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STS 101 Science, Technology, and Society LESSON 1: Historical Antecedents in the Course of Science and Technology Science systematized body of knowledge organized and dynamic knowledge gained through observation and experimentation leads to the formation of concepts, methods, principles, t...

STS 101 Science, Technology, and Society LESSON 1: Historical Antecedents in the Course of Science and Technology Science systematized body of knowledge organized and dynamic knowledge gained through observation and experimentation leads to the formation of concepts, methods, principles, theories, laws, and procedures to explain nature and its phenomena Science systematized body of knowledge organized and dynamic knowledge gained through Pure observation and experimentation leads to the formation of concepts, methods, principles, theories, laws, and procedures to Applied explain nature and its phenomena Formal sciences Social sciences Natural sciences Technology Greek word 'technologia' - Systematic treatment of art application of knowledge in solving scientific and practical problems that will help humans survive and improve their lives complex system of knowledge, skills, people, methods, tools, materials, to the development and production of products, processes and services Science Technology 1. Technology helps in the discovery and production of medicine, Greek word 'technologia' - Systematic treatment of art application of knowledge in solving scientific and practical problems that 2. Technology helps to preserve food, and will help humans survive and improve their lives complex system of knowledge, skills, 3. Technology helps us to develop new people, methods, tools, materials, to sources of energy. the development and production of products, processes and services What is Science, Technology, and Society? Also known as Science and Technology Studies. It tackles how social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how it all affects the society. What is Science, Technology, and Society? Also known as Science and Technology Studies. It tackles how social, political, and cultural values affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how it all affects the society. LESSON 2: Cradles of Early Science  1. Sumerian 2. Babylonian ANCIENT 3. Egyptian TIMES 4. Greek 5. Roman 6. Chinese SUMERIAN The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. SUMERIAN MASS PRODUCED The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the POTTERY southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. SUMERIAN WHEEL & The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the EARLY CHARIOTS southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. SUMERIAN WRITING SYSTEM The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the CUNEIFORM southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. SUMERIAN METALLURGY The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. SUMERIAN MATHEMATICS The ancient Sumerians fluorished on the southernmost tip of the ancient Mesopotamia, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. BABYLONIAN CANALS The ancient Babylon became the center of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. BABYLONIAN ASTROLOGY : The ancient Babylon became the center STAR CATALOG of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, and thrived in between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. EGYPTIAN CALENDAR The ancient Egypt began between 5,000 - 3,100 BC and is situated on the northeastern part of Africa, and thrived along the Nile river. EGYPTIAN MATHEMATICS The ancient Egypt began between 5,000 - 3,100 BC and is situated on the northeastern part of Africa, and thrived along the Nile river. EGYPTIAN PAPYRUS The ancient Egypt began between 5,000 - 3,100 BC and is situated on the northeastern part of Africa, and thrived along the Nile river. EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHICS The ancient Egypt began between 5,000 - 3,100 BC and is situated on the northeastern part of Africa, and thrived along the Nile river. EGYPTIAN MUMMIFICATION The ancient Egypt began between 5,000 - 3,100 BC and is situated on the northeastern part of Africa, and thrived along the Nile river. GREEK WATER MILL Greek civilization emerged at around 1,100BC in the Northeastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea. A lot of philosophers served as the foundation and pillar of western civilization. GREEK WATER CLOCK Greek civilization emerged at around 1,100BC in the Northeastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea. A lot of philosophers served as the foundation and pillar of western civilization. ROMAN ROMAN NUMERALS The Roman Empire was one of the largest in history, with contiguous territories throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. ROMAN GAZETTE / The Roman Empire was one of the largest ACTA DIURNA in history, with contiguous territories throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. ROMAN CODEX / BOOK The Roman Empire was one of the largest BINDING in history, with contiguous territories throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. CHINESE GUN POWDER The Chinese civilization is the oldest in Asia. CHINESE SILK The Chinese civilization is the oldest in Asia. CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE The Chinese civilization is the oldest in Asia. CHINESE TEA The Chinese civilization is the oldest in Asia.  The millennium between the collapse of the Western Roman MEDIEVAL/ Empire in the 5th century CE and the beginning of the colonial MIDDLE AGES expansion of western Europe in the late 15th century has been known traditionally as the Middle Ages, and the first half of this period consists of the five centuries of the Dark Ages.  The Medieval period saw major technological advances, MEDIEVAL/ including the invention of vertical windmills, spectacles, MIDDLE AGES mechanical clocks, greatly improved water mills, building techniques like the Gothic style and three-field crop rotation.  Johannes Gutenberg is a German craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type, hence the first printing machine. His invention allowed books to be reproduced fast and because of this literacy and education in Europe bloomed. JOHANNES GUTENBERG JOHANNES GUTENBERG  Zacharias Janssen is a Dutch spectacle- maker which is coined with the invention of the first optical telescope and the first compound microscope. ZACHARIAS JANSSEN ZACHARIAS JANSSEN  Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist who formulated the basic law of falling bodies, which he verified by careful measurements. He constructed a telescope with which he used to study lunar craters, and discover four moons revolving around Jupiter. GALILEO DI VINCENZO BONAIUTI DE' GALILEI GALILEO DI VINCENZO BONAIUTI DE' GALILEI The rise of modern society and the presence of modern industry was witnessed by the 19th Century. MODERN The presence of scientific and TIMES technological advancements are evident in all areas of communication, transportation, energy, and medicine. Loius Pasteur is a French Biologist, Microbiologist, and Chemist that disproved the Theory of Spontaneous Generation and provided the understanding of Biogenesis. His Swan Flask experiment paved the way for the process of pasteurization. LOUIS PASTEUR Alexander Graham Bell is the first person to be awarded with the patent for electric telephone in 1876. ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL Alexander Fleming is a Scottish scientist that discovered a mold in his petri-dish which will be the key discovery for the formation of modern-day antibiotics, Penicillin. ALEXANDER FLEMING ALEXANDER FLEMING Samuel M. Kier was able to invent kerosene by refining petroleum. Kerosene was first known as illuminating oil, because it is used to provide light to homes and later on heating and cooking purposes. SAMUEL KIER SAMUEL KIER