Assumption College Marie Eugenie Schoo! for Innovative Learning COURSE SYLLABUS. First Semester SY 2011-2012 COURSE CODES TITLE: Natural Science 1 COURSE TITLE : A Survey of Biological Science COURSE CREDIT : 3 Units PROFESSOR + Murita Antonia S, Panganiban Mergil M. Miciano COURSE DESCRIPTION ‘A. general course in Biology which provides the student an understanding of the basi life processes that takes place in all organisms. It describes the chemical and cellular basis of life, the organization, structure and funetion of plants and animals. It also gives an overview of the genetic basis of life, evolution and diversity, ecology and behavior of some organisms. GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES ‘The general course objective is to develop in the students the competence to discuss with knowledge and appreciation biological issues and man’s role and impact on these issues. Specific Course Objectives: The students should be able: 1, To discuss the interconnection of all living things to one another and to their Divine Creator: 2. To develop the skills for critical and analytical thinking; 3. ‘To describe the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, with special emphasis on the human form; 4. To make a survey of the disciplines fundamental to the understanding of li make up Modern Biology, including Bidchemistry, Genetic Development, Physiology and Ecology and show appreciation for the inter-vlatedness of these disciplines; To understand evolutionary relationships among plants and animals; 6. To develop an appreciation and tolerance for the genetic diversity that exists in living organisms; 7. To write a research paper Using the scientific way of thinking: and 8. Toparticipate in activities ia‘ will safeguard the environment. fe thatCOURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE COURSE CONTENT & COUR TIME FRAME ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS/ASSESSMENTS Week | Introduction Developing Research Skills: The Process of Science Characteristics of Life Lecture Scientific Methodology Origin of Universe Assessment: process of science written report___~ Week 2 Film Showing: Ape & Man Evolution Activity: Designing a Dichotomous Key Systematics Lecture Assessment: reflection paper and Long Test 1: Scientific Methodology, Origin, Evolution & Systematics Week 3 Laboratory Activity: Identifying Nutrients Chemical Basis of Life Week 4 Week $ Celis and Tissues Week 6 Photosynthesis Week 7 & 8 Respiration; Cellular Digestior Week 9 Respiration Week 10 Circulatory, Immune Submission: Chapter | of IP (Background of Study, Statement of the Problem, Scope & Limitation, Significance, RRL) Assessment: written laboratory report Construction of DNA Model Assessment: DNA model output and Long test 2: Chemical Basis of Life and Genetic: Hay Infusion, Microscopy & Histology Submission of Chapter IT of IP (Methodology) Assessment; Written laboratory report, graphic organizer Long test 3: Cells and Tissues Role-Play: Photosynthesis Performance task: Food Technician for a Day Cooperative learning: Diet & Health Assessment: graphic organizer, report on performance task (written) and Diet & Health and long test 4: Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration and Digestion MIDTERM EXAM: Comprehensive Activity: Intemal Transport in Animals and Pig HeartDetense Week 11 & 12 Exeretor Organs Week 13 & 14 Reproduction Week 15 Patterns of Inheritance Week 16 Ecology Week 17 & 18 GRADING SYSTEM MIDTERM GRADE 660% - Class Standing Quizzes Long tests twork Homework Recitation and Class Reports Reaction/reflection Papers Projects 40% - midterm exam 100% TOTAL Classroom Policies ‘Nervous and Sense Dissection (Hand-out) Assessment: written laboratory report Long test 3: Circulatory & Immune Defense Laboratory Activity: Sensory Orgins (Hand-out) Assessment: written laboratory report Long test 6: Excretory, Nervous and Sense Organs Film Showing: Birth Debate: Reproductive Issues Field trip Assessment: Reflection Paper, Debate and Field Trip Output Problem