Golden Gate Colleges

Batangas City

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code : NS 2

Course Title : Biological Science

Pre-requesite : none

Credit Units : 3

Semester/Summer SY : 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 Week Date

Biology as a Science 1 June 15-18,2010
Branches of Biology
Filipino and Foreign Biologist
Tools in Studying Biology
The Microscope:Parts and Functions 2
Living and Non-Living Things 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 Midterm Aug.17-19
Ecology and the Environment in the Philippines 10
Botany 11
Zoology 12
Taxonomy 13
Scientific Names
The 5 Kingdom Scheme of Classification
Human Organ System 14 Semi-F Sept.15-16
Invertebrates and Vertebrates 15
Genetics 16
Evolution 17
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