BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DINALUPIHAN CAMPUS
Dinalupihan, Bataan
PHILIPPINES

Course Information:

Program : Bachelor of Secondary Education, General Science

Course Code : BSCI 1313

Course Title : Meteorology

Course Description : This deals with the study of fundamental atmospheric process such as weather and climate. Emphasis will be on elements of weather,
cloud formation processes, seasonal winds, ITCZ and tropical cyclones. The issues of climate change, mitigation and adaptation will be
discussed.

Course Credits : 3 hours lecture/week

Pre-requisite : None

Co-Requisite : None

Schedule : Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM

Term & Academic Year : 1st Semester, AY 2020-2021

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University Vision : A leading university in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable Development through equitable and
inclusive programs and services by 2030
(Nangungunang pamantasan sa Pilipinas na kinikilala sa maagap nap ag aambag sa Pagpapanatiling Pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng mga karampatan
at pinagsamang program at serbisyo at sa taong 2030)

University Mission : To develop competitive graduates and empowered community members by providing relevant innovative and transformative
knowledge, research, extension and production programs and services through progressive enhancement of its human resource
capabilities and institutional mechanisms.
(Makalinang ng mga magsipagtapos na nakikipagtagisan at sa mga mamamayang pinalakas sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng program at serbisyong
pangkaalaman, pananaliksik, ekstensyon at produksyon na may katuturan, makabago at transpormatibo gamit ang progresibong pagpapahusay ng mga
kawani at institusyunoal na mekanismo.)

Quality Policy : Bataan Peninsula State University commits itself to providing only the best to its stakeholders by:

Building culture of quality in all core functions of the university;

Providing responsive, relevant, innovative and transformative academic, research, extension and production services to all stakeholders;
Sustaining the University’s nationally and internationally recognized standards through adherence to statutory and regulatory
requirements and continual improvement of its quality management;
Upholding transparency in governance through participatory policy-making and development planning.

Program Outcomes :

PO-001 - Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-002 - Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
PO-003 - Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
PO-004 - Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
PO-005 - Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
PO-006 - Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects. (CMO 46, series of 2012)
PO-007 - Acquire the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plans. (RA 7722)
PO-008 - Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio-cultural, historical, psychological and political contexts.
PO-009 - Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline.

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 PO-010 - Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their
environments.
PO-011 - Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners
PO-012 - Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality, relevant, and sustainable educational practices.
PO-013 - Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
PO-014 - Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities.
PO-015 - Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field- based opportunities.
PO-016 - Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles
PO-017 - Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning
PO-018 - Utilize effective science teaching and assessment methods

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students should PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO- PO-
001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018
be able to:
Develop a basic understanding of
CO-001 weather and climatic processes. L P O O O L P L L L P

Describe and explain atmospheric

CO-002 elements, structure and L P O O O L P L L L P
composition.
Understand and critically examine
atmospheric phenomena such as
CO-003 cloud formation, seasonal wind, L P O O O L P L L L P
ITCZ, tropical cyclones tornadoes,
hurricanes and typhoons.
Understand and analyze the
environmental and human impact
of atmospheric and weather
CO-004 L P O O O L P L L L P
phenomena like climate change
(CC), CC mitigation and CC
adaption
Correlating Course Outcome and Program Outcome (L- Learned in the Course; P-Practiced in the Course; O- Not yet learned or practices but there’s an opportunity to exist)

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 Course Outline and Learning Plan:

Methodology
Textbook Instructional Assessment Time
Course Learning Outcomes Topic (Content) (Teaching Learning
Week Outcomes /References Resources Tools/Tasks Frame
Activities)
Code
Knowledge Skills Attitudes

Week 1 CO-001 Explain university Demonstrate a Develop COURSE OVERVIEW BPSU Code AVP Laptop Recitation 1.5
Day 1 and mission, vision, goals and familiarity with understanding of VMGO Discussion hours
Day 2 objectives the basic the university’s Course Content/Syllabus Distribution Discussion Smart TV
vocabulary of VM and the Discussion of Learning Expectations
Discuss essential physics meteorology academic unit’s
background GO PHYSICS REVIEW
METEOROLOGY VOCABULARY

