COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Mathematics and Science Department

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE PEOPLE AND EARTH’S ECOSYSTEMS
COURSE CODE GEE 2
CREDIT UNITS 3 units
COURSE PREREQUISITE NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course focus on the impact of human activities on the environment, and the consequences of environmental modification on human activity. It includes topic on the
fundamental concepts of the Earth’s ecosystems; the various types of environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability; the concepts of human population and urbanization;
food, soil, and pest management; water resources and water pollution; environmental hazards and human health; air pollution, climate disruption, and ozone depletion; solid and
hazardous waste; and extinction.

In addition, the course entails with various readings about current research studies on the impact of human activities on the environment, and assessment of current environmental
protection programs and hazard mitigation efforts done by the local and the national government as well as the non-government organizations. And at the end of the course, a
culminating activity that focus on information dissemination (in various forms or platforms) about the impact of human activities to the environment and environmental protection is
expected.

VISION MISSION CORE VALUES

To be recognized as the #1 local university of employable To provide a comprehensive education that enhances the lives of QCU Jointness of undertaking and
graduates. students for nation building and as world citizens. Organizational adaptability with
Yoke of Efficiency and Effectiveness

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES COURSE OUTCOMES

QCU graduates are:
Qualified in their chosen field locally and globally
Competent and effective communicators
Unique in demonstrating their sense of genuine nationalism
and patriotism
a. Demonstrate basic and higher-level literacy, communication,
necessary critical thinking, and learning skills needed for higher
learning.
b. Apply research skills acquired in various subjects.
c. Execute a wide range of teaching process skills (including curriculum
development, lesson planning, materials development, educational
assessment, and teaching approaches) applicable in various contexts
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
A. manifest a clear understanding and awareness about the Earth’s
ecosystem and its importance for environmental conservation,
resource allocation, reduce pollution and destruction of ozone layer;
B. realize the benefits of environment and judicious use of Earth's
resources in ways that make the environment healthy for future
generations;

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 (community, nation, and world) and life-long learning. C. critique and review scientific journal articles related to
d. Exhibit employable skills, competencies, and work attitudes that will environmental problems, their causes, and sustainability within the
meet manpower requirements of educational institutions and semester;
businesses for social and economic development. D. disseminate the information learned in the class using print and
e. Share expertise in literacy, numeracy, and livelihood technology to online media and/or by preparing short video clips.
the adopted community.
f. Use various educational tools and technologies in day-to-day lessons
to facilitate learning.
g. Keep abreast with technological changes affecting lifestyle and
workplaces to be globally competitive.
h. Display high level of leadership and organizational skills in school and
classroom management.
Practice the professional and ethical requirements of the teaching
profession.

OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING (OBTL) PLAN

WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
Week 1 Become oriented and fully aware of the Orientation Blended Learning Student Handbook Quiz / Reflection
University’s Mission, Vision, Strategic Directions,  University Mission, Vision, Strategic
and Shared values. Directions, and Shared Values Interactive Lecture Learning Module
 University and Classroom Rules and
Manifest a clear understanding about the Regulations, and Policies Directed Discussion and Guided Power Point Presentation Assignment
university and classroom rules, regulations, and Course/Subject Overview (Syllabus, Instruction
policies. Description, Objectives) Video clips

Develop enthusiasm towards the subject and Online Consultation Reading Material (ex. Journal
develop a sense of responsibility and ownership to
their own learning throughout the course. Article on Teacher Education)

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
Activity Worksheet

Week 2 -3 Familiarize with different types of ecosystem and The Earth’s Ecosystems Lecture/ Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
its structure. Poster Making on the Different Forms
 Ecosystem Structure types of ecosystem and its Power Point Presentation
Identify the importance of the ecosystem and its  Types of Ecosystems functions Reflective Essay
functions to sustainable life here on Earth.  Components of an Ecosystem Video clips
 Energy flows in an Ecosystem Online Learning Discussion Quiz
Appreciate the importance of the ecosystem to  Importance of Ecosystem Reading Material (ex. Journal
human, by enumerating ways how the ecosystem  Function of Ecosystem Individual Offline Activity Article on Teacher Education)
helps in sustaining the life here on the planet. Activity/Worksheet
Powerpoint and Video Activity Worksheet
presentation

