BS 1 Botany Syllabus

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MISSION
PHILOSOPHY
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Davao Central College believes that man is matter and spirit- persons who are God-loving, community service oriented, and
breathed of God and therefore his education must be designed to dedicated to the pursuit of national and global relevance adhering to
prepare him for this life and for a life hereafter. total quality instruction & research for nation building
VISION GOALS
Empowering individuals in Christian ideals for service. To achieve its mission, DCC, Inc. aims to:
1. Strengthen the total development of persons;

2. Develop a self-sustained community;
3. Cultivate the value of patriotism;
4. Promote a global standard of education;
5. Intensify the faculty development program;
6. Cultivate a strong research culture.
COURSE SYLLABUS
6. Course Description:
1. Course Code : Bio. 1
2. Course Title : Biological Science w/ focus on Botany (w/lab) This course in Biological Science aims to allow the students explore and understand
3. Pre-requisite : None the biological and genetic diversity of plant kingdom; the factors and the biological
4. Credit : 5 units processes that affect the existence of the different and vast variety of plants
grounded on ecological and evolutionary principles. Moreover, this course will allow
the students to acquire sound and environmental awareness necessary for their
participation on the perpetuation of local, natural and international sustainable
development.
Revision Date Revised: Prepared by: Reviewed & Checked by: Approved by:
Status: . Page 1 of 8
3 October, 2013 NATURAL SCIENCE WARLITA C. CANQUE, ED.D. LEONARDO B. DORADO, Ph.D.
Cluster Cluster Head Dean of Academic Affairs
NO. COURSE OBJECTIVES NCBTS LEARNING DOMAINS NCBTS LEARNING DOMAINS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Show the relationship of the basic processes 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 5.3 6.1 7.1 7.2 7.3 Domain 1: Social Regard for Learnings
1 needed to maintain homeostasis  ✔ ✔ ✔ 1.1. Acts as a positive role model for students

Domain 2: Learning Environment
Explain the basic steps in acquisition and ✔ 2.1. Creates an environment that promotes fairness
release of energy in living organism. 2.2. Makes the physical environment safe and conducive to learning
2
2.3. Communicates higher learning expectations to each learner
Domain 3: Diversity of Learners
Compare the processes of asexual and ✔ 3.1. Is familiar with learners’ background knowledge and experiences
3
sexual reproduction 3.2. Demonstrates concern for holistic development of learners
Domain 4: Curriculum
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4.1. Demonstrate mastery of the subject
4.2. Communicates clear learning goals for the lessons that
Analyze physical/behavioral adaptations of
4 are appropriate for learners
selected organisms. 4.3. Makes good use of allotted instructional materials
4.4. Select teaching methods, learning activities and instructional materials
or resources appropriate to learners and aligned to the objectives of the
lesson
Domain 5: Planning, Assessing and Reporting
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 5.1. Communicates promptly and clearly to learners, parents,
Apply the principle: “There is unity in and superiors about the progress of learners.
5 diversity in the study of biology. 5.2. Develops and uses a variety of appropriate assessment strategies
to monitor and evaluate learning
5.3. Monitors regularly and provides feedback on learners’
understanding of content
Explain the principle: There is a ✔ ✔ ✔ Domain 6: Community Linkages
6 complementarily between structure and 6.1. Establishes learning environment that respond to the aspirations
function. of the community
Domain 7: Personal Growth and Professional Development
7.1. Takes pride in the nobility of teaching as a profession
7 7.2. Builds professional links with colleagues to enrich teaching practice
7.3. reflects on the extent of the attainment of learning goals
Week Learning Content Topic No. of Course Competencies Activity and Learning Values Integration Evaluation Suggested
Hours Approach References
I. Orientation:
Familiarization and Internalization  Interpret information to create a  Bite-size approach  Takes pride for being a DCC Oral recitation R1
of: culture of ethical standards within  Will and sacrifice student.
1. VMG 1 organizations and communities. approach  Respect to authority Value assessment
2. School policies and 1  Implement school policies and  Student manifest obedience
regulations procedures. to school policies, rules, laws Quiz
and regulations.
1
II. Introduction to plants and Botany:
1. Scientific Method 1
2. Origin and Evolution 1  Lecture-Discussion Quiz R3
3. Diversity of plants 2  Demonstrate understanding on the  Power point  Environmental awareness
adaptations use of scientific concepts to presentation
understand the different varieties of  Open forum  Care of plants
plants and their adaptation.
III. Introduction to the Principle of

Chemistry:  Sincerity and open- Demonstration R2
 To display comprehensive  Power point mindedness activity
1. Atoms and Molecules 3 perception on the role of atoms in presentation R3
2 2. Mechanism of Chemical 3 plant life.  Patience Reflection paper
Reactions  Manifest in-depth understanding  Open forum R4
on the nature of chemicals present  Self-confidence Quiz
in the soil, air and water important  Lecture- R5
for plant life. Discussion
3. Organic Molecules 3 R2
a. Carbohydrates  Identify the different organic  Power point  Perseverance Demonstration
b. Amino acids and Protein biological compounds important for presentation activity R3
4. Cofactors and carrier 2 plants metabolism and life  Positive thinking
3 Enzymes processes.  Open forum R4
 Awareness of the important roles of Self-discipline Reflection paper
enzymes in various biological  Lecture- R5
processes that maintains the life of Discussion
plants Quiz
PRELIMINARY EXAM 1
IV. Cell Structure:

 Sharing and appreciating
1. Cell membranes 1  Identify the structures and  Lecture- Discussion one’s effort Picture Analysis R2
2. Basic Cell Types 1 functions of different organelles of
3. Parts of plant cells .5 plant cells.
4 4. Fungal cells .5  Manifest understanding about the  Report in power point  Self-confidence Quiz R3
tremendous functions of the presentation
V. Tissues and the Primary Growth different types of cell and the plant.
of Stem:  Cooperation Graded recitation R4
1. External organization of 1  Question and answer
stems  Identify the processes and parts of
2. Internal organization of stems 1 the internal and external R5
3. Stem growth and 1 organization of the stem.
differentiation  Discuss the importance of stem
growth differentiation.
VI. Leaves:
5 .5
1. External structure of foliage  Manifest understanding and
leaves .5 appreciation of the important role of
2. Internal structure of foliage both leaves and roots to the plant.
leaves  Classify the different foliage of  Lecture- Discussion  Showing consideration on the Oral recitation R2
3. Initiation and development of .5 leaves feelings of others
leaves
4. Morphology and anatomy of .5  Identify leaf structures  Report in power point Seat work R3
other leaf types presentations  Self-reliance
VII. Roots: Reflection R4

 Identify the processes and parts of  Open Forum  Consciousness
1. External structure of roots 1 the internal and external
2. Internal structure of roots 1 organization of both leaves and R5
3. Origin and development of roots to the plants
lateral roots .5
4. Other type of roots and root .5  Classify the different types of root
modification and their nature
 Identify leaf structures
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1
VIII. Energy Metabolism:

Photosynthesis:
1. Energy and Reducing Power 1  Manifest understanding on the

2. The process of process of photosynthesis and
Photosynthesis 1 respiration involve in the energy
3. Environmental and Internal 1 metabolism of plants which are  Lecture-Discussion  Sharing and appreciating Quiz R2
Factors of Photosynthesis important for their survival. one’s effort
6  Reports in power  Respect on the opinion of Oral R3

