1

DE LA SALLE UNIVERISTYDASMARIAS College of Science and Computer Studies Biological Sciences Department

COURSE SYLLABUS Course Title Course Code No. of units Prerequisite I. GENERAL ECOLOGY WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS LAB ECOL110L 2 Introduction to Biology 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will enhance your knowledge of the structures and processes of the ecosystem and the intricacies of human relationships with his environment. It focuses on the causes, effects, and other repercussions involved with intervention of the human population on the environment. It emphasizes the need to seek out possible solutions to our environmental woes and increase environmental awareness and conservation-efforts participation. It will also include Philippine biodiversity and existing Philippine environmental laws and policies. Advanced technological techniques (such as computer-based and virtual activities) will be discussed to gain knowledge on ecological status of the country and other parts of the world. The course will encourage you to appreciate Gods architectural design by having a deeper understanding of the ecological pri nciples and the natures contribution to mans well-being.

II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA) God-Loving By the end of the course, the student will be able to: Exhibit the spirit of Faith by respecting Gods creation and its intrinsic design. Demonstrate the spirit of Zeal by realizing your role in conserving and preserving the environment. Manifest the spirit of Communion by engaging yourself in health-related programs of the institution. Analyze the interactions of different components of ecosystem by using the latest technological approaches. Test key ecological concepts by performing laboratory and field activities. Determine the influence of abiotic and biotic factors on a particular ecosystem by performing surveys and experiments. Promote conservation and protection of environment by applying different technological methods.

Has Passion for Excellence

2 Analyze and offer reasonable solution to prevalent community and national issues by using an appropriate scientific approach. Recognize the need for balance between freedom of learning techniques and discovering solutions and responsibility of applying these in actual problems of the community and the nation as a whole.

Patriotic

III. FINAL PRODUCT / PERFORMANCE TASK At the end of the course, you should be able to work with one of your classmates to produce a Powerpoint presentation in various ecosystem assessment. This presentation should include information and data that would be used in environmental conservation and management. The rubric for assessment of the final product/performance task, divided into three Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA) i.e. God-loving, has passion for excellence, and patriotic, should be an agreement between the subject teacher and the students. It will be discussed during the first meeting of the class. IV. ASSESSMENT (GRADING SYSTEM) CRITERIA Major Exam Laboratory Performance Worksheets/Laboratory Reports Theoretical and/or Practical Tests (Final product/Performance task is equivalent to one theoretical or practical test in the final term) TOTAL PERCENTAGE 30% 30% 20% 20% 100% Semestral grade = (Prelim grade + Midterm grade + Final term grade)/3

V. COURSE OUTLINE INTRODUCTORY TOPICS (PRELIMINARY PERIOD) TOPICS 1. 2. 3. 4. Orientation on Laboratory Uses and Safety Climatic Factors of Terrestrial Ecosystem Physiographic Factors Vegetation Analysis in Forest Ecosystem HOURS 3.0 6.0 6.0 9.0 TEACHING STRATEGIES Gospel reading, laboratory activity, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, quizzes, practical and written exams, assignments. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Group performance of laboratory activities. Submission of laboratory reports. Participation in class discussions. Actual performance of technique.

3 ENABLING TOPICS (MIDTERM PERIOD) TOPICS 5. Littoral Vegetation Analysis of Freshwater Ecosystem 6. Physico-chemical Analysis of Freshwater Ecosystem 7. Biotic Freshwater Organisms CULMINATING TOPICS (FINALTERM PERIOD) TOPICS 8. Littoral Vegetation Analysis of Marine Ecosystem 9. Physico-chemical Analysis of Marine Ecosystem 10. Biotic Marine Organisms HOURS 9.0 9.0 6.0 TEACHING STRATEGIES Gospel reading, laboratory activity, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, quizzes, practical and written exams, assignments, field exposures. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Group performance of laboratory activities. Submission of laboratory reports. Participation in class discussions. HOURS 9.0 9.0 6.0 TEACHING STRATEGIES Gospel reading, laboratory activity, pre-lab and post-lab discussions, quizzes, practical and written exams, assignments, field exposures. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Group performance of laboratory activities. Submission of laboratory reports. Participation in class discussions.

VI. COURSE POLICIES A. The maximum allowable number of hours of absences inclusive of tardiness is 22. All absences after that shall mean excessive absences and a grade of 0.00. Refer to policies on attendance in your student handbook. B. Your assignments/worksheets should be submitted after the attendance is checked or as specified by your teacher. C. An approved absence shall be treated accordingly based on the provisions on your student handbook. You have to inform your teacher immediately upon return to school to set a schedule for this purpose. D. Special major exams are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams. Refer to the policies on special major exams in your student handbook. E. Wearing of laboratory gown is a prerequisite for every activity, thus no grade equivalent is given. If you failed to bring the laboratory gown, you should not be allowed to perform the activity and thus, no grade should be given to your performance except for attendance and you should not be allowed to submit a written report since you did not perform the activity. However, you should not be sent out of the room. F. Cheating will not be tolerated. Refer to policies on cheating in your student handbook. G. Instructors/Professors are not authorized to collect any cash from the students for any purpose (i.e., material reproduction of notes or test papers, cost of field trips). When necessary, all payments must be coursed through any of your class officers or through the Accounting Office. H. Classroom Courtesy: (1) the use of cellular phones and other electronic gadgets during class hours and examination are prohibited unless a special permission is sought; (2) wearing of caps inside the classroom is prohibited.

4 VI. REFERENCES A. Laboratory Manual Compilation of laboratory activities B. Other References Molles MC. 1999. Ecology: Concepts and Applications. USA: McGraw-Hill Company, Inc. th Smith RL and Smith TM. 2001. Ecology and Field Biology. 6 Edition. USA: Benjamin Cummings. nd Horne e AJ. 1994. Limnology. 2 Edition. USA: McGraw-Hill Company. C. On-line References http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/ecology.aspx

Prepared:

Endorsed:

Approved:

Biological Sciences Department First Semester, SY 2013-2014

Ms. CHERRY Z. CUEVAS Chair, Biological Sciences Department

Dr. JOHNNY A. CHING Dean, College of Science and Computer Studies

cf. VCAR, AEA, CSCS, BSD Curriculum Development Committee, file