Reflection using graphic

organizers

Related journal article reading

and review (offline)

Online presentation

Documentary video review

(offline)
Week 4-5 Identify the three principles of sustainability. Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Lecture/ Discussion Learning Module Quiz/
Sustainability Online Learning Discussion Reporting/Reflection
Describe what ecological footprint is, and how Power Point Presentation
human ecological footprints affects the planet in  Three Principles of Sustainability Individual Offline Activity
general.  Ecological Footprints Affecting the Earth Video clips
 Environmental Problems Powerpoint and Video

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
Identify factors that causes environmental Environmentally Sustainable Society presentation Reading Material (ex. Journal
problems. Article on Teacher Education)
Reflection using graphic
Enumerate the different types of environmental organizers Activity Worksheet
problems.
Related journal article reading
Describe sustainability, a sustainable environment, and review (offline)
and sustainable way of living.
Online presentation

Documentary video review

(offline)

Week 6-7 Define what population is. The Human Population and Urbanization Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
Forms
Define carrying capacity and describe how many  Population Growth and Urbanization Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
people can the planet support.  Characteristics of population Reflective Essay
 Population’s Age Structure Powerpoint and Video Video clips
Identify the factors that influence the size of  Population Changes presentation Quiz
human population.  Population and Reproductive Strategies Reading Material (ex. Journal
 Trends in world and population in the Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
Describe how the age structure affects or influence Philippines organizers Activity/Worksheet
the overall population of a country and the planet. Activity Worksheet
Related journal article reading
Identify factors that affects the growth of a and review (offline) Philippine Statistic Office on
population. Population
Online presentation
Describe the impact of growing population to the
environment and to humanity. Documentary video review
(offline)

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
Identify various ways on how to slow human
population growth and decide which ways are
scientifically and morally correct.
Week 8 Describe how population growth affects the Food, Soil, and Pest Management Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
increasing need for food. Forms
 Food Security Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
Define what food security is and identify the  Food Production Reflective Essay
factors that makes it difficult to achieve.  Soil as Natural Resources Powerpoint and Video Video clips
 Soil Problems presentation Quiz
Trace various processes on how food is produced.  Soil and Pest Management Reading Material (ex. Journal
Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
Describe what food waste is and how it can be organizers Activity/Worksheet
lessened or eradicated. Activity Worksheet
Related journal article reading
Identify environmental problems concerning and review (offline)
industrial food production.
Online presentation
Appreciate various sustainable ways of food
production. Documentary video review
(offline)

Week 9 Midterm Examination

Week 10 Define water pollution. Water Resources and Water Pollution Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
Forms
Describe the status of the fresh and ocean water of  Physico-chemical Properties of Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
the world in general and of the Philippines in water Reflective Essay
particular.  Water as Natural Resources Powerpoint and Video Video clips
 Consumption of Water presentation Quiz
Identify the causes of water pollution and how to  Vulnerability of water Reading Material (ex. Journal
mitigate its effect. resources Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
 Strategies of water organizers Activity/Worksheet
Enumerate ways on how to increase freshwater Management Activity Worksheet
supplies. Related journal article reading
and review (offline)
Identify ways on how (being a student) to help on
using available freshwater sustainably. Online presentation

Describe ways on how to prevent flooding. Documentary video review

(offline)
Identify sustainable ways on how to preserve
freshwater and combat water pollution.
Week 11 Define what environmental hazard is. Environmental Hazards and Human Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
Health Forms
Enumerate the major health hazards that are Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
threat to human and to the environment.  Types of Hazards ( Biological, Reflective Essay
Chemical, Physical Hazard) Powerpoint and Video Video clips
Identify the various health, biological, and chemical  Human health and the presentation Quiz
hazards that human faced in current times. environment Reading Material (ex. Journal
Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
Describe the relationship between growing organizers Activity/Worksheet
population with the increasing threats of health, Activity Worksheet
biological, and chemical hazards. Related journal article reading
and review (offline)
Identify the risks posed by health, biological, and
chemical hazards. Online presentation

