 30%

● Video documentary- 20%

● Debate - 30%

Peperiksaan Akhir / Final Examination : 0%

Jadual Pengajaran / Teaching Schedule

Minggu

Week

Topik & Aktiviti

Topic & Activities

Rujukan

References

1

 

Lecture 1: Introduction to the course: Controversial issues in S&T- proforma, course info, course components.

 

 

Lecture notes

 

Ewa Lechman and Magdalena Popowska. (2020)

 

Schöpper et al. (2024)

 

 

2

 

Lecture 2 & Tutorial 1: Understanding the Socio-Economic Impacts of Science and Technology

Tutorial: How science and technology have impacted different aspects of society, such as health, education, and the environment?

 

Lecture notes

 

Wolff (2021). How Is Technology Changing the World, and How Should the World Change Technology?

 

Toss Gascoigne, Bernard Schiele, Joan Leach, et.al. (2020)

 

3

Independent Learning 1 & Tutorial 2: Historical perspective - Examining how past technological advancements have shaped societies, economies, and cultures.

 

Spectrum-video

Alemayehu Tegegn, D. (2024). The role of science and technology in reconstructing human social history: effect of technology change on society. Cogent Social Sciences, 10(1).

4

 

Lecture 3 and Tutorial 3: Key theories and concepts

Quiz 1- 10%

Lecture notes

 

5

 

 

Lecture 4 and Tutorial 4: Socio-economic impact on science communication -Challenges

 

 

Lecture notes

 

Li, Y., & Guo, M. (2021). Scientific literacy in communicating science and socio-scientific issues: Prospects and challenges. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 758000.

 

Ewa Lechman and Magdalena Popowska. (2020)

Toss Gascoigne, Bernard Schiele, Joan Leach, et.al. (2020)

 

 

6

 

Independent learning 2: Case studies- Analysing successful examples of science communication initiatives and their impact on public attitudes and behaviours.

 

Assignment 1- Written report (Individual) - 30%

Spectrum

UM Handbook: How to avoid plagiarism

7

 

Independent learning 3: Written report preparation and submission

 

*Submission of written report

Spectrum

 

Mid-semester break

8

Jigsaw Learning Activity

 

Discussion for the activity:

How do technological advancements impact economic growth and development?

What are the social implications of new technologies?

What are the ethical challenges associated with certain scientific developments?

How can effective science communication help bridge the gap between scientists and the public?

 

Cards

9

 

Briefing on group assignment

 

Assignment 2- Video documentary about a specific technological innovation that explores the socio-economic impacts of science and technology - 20%

 

Spectrum

10

 

Lecture 5 & Tutorial 5: STI Policy on Socio-Economic Development

 

Quiz 2- 10%

Lecture notes

11

 

Briefing on group debate and topics/rubrics

 

Tutorial 6

 

Debate- 30%

Spectrum

12

 

Debate outline submission by each group leader

 

Video documentary submission

Consultation with Dr. Sarmila

13

Debate session 1

Presentation

14

 

Debate session 2

Presentation