COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER AY 2019 -2020

COURSE CODE: BIO 101

COURSE TITLE: BIOLOGY 1

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE

NO. OF UNITS: 3 units

CONTACT HOURS: 54 hours

PLACEMENT: 1ST Year, First Semester

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course deals with the scientific study of living things (human beings, plants,
animals, fungi and microorganisms) their characteristics, structures, functions, classification, interactions
and how they affect the social and natural environment. Emphasis is given on environmental science and
biotechnology.

LECTURE (ONLINE)
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES MODULE NO. TOPICS ASSESSMENT
E-BOOK/TEXTBOOK (LEARNING ACTIVITIES/TASKS
PAGE WITH RUBRICS)
1 1. Demonstrate self-discipline Biological Science  Nature of Biology Participative discussion
by following school’s pages 1 - 4  Importance of Concept mapping
vision, mission and
objectives.
Biology
2. Orient the students about  Branches of
the scope, objectives and Biology
requirements of the
course.
3. Discuss the nature of
biology as a field of study.
4. Explain the importance of
studying biology.
5. Name the different
branches of biology.
6. Analyze the role and
importance of scientific
method in studying living
things
7. Construct a concept map
using biological terms

2 1. Give the different Biological science  Characteristics of Brainstorming

characteristics of living pages 11-24 Life Socialized discussion
things that differentiate
them from non-living things
 Theories on the Real specimens/ experiential
2. Discuss the different Origin of Life learning
theories about the origin of  Levels of Film showing
 life. Biological Reflection paper
3. Describe different levels of Organization Quiz
biological organization
 Classification and
4. Examine several living
organism identification of
5. Determine its differences organisms
and their importance  Hierarchy of
6. Explain how organism are Living Things
classified.
 Diversity among
7. Identify and describes the
characteristics of each organism
kingdom of organisms.
8. Explain the importance of
biological diversity and
display respect for life and
its preservation.

3 1. Describe living organisms Biological Science  Chemistry of Life Interrogatory Method

