SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Purok Rosal, Brgy New Isabela, Tacurong City

SEC CN: 201329656

Office Tel. No.: (064)562-35-87

COURSE SYLLABUS

IN

EARTH SCIENCE

(Educ 112)

KIM ROI L. CIPRIANO

Instructor
SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Purok Rosal, Brgy New Isabela, Tacurong City

SEC CN: 201329656

Office Tel. No.: (064)562-35-87

VISION OF THE INSTITUTION

The academe envision of providing graduates who are God fearing, patriotic, academically competent
and skillful individuals. It is commited to offer a safety environment with innovative approaches in
teaching and learning process and aleays be of service to its community.

MISION OF THE INSTITUTION

The academe is fully committed to foster and sustain qualort education where students hone their
potentials in a safe and caring environment. Teachers passionately foster learning with competence and
provide an avenue that may bring out students skills in challenging and enjoyable way.

Administrators endeavor to be a help always to support and impose programs that will promote quality
teaching and learning. Individuals in the locality are highly enjoined to share responsibility and be part of
implementing programs that will develop quality and skillful individuals.

OBJECTIVES

To train and develop the learners on the four-pillars of education to attain quality assurance through
program accreditation, advance the knowledge and skills in science and technology, literature,
philosophy, arts and sciences and to enhance the knowledge and skills in scientific research.

SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Purok Rosal, Brgy New Isabela, Tacurong City

SEC CN: 201329656

Office Tel. No.: (064)562-35-87

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Description: Earth Science

Course no.: Educ 112

No. of Units: 3

Preliminary Exam

UNIT I: Astronomy

Chapter I: The Birth of Astronomical Studies

The Goals and Scope of Astronomy

Theories about the Origin of the Solar System

The Sun

The Moon

Tides

Planets

Chapter II: Other Celestial Bodies

Comets

Asteroids

Meteors

The Stars, Galaxies, Constellations, and the Universe

UNIT II: Geology

Chapter III: Our Evolving Planet: The Earth

Geology as a Discipline

Astronomical Studies about the Earth

Structures and Composition of the Earth

Pieces of Evidence that the Earth Revolves Around the Sun

Effects of the Earth's Revolution

Maps and Map Reading

Concepts of Time

Chapter IV: Geological Forces that Shape the Earth

Diastrophism

Earthquakes

Mountains

Plateaus

Plains

Volcanism

Chapter V: Weathering, Erosion, and Soil

Weathering

Erosion

Soil

Chapter VI: Rocks and Minerals

Rocks

Minerals
UNIT III: Meteorology

Chapter VII: The Earth's Atmosphere: Composition and Structure

The Earth's Atmosphere

Composition of the Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

Cloud Formation

Formation of Precipitation

Fog

Climate and Weather of the Philippines

Climates of the World

Chapter VIII: The Weather

Weather

Steps in Weather Forecasting

Weather Elements

Wind

Weather Instruments

Different Weather Disturbances

UNIT IV: Oceanography and the Hydrosphere

Chapter IX: The Ocean Basins

Hydrology

Oceanography and its Major Subdivisions

The Ocean Floor

The Oceans of the World

The Seas

Economic Aspects of Oceans and Seas

Chapter X: Ground Water

The Water Cycle

Subsurface Water

Importance of Ground Water Resources

Prepared by:

KIM ROI L. CIPRIANO

Instructor

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Earth Science is a three (3) unit course that is concerned with the entire Earth - the lithosphere, the
hydrosphere, and the atmosphere. It comprises sciences like Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy,
Oceanography, and Mathematics. This course is designed for one semester only

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explain the birth of astronomical studies, the sun, and other celestial bodies in the space.

Understand the planet Earth from its composition, atmosphere, and other geological forces.

Explore the hydrosphere of the Earth from the ground water down to world's ocean.

Apply positive human intervention to care for the planet for its sustainability.

Content Objectives Methods of Assessment Reference No.

Instructions Methods
of
hours/Weeks

A. Orientation To orient the Lecture Sulit-Braganza, 1 hour

students of the Method MC. Earth
course outline Science,
Revised
Edition. Rex
Book Store,
Inc. 2015

Preliminary
Exam

B. UNIT I:
Astronomy

Chapter I: The
Birth of
Astronomical
Studies

The Goals and

Scope of
Astronomy

Theories about
the Origin of
the Solar
System

The Sun

The Moon

Tides

Planets

Chapter II:
Other Celestial
Bodies

Comets

Asteroids

Meteors

The Stars,
Galaxies,
Constellations,
and the
Universe

UNIT II: Geology

Chapter III: Our

Evolving Planet:
The Earth

Geology as a
Discipline

Astronomical
Studies about
the Earth

Structures and
Composition of
the Earth

Pieces of
Evidence that
the Earth
Revolves
Around the Sun

Effects of the
Earth's
Revolution

Maps and Map

Reading

Concepts of
Time
COURSE POLICIES

Absences and Tardiness

Attendance must be highly observed for all students who are enrolled on this course. Avoid absences as
much as possible. Each sesssion is very important on student learning. Three (3) consecutive tardiness is
equal to one (1) absent. Fifteen (15) minutes late is equal to (1) absent. The maximum number allowable
absences of student wether excuse or not is equivalent to twenty percent (20%) of the total number of
class hours in a given term as CHED recognition, MWF (10) absences, TTH seven (7) absences. A student
is marked absent when he/she is not in the classroom 15 minutes after the start of class time. Students
who arrived late should sit at the back to avoid class disruptions. 1.3 in the absence of any prior
announcement from the department, the class must wait for the teacher for 30 minutes after classes
have started. No free cuts shall be deemed given unless this time has passed. Students who leave before
this time shall be marked absent.

Quizzes and Examination

If classes are suspended or cancelled on the date of a schedulled examination or quiz, it is understood
that the test will be given on the following meeting. Quizzes will be given after the end of every topic
duscussed. Special quizzes is allowed if and only if the student will present a written valid reason for not
taking the quiz. Cheating is not allowed. Any student who will be caught will be given a failure mark
automatically. Appeals for rechecking must therefirebbe accompanied within ONE WEEK AFTER THE
RESULTS ARE GIVEN OUT.

The Bottom Line

I am here to teach every student to learn and understant the material presented in this course.
Clarifications, Questions, and suggestions will be freely accepted during class sessions only. The
computation of the grades isa based on a modified transmutation table, where every student has to get
75% of the total number of items in order to get a passing grade of 75%.

Respect due dates

No projects, assignements, and other papers needed in this course will be pass after the deadline. A 10%
deduction will be done for late submission of documents. In case of any valid reasons of not passing
after the said deadline, documents will be accepted with a written letter.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance per school policy.

Active participation in class discussions and activities.

On-time submission of projects and assignments.