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Saint Columban College

Pagadian City

VISION: Persons who are Mature, Competent and Dynamic Believers in the Supreme Being,
conscious of their interdependence and in right relationship with one another and the
rest of the creation.
MISSION: We, at Saint Columban College, guided by the gospel values of WISDOM,
JUSTICE and CHARITY, commit ourselves to develop fully the talents, and
capabilities of the students through holistic quality programs, which aim to help them
live their faith, attain academic excellence and perform their responsibilities towards
God, society and the rest of the creation.
GOALS: To create a climate that will enable the students to cultivate the values of
wisdom, justice, and charity.
To develop students who manifest critical thinking and problem solving skills through
scientific investigation.
To produce technologically skilled graduates who can articulate their thoughts in
cohesive and understandable terms.
To create an atmosphere that deepens the social commitment of students to help
improve the quality of life in their community and the environment.


College of Teachers Education, Arts and Sciences

Course Number: General Science 103
Course Title: Biological Science
Course Credit: 3 units
Pre-requisite/s: none
Class Schedule: 1:00-2:30am, 4:00-5:30pm MTH 10:00-11:30am, 4:00-7:00pm TF
Room: SN 4-1
Instructor: Ermar S. Delos Santos
E-mail: ramer05_gemini@yahoo.com

Course Description:
The course provides basic information about biological world focusing on the dynamic
between major groups of living things and their relationship with the non-living environment.

Course Goals:
The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts and processes in Biology
deepened by other disciplines to analyze/solve problems critically, think innovatively/creatively,
and make informed decisions in order to enhance the integrity and wellness of the human
person and to protect the environment, conserve resources and sustain quality life.


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Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO): At the end of the term, the student will
1. Recognize the general manifestation of life and distinguish between living and non-living
things,
2. Describe representative forms of microorganism, plants and animals, including man in
terms of basic structure and function,
3. Observe relationship among different groups of plants and animals with the non-living
environment,
4. Develop respect for the living body, fully aware of the role which every individual
organism plays in the world,
5. Develops sense of personal hygiene, community health, and appreciation for the beauty
of nature.





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Course
Schedule
Course Objectives
At the end of every lesson students must be
able to:
Topic/s Activities, References and/or
Requirements
Week 1
(June 10-
15, 2014)
stimulate individual ideas and thought
about the course
familiarize with the structure and
requirement of the course
Formulate ones own definition of biology
Identify the branches of biology and
name occupations related to it.
Explain the scientific process its
components and limitations.
Realize the importance of the
contributions made by biologists to
society
Course Introduction,
Orientation and Expectation
Biology and You
a. Biology as a science, its
nature and scope
b. Science and Scientific Method
c. Biologists and Their
Contributions


Course syllabus, Individual
Discussion,
Concept Formation
Seat work
Oral recitation
Role play
Eulogy

Week 2
(June 17-
22, 2014)
Discuss the basic characteristics of living
things.
Identify the different biological tools and
equipments used in the laboratory.
Identify different applications of
biotechnology in medicine, agriculture,
and ecology.
d. The characteristics of living
things
e. Modern Biological Tools and
Equipments

Biotechnology: Biology in
Action
Film viewing
Draw Lots
Games ( Cell or No Cell)
Journal
Group work
Venn Diagram
Interview of a Resource
Person
Poster Making


Week 3
(June 24-
29, 2014)
Explain the importance of the different
molecules in the cellular process and
survival of the organisms as a whole
Describe and discuss the function of
each part of the cell in the performance
Understanding Cells: The
Building Pieces of Life
a. Chemical Basis of Life-Fuels
for Life
b. Cellular Parts and Functions-
Film viewing
Demonstration
Journal
Experiment

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of cellular processes
Explain the importance of the cell
membranes fluid mosaic structure to cell
function
Explain the dynamics of the different
cellular transport systems
Describe and explain the effects of the
different types of solutions on the cell
Tour of the Cell
Cellular Transport: The
Cellular Traffic
Picture puzzle


Week 4
(July 1-6,
2014)
Identify the stages of the cell cycle
Define the basic mechanism in each
stage of the cell cycle
Explain how the cell cycle is regulated
Describe the stages of mitosis
Cite some aberrations in mitosis
Explain the process of meiosis
Cite differences between meiosis and
mitosis
Identify some aberrations in meiosis
Cell Division
a. The Cell Cycle
b. Mitosis
c. Meiosis
Journal
K-W-L Chart
Comparative chart

