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COURSE OUTLINE

Course Number: FBS 11

Course Title: MORPHOLOGY, TAXONOMY AND DENDROLOGY
Semester/School Year: 2ND SEMESTER-2022-2023
Faculty In-Charge: JOEL G. CARIG

COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK TOPIC
Week 1-2 I. Introduction

A. Overview of the course

B. Definition of terms
C. Importance of plant classification, nomenclature and
identification
D. Uses and relation of morphology, taxonomy and dendrology
in plant identification

II. Tree Morphology

A. Roots
B. Stem
C. Leaves
D.Flower
E.Fruits
F. Seed

Week 3-5 III. Identification of Tree

A. Use of keys, illustration and other published materials in

identification
B. Comparison with determined specimens
C. Seeking identification services of systematic botanist
D.Use of prepared Herbarium specimens
E. Identification by examining the plants’ morphological
features

Laboratory Activity
 Field #1
 Field #2
 Field #3
Week 6-8 IV. Taxonomic names of trees and morphological structure of
leaf

A. Local name
B. Common name
C. Scientific name
D. Family name
E. Leaf arrangement
F. Leaf apices
G. Leaf base
H. Leaf margin
I. Leaf shape
J. Leaf venation

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Laboratory Activity
 Set A (5 specimen)
 Set B (5 specimen)
 Set C (5 specimen)
Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 10 V. Plant Taxonomy

A. Definition & Objectives

B. History and Development of Taxonomy
C. Nomenclature
D. Classification

VI. Important Families of Trees

A. Gymnosperms
B. Legumes
C. Philippine Pine Families
D. Fiber Producing Families
E. Mangrove Families
F. Philippine Mahogany

Week 11-13 VII. Forest Formation

A. World
1. Tropical Rain Forest
2. Deciduous Forest (Temperate)
3. Coniferous Forest (Cold)
B. Philippines
1. Mangrove forest
2. Beach forest
3. Molave forest
4. Dipterocarp forest
5. Pine forest
Mossy forest

Laboratory Activity
 Set D (5 specimen)
 Set E (5 specimen)
 Set F (5 specimen
Week 14-17 VIII. Taxonomic Compilation of Trees Characteristics

A. Morphological characteristics
B. Research
 Description
 Phenology and Propagation
 Ecological Status and Distribution
 Important Values/Uses
C. Collection of images/photos
D. Lay-outing

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

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LEARNING CONTRACT

This is to acknowledge that this learning contract serves as a guide in the

implementation of the teaching-learning processes. It is the framework of the overall
course of pedagogical endeavour’s and a binding agent that manifests our full
commitment to participate and cooperate in all our instructional activities.

By signing this learning contract, we signify our intention to implement it

wholeheartedly.

No NAME OF STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE

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1. Gabriel, Arlyn Joy Ordinario

2. Gamit, Jr Corpuz

3. Gellado, Christopher John Sapon

4. Halligao, Catherine Tinaynan

5. Immapa, Kevin Bahia

6. Javier, Jellyzalden Sandoval

7. Labrador, FOrtunata II Carillo

8. Lindawan, Xyra Cane Hangdaan

9. Magpali, Mark Angelo Bermudez

10. Mariano, Molerie Ellaine Palicpic

11. Marticio, Ed Jean Peralta

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12. Molina, Frank Louise

13. Mondiego, Jaimica Janelle Echalas

14. OGOY, OLIVER MIPA

15. PASCUA, HARISTON NATURA

16. Pumihic, Miller Tobiagon

17. Quibin, Ildefonso III Limos

18. Radam, Randy Ajedo

19. Rafael, Venus Jane Licyayo

20. 20. Ranos, Brenda A.

21. Sison, Jezzica Collit

22. Sooc, Joshua Colantro

23. Soriano, Jeffrey Villorente

24. TABUNAN, JOHN LLOYD PALATTA

25. Tolentino, Cj Fernandez

26. Tuli, Romelita A.

27. Walas, Jemar Laruan

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28. Whigan, Christine Paula Kae Hallig

JOEL G. CARIG
Subject Instructor

Total Number of Students: Twenty Eight (28)

College: CAFE
Course: BSF
Year & Section: 1/B

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