Republic of the Philippines

EASTERN SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Salcedo Campus
Salcedo, Eastern Samar

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: Science 301 Course Title: Ecology Semester: Summer Class School Year: 2014 - 2015
Prerequisite: None No. of Units: 3 Units Program: Bachelor of Elementary Education
University Vision: University Mission: University- Core Values:
A synergistic multi-campus The University shall primarily provide advanced education,
University producing competent, higher professional and technological instruction and training in the Excellence
value laden and globally fields of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry,
competitive graduates who are Computer and Information Technology, Education, Engineering, Integrity
proactive in promoting the socio- Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Law and Criminal Justice, Medicine
economic prosperity of the and Allied Sciences and other related field of studies. It shall intensify Accountability
country. its research, extension, and production functions and provide
progressive leadership in its areas of specialization.
Program Goal: Program Objectives:
The Teacher Education Bachelor of Elementary Education Program expects to produce:
Program of the University takes the 1. Elementary teachers equipped with skills and comprehensive knowledge of the subject they will teach.
responsibility in the development 2. Teachers who are competent facilitators of various types of learners in diverse environments.
of competent Secondary Teachers 3. Teachers as catalyst in mitigating socio-economic and environmental conditions of the community.
through strong faculty and staff, 4. Creative and innovative teachers in the pursuit for advancement in the field of science and
adequate functional facilities that technology.
would answer the needs of the 5. Teachers imbued with positive attitudes, discipline, open-mindedness and deeper commitment for
community. service.
Course Description:
This is an introductory course designed to give a comprehensive knowledge on the general concepts and principles pertaining to the
complex pattern of interaction between the physical environment and the biological communities on Earth. Emphasis is also given on the current
environmental issues and concerns. It also focus on the interaction of living organisms with the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment and
how species and community work in relation to other ecosystem.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Program Outcomes:
To produce graduates of BEED program who: After completing the subject, the student will:
1. Have a basic and higher level literacy,
communication, numeracy, critical thinking learning
1. Internalize the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the institution;
skills needed for higher learning;
2. Acquire knowledge of the different ecological concepts and principles
2. Have a meaningful and comprehensive knowledge
through which man interact with the environment;
of the subject matter they will teach;
3. Identify the different layers, structures, zones, classifications and types of the
3. Can demonstrate and practice professional and
different ecological concepts.
ethical requirements of the teaching profession;
4. Compare and contrast the different ecosystem;
4. Can be creative and innovative in thinking of
5. Explain the involvement of man in biodiversity, pollution, hazards in the
alternative approaches, take informed risks in trying
environment, terrestrial ecosystem, aquatic ecosystem, biogeochemical
out these innovative approaches, and evaluate the
cycle, and world biomes;
effectiveness of such approaches in improving
6. Appreciate the importance of natural resources and the environments and
students learning; and
help conserve and protect them in the form of art.
5. Are willing and capable to continue learning in order
to better fulfil their mission as teachers.

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

TIME
TEACHING LEARNING OUTCOME-BASED
TOPICS ALLOT LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 REFERENCES
ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT
MENT
University Vision, Mission,
1.5 / Interactive Discussion Student
Goals of the College of
hrs. and Questioning Handbook
Education, Objectives of the
BSED Program, Course/ Class
Policies
I. SCOPE OF ECOLOGY Lecture Krohne, D. (2012)
 Definition of Ecology
 Scope of Ecology Rubric for Group Caras, M. (2001)
Simulation
 Historical Perspective of Presentation
Ecology 3 hrs. / / / Cruz. L. (2005)
Cooperative
 Ecology and Levels of Rubric for Oral Report
Learning
Biological Organization Cruz, L. (2007)
 Subdiscipline of Ecology Quiz
 Sciences Related to Seat work
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Ecology
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
II. ECOSYSTEM Reportorial/
 Definition of Environment- Presentation
Discussion
Components of Caras, M. (2001)
Environments Rubric for Oral Report
Activity/ Group
 Definition of Ecosystem
6 hrs. / / / / Dynamics Cruz. L. (2005)
 Components of Ecosystem Quiz
 Processes of the
Computer- Aided
Ecosystem Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
 Transformation of Energy Instruction/ Flipper
Requirement
 Food Chain and Food Learning
Web Sierra, Z. (2000)
Rubric for Portfolio
III. THE ATMOSPHERE Reportorial/ Rubric for Group
 Composition of the Discussion Krohne, D. (2012)
Presentation
Atmosphere
 Variable Components of 6 hrs. / / / /
Individual Activity/ Rubric for Oral Report Caras, M. (2001)
the Atmosphere Group Presentation
 Layers of the Atmosphere
 Weather and Climate Quiz
  Four Types of Climate in Computer- Aided Cruz. L. (2005)
the Philippines Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for
 Global Warming Learning Requirement
 El Niño Phenomena Cruz, L. (2007)
 La Niña Rubric for Portfolio
 The Philippine Wind System Sierra, Z. (2000)

Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)

