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MISSION

Davao Central College commits to provide integral formation of persons who are God-loving,
community service oriented, and dedicated to the pursuit of national and global relevance
adhering to total quality instruction & research for nation building
PHILIOSOPHY
GOALS
Davao Central College believes that man is matter and spirit-breathed of God and therefore his education
must be designed to prepare him for this life and for a life hereafter.
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;

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : Bio 1 6. Course Description:

2. Course Title : Biological Science with focus on Zoology (w/ lab)
3. Credit Units : 5 units This course in Biological Science aims to allow the students explore and understand the
4. Prerequisite : None biological and genetic diversity of kingdom Animalia; the factors that affects their existence and
5. Course : Biology 1 factors that may result to their extinction, 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, national and international
sustainable development.

Course Objectives:

1. To integrate the fundamental of the basic laws and the different biological concepts that are operative in the structure and behavior of living organisms in relation to the physical and biological
environment.
2. To develop visionary leaders who could be role models in creating change to improve organization’s products and services.
3. To foster social awareness and environmental responsibility, stewardship and accountability.
4. To produce experts in the field of biological science through updated facilities.
5. To demonstrate skills in organizing and managing community enhancement program for local and national involvement.
6. To inculcate ethical standards and moral values in solving problems associated with the society and economy through science and technology.
7. To create key values and shared visions through guided actions.

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NCBTS Learning Domain Course Objectives
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Domain 1 Social Regard for Learning
1.1. Acts as a positive role model for students
1.2. Demonstrates that learning is of different kinds and from different sources.
Domain 2 Learning Environment
2.1. Creates an environment that promotes fairness
2.2. Makes the physical environment safe and conducive to learning
2.3. Communicates higher learning expectations to each learner
2.4. Establishes and maintain consistent standards of learners’ behavior
2.5. Creates a healthy psychological climate for learning
Domain 3 Diversity of Learners
3.1. Is familiar with learners’ background knowledge and experiences
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 are appropriate for learners
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
4.5. Recognizes general learning processes as well as unique process of individual learners
4.6 Promotes purposive study (From Domain 1)
Domain 5 Planning, Assessing and Reporting
5.1. Communicates promptly and clearly to learners, parents, and superiors about the progress of learners.
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
5.4. Communicates promptly and clearly to learners, parents and superiors about progress of learners
Domain 6 Community Linkages
6.1. Establishes learning environment that respond to the aspirations of the community
Domain 7 Personal Growth and Professional Development
7.1. Takes pride in the nobility of teaching as a profession
7.2. Builds professional links with colleagues to enrich teaching practice
7.3. Reflects on the extent of the attainment of learning goals
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Frame Hours Learning
Approach

Week I. Orientation:
Familiarization and internalization of:
1. VMG 4  Interpret information to create a Bite-size approach  Takes pride for being a Oral recitation DCC Handbook
2. School policies and regulations 4 culture of ethical standards Will and sacrifice DCC student. Revised 2009
within organizations and approach  Respect to authority Value
communities.  Student manifest assessment
 Implement school policies and obedience to school
1 procedures. policies, rules, laws and Quiz
regulations.

II. Zoology Zoology Animals –Marshal

1. Evolutionary Perspective  Demonstrate understanding on Lecture-  Environmental Direct Learning, c 1998
2. Ecological Perspective 3 the evolutionary process and Discussion awareness
4 ecological principles of Zoology. Quiz General Zoology by Tracy T.
 Love of Animals Stoner; c 1957

Zoology by Miller Stephen A;

C 2007

III. Structure of Animal Cells and their

Functions
1. Cell Membranes and Movement 2  Describe the structures and Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Demonstration Zoology Animals –Marshal
Across the Membranes. functions of cell as basic unit of mindedness activity Direct Learning, c 1998
Life.
2. Cytoplasm’s Organelles and 2  Explain the movements/ Reporting in power
2 cellular Compounds. activities that take place across point presentation General Zoology by Tracy T.
a cell membrane.  Patience Reflection Stoner; c 1957
3. Nucleus information Center 2  Identify the organelles and paper
various cellular compounds in
the cytoplasm of the cell. Open forum Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
IV. Animal Body System focus on:  Recognize the vital role of  Self-discipline Quiz C 2007
1. Skeletal System 2 nucleus in the cell.
2. Muscular System 2
3. Digestive System 2  Describe the parts and functions Laboratory Seat work
4. Respiratory System 2 of the different body system of exercises  Spirit of cooperation
5. Circulatory System 1 animals.

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Time Learning Content / Topics No. of Course Competencies Activity and Learning Values Integration Evaluation Suggested References
Frame Hours Approach

Week
V. Cell Division and Inheritance  Manifest awareness
1. Mitotic Cell Division 4 about the importance of Lecture- Discussion  Sharing and Picture Zoology Animals –Marshal
cell division to the appreciating one’s analysis Direct Learning, c 1998
2. Meiotic Cell Division 4 animals. effort
 Trace the stages of
mitosis and meiosis. Power point presentations General Zoology by Tracy T.
3  Differentiate mitosis and Quiz Stoner; c 1957
meiosis in terms of their  Self-confidence
stages.
Open Forum Graded Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
VI. Inheritance Patterns in Animals  Clear understanding on recitation C 2007
1. Segregation 2 genetics principles which  Open-mindedness
2. Independent Assortment 2 determine patterns in
3. Multiple Alleles 1 animals inheritance. Laboratory exercises
4. Incomplete Dominance 1  Differentiate Mendelian Prelim Exam
5. Co-dominance 1 and non-Mendelian
principles of inheritance.

