Page 9 of 9lintag University of Santo TomasFaculty of Arts and LettersGeneral Education Department

COURSE PLAN INNATURAL SCIENCE (EARTH SCIENCE)

Course TitleNatural Science (Earth Science)Course CodeNS 101

Credit Units3 lecture unitsCourse pre-requisitesNone

Course DescriptionThe course deals with the study of the earth and space sciences on selected topics from the fields of Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, and Geologic Time Scale. The course shall discuss basic processes and current issues of science happening on Earth

Course Intended Learning OutcomesAfter completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO1. Discuss the nature and origin of the universe in relation to the solar system2. Identify the different elements of Weather and Climate 3. Discuss the various structural and surface processes on Earth4. Describe Earths shoreline and seafloor topography5. Discuss the Geologic Time Scale

Preliminary PeriodUnit I. Astronomy

Enduring Understanding The origin of the universe precedes the origin of Earths spheres The universe is composed of space, time, matter, and energyEssential Questions1. What is the origin and nature of the universe?2. What celestial bodies are found in the universe?3. Why is time different on Earth?

Essential Learning

WeekContent StandardsDeclarative KnowledgeFunctional KnowledgeIntended Learning Outcomes (ILO)Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)Assessment Tasks (ATs)

1-7Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Earths place in the universe

Definition of universe

Earth and other celestial bodies

Relationship of space and timeDefining universe

Identifying celestial bodies in the solar system and in the universe

Relating space and timeSummarize planetary data; Create a theoretical framework of the universe using established theories and principles; Appreciate timeScientific Update on the Book A Brief History of Time (S.W. Hawking, 1988)

Lecture

Quizzes

Long Test 1

Preliminary PeriodUnit II. Meteorology

Enduring Understanding Weather and Climate are atmospheric conditions Weather and Climate are shaped by complex interaction involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, clouds, ice, land, and life formsEssential Questions1. What are the different elements of weather and climate?2. What are the different atmospheric effects?3. Why is the Philippines prone to storm systems?

Essential Learning

WeekContent StandardsDeclarative KnowledgeFunctional KnowledgeIntended Learning Outcomes (ILO)Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)Assessment Tasks (ATs)

8-13Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Earths systems, specifically the AtmosphereElements of Weather and Climate

Atmospheric Effects

PAGASA Weather Forecast

Environmental Laws and PoliciesIdentifying the different elements of weather and climate

Discussing atmospheric effects

Discussing the elements of PAGASA weather forecast

Comparing Montreal, Kyoto, and Copenhagen protocolsAnalyze weather reports and forecasts; and share this information to the communityPortfolio of weather reports and forecasts

Announcement Board of daily weather reports and forecasts from PAGASA

LectureQuizzes

Long Test 2

Finals PeriodUnit III. Geology

Enduring Understanding The Earth is constantly changed by various internal and external processes Earthquakes and Tsunami are processes affecting the Pacific Ring of FireEssential Questions1. What is rock cycle?2. How do various internal processes affect the structure of the planet?3. Why is the surface of the planet varies in landscape?

Essential Learning

WeekContent StandardsDeclarative KnowledgeFunctional KnowledgeIntended Learning Outcomes (ILO)Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)Assessment Tasks (ATs)

14-17Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Earths systems, specifically the LithosphereThe rock cycle

Structural geology

Surface processesDiscussing the different processes of the rock cycle

Identifying the various internal processes of Earth

Discussing groundwater as agent of weathering and erosionIdentify the structural process that formed the structures of the planet; and collect some samples to sharePortfolio of geological pictures in the Philippines showing past and present

Exhibit of rock samples

Lecture

Quizzes

Long Test 3

Finals PeriodUnit IV. Oceanography

Enduring Understanding Water covers more than half of Earths surface The abundance of water affects Earths spheres through the hydrologic cycle Shorelines are constantly changed by the movement of ocean watersEssential Questions1. Why do the oceans and seas cover most of Earths surface?2. What kind of shoreline topography is present in the Philippines?3. What do we know about the deepest part of the oceans?

Essential Learning

WeekContent StandardsDeclarative KnowledgeFunctional KnowledgeIntended Learning Outcomes (ILO)Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)Assessment Tasks (ATs)

18-19Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Earths systems, specifically the HydrosphereComposition of Earths bodies of water

Shoreline topography

Seafloor topographyIdentifying the difference among Earths bodies of water

Describing the different shorelines specifically in the Philippines

Discussing the parts of the oceans and seasSummarize Earths water in terms of composition; and share unique ways of performing conservation of water, specifically drinking waterField Trip (optional)

Slogan for promoting water conservation

Research paper on Philippine waters

LectureQuizzes

Long Test 4

Finals PeriodUnit V. Geologic Time Scale

Enduring Understanding Geologic Time Scale is a summary of Earths origin using fossil records Fossils are used to determine the age of rocks using carbon datingEssential Questions1. What is geologic time scale?2. What are the methods of identifying the age of rocks?

Essential Learning

WeekContent StandardsDeclarative KnowledgeFunctional KnowledgeIntended Learning Outcomes (ILO)Suggested Teaching/Learning Activities (TLAs)Assessment Tasks (ATs)

20Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Earths geologic time scale especially conditions necessary for the evolution of lifeGeologic Time ScaleIdentifying the periods of the geologic time scale

Discussing environmental conditions necessary for the evolution of lifeSummarize evolution of lifeMuseum visit

LectureQuizzes

Long Test 5

ResourcesMultimedia, LCD, Journal Readings

Basic Readings1. A Brief History of Time by Stephen W. Hawking (1988)1. Earth Science by Tarbuck, Lutgens, & Tasa (2009)

Extended Readings1. Perspectives on Astronomy by Seeds and Backman (2008)1. Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment by Donald (2003)2. Physical Geology by Plummer, Carlson, & Hammersley (2013)3. Essentials of Oceanography by Trujillo & Thurman (2011)

Course AssessmentAssessed ILOPercentage

Written TestsPreliminary PeriodQuizzesLong Test 1Long Test 2Preliminary ExamFinals PeriodQuizzesLong Test 3Long Test 4Long Test 5Final Examination

ILO 1ILO 2ILO 1-2

ILO 3ILO 4ILO 5ILO 3-5

Quizzes and Long Tests (30%)Preliminary/Final Examination (40%)

Written Tests = 80%

Performance Tasks (PeTa)Preliminary PeriodPeTa 1:PeTa 2:Finals PeriodPeTa 3:PeTa 4:PeTa 5:

ILO 1ILO 2

ILO 3ILO 4ILO 5

30%

FINAL GRADE = Prelims Grade (50%) + Finals Grade (50%)

The raw score for major exams are transmuted on a base 50. While raw score for quizzes during preliminary grading are added together before it is transmuted on a base 50. The same applies during the final grading. Still, activities are transmuted on a base 50. In addition, however, paper(s) and recitation are not transmuted.

Course PoliciesLanguage of Instruction: The language to be used in the course is English.

Attendance: The University requires that every student attends no less than 80% of the class hours/days required for every course to earn the corresponding credits (PPS #1010). Kindly refer to the student handbook.A grade of Failure due to Absences (FA) is given to students who have incurred more than the allowable number of absences. And there is no makeup quiz for being absent with invalid reason. However, valid reasons may include health concerns supported by a medical certificate coming from the UST health service, family matters with a letter from the parent or guardian stating the reason for such absence, and academic matters with an endorsement coming from the Deans office.

Dropping of the Course: Dropping of the course must be filed and approved at the Deans office before the Preliminary Examination.

Academic Integrity and Academic Honesty: Undocumented materials and smacks of plagiarism are unacceptable.

Irrepressible Behavior: Any behavior that is disruptive during class hours is discouraged. It may include sending messages or calling with the use of mobile phones.

Audio-Visual Recording: Students should ask permission from the professor before any audio-visual recording takes place. The use of laptops is restricted only for academic use.

Committee MembersCluster Leader:Members:

Consultation Schedule

Course TitleAY/Term of EffectivityPrepared byNoted byApproved by

NS 1011st/ 2014-2015

Asst. Prof. Rhodora Lynn C. LintagCoordinator, General Education, Faculty of Arts and Letters

Prof. Michael Anthony C. Vasco, PhDDean, Faculty of Arts and Letters