Describe on how to lessen the effects of health, Documentary video review

biological, and chemical hazards to human and to (offline)
the environment.
Week 12- Describe the nature of the earth’s atmosphere. Air Pollution, Climate Disruption, and Ozone Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Quiz/

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
13 Depletion Reporting/Reflection
Define what air pollution is.  The Atmosphere Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation Short Quiz via Google
 Major Air and Atmospheric Forms
Identify factors that causes air pollution. Pollutants Powerpoint and Video Video clips
 Problems associated with Air presentation Quiz
Relate how the growing human population Pollution (Global warming and Reading Material (ex. Journal
influence the pressing problems caused by air Ozone Depletion) Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
pollution.  Control strategies on Air pollution in organizers Activity/Worksheet
the Philippines Activity Worksheet
Evaluate and assess the available scientific and  Government Policy on Air pollution Related journal article reading
research-based ways in reducing the effects of air and review (offline)
pollution.
Online presentation

Documentary video review

(offline)

Week 14- Differentiate solid from hazardous waste. Solid and Hazardous Waste Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
15 Forms
Describe why solid and hazardous waste become a  Solid and Hazardous waste Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
current threat to human beings and to the generation ( Factors and Sources of Reflective Essay
environment. waste generation) Powerpoint and Video Video clips
 Impacts of solid waste presentation Quiz
Relate population growth with the increase solid  Solid waste Management Reading Material (ex. Journal
and hazardous wastes.  Resource Recovery (3R’s) Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
 Government Policy on Solid waste organizers Activity/Worksheet
Identify ways on how to reduce and manage solid Management Activity Worksheet
waste. Related journal article reading
and review (offline)
Discuss the importance of 3R’s

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 WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES TOPIC METHODOLOGY LEARNING AND TEACHING ASSESSMENT and
Flexible Teaching Learning RESOURCES TASKS
Activities
Online presentation
Evaluate and assess the pros and cons of burning
and burying solid waste materials. Documentary video review
(offline)

Week 16- Define what extinction is. State of Philippine Biodiversity and Its Online Learning Discussion Learning Module Short Quiz via Google
17 Extinction Forms
Survey the status of Philippine Biodiversity.  Types of Biodivesrity ( Genetic, Individual Offline Activity Power Point Presentation
environment, species diversity Reflective Essay
Describe the extinction crisis.  Reports on the Numbers of species Powerpoint and Video Video clips
in the world and the Philippines ( presentation Quiz
Recognize the patterns of extinction. Endangered, endemic and extinct Reading Material (ex. Journal
species) Reflection using graphic Article on Teacher Education)
Describe how human contributes to extinction of  Human Activity that threatens organizers Activity/Worksheet
other species. Biodiversity Activity Worksheet
 Health and Biodiversity (Covid19 and Related journal article reading
Describe how IUCN classify organisms according to emerging / reemerging diseases and review (offline)
their status in the environment. pertaining to Biodiversity
destruction) Online presentation
Describe what are endangered species.  Trace patterns of Extinction through
history Documentary video review
Identify factors that increase the rate of extinction. (offline)

Appreciate the importance of documenting and

identifying species that are vulnerable,
endangered, or nearly extinct.

Evaluate various scientific approach in preventing

extinction of species and loss of biodiversity.
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

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 Suggested Readings and References
Abazi, H. (2017). Identifying factors that influence sustainable development: the case of Macedonia. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Blerta_Chaushi/publication/323357900_Identifying_factors_that_influence_sustainable_development_the_case_of_Macedonia/links/5a8fe46daca272140560aff
c/Identifying-factors-that-influence-sustainable-development-the-case-of-Macedonia.pdf
Balasubramanian, A. (2017). Ecosystem and Its Components. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/314213426_ECOSYSTEM_AND_ITS_COMPONENTS

Balasubramanian, A. (2017). Ecosystem management and conservation biology. Retrieved from

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/A_Balasubramanian/publication/315123891_The_World’s_Water/links/58cbced292851c31f6571007/The-Worlds-Water.pdf

Ebenezer, G. (2019). The Role of Meteorology in Atmospheric Process and Air Pollution Studies. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Godwin_Ebenezer/publication/337889771_THE_ROLE_OF_METEOROLOGY_IN_ATMOSPHERIC_PROCESSES_AND_AIR_POLLUTION_STUDIES/links/5df0cea3a6fdcc
283717cb0c/THE-ROLE-OF-METEOROLOGY-IN-ATMOSPHERIC-PROCESSES-AND-AIR-POLLUTION-STUDIES.pdf

Ellis, E. (2009). Biosphere. Retrieved from http://ecotope.org/people/ellis/papers/ellis_eoe_biosphere_2008.pdf

Freedman, B. (n.d.). Ecosystems and Humans. Retrieved from https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/environmentalscience/chapter/chapter-1/

Gast, C. (2017, April 24). Definition of an Aquatic Ecosystem. Retrieved from https://sciencing.com/definition-aquatic-ecosystem-6307480.html

Larena, G. (2015). Presentation of Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/RehneGibbLarena/presentation-of-philippine-clean-water-act-of-2004

Lozan, J., Meyer, S., & Karbe, L. (2007). Water as the basis of life. Retrieved from http://www.lozan.de/veroeffentlichungen/paper/lozan_etal.pdf

Markgraf, B. (2017). Problems That the Earth’s Atmosphere Faces. Retrieved from https://sciencing.com/problems-earths-atmosphere-faces-19766.html

Miller, G. T. & Spoolman, S. (2013) Introduction to Environmental Science, 14th Edition. Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd

Nathanson, J. (2017). Land Pollution. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/science/land-pollution

Okada, N., T. Kusaka, K. Sassa, T. Takayama, et al (n.d.). Water Hazards Caused by Naturally-Occuring Hydrologic Extremes. Retrieved from https://www.eolss.net/Sample-Chapters/C07/E2-02-08-07.pdf

Orr, S., Cartwright, A., & Tickner, D. (2009). Understanding Water Risks. Retrieved from http://awsassets.panda.org/downloads/understanding_water_risk_iv.pdf

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 Panchal, S. (2017). Environment Management Ecosystems. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/shilpipanchal2/environment-management-ecosystems

Sharp, T. (2017). Earth’s Atmosphere: Composition, Climate & Weather. Retrieved from https://www.space.com/17683-earth-atmosphere.html

Stephen, M. (2018). The Effects of Human Intervention on the Environment. Retrieved from https://sciencing.com/effects-human-intervention-environment-23067.html

Stilling, P. (2004) Ecology: Theories and Applications. Prentice Hall. Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd

Van Ham, C. (2018). The Nature of Cities. Retrieved from https://www.iucn.org/news/europe/201801/spirit-nature-everything-connected

Course Policies and Statements

Expectation from Student
The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared, and to participate actively in the discussions. Student should read the assigned coursework prior to class, and to present reports as scheduled.
S/he is also expected to take all quizzes and examinations and to submit all course requirements on the dates scheduled. S/he is expected to observe proper and polite behavior at all times, adhering to the
rules and policies of QCU.

Language of Instruction
The language of instruction is English.

Attendance
Students are required to attend all classes starting with the first meeting. Non-attendance in any required class or academic activity constitutes an absence. A student who has been absent for more than 20
percent of the hours of recitation, lectures, or any other scheduled work in this course shall be automatically dropped from the class roll and the Registrar shall be advised accordingly.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

The QCU Student Manual establishes students' freedoms and protections as well as expectations of appropriate behavior and ethical academic work. The Handbook includes items such as the Policy on
Student Rights, the Policy on Student Conduct, and the Academic Integrity Policy.