IX. Energy Metabolism: Respiration:  Trace the stages involve in both point Presentation others recitation
the process of photosynthesis
1 and respiration.  Honesty R4
1. Types of Respiration
2. Environmental and Internal  Question and answer Seat work
Factors of Respiration 1  Explain the factors affecting
.5 R5
3. Total Energy Yield of respiration
Respiration
4. Respiratory Quotient .5
7 Transport Processes:
1
1. Diffusion, Osmosis, Inactive  Explain the different transport  Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work R2
Transport processes and their importance mindedness
2. Water Potential 1  Understand how essential
3. Short distance Transport .5 elements and molecules are  Reports in power Reflection R3
4. Long Distance Transport .5 distributed in the different parts point Presentation  Patience and perseverance paper
of the plant.
R4
X. Soil and Mineral Nutrition:  Open forum  Firmness Quiz
 Identify and understand the
1. Essential Elements .5 nature of soil and the different R5
2. Mineral Deficiency Diseases .5
essential elements needed for
3. Soils and Mineral Availability .5
fertility and growth of the plants
4. Nitrogen Metabolism .5
SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION 1
XI. Nonvascular Plants:
1. Division Bryophyta: Moses .5  Differentiate the characteristics

2. Division Hepatophyta: .5 of vascular and nonvascular
Liverworts plants.  Lecture-Discussion  Self-discipline, patience and Reflection R2
1 perseverance paper
3. Division Anthocerotophyta:
Hornworts  Identify the variety of plants
8 under vascular and nonvascular  Reporting in power
plant respectively. point Presentation  Environmental awareness R3
XII.Vascular Plants Without Seeds:
Quiz
R4
1. Division Psilotophyta .5
2. Division Lycophyta  Identify the adaptation of  Question and answer  Respect of plant life
1 R5
3. Division Trimerophytophyta vascular and nonvascular plants.
1
4. Division Arthrophyta 1
5. Division Pteridophyta .5
XIII. Gymnosperm:
 Differentiate the characteristics
9 1. Progymnosperms of gymnosperms and
2. Conifers .5 angiosperms.
3. Seed Ferns .5
4. Cycads .5  Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work R2
5. Cycadeoids .5  Identify the variety of plants mindedness
.5 Oral
6. Division Ginkgophyta .5 classified under gymnosperm and  Reporting in power recitation R3
7. Division Gnetophyta angiosperm respectively. point Presentation  Patience
Reflection
XIV. Angiosperms: paper R4
 Open forum
1. Origin and Early Evolution of  Respect
Angiosperms .5  Trace the origin and evolution of Tests
2. Class Liliopsida .5 gymnosperm and angiosperm R5
3. Class Magnoliopsida .
XV.Biomes:
1. World Climate
1
2. Continental Drift  Manifest understanding on the
3. World Biomes at the Present relationship between world
climate and world biomes
FINAL EXAMINATION 1
TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 54
Course Evaluation:
The passing grade of the total scores from the following:
Assignment 5% Research (compilation/plates) 15%

Quizzes 10% Major Exams 30%
Recitation 10% Final Exams 30%
NS Subject Committee:
Chairperson: Warlita C. Canque Ed. D.

References:
Co-chair: Prof. Rosalinda V. Pagong. MAED
Marie Joan Pabriaga

Status: . Seth Bacalanmo Page 7 of 8
Hasteel Ven Ondap
R1. DCC Handbook Revised 2012
R2. Work texts in General Botany by: Eden V. Evangelista and Luisito T. Evangelista; 2009
R3. Biology: The Science of Life by: Warlita C. Canque Ed D.; 2007
R4. Biological Science with Practical Applications by: Ester P. Gacelo, Ed.D. Ph.D.; 2007
R5. Botany, An Introduction to Plants Biology by: James D. Mauseth, 2003

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1. Strengthen the total development of persons;

II. Introduction to plants and Botany:

III. Introduction to the Principle of

IV. Cell Structure:

VII. Roots: Reflection R4

 Identify leaf structures

VIII. Energy Metabolism:

1. Energy and Reducing Power 1  Manifest understanding on the

6  Reports in power  Respect on the opinion of Oral R3

XI. Nonvascular Plants:

1. Division Bryophyta: Moses .5  Differentiate the characteristics

TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 54

The passing grade of the total scores from the following:

Assignment 5% Research (compilation/plates) 15%

Chairperson: Warlita C. Canque Ed. D.

Marie Joan Pabriaga

R5. Botany, An Introduction to Plants Biology by: James D. Mauseth, 2003

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