Reportorial/
Presentation
IV. THE LITHOSPHERE Discussion
Caras, M. (2001)
 Structure of the Earth Rubric for Oral Report
 Rocks Activity/ Group
 The Rock Cycle 6 hrs. / / / / Dynamics Cruz. L. (2005)
Quiz
 Minerals
 Four Features of all Computer- Aided
Minerals Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
Instruction/ Flipper
Requirement
Learning
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Rubric for Portfolio
Discussion/
V. THE HYDROSPHERE
 The Water/ Hydrosphere Reportorial Rubric for Group
 Properties of Water Presentation Krohne, D. (2012)
 Mechanisms Responsible Activity/ Group
for Cloud Formation Dynamics Rubric for Oral Report Caras, M. (2001)
 Types of Precipitation 9 hrs / / / /
 Ground Water Simulation Quiz
 Forms of Ground Water Cruz. L. (2005)
 Ocean Computer- Aided Rubric for
 Ocean Life Instruction/ Flipper Requirement Cruz, L. (2007)
 Minerals from the Ocean Learning
Bottom Rubric for Portfolio
  The Ocean Depths
 Role of Water in the
Ecosystem
VI. BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE
 Types of Biogeochemical
Cycle
 Nitrogen Cycle
 Carbon Cycle
 Phosphorus Cycle
 Hydrologic Cycle
VII. POPULATION PROPERTIES
 Importance of studying
population
 Density of the Population
 Population Dispersion
 Population Dispersal
 Mortality in Population
 Natality in Population
 Age Structure in
population
 Population Growth
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Illustrative Reporting
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
Caras, M. (2001)
Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
Dynamics
12 hrs. / / / / Quiz Cruz. L. (2005)
Computer- Aided
Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
Learning Requirement
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method
Illustrative Reporting
Krohne, D. (2012)
Rubric for Group
Discussion/ Seat work
Presentation
Caras, M. (2001)
Activity/ Group
Rubric for Oral Report
4.5 Dynamics
/ / / Cruz. L. (2005)
hrs. Quiz
Computer- Aided
Instruction/ Flipper Cruz, L. (2007)
Rubric for
Learning
Requirement
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based
Rubric for Portfolio
Method
 Illustrative Reporting
VIII. RELATIONSHIP IN NATURE Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
 Neutralism Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
 Mutualism
Caras, M. (2001)
 Protocooperation Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Commensalism Dynamics
 Amensalism / / / / Cruz. L. (2005)
Quiz
 Predation
Computer- Aided
 Parasitism
 Competition 3 hrs. Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
 Mimicry Learning Requirement
 Coevolution Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method
Illustrative Reporting
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
IX. FRESHWATER ECOLOGY
Caras, M. (2001)
 Definition of Freshwater Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Importance of Freshwater Dynamics
 Limiting Factors / / / / / Cruz. L. (2005)
Quiz
 The Lentic System
Computer- Aided
 The Lotic System
 Different lakes in the Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
Philippines Learning Requirement

Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method
X. ESTUARIES Illustrative Reporting Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
 Definition of Estuaries / / / / / Presentation
 Importance of Estuaries Discussion/ Seat work
  Limiting Factors Rubric for Oral Report Caras, M. (2001)
 Classification of Estuaries Activity/ Group
 Some Factors that Disturb Dynamics Quiz
Estuaries Cruz. L. (2005)

Computer- Aided Rubric for

Instruction/ Flipper Requirement Cruz, L. (2007)
Learning
Rubric for Portfolio Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based
Method
XI. MARINE ECOLOGY Illustrative Reporting
 Oceans Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
 Different zones in ocean Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
 Marine Life
Caras, M. (2001)
 Coral Reef Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Intertidal Zones Dynamics
 Rocky Shores / / / / / Cruz. L. (2005)
Quiz
 Sandy and Muddy Shore
Computer- Aided
 Mangrove Swamps
 Problems of the Marine Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
Ecosystem Learning Requirement
 Red Tide Sierra, Z. (2000)
 Protection of Marine Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Ecosystem Method
XII. THE TERRESTRIAL HABITAT Illustrative Reporting Rubric for Group
 Definition of Habitat Krohne, D. (2012)
Presentation
 Limiting Factors that
/ / / / / Discussion/ Seat work
Influence the Habitat of
Rubric for Oral Report Caras, M. (2001)
Organism
Activity/ Group
 General structures of
Terrestrial Communities Dynamics Quiz
 Cruz. L. (2005)
Computer- Aided Rubric for
Instruction/ Flipper Requirement
Cruz, L. (2007)
Learning
Rubric for Portfolio
Project- Based Sierra, Z. (2000)
Method
Illustrative Reporting
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
XIII. WORLD OF BIOMES Caras, M. (2001)
 Definition of Biomes Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Forests Dynamics
 Grasslands / / / / / Quiz Cruz. L. (2005)
 Tundra Computer- Aided
 Deserts Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
 Aquatic Learning Requirement

