Science Technology and Society

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Course Outline

  1. Meaning of Science Technology Society
  2. Historical Antecedents and Human Needs
  3. Sumerian Civilization
  4. Babylonian Civilization
  5. Ancient Egyptian Innovations
  6. Greek Scientific Contributions
  7. Roman Engineering and Communication
  8. Maya and Later Technologies

1. Meaning of Science Technology Society

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Science : A body of knowledge acquired through scientific observations and experiments in the natural world.
  • Technology : The application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life.
  • Society : A large group of people who live in the same territory, interact with one another, and share a common culture, customs, and institutions.

Essential Points

  • Science, technology, and society are related because scientific knowledge can support technology, technology addresses human aims, and society both shapes and is shaped by these developments.

2. Historical Antecedents and Human Needs

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Antecedents : The early beginnings, events, discoveries, or inventions that led to the development of science and technology.

Essential Points

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Anteprima del quiz

1. What is science primarily concerned with acquiring?

2. Which situation best illustrates technology rather than science?

3. Which characteristic is essential to a society?

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Anteprima delle flashcard

What is science?

A body of knowledge from observations and experiments in nature.

What is technology?

The application of scientific knowledge to practical human aims.

What defines a society?

A large group living in the same territory sharing culture and institutions.

How does scientific knowledge relate to technology?

Scientific knowledge supports technology.

What does technology address?

Practical aims of human life.

How does society interact with science and technology?

Society both shapes and is shaped by them.

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