base on chemical pages 33-39  Importance Answer questions in the book
composition pages 41-42
chemistry terms
2. Discriminate between
atoms and elements,
molecules and compounds
critically.
3. Differentiate organic
compound from inorganic
compound.
4. Identify the different
organic and inorganic
compounds making up the
living organisms.
5. Explain the role of
chemistry in
understanding living
things and biological
processes.
4 1. State the basic concept of Biological science  The Cell: The Discussion
the modern cell theory. book pages 43-49 Basic Unit of Life Drawing/ sketching
2. Describe the structure and  Prokaryotic and
functions of the cell. Eukaryotic Cells
3. Compare and contrast the  Cell Structure
structural organization of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells.
4. Differentiate plant cell
from animal cell
5. Draw a typical plant cell
and animal cell creatively.
6. Identify the following
transport mechanisms
within the cell.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
5-6 1. Discuss how cells Biological Science  Cellular Oral Recitation
reproduce. pages 53-55 Reproduction Group Activity ( mitosis and
 2. Distinguish the four phases  Cell Cycle meiosis)
in the life cycle of a  Stages of Mitosis Drawing
somatic cell.  Mitosis and
3. Discuss the different Meiosis
stages of mitosis.
4. Compare and contrast
mitosis from meiosis.
5. Draw the stages of mitosis
and label them
completely.
7 1. Define microbiology, Biological Science  The World of Concept Teaching
pathogen, non-pathogen pages 61-70 Microorganisms Research Work
and opportunistic  Importance of Sharing of research work
pathogen. studying
2. Classify microorganism Microorganisms
according to their  Viruses
characteristics  Bacteria
3. List several reasons why  Protists
microorganisms are  Fungi
important.
4. Explain the relationship
between microorganisms
and infectious diseases.
5. Identify several important
diseases of human cause
by microorganism.
6. Construct a concept map
using microbiology terms.
8 1. Describe the general Biological Science  Plant Forms and Discussion
structure of a plant body. pages 77 -84 functions Actual plant specimen
2. Name the parts of  Classification of Drawing
flowering plant body and Plants Field work/activities
indicate their functions.  Plant Tissues Quiz
3. Draw the plants and label  Plant Organs and
its parts. Organ System
4. Identify the different plant  Plant Growth and
tissues and their Development
characteristics.  Reproduction in
5. Discuss how plants grow, Plants
develop, reproduce and  Photosynthesis
carry on the process of
photosynthesis.
6. Prepare a dish garden.
9 1. Describe the general of Biological Science  Animal Structure Lecture
structure of an animal. pages 91-95  Animal Group Activity( group
2. Give the different basis of Classification presentation)
classifying animals.  Animal Tissues Answer activity on page 99
3. Identify the different  Bodily Functions
animal tissues. of Animals
4. Explain the characteristics  Wildlife
and functions of each Conservation
tissue.
 5. Discuss the different
bodily functions of
animals.
6. Suggest some ways of
protecting our wildlife.
10-11 1. Describe the basic body Biological Science  The Basic Body Inquiry Teaching/ Human Torso
plan of humans. pages 103-109 Plan Recitation
2. Identify the different body  Body Cavities Drawing and Labeling
cavities and the organs  Body Landmark
located on it.  Anatomical
3. Give the different visible Terminology
landmarks on the surface
of the body.
4. Enumerate the different
directional terms used in
identifying body
structures.
5. Draw and label the
different parts of the body
creatively.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
12-15 1. Identify the different Biological Science  Organ System Socialized Discussion
organ system in the pages 113 -129  Functions of Human Torso
human body Organ System Film Viewing
2. Give the major  Human Diseases; Reflection Paper
components of each organ Its Treatment Activity on page 127
system. and Prevention Presentation of the group
3. Discuss the functions of (assigned model of Organ
each organ system. System)
4. List some diseases Quiz
affecting each body
system.
5. Suggest ways of keeping
those body systems
healthy.
16 1. Discuss how traits are Biological Science  Principles of Self- analysis
inherited through the pages 131- 140 Inheritance Seatwork
genes.  Genetic Film viewing
2. Explain Mendel’s Engineering Sharing of their output
contribution in  Preventing Reflection Paper
understanding human Genetic
genetics Disorders/ Family
3. Construct their family Pedigree
pedigree  Theories of
4. Discuss some application Evolution
of genetic engineering.
5. Evaluate the theory of
evolution in light with
what they know about
man’s origin.
17 1. Explain the relationship of Biological Science  Components of Discussion
organisms to one another pages 143-151 the Ecosystem Research work/field activity
 and to their environment.  Environmental Investigatory Project
2. Identify the major Education Answer activity page 153
components of the  Environmental Presentation of their output
ecosystem. Concepts Quiz
3. Discuss what is  Environmental
environmental education. Issues/Problems
4. Explain the different  Biological
environmental concepts Principles of
that will help learners sustainability
understand how nature
works and how it affects
people.
5. Give some environmental
problems/issues and their
solution.
6. Integrate the biological
principles of sustainable
society.
18 1. Explain what is Biological Science  Biotechnology Interrogatory Method
biotechnology all about. pages 157-170  History of Group Discussion
2. Discuss the history of Biotechnology Group Reporting
biotechnology  Application of Answer Activity page 171
3. Give the different application Biotechnology Quiz
of biotechnology.  Genetic Testing
4. Give the advantages and  Gene Therapy
disadvantages of applying
 Agriculture
biotechnology.
5. Evaluate the criticism
 Industrial
labelled against (Biological
biotechnology. Engineering)
 Environmental
Uses
 Criticism Against
Biotechnology
FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE POLICIES:
1. CLASS PARTICIPATION: All students are strongly encouraged to ask questions during class
sessions. Students can also present their ideas on topic regardless of whether they are consistent
with those of the instructor or author of the textbook they are using. Students are not free to talk
or whisper with individual during class session.

2. MISSED EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENT: Students who will miss any major examination will be given a
chance to take the said examination after a week of the scheduled major examination and will be
required to present a special permit from the cashier’s office. For quizzes or assignments taken
online, if an error in the system or internet connectivity problems occurred while taking the quiz
or submission of the assignment, a re-scheduled time and date will be set by the professor for the
particular student.

3. ACADEMIC HONESTY: All students are to adhere to high standards of integrity in their academic
 work. Plagiarism and cheating are not acceptable and will not be condoned by the college.
Students involved in such activities are subject to serious disciplinary action. For further
explanation on this topic, please refer to the WCC Student Handbook.

GRADING SYSTEM
PRELIMINARY GRADE - Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing (Recitation, Learning Activities, Oral Report) + Prelim Exam
3

MIDTERM GRADE - Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing (Recitation, Learning Activities, Oral Report) + Midterm Exam
3

FINAL GRADE - Average of quizzes (3 quizzes) + Class standing (Recitation, Learning Activities, Oral Report) + Final Exam
3

OVERALL GRADE - Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Pre-Final Grade

3

REFERENCES:
Biological Science: A Modular Approach Revised Edition, Ramil M. Marquez, Phd.
Biology:Today and Tomorrow Philippine Edition, Cecie Star, Christine A. Evers

ELECTRONIC DATABASES

 Expanded Academic ASAP (CE-Logic) – Foreign Electronic Journal

 Philippines E-Journal – Local Electronic Journal
 Gale Virtual Library Reference – Electronic Book
 World Book Online – Electronic Reference

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

ALONA A. ULANG, MAEd EMMANUEL M. SALUDES, MD

PROFESSOR DEAN, COLLEGE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY