Syllabus in Biological sci

Golden Gate Colleges Batangas City

COURSE SYLLABUS Course Code

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NS 2

Course Title

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Biological Science

Pre-requesite

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none

Credit Units

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3

Semester/Summer SY

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1st Sem

Course Description : The subject focuses on basic biological principles important for all tertiary students, it also gives emphasis on Philippine settings, trends and technology available in the country related to the study. The subjects followed a pattern from simple to complex thus at the end of the semester, the student will have a broader understanding of biological principles, terms, processes and technology will deem helpful in their pursuit of their professional life in their field of work. Course Objectives : As the result of the course, the student will gain experiences in: • Performing skill and techniques specific for biology and other life science work • Develop critical thinking skills, particularly in the areas of experimental design and analysis • Participating in open inquiry on science issues and research activities • Improving the students ability to work in teams by collaborating on data collected on research or personal observation • Improving communication skills both in reading and writing.

Specific Objectives : At the end of the course the students are expected to: A. Cognitive Domain 1. Relate Biology to one's experience with his environment. 2. Develop systematic approach in pursuit of truth. 3. Develop critical mind in the analysis of problems, establishment of relationship and evaluation of the observation made. 4. Develop in students the reasoning power and logical thinking. B. Affective Domain 1. Appreciate the skills and principles learned. 2. Show interests in implementing the scientific methods in solving problems. 3. Appreciate the importance of nature.

C. Psychomotor 1. Perform simple techniques and methods in the study of plants, animals and humans. 2. Use and conserve available resources and scientific concepts for the benefits of the whole community. Medium of Instruction:

English

Methodology:

Lecture which, includes the use of traditional and non-traditional (computer,IT) ways of teaching.

Course Content Biology as a Science

Week 1

Date June 15-18,2010

Branches of Biology Filipino and Foreign Biologist Tools in Studying Biology The Microscope:Parts and Functions Living and Non-Living Things

2 3

Their Similarities and Differences The Chemical Basis of Life

4

Organic and Inorganic Substances Proteins,Carbohydrates,Fats,and Vitamins and Minerals The Cell and Its Functions

5

Prelim July 15 & 15

The Cell Theory The different Organelles and their Functions Mitosis

6

Meiosis

7

Bacteria and other Microorganisms

8

Viruses

9

Ecology and the Environment in the Philippines

10

Botany

11

Zoology

12

Taxonomy

13

Midterm Aug.17-19

Scientific Names The 5 Kingdom Scheme of Classification Human Organ System

14

Invertebrates and Vertebrates

15

Genetics

16

Evolution

17

Semi-F Sept.15-16

Creationism Theory Darwinism Lamarckism 18

Finals Oct.18-20

References: Modern Biology (Phil. Version)- Carmen C. Velasquez and Consuelo V. Asis Invertebrate Zoology, 3rd Edition- Joseph G. Engemann and Robert W. Hegner Biological Science, Christine R.Chanco Environmental Biology-Phil. Setting, Jose A Ordonez

Prepared by:

RODEL M.CATAJAY Biology Instructor