Week 2 CO-001 Understand the mechanics Understand and Have a basic Ahrens, C. D. Readings Laptop Quiz 1.5
Day 1 and of the earth’s atmosphere analyze important understanding of WEATHER AND CLIMATE (2018). hours
Day 2 environmental the atmosphere INTRODUCTION Discussion Smart TV
Essentials of
Describe and explain the problems related and its processes
origin, composition, to the earth’s to enhance Meteorology Visualization Worksheets
structure, short-term and atmosphere appreciation of ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION An Invitation through AVP
long -term behaviors of our planet to the
earth’s atmosphere VERTICAL STRUCTURE OF THE Atmosphere 8th
ATMOSPHERE Edition.
Week 3 CO-001 Critically examine the Enumerate and Describe and TEMPERATURE AND HEAT TRANSFER, Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Boston,
Day 1 and phenomena of the Solar explain the factors appreciate global ABSORPTION, EMISSION
and Terrestrial Radiation that determine the patterns of Massachusetts: Discussion Smart TV
Day 2
distribution of temperature Cengage
EARTH’S ANNUAL ENERGY BALANCE
Understand the energy solar energy over Learning. Visualization Worksheets
transfer by radiation, the earth’s surface through AVP
conduction, convection SEASONS
Gibilisco, S.
and evapotranspiration
(2006).
Meteorology
Demystified: A
Week 4 CO-001 Discuss and examine the AIR TEMPERATURE (VERTICAL AND Self-Teaching Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and CO-002 atmospheric phenomena of GLOBAL) Guide. New
Day 2 temperature. York: McGraw Discussion Smart TV
APPLICATIONS OF TEMPERATURE Hill. Visualization Worksheets
DATA
through AVP
Spellman, F. R.
CO-002 Understand the Illustrate the major WATER IN THE ATMOSPHERE (2013). The Readings Laptop Quiz 6 hours
Week 5 Day atmospheric phenomena of cloud types Handbook of
1 and Day 2 moisture conditions, DEW AND FROST Meteorology . Discussion Smart TV
atmospheric stability,
FOG Toronto:

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Week 6 Day forms of condensation and CLOUD TYPES AND IDENTIFICATION Visualization Worksheets
1 and Day 2 precipitation. ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY through AVP

Describe the major cloud

CLOUD DEVELOPMENT
types and explain the
phenomena of rainfall, fog,
snow, sleet, and frost PRECIPITATION PROCESS

PRECIPITATION TYPES

CO-002 Understand and critically Illustrate cell Appreciate ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Week 7 Day examine the atmospheric models global wind
1 and Day 2 phenomena of air pressure patterns WHY WIND BLOWS Discussion Smart TV
and winds, circulation of
the atmosphere, role of air Visualization Worksheets
masses, and weather SURFACE AND VERTICAL WINDS Scarecrow through AVP
patterns. SCALES OF ATMOSPHERIC MOTION Press, Inc.
LOCAL WIND SYSTEMS .

CELL MODELS

GLOBAL WIND PATTERNS AND THE

OCEAN
Week 8 Day CO-001 Examine weather FIELD DAY Field Works Field 3 hours
1 and Day 2 CO-002 and climate in Guide/Worksheets
assigned area by OBSERVATION
applying the
learned concepts

Week 9 Day 3 hours

1 and Day 2
INTEGRATION DAY AND MIDTERM EXAM

Week 10 CO-003 Define a cold and warm AIR MASSES AND FRONTS Ahrens, C. D. Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and front and explain the (2018).
Day 2 processes leading to the MID-LATITUDE CYCLONES Discussion Smart TV
Essentials of
formation of each
Meteorology Visualization Worksheets
An Invitation through AVP
to the
Week 11 CO-003 Understand and describe THUNDERSTORMS Atmosphere 8th Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and the formation of Edition.
Day 2 thunderstorms, lightning SUPERCELLS Discussion Smart TV
Boston,
and thunder
Massachusetts: Visualization Worksheets
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING Cengage through AVP
Learning.
Week 12 CO-003 Explain the formation of Explain how Enumerate TORNADOES, CYCLONES AND Readings Laptop Quiz 6 hours

