COURSE SYLLABUS

Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

STEM

COURSE CODE: BIOL 1

COURSE TITLE: General Biology 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This subject is designed to enhance the understanding of the principles
and concepts in the study of biology, particularly life processes at the cellular and molecular
levels. It also covers the transformation of energy in organisms.

Course Content:

I. Introduction to Biology

II. Cell
A. History and Development of Cell
B. Cell Theory
C. Microscopy
D. Cell Structure and Functions
E. Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
F. Types of Specialized Cells

III. Cell Modifications

IV. Cell Cycle

- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Gametogenesis

V. Transport Mechanisms
- Simple Diffusion
- Facilitated Transport
- Active Transport
- Bulk/Vesicular Transport

III. Biological Molecules

A. Structures and Functions
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic Acids
B. Enzymes

IV. Energy Transformation

A. ATP-ADP Cycle
B. Photosynthesis
 C. Cellular Respiration
D. Cell Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis

MR. KEANNO ROD M. PELIÑA

Instructor I
COURSE SYLLABUS
Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
STEM

COURSE CODE: BIOL 2

COURSE TITLE: General Biology 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This subject is designed to enhance the understanding of the principles
and concepts in the study of biology, particularly heredity and variation, and the diversity of
living organisms, their structure, function, and evolution.

Course Content:

I. Organismal Biology
A. Plant and Animal Organ Systems and their Functions
B. Feedback Mechanisms

II. Genetics
A. Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance
B. Sex Linkage
C. Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
D. Recombinant DNA

III. Evolution and Origin of Biodiversity

A. Relevance, Mechanisms, Evidence/ Basis and Theories of Evolution

IV. Systematics Based on Evolutionary Relationships

Basic Taxonomic Concepts and Principles, Description, Nomenclature, Identification and
Classification

MR. KEANNO ROD M. PELIÑA

Instructor I