Week 5
(July 8-
13, 2014)
EXAMINATION WEEK PRELIM PRELIM
Week 6
(July 15-
20, 2014)
Show appreciation to the contributions of
Gregor Mendel in the study of genetics
Apply the probability of genetic crosses
Compare the different types of mutations
and their possible results.
Identify modern advances in genetics
Genetics
a. The Basic Structure of DNA
b. Mendelian Genetics
c. The Principle of Dominance
and Recessiveness
d. The Law of Segregation
e. The Law of Independent
Assortment
f. Pattern of Inheritance
g. Sex Determination and Sex-
related Inheritance
Journal
Film showing
Seat work
Oral recitation


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h. Mutations
i. Karyotyping
j. Selective Breeding and
Genetic Engineering
Week 7
(July 22-
27, 2014)
Cite the mechanisms of evolution
Explain the evolution populations
Name some theories on the origin of the
species and natural selection
Name the importance of phylogeny and
systematics
Trace the development of geologic time
scale
Evolution
a. The Mechanisms of Evolution
b. The Geologic Time

Film showing
Seat work
Oral recitation

Week 8
(July 29-
Aug. 3,
2014)
List and describe the layers of ecological
organization
Describe how organisms interact in food
chains and food webs
Explain the importance of ecological
pyramids
Describe how energy flows. Trace
pathways of materials within an
ecosystem
Ecology and Ecological
System
a. Concepts of Ecology
b. Layers of Ecological
Organization
c. Ecosystem and Its
Components
d. Flow of Energy in an
Ecosystem
e. Interrelationships in an
Ecosystem
f. Development of an Ecosystem
g. Biogeochemical Cycles
(Nutrient Cycles)
Seat work
Oral recitation
Film viewing
Week 9
(Aug 5-
10, 2014)
EXAMINATION WEEK MIDTERM EXAM MIDTERM EXAM
Week 10
(Aug 12-
Aug. 15-16 (Mugna: CCS Days)
Describe the bases by which organisms
are classified
Diversity Among Bacteria
And Viruses
a. Bacteria
Seat work
Oral recitation
Film viewing

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17, 2014) Explain the biological diversity among
bacteria and viruses
Identify the role that bacteria and viruses
play in the environment , health and
industry
b. Viruses
Week 11
(Aug 19-
24, 2014)
Aug 19-20 (Adlaw sa CTEAS)
Describe the characteristics of protists
and Fungi
Classify the different protists and fungi
into groups
Discuss how these organisms affect our
environment and influence human lives
Protists and Fungi
a. Diversity of Protists
b. The Fungi Around Us


Film showing
Journal

Week
13(Aug
26-31,
2014)
Describe the characteristic features of
animals
Explain the evolutionary tree in animals
Classify the animals in different groups
Discuss the economic and ecological
importance of these organisms.
Diversity in Animals
a. Simple Invertebrates
b. Other Invertebrates: Mollusks,
Annelids, Arthropods, and
Echinoderms
c. Chordates
3-2-1 Chart
Week 14
(Sept 2-7,
2014)
Discuss the distinguishing
characteristics of plants
Describe diversity in the plant kingdom
Discuss the ecological and economic
importance of plants
The Green World: Plants
a. The Nonvascular Plants
b. Seedless Vascular Plants:
Ferns and Allies
c. Vascular Plants with Seeds
Problem solving
Research
Week 15
(Sept 9-
14, 2014)
Aug. 12-13 PREFINAL EXAM PREFINAL EXAM PREFINAL EXAM
Week
16(Sept
16-21,
2014
Sept. 17, 2014 Araw ng ZDS
Sept. 18-20, 2014 INTRAMS
INTRAMURALS INTRAMURALS

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Week 17
(Sept 23-
28, 2014)
Trace the history of modern taxonomy
Describe the system of Binomial
Nomenclature
List the categories of the modern
classification introduced by Carolus
Linnaeus

Systematics Biology:
Taxonomy
a. Aristotle Classification System
b. Linnaean System of
Classification
c. Binomial Nomenclature

Outdoor activities
Journal
Music Video
Fieldtrip

Week 18
(Sept. 30-
Oct. 5,
2014)
Oct 3-4 FINALS for Graduating Students
Oct 5 TEACHERS DAY
Identify the basic characteristics and life
processes of representative organisms
in the five-kingdom scheme of
classification
d. The Kingdom of Life Discussion
Musical Play
Nature viewing
Week 19
(Oct 7-12,
2014)
FINAL EXAMINATION FINALS FINALS

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Teaching Strategies:

The teacher serves as facilitator in all the activities.
The teacher uses different activities and techniques to cater the diverse needs of
the student.
The syllabus will be followed as closely as possible and use it as guide in
working towards the intended learning outcomes of the course. Attendance is of
prime importance of the course.