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Day 1 and CO-004 cyclones and anticyclones, typhoons are measures to HURRICANES
Day 2 tornadoes, hurricanes and named (in the alleviate the Discussion Smart TV
typhoons.   Philippines) effect of TYPHOON FORMATION AND
typhoons Visualization Worksheets
Week 13 WEAKENING
through AVP
Day 1 and
Day 2 NAMING TYPHOONS

TYPHOON DAMAGE

Week 14 CO-003  Describe various types of SKY COLOR Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and atmospheric optical MIRAGES
Day 2 phenomena including HALOS Discussion Smart TV
rainbows, mirages, halos,
SUNDOGS
crepuscular rays, sun dogs, Visualization Worksheets
sun pillars, corona and SUN PILLARS through AVP
glories. RAINBOWS

Week 15 CO-004 Describe the phenomenon Differentiate Understand the TYPES AND SOURCES OF AIR Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and of El Nino‐Southern between global impact that POLLUTANTS Gibilisco, S.
Day 2 Oscillation and the impacts warming and the people have on Discussion Smart TV
it has on global greenhouse effect the atmospheric (2006).
AIR POLLUTION AND THE URBAN Meteorology
precipitation and cloud environment. Visualization Worksheets
patterns.  ENVIRONMENT Demystified: A through AVP
Self-Teaching
Week 16 CO-004 Describe and analyze the Suggest ways PAST CLIMATE AND NATURAL Guide. New Readings Laptop Quiz 3 hours
Day 1 and changing climate in the and measures to CLIMATE York: McGraw
Day 2 past, present and future help climate Discussion Smart TV
change Hill.
ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE
Discuss how climate mitigation Visualization Worksheets
change has been hastened Spellman, F. R. through AVP
by human activities CLIMATE PREDICTIONS (2013). The
Handbook of
Week 17 CO-004 Present research Paper (by LIBRARY RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS Presentation Laptop 3 hours
Meteorology .
Day 1 and group) on Climate Change (CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION)
Mitigation Toronto: Critiquing Smart TV
Day 2
Scarecrow
Press, Inc. Evaluation Form

Week 18
Day 1 and
Day 2 INTEGRATION DAY AND FINAL EXAM

Readings and References:

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Books

Ahrens, C. D. (2018). Essentials of Meteorology An Invitation to the Atmosphere 8th Edition. Boston, Massachusetts: Cengage Learning.

Gibilisco, S. (2006). Meteorology Demystified: A Slef-Teaching Guide. New York: McGraw Hill.

Spellman, F. R. (2013). The Handbook of Meteorology . Toronto: Scarecrow Press, Inc. .

Course Output (Performance Indicators)

Course Outcomes
Course Major Output
Due Date
(Major Task Assessment Tool)
Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to :

CO-001 Develop a basic understanding of weather and climatic processes.

CO-002 Describe and explain atmospheric elements, structure and composition.
Understand and critically examine atmospheric phenomena such as cloud
BLOG PROJECT (Semester Long
CO-003 formation, seasonal wind, ITCZ, tropical cyclones tornadoes, hurricanes and Investigation of Weather and Climate in
typhoons. Own Locale) Last week of the Semester

Understand and analyze the environmental and human impact of atmospheric 5 Blog Posts
CO-004 and weather phenomena like climate change (CC), CC mitigation and CC
adaption
Final Requirement (Final Task Assessment)

Rubrics for Grading the BLOG PROJECT

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 Excellent
Criteria
(31-40)
Content and Postings provide comprehensive insight,
Creativity understanding, and reflective thought about the
topic by: building a focused argument around a
specific issue; asking a new related question:
making an oppositional statement supported by
personal experience or related research.
Postings present a focused and cohesive
viewpoint that is substantiated by effective
supporting examples or links to relevant, up-to-
date websites or documents that enhance the
information presented.
Postings are creatively and fluently written to
stimulate dialogue and commentary.
Excellent
(16-20)
Voice Postings are written in a style that is appealing
and appropriate for the intended audience and a
consistent voice is evident throughout.
Postings reflect the author’s unique personality
through expressive and carefully selected word
choices that bring the topic to life.
Text Layout, Use Selects and inserts high quality graphics and
of Graphics and multimedia when appropriate to enhance the
Multimedia content’s visual appeal and increase readability.
Acknowledges all image and multimedia sources
with captions or annotations.
Citations No images, media or text created by others
display appropriate copyright permissions and do
not include accurate, properly formatted citations.
Good
(21-30)
Postings provide moderate insight,
understanding and reflective thought about the
topic.
Postings present a specific viewpoint that is
substantiated by supporting examples and
links to websites or documents, but not all links
enhance the information presented.
Postings are generally well written with some
attempts made to stimulate dialogue and
commentary.
Good
(11-15)
Postings are written in a style that is generally
appropriate for the intended audience and an
attempt is made to use a consistent voice.
Postings reflect a bit of the author’s personality
through word choices that attempt to bring the
topic to life.
Selects and inserts graphics and multimedia
that are mostly high quality and enhance and
clarify the content.
Acknowledges most image and multimedia
sources with captions or annotations.
Some of the images, media or text created by
others does not display appropriate copyright
permissions and does not include accurate,
properly formatted citations
Satisfactory
(11-20)
Postings provide minimal insight,
understanding and reflective thought
about the topic.
Postings present a specific viewpoint but
lack supporting examples or links to
websites or documents, but not all links
enhance the information presented.
Postings are brief and unimaginative,
and reflect minimal effort to connect
with the audience.
Satisfactory
(6-10)
Postings are written in a style that does
not fully consider the audience, and the
author’s voice is difficult to identify.
Postings reflect almost no personality
and little attempt is made to use effective
word choices to bring the topic to life.
Selects and inserts many low-quality
graphics and multimedia which do not
enhance the content.
Acknowledges only a few multimedia
and image sources and uses incomplete
captions or annotations.
Most images, media or text created by
others display appropriate copyright
permissions and accurate, properly
formatted citations.
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Poor Remarks
Score
(0-10)
Postings show no evidence of insight, /40
understanding or reflective thought
about the topic
Postings present no specific
viewpoint and no supporting
examples or links to websites or
documents are provided, or the links
selected are of poor quality and do
not add any value to the information
presented
Postings are do not stimulate
dialogue and commentary and do
not connect with the audience.
Poor Score
(0-5)
Postings do not reflect an awareness /20
of the audience and it is difficult to
identify the author’s voice.
Postings do not reflect the author’s
personality and word choice does not
bring the topic to life
Does not insert any graphics, or uses /20
only low-quality graphics and
multimedia, which do not enhance
the content.
Does not acknowledge any image or
multimedia sources, either with a
caption or an annotation.
All images, media and text created /20
by others display appropriate
copyright permissions and accurate
citations.
/100
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Grading System

Class Standing Percentage Midterm Final

Written Examination/Quizzes 40% Class Standing - 70% Class Standing - 70%
Class Participation / Attendance 10% Term Exam - 30% Term Exam - 30%
Worksheets/Activities 40% Final Rating
Board work/Oral Recitation 10% Midterm Grade (50%) + Final Grade (50%) = Final Rating
TOTAL 100%

Course Policies and Standards:

The following policies are to be observed and implemented inside the classroom by both the Professor and Students.
● Attendance and punctuality must be strictly observed.
● Maintain respect and discipline.
● Active participation in the discussion through sharing of ideas and experiences is encouraged.
● Observe tranquility so as to maintain an environment of focus learning.
● Always check the shared folder/s for relevant readings.
● Be prompt in submitting reports and other requirements.

Prepared and Submitted by:

Faculty : GLENDA D. ABAD, MBio

Email Address : glendadabad@yahoo.com.ph
Contact Number : 0918 2954 914
Consultation Hours : 10:00 am to 12:00 (MTWTHF)

Reviewed by:

RENDEL B. BATCHAR
Cluster Member

Endorsed by: Approved:

NORAIDA G. BARDEMORILLA GLENDA C. MAGNO, Ed.D.

Program Head, Education - DC Dean of Instruction, BPSU-DC

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