VII. Preserving the Animal Kingdom 4

1. Animals and their Abiotic  Explain the importance Lecture- Discussion  Showing consideration Oral recitation Zoology Animals –Marshal
environment. of ecological principles in on the feelings of Direct Learning, c 1998
4 understanding animal others
2. Biotic Factors: Pollution life. Report in power point Seat work
4  Identify the different presentation General Zoology by Tracy T.
4 abiotic factors and their  Self-reliance Stoner; c 1957
3. Biotic Factors: Intra-specific importance. Quiz
interactions  Clear understanding on Open Forum
3 the different abiotic  Environmental Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
4. Ecological Problems factors affecting awareness C 2007
animals. Laboratory exercises
 Manifest awareness on
the different ecological  Love of animals
problems in animal
world.
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VIII. Animal Classifications,
Phylogeny and Organization

1. Taxonomic Hierarchy 4  Manifest understanding on the Lecture-Discussion  Sharing and Quiz Zoology Animals –Marshal
concept of taxonomic hierarchy appreciating one’s Direct Learning, c 1998
5 and nomenclature. Power point effort
2. Nomenclature 5 Presentation Oral recitation
 Identify the three (3) primary General Zoology by Tracy T.
schools of animal systematic. Open forum  Respect on the opinion Stoner; c 1957
3. Animal Systematic 3 of others Seat work
Laboratory
 Identify the different patterns of exercises Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
4. Patterns of Organization 3 organization in animals.  Honesty Mid-term C 2007
Exam

IX. Animal-like Protist

1. Protozoa Taxonomy 3  Explain the protozoan Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work Zoology Animals –Marshal
Classification mindedness Direct Learning, c 1998
2. Flagellated Protozoa 3 Reporting in power
 Describe the following: point Presentation Reflection
6 3. Amoibatoid Protozoa 3 1. Protozoa Taxonomy  Patience and paper General Zoology by Tracy T.
2. Flagellated Protozoa Open forum perseverance Stoner; c 1957
4. Foraminifera 2 3. Amoibatoid Protozoa
4. Foraminifera Laboratory Quiz
5. Coccidea 2 5. Coccidea exercises  Self-confidence Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
6. Ciliate C 2007
6. Ciliated 2
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Time Learning Content / Topics No. of Course Competencies Activity and Values Integration Evaluation Suggested References
Frame Hours Learning
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Week
X. Invertebrates

1. Phylum Echinodermata 3  Differentiate the characteristics Lecture-Discussion  Self-discipline, patience Graded Zoology Animals –Marshal
of animals belong to the and perseverance recitation Direct Learning, c 1998
2. Phylum Molluska 2 different phyla under
invertebrates. Reporting by power
7 3. Phylum Porifera 2 point presentation  Open-mindedness Seat work General Zoology by Tracy T.
 Identify the animals belong to Stoner; c 1957
4. Phylum Cnidaria 2 the different phyla under
invertebrates. Open forum  Respect of animals Quiz
5. Phylum Annelida 2 Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
 Identify the ecological functions C 2007
6. Phylum Nematode 2 of the animals. Laboratory Semi-final
exercises exam
7. Phylum Arthropoda 2  Identify the health hazard and
ecological use of the animals.

XI. Vertebrates

1. Phylum Chordate  Differentiate the characteristics Lecture-Discussion  Sincerity and open- Seat work Zoology Animals –Marshal
of animals belong to the mindedness Direct Learning, c 1998
a. Mammalia 3 different phyla under Reporting in power
8 vertebrates. point presentation Oral recitation
b. Amphibia 3  Patience General Zoology by Tracy T.
 Identify the animals belong to Flow chart Stoner; c 1957
c. Reptilia 3 the different phyla under presentation Reflection
vertebrates.  Self-confidence paper
d. Aves 2 Open forum Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
 Explain the ecological functions C 2007
e. Cartilaginous Fishes 2 of these animals. Laboratory Quiz
exercises
f. Bony Fishes 2  Recognize the economical value
of the animals.
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e Approach

Week XII. Reproduction and Development

1. Asexual and Sexual Reproduction 5  Identify the advantages and Report in power  Students help others Quiz Zoology Animals –Marshal
in invertebrates disadvantages of sexual point presentation develop their Direct Learning, c 1998
reproduction. potentials Graded oral
recitation
9 2. Sexual Reproduction in 5  Explain the concept of sexual Lecture /  Showing consideration General Zoology by Tracy T.
Vertebrates reproduction. Discussion on the feelings of Project Stoner; c 1957
others

3. Prenatal development and birth 5  Trace the stages of prenatal Open forum  Respect of individual Departmental Zoology by Miller Stephen A;
development to birth. differences Test C 2007

TOTAL NO. OF HOURS

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Textbooks:

Zoology Animals –Marshal Direct Learning, c 1998

General Zoology by Tracy T. Stoner; c 1957

Zoology by Miller Stephen A; C 2007

Course Evaluation:

The passing grade of the total scores is from the following:

Assignment 5%
Quizzes 10%
Recitation 10%
Research (compilation/plates) 15%
Major Exams 30%
Final Exams 30%
TOTAL 100%

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