Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
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
University VMGO
Interactive discussion
Journal writing
Sense of responsibility
Journal entry
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
18
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. Darwins 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
Books Slide presentation Graphic organizers Handouts Magazines Newspapers Flat pictures
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
15
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
paper
X. GRADING SYSTEM Criterion Reference (Absolute Standard) Term examination Quizzes Assignments Research Work Attendance Project 35% 20% 10% 15% 10% 10% ---------100%
XI. REFERENCES
Catchillar, Gerry C. 2006. Biology: A Simplified Approach. Mandaluyong City: Echanis Press Inc. Hickman, Cleveland P., et al. 1988. Integrated Principles of Zoology. Quezon City: Copyright by Times Mirror/ Mosby College Publishing and Printed by JMC Press, Inc. Miller, Kenneth R. and Levine, Joseph S. 2006. Prentice Hall Biology. Boston, Massachusetts: Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Prentice Hall. Storer, Tracy I., et al. 1979. General Zoology, Sixth Edition. Cubao, Quezon City: Philippine Copyright by McGraw Hill Inc and Printed by Atlas Publishing Co,, Inc.
Checked by: