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Introduction to science, technology, and society : Importance of science and technology in development -- Definition of science and technology -- The origin of science, technology, and society -- The nature of science, technology, and society -- The meanings of science and technology -- Misconception on the nature of science and technology -- Distinct ways of science and technology -- Technology as human activity -- Approaches to the natural world -- Science and technology in society: historical perspective : History of science -- History of technology -- Stone age -- Copper and bronze age -- Iron age -- Ancient civilizations -- Medieval and modern technologies -- Renaissance -- Industrial revolution -- Nineteenth century -- Twentieth century -- Twenty first century -- The relationship of science and technology in society : Science and technology: the societal factors and effects -- Values -- Ethics -- Lifestyle -- Government -- Science, technology and society: a new field of study -- Health status of Filipinos : Life expectancy at birth -- Mortality and mortality rate -- Maternal, infant, and child health -- Leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines -- Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment : Diarrhea -- Bronchitis -- Pneumonia -- Influenza -- Hypertension -- Tuberculosis (TB) -- Diseases of the heart -- Malaria -- Chickenpox -- Measles -- Traditional and alternative medicine : Herbal medicine -- Conditions on alternative medicines -- Alternative therapies -- Disaster prevention and coping mechanisms : Earthquake -- Volcanic eruption -- Tsunami -- Pharmacology, medical diagnostic technology, treatment and life support : Pharmacology -- Scientific background -- Medicine development and safety testing -- Drug legislation and safety -- Medical diagnostic tools, treatment and life support -- Technology -- Biotechnology : History of biotechnology -- Biotechnology and its origins -- Pharmacogenomics -- Pharmaceutical products -- Testing genetics -- Gene therapy -- Problems and ethics on gene therapy -- Human genome project -- Cloning -- Concerns on the use of biotechnology -- Agriculture -- Stem cell -- Computer and information technology, search engines technology, mobile phone technology and robotics technology : Computer technology -- Information technology -- Search engine technology -- Mobile phone technology -- Robotics technology -- The role of science an technology to society : Sciene in transition -- Communication and education -- Economics versus sustainable development -- Science policy and ethics -- Integrating issues - science, technology and society.