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Republic of the Philippines

RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYSan Marcelino Campus

San Marcelino, Zambales

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES

SYLLABUS in BIOLOGICAL SCIENCEFirst Semester, A.Y. 2013 2014

University Vision

RMTU shall be a university for sustainable development - a learning andresource center for the development of leaders and entrepreneurs responsive toappropriate and emerging advanced technologies for the sustainable utilization ofnatural, indigenous and human resources for community-centered development within adynamic 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 maybe 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. Italso covers the study of the planet, a world transformed by the actions of livingthings.

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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IX. COURSE CONTENT:

Expected OutcomesLearning Content

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At the end of the unit,the students should beable to:

1. Be familiarized onthe thrust of theuniversity, thusgiving vivid directionon the course ofstudy;

2. Define biology as anatural science;

3.Apply ecologicalprinciples inpreserving theenvironment;

4. Identify the differentcellular structuresand their functions.

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

University VMGO

I. The Nature of LifeA. The Science of BiologyB. How Scientists WorkC.Studying LifeD.Tools and Procedures

II. EcologyA. The Biosphere

B. Ecosystems andCommunitiesC.PopulationsD.Humans in the Biosphere

III. CellsA. Cell Structure and FunctionB. PhotosynthesisC.Cellular RespirationD.Cell Growth and Division

Interactivediscussion

Lecture-discussion

Film ViewingNews

Analysis

Studentmanual

Chalkboard

BooksSlide

presentationGraphic

organizersHandoutsMicroscope

Journal writing

ResearchGroup

activitiesJournal writing

Sense ofresponsibility

Appreciation oflife

InquisitivenessCooperationAwareness

Journal entry

QuizSeatworkRecitationJournal entryResearch

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At the end of the unit,the students should beable to:

1. Describe the workof Gregor Mendel;

2.Analyze the Theoryof Evolution by

Darwin;

3. Differentiatebacteria fromviruses and protistsfrom fungi;

4. Identify the differentplant responsesand adaptations.

MID-TERM PERIOD

IV. GeneticsA. Introduction to GeneticsB. DNA and RNAC.The Human Genome

V. EvolutionA. Darwins Theory of EvolutionB. Evolution of PopulationsC.The History of LifeD.Classification

VI. Microorganisms and FungiA. Bacteria and VirusesB. ProtistsC.Fungi

VII. PlantsA. Plant DiversityB. Roots, Stems and LeavesC.Reproduction of Seed PlantsD.Plant Responses and

Adaptations

Lecture-discussion

Video clipshowing

Picture

interpretationReportorial

BooksSlide

presentationGraphic

organizers

HandoutsMagazinesNewspapersFlat pictures

ResearchGroup

activitiesJournal writing

Appreciation oflife

InquisitivenessCooperationHonesty

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At the end of the unit,the students should beable to:

1. Characterize thedifferenceinvertebrateanimals;

FINAL PERIOD

VIII. InvertebratesA. Sponges and CnidariansB. Worms and MollusksC.Arthropods and EchinodermsD.Comparing Invertebrates

Lecture-discussion

Video clipshowing

Picture

BooksLab ManualSlide

presentationGraphic

ResearchGroup

activitiesJournal writing

Appreciation oflife

InquisitivenessCooperation Willingness

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2. Differentiatereptiles from birdsand mammals fromfishes;

3. Describe thedifferent bodysystems ofhumans.

IX. ChordatesA. Nonvertebrate Chordates,

Fishes and AmphibiansB. Reptiles and BirdsC.MammalsD.Comparing ChordatesE.Animal Behavior

X. The Human BodyA. Body Sytems

interpretationReportorial

organizersHandoutsJournalsFlat pictures

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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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100%

Total Number of Hours: 51

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XI. REFERENCES

Catchillar, Gerry C. 2006. Biology: A Simplified Approach. Mandaluyong City: EchanisPress 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.

Prepared by:

DANILO V. ROGAYAN JR.

College Instructor

Checked by:

NESTOR Z. RONDINA, Ed.D.Dean, College of Education, Arts & Sciences