Solving: Genetic Problems Long Test 6: Reproduction and Patterns of Inheritance Case Study: Philippine Forest: Then and Now ‘Submission of Final IP Peper Assessment: case study output Long Test 7: Ecology AL ERNATIVE FINALS: Research Paper Presentation PRE-FINAL GRADE. FINAL GRAI 60% - Class Standing (60% Pre-final © Quizzes Grede © Long tests 40% - Midten © Seatwork Grade © Homework 100% TOTAL «Recitation and Class Reports Reaction/reflection Papers Projects 40% - final exam 100% TOTAL| | | | 1. Attendance will be checked only once per period after the prayers. I is the responsibility of the stucent to inform the professor after the class period of the turdiness. 2. © & 2" year—4 cuts, 3 tardiness = 1 cut 3" & 4" year — 6 cuts, 3 tardiness = | cut 3. No eating and drinking inside the classroom. 4. Inelass quizzes are unannounced. If you miss the quiz or activity of the day you will receive a zero. These quizzes/activities cannot be made up. 5. Plagiarism and cheating will automatically receive sailing marks for the paper. Cheating during the midterms and finals is failure for the course. Examples of cheating: copying test or quiz. answers, copying lab reports or answers to questions on the lab report, copying someone else's data from lab. Copying material verbatim out of a book or from the internet, not citing sourees of infermation in a report. 6. Requirements must be submitted to the professor inside the classroom. No requirements will be accepted if they are late or outside of the classroom (unless with prior arrangement with the professor). 7. Cellphones must be put away during lecture and lab, Reading your messages or text messaging during class will result in 20 points being deducted from your total points Manners and Tips. Be 01 time. Enter quietly. Come to every class. Read the materials before the class. Do all assignments and submit on time. Take notes and read them as soon as possible after each class. Make un outl:ne of the important points in the lecture. Clarify what you do not understand — see me during my consultation hours (to be. announced). Form a study group or sign up for a tutor at Plato’s Hall (2 Fl library). Do not do your neils or brusivfix your hair or apply make-up in the classroom. Resist the urge to sleep. These will prevent you from learning and will really annoy the professor. TEXTBOOK: Ritter B., Adam-Carr C. and Fraser D. 2006. Biology 11. Singapore: Thomson Learning. REFERENCES BOOKS: Callahan, Joan R. 2010. Emerging Biological Threats. Santa Barbara, Calif: Greenwood Press. Catchillar G.C. 2006. Biology: A Simplified Approach. Mandaluyong City: National Book Store. Calver M., Lymberg Q.A., McComb J. And Bambord M. (eds.) 2009, Environmental Biology. Austrsalia: Cambridge University Press, Goodsell D.S. 2010. The Machinery of Life. Second ed, United States: Copernicus BooksFried .i.H. and Hademenos G.J. 2009. Schaum's Ouiline: Biology. Third Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Johnson. G.B. and Loss J.B. 2010. The Living World. Sixth ed.” New York: MeGraw- Hill Companies. Inc. Karp G. 2010. Cell Biology. Sixth Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Lid Layman, D. 2006. Biology DeMystified. New York: McGraw Hill Isaacson J.A , Lyle-Ippolity K.G. & Storfer A.T. 2011. Inquiry In‘o Life. ition. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, Melchor, M.B. 2097, Introduction to Biology. Manila: Rex Bookstore. Raven, P.H.; Johnson, G.B.; Losos, J.B.; Mason, K.A. & Singer. .R. 2008. Biology. 8 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Co., Ine. Starr C., Evers C.A. and Starr L. 2011. Biology Concepts and Applications: Without Physiology, Sixth ed. United States: Brooks/Cole. JOURNALS AND MAGAZI Silliman Journal Discover Scientific America National Geographic Newsweek Time INTERNET: www. science. nelson.com ‘http/www.sciencegems.com/ huip://www.science.gov/browse/w_L15A htm hupy/www.biologybrowser.org/ LOL, Esa 06/06/2011 eee Approved By; Margarita Ladrido Dr. Carmen Valdez Chairperson, General Education Associate Dean, MESIL