Course Outline (Biological Science)

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Republic of the Philippines

RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

San Marcelino Campus

San Marcelino, Zambales

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES

SYLLABUS in BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

First Semester, A.Y. 2013 – 2014

University Vision

RMTU shall be a university for sustainable development - a learning and

resource center for the development of leaders and entrepreneurs responsive to

appropriate and emerging advanced technologies for the sustainable utilization of

natural, indigenous and human resources for community-centered development within a

dynamic and ever-widening society.

University Mission

RMTU shall primarily provide instruction, undertake research and extension and

provide advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, forestry,

engineering, technology, education, arts, sciences, humanities and other fields as may

be relevant to the development of the Province.

I. COURSE CODE: Nat Sci 2

II. COURSE TITLE: Biological Science

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course covers an introduction to the nature of life including the study

of the humans, how bodies grow and change and respond to the outside world. It

also covers the study of the planet, a world transformed by the actions of living

things.

IV. CREDIT: 3 units (3-hour lecture)

V. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK: 3 hours

VI. PRE-REQUISITE: None

VII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Define biology as a natural science;

2. Apply biological theories and concepts in daily life;

3. Demonstrate appreciation of the nature of life.

VIII. TIME ALLOTMENT: 51 hours

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Expected Outcomes Learning Content _{(Tasks/Topics)} Teaching Methods/

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Enrichment

Activities Development Values Techniques Evaluation No. of Hours

At the end of the unit, the students should be able to:

1. Be familiarized on the thrust of the university, thus giving vivid direction on the course of study; 2. Define biology as a natural science; 3. Apply ecological principles in preserving the environment; 4. Identify the different

cellular structures and their functions.

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

University VMGO

I. The Nature of Life A. The Science of Biology B. How Scientists Work C. Studying Life

D. Tools and Procedures II. Ecology

A. The Biosphere B. Ecosystems and

Communities C. Populations

D. Humans in the Biosphere III. Cells

A. Cell Structure and Function B. Photosynthesis

C. Cellular Respiration D. Cell Growth and Division

 Interactive discussion  Lecture-discussion  Film Viewing  News Analysis  Student manual  Chalkboard  Books  Slide presentation  Graphic organizers  Handouts  Microscope  Journal writing  Research  Group activities  Journal writing  Sense of responsibility  Appreciation of life  Inquisitiveness  Cooperation  Awareness  Journal entry  Quiz  Seatwork  Recitation  Journal entry  Research paper 1 18

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At the end of the unit,

the students should be able to:

1. Describe the work of Gregor Mendel; 2. Analyze the Theory

of Evolution by Darwin; 3. Differentiate

bacteria from viruses and protists from fungi;

4. Identify the different plant responses and adaptations.

MID-TERM PERIOD

IV. Genetics

A. Introduction to Genetics B. DNA and RNA

C. The Human Genome V. Evolution

A. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution B. Evolution of Populations C. The History of Life D. Classification

VI. Microorganisms and Fungi A. Bacteria and Viruses B. Protists

C. Fungi VII. Plants

A. Plant Diversity

B. Roots, Stems and Leaves C. Reproduction of Seed Plants D. Plant Responses and

Adaptations  Lecture-discussion  Video clip showing  Picture interpretation  Reportorial  Books  Slide presentation  Graphic organizers  Handouts  Magazines  Newspapers  Flat pictures  Research  Group activities  Journal writing  Appreciation of life  Inquisitiveness  Cooperation  Honesty  Quiz  Seatwork  Recitation  Journal entry  Research paper 17

At the end of the unit, the students should be able to: 1. Characterize the difference invertebrate animals; FINAL PERIOD VIII. Invertebrates

A. Sponges and Cnidarians B. Worms and Mollusks C. Arthropods and Echinoderms D. Comparing Invertebrates  Lecture-discussion  Video clip showing  Picture  Books  Lab Manual  Slide presentation  Graphic  Research  Group activities  Journal writing  Appreciation of life  Inquisitiveness  Cooperation  Willingness  Quiz  Seatwork  Recitation  Journal entry  Research 15

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2. Differentiate

reptiles from birds and mammals from fishes; 3. Describe the different body systems of humans. IX. Chordates A. Nonvertebrate Chordates, Fishes and Amphibians B. Reptiles and Birds C. Mammals

D. Comparing Chordates E. Animal Behavior X. The Human Body

A. Body Sytems

interpretation

 Reportorial  Handouts organizers  Journals  Flat pictures

paper

X. GRADING SYSTEM

Criterion Reference (Absolute Standard)

 Term examination

35%

 Quizzes

20%

 Assignments

10%

 Research Work

15%

 Attendance

10%

 Project

10%

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