Assessment:

Varied evaluation strategies will be utilized to document learning achieved in this course.
One hundred percent (100%) is the highest point one can earn based on the following
Parameters:

Class Attendance/Assignment - 20%
Quizzes/Oral presentation - 40%
Major Examination - 40%

Assessment Details:
The students participation, oral recitation, and group interactions are assessed and
graded using rubrics. This adds up to the 40% of the total rating.
Students are required to keep a continuous learning log throughout the term using
biology journals. He/she may be asked to make regular journal entries on a number of
topics- three, four or five entries per week, in class or at home. This document becomes
a special place where the learning in the course is both accomplished and reflected. He
or she is graded based on a given rubrics. This activity constitutes 20% of the total 100%
total highest percentage and they are rated individually.
Portfolio of learning is based on the submission of assignments as evidence of learning
of the different statistical measurement constitutes 40% including quizzes.
Summative assessment of student learning is conducted thru the four major
examinations which is equivalent to 40% of the total rating.

Grading System:

Grades will be allocated based on the percentage earned:






1.0 = 97-99 Excellent
1.25 = 94-96 Superior
1.5 = 91-93 Very good
1.75 = 88-90 Very good
2.0 = 85-87 Good
2.25 = 82-84 Good
2.5 = 79-81 Fair
2.75 = 76-78 Fair
3.0 = 73-75 Passing
5.0 = 68-72 Failed

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On class requirement:
Students are required to keep a continuous learning log throughout the term using
biology journals.
Prepare an organized and creative oral presentation of the topic preferably utilizes the
aid of technology.
Prepare a music video or documentary films on a given topic.
Create a wildlife or botanical guide for a local wildlife area.
Every assignment must be done/completed on time.
Assignment submitted late will be subject to a deduction of 5points per day of delay
including weekend.

On Attendance
Attendance is strictly required.
Late of 15 minutes is considered absent.
Two (2) consecutive absences will not be admitted to join the class. He / She should
secure a re-admission slip from the DSA to be presented to his/her instructor. Seven (7)
consecutive absences will consider dropped.
Only valid reasons like illnesses and death of an immediate family are excused in the
class.
If the student is absent due to illness, he/she should present a medical certificate signed
by the doctor to be excused in the class.
If the student is absent due to death of an immediate family, he/she should present an
excuse letter signed by the parents or the guardian.

Other Concerns
Courtesy towards each member is expected, thus any behavior that will impede learning
is shun. Receiving and sending messages, calling or receiving calls through cell phones are to
be avoided during class hours. However if cannot avoided, student are allowed to go out of the
room and do what needs to be done outside. This is to avoid distracting the class proceedings.
Wearing of identification card (ID) inside the classroom is strictly observed.
Textbooks and References:
Capco, Carmelita M., Yang, Gilbert C., Biology 2
th
Ed. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.,
Quezon City. 2008
Capco, Carmelita M., Yang, Gilbert C., You and the Natural World: Biology 3
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Ed.
Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., Quezon City. 2010
Formacion, Minda J., Geduspan, Jane S., Gacutan, Ma. Vicenta and Katalbas, Ma.
Severa Fe S., Fundamentals of Biology 1
st
Ed. Rex Printing Company, Inc.84-86 P.
Florentino St. Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City. 2011
Marieb, Elaine N. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 7
th
Ed. Pearson
Education South Asia PTE LTD. San Francisco, California, 2004

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Ramos, John Donnie., Ramos, Anna Cherylle M. Exploring Life Through Science
Biology.Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., Quezon City. 2006
Tan, Andrew Eusebio S., Lopez, Crisanto S., and Morano, Lourdes N. Science:
Fundamentals of Biology 1. Adriana Printing Co. Inc., 776 Aurora Boulevard, cor. Boston
St. Quezon City. 2011
Vengco, Lilia G., Religioso .You and the Natural World: Integrated Science 3
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Ed.Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., Quezon City. 2008

Suggested ONLINE RESOURCES to visit
http://www.biologyjunctions.com


Prepared by:


ERMAR S. DELOS SANTOS



Reviewed by:


MR. MARIO F. ALAYON
CTEAS Dean