SCTS 1013 Lesson 3: Intellectual Property and Ethics

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What is the main focus of this lesson?

The history of astronomy

The life of Nicolaus Copernicus

Three significant intellectual revolutions in science (correct)

The development of modern technology

What is a common characteristic of intellectual revolutions?

They are paradigm shifts (correct)

They are always widely accepted

They are rapid and sudden

They are gradual and incremental

What is the primary goal of the learning outcomes in the SCTS 1013 module?

To understand the role of Mother Mary in intellectual revolutions

To discuss the significance of Louis as a patron saint in science and technology

To analyze the effects of science and technology on the environment

To identify and explain the impact of intellectual revolutions on society (correct)

Who is credited with introducing the heliocentric model of the universe?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Lesson 3: Intellectual Revolutions and Society?

The impact of intellectual revolutions on society and the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a learning outcome of the SCTS 1013 module?

To analyze the impact of prayer on scientific thought Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Copernicus' treatise that formalized his heliocentric model?

De Revolutioibus Orbium Coelestium Signup and view all the answers

What was the central idea of Copernicus' heliocentric model?

The Sun is the center of the solar system Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the module being referred to in the text?

Science, Technology and Society Signup and view all the answers

How were intellectual revolutions often received?

With huge resistance and controversy Signup and view all the answers

What is the academic year referred to in the text?

2023-2024 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of Mayan hieroglyphics?

Exclusive to the Mayan priestly class for writing books Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant mathematical achievement of the Mayans?

Creation of a number system based on the numeral 20 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Inca empire at its peak?

Tawantinsuyu Signup and view all the answers

How many ethnic groups lived within the Inca empire at its peak?

More than 100 different ethnic groups Signup and view all the answers

What was the downfall of the Inca empire?

Diseases and superior weaponry of Spanish invaders Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Inca first appear according to historical records?

In today's southeastern Peru Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the city that superseded the Aztecs' capital?

Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What did the Aztecs value highly and use as part of their tribute to their gods?

Cacao beans Signup and view all the answers

What type of education did the Aztecs implement?

Mandatory education for all, regardless of social class, gender, or age Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the antispasmodic medication used by the Aztecs?

To prevent muscle spasms and relax muscles Signup and view all the answers

What was the Aztec technology used for agricultural farming?

Chinampa Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Aztecs' calendar system?

Aztec calendar Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian textbook that covers topics such as the mean longitudes of the planets and true longitudes of the planets?

Siddhanta Shiromani Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with introducing trigonometric functions, tables, and techniques in ancient India?

Aryabhata Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian ruler that was designed to standardize measurement of length with a high degree of accuracy?

Mohenjodaro Ruler Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian mathematician who is considered the founder of mathematical analysis?

Madhava of Sangamagrama Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian book that describes different surgical and other medical procedures?

Susruta Samhita Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian iron pillar that showcases the advanced metallurgy of ancient India?

Pillar of Delhi Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mayan Civilization

Mayan hieroglyphics were used by priests to write books on various subjects, including astronomy, religion, mythology, and mathematics.
Mayan hieroglyphics were also inscribed on monumental structures, such as stelas or carvings.
The Mayans developed a number system based on the numeral 20 and introduced the concept of zero and positive value.

Inca Civilization

The Inca empire, known as Tawantinsuyu, spanned from northern Ecuador to central Chile and consisted of 12 million inhabitants from over 100 ethnic groups.
The Inca built a massive kingdom through military strength, with well-devised agricultural and roadway systems, and a centralized religion and language.
Despite their power, the Inca were quickly overwhelmed by Spanish invaders, and their empire was overtaken in 1572.

Intellectual Revolutions

Intellectual revolutions refer to significant events that led to the emergence of modern science and progress in scientific thinking.
There are many intellectual revolutions, but this lesson focuses on three important ones: the Copernican, Darwinian, and Freudian revolutions.
These revolutions are paradigm shifts that resulted from a renewed understanding of how the universe behaves and functions.

Copernican Revolution

The Copernican Revolution refers to the 16th-century paradigm shift led by Nicolaus Copernicus.
Copernicus introduced the heliocentric model, where the Sun is the center of the solar system, in his treatise "De Revolutioibus Orbium Coelestium".
This model challenged the long-held view that the Earth was the center of the solar system.

Aztec Contributions

The Aztecs made significant contributions to science and technology, including:
- Mandatory education for all, regardless of social class, gender, or age.
- Developing chocolate from cacao beans, which was highly valued and used as currency.
- Creating antispasmodic medication to prevent muscle spasms and relax muscles during surgery.
- Developing the Chinampa, a form of agricultural technology for farming.
- Creating the Aztec calendar.

Ancient Indian Contributions

Ancient India made significant contributions to science and technology, including:
- Developing theories on the configuration of the universe, the spherical self-supporting Earth, and the year of 360 days.
- Creating the Siddhanta Shiromani, a textbook that covered various topics, including astronomy and mathematics.
- Developing the Mohanjodaro ruler, a standardized measurement of length.
- Introducing trigonometric functions, tables, and techniques, as well as algorithms of algebra in the Aryabhatiya book.
- Suggesting that gravity was a force of attraction and explaining the use of zero as a placeholder and decimal digit.
- Developing metallurgy, as evidenced by the wrought iron Pillar of Delhi.

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This quiz covers the importance of intellectual property and ethics in science, technology, and society, as discussed in SCTS 1013 Lesson 3. It explores the role of intellectual property in promoting innovation and protecting creative works.