Academic Integrity
Any work that students submit should be their own work (i.e., not borrowed/copied from any other source, including their classmates). When using other people’s ideas to substantiate their ideas, students
are expected to properly cite the original source. Proper citation procedures shall be discussed in class. Any act of cheating or plagiarism shall be treated in accordance with the Institute’s Policy on Academic
Integrity. Depending upon the individual violation, students could face penalties ranging from failing the assignment to failing the class.

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 Grading System
The College of Education-Mathematics and Science Department follows the university grading system given below:

Middle term Grade (MTG) Final Term Grade (FTG) FINAL GRADE:
Class Standing 60% Class Standing 60% Midterm Grade 50%
Midterm Exam Grade 40% Final Exam Grade 40% Final Term Grade 50%
Total 100% Total 100% Total 100% or (MTG + FTG)/2
Class Standing Breakdown
10 % Class Participation (recitation, group activities, and the likes etc.)
25 % Quizzes and Assignments
25% Projects

Rubrics for Course Output/Requirements

(table of assessment/criteria for grading task/output)

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 RUBRIC FOR FINAL OUTPUT (PRESENTATION)

for PEOPLE and EARTH’s ECOSYSTEM

Name: ____________________________________ Date: __________ Course/Yr. And Sec.: __________

Topic: _________________________________________________________________________________

Criteria 10 8 6 2 Points

Student presents
Student presents information Audience has difficulty following Audience cannot understand
information in logical
Organization in logical, interesting sequence presentation because student presentation because there is no
sequence which audience
which audience can follow. jumps around. sequence of information.
can follow.

Student demonstrates full Student is uncomfortable with

Student is at ease with Student does not have grasp of
Content knowledge (more than information and is able to
content, but fails to information; student cannot answer
Knowledge required) with explanations answer only rudimentary
elaborate. questions about subject.
and elaboration. questions.

Student used visuals to Student occasional used visuals

Visuals related to text and
Visuals reinforce screen text and that rarely support text and Student used no visuals.
presentation.
presentation. presentation.

Presentation has no Presentation has no more Presentation had three Student's presentation had four or
Mechanics misspellings or grammatical than two misspellings misspellings and/or grammatical more spelling errors and/or
errors. and/or grammatical errors. errors. grammatical errors.

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Student used a clear voice and
Delivery correct, precise pronunciation
of terms.
Student's voice is clear.
Student pronounces most
words correctly.
Student mumbles, incorrectly
Student incorrectly pronounces
pronounces terms, and speaks too
terms. Audience members have
quietly for students in the back of
difficulty hearing presentation.
class to hear.

TOTAL POINTS

Instructor’s Comment:

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Student Course Portfolio
All exercises, activities and requirements for the course must be compiled by the students and must be submitted to the instructor before the end of the semester.

Learners with Disabilities

The University and the College of Education strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If a student anticipates or experiences barriers based on their disability (including mental health,
chronic or temporary medical conditions), the students need to inform their instructor immediately so that they can discuss options privately. To establish reasonable accommodations, the students need to
register in the “List of Learners with Disabilities” at the Office of Student Affairs and Services.

Syllabus Flexibility
 The instructor reserves the right to amend or change this syllabus as needed. For example, the instructor may modify content, and/or substitute assignments in response to institutional, weather, or
class situations. Any modification, however, must be communicated by the instructor to the Dean through the Chairperson. Approved changes shall be discussed by the instructor in class.

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 EFFECTIVITY AND REVISION PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL APPROVED BY
Issue No. 01 Revision No. 01

QA Doc No. 01 Effectivity

Al John Carranza
AY 2022-2023
Mr. Nelson M. Lazare, MA LPT Randel D. Estacio, PhD Bradford Antonio C. Martinez, DBA
Melody Cornejo Chair, Mathematics and Science Dean, College of Education Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Marjim Dela Cruz

Sandy Eleponio

Laurence N. Magdalaga

Elaine Ann Tandoc

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