XIV. PHILIPPINE FOREST
 The Philippines Forests
 Types of Forest in the
Philippines
 Importance of Forests
 Forest Lands and
Resources
 Problems of our Forests
 Forest Conservation
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method
Illustrative Reporting Rubric for Group
Presentation Krohne, D. (2012)
Discussion/ Seat work
Rubric for Oral Report Caras, M. (2001)
/ / / / / Activity/ Group
Dynamics Quiz
Cruz. L. (2005)
Computer- Aided Rubric for
Instruction/ Flipper Requirement
 Learning Cruz, L. (2007)
Rubric for Portfolio
Project- Based
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Method
Illustrative Reporting
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
XV. BIODIVERSITY Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
 Definition of Biodiversity Caras, M. (2001)
 Categories of Biodiversity Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Extinction and Its Causes Dynamics
 Endangered Species in the / / / / Quiz Cruz. L. (2005)
Philippines Computer- Aided
 Different Establishments Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
Concerning Wildlife Learning Requirement
 Philippine Flora and Fauna
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method
Illustrative Reporting
Rubric for Group Krohne, D. (2012)
XVI. HAZARDS IN THE Presentation
Discussion/ Seat work
ENVIRONMENT Caras, M. (2001)
 Earthquake Rubric for Oral Report
Activity/ Group
 Tsunami
/ / / / Dynamics Cruz. L. (2005)
 Hurricanes Quiz
 Volcanism
Computer- Aided
 Floods Rubric for Cruz, L. (2007)
 Fire and Drought Instruction/ Flipper
Requirement
 Weathering and Erosion Learning
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Rubric for Portfolio
Project- Based
 Method
Illustrative Reporting
Krohne, D. (2012)
Rubric for Group
Discussion/ Seat work Presentation
XVII. POLLUTION Caras, M. (2001)
 Classification of Pollution Activity/ Group Rubric for Oral Report
 Air Pollution Dynamics
 Water Pollution Cruz. L. (2005)
/ / / / Quiz
 Land Pollution
Computer- Aided
 Noise Pollution Cruz, L. (2007)
 Light Pollution Instruction/ Flipper Rubric for
 Other Existing Pollution Learning Requirement
Sierra, Z. (2000)
Project- Based Rubric for Portfolio
Method

Total Number of Hours: 54 hours

REFERENCES:
University Student Handbook
Caras, Madeleine S. et.al. (2001). Instructional Strategies in Ecology (A Manual for Indoor-Outdoor Ecology). REX Book Store, Inc. Manila.
Cruz, Liwayway M. (2007). Ecology. GMK Publishing House, Inc., Manila, Philippines.
Cruz, Liwayway M. (2005). Essentials of Biological Sciences w/ Environmental Issues. GMK Publishing House, Inc., Manila, Philippines.
Krohne, David T. (2012). General Ecology. 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.
Sierra, Z.W et.al. (2000). Sources of Environmental Education. REM General Merchandise & Printing Services, Calapan City.
CLASS POLICIES: COURSE REQUIREMENT:
1. Punctuality and attendance is of prime importance. To ensure successful
completion of this course, students are expected to arrive for class on time 1. Portfolio for the compiled Seatwork/ Activity/Problem Set
 and to remain in class until the end of the class session. The student will be 2. Major Exams
considered dropped from the class after missing 20% of the total number of 3. Graded Recitation/ Quizzes
hours required for the subject. (10.8 hours for 54 hrs. courses and 18 hours for 4. Report/ Project
90 hours courses) 5. Attendance
2. All students are expected to behave with academic honesty. It is not
academically honest to misrepresent another person’s work as your own, to
take credit for someone’s else’s words or ideas, to obtain advanced
information on confidential test materials, or to act in a way that might harm GRADING SYSTEM:
another student’s chances for academic success. These students will
automatically have a grade of 5.0 after three (3) offenses of academic Evaluation of students performance will be based on the
dishonesty. following criteria:
3. Assignments should be submitted on the set deadline. Late assignments will be
deducted accordingly.  Major Exams : 40%
4. Students who may volunteer to present/ report a topic shall be given extra  Quizzes : 20%
credit.  Requirement : 20%
5. All students are expected to take Major Exams (Prelims, Midterm, Pre-finals  Class Participation : 20%
and Finals) on the specified day. In general, no make- up test will be given 100%
except when circumstances warrant but with valid supporting documents
shall be presented.
6. Group activities will be part of the class participation. Students should
participate actively or get involved in group dynamics and other group
assignments.
7. All students are expected to attend classes in prescribed uniform.
8. Other course policies will be based on the student handbook.
9. The use of cell phones during class hours is strictly not allowed.

CLASS SCHEDULE: CONSULTATION HOURS:

Monday to Friday Monday to Friday
BEED II – 1 1:00 – 4:00 pm 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Prepared by: Checked: Approved:

ILYICH NICOLAI LENIN L. FABILLAR ESTELITA D. CALVO, Ed. D. ESTELITA D. CALVO, Ed. D.
Instructor Head, Elementary Program Dean, College of Education
Version: ___1_____ Date: _____________