MARY THE QUEEN COLLEGE (PAMPANGA), INC.

, Guagua, Pampanga Subject Code: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Subject Description: The study of the environment, the processes it undergoes, and the problems that arise generally from the interaction of humans with the environment. It encompasses all that surrounds us; the natural world in which we live, and all the things that are produced by people. Credit Units: 3 units (Lecture) I. Course Description This course provides a comprehensive guide among College Students in Environmental Science to deepen and widen their knowledge which enables them to gain and understand holistically the environment which surrounds us. It provides a strong background for many career paths and instills an understanding of how the environment influences the many and varied aspects of human activity thus enabling students to cope with problems related to their personal needs and social issues. This course will introduce the student to the quantitative nature of knowledge and the skills of scientific investigation. II. General Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to: a. obtain a scientific understanding of the environment holistically by describing how its component parts and their interactions have evolved, how they function, and how they may be expected to continue to evolve on all time scales; b. enhance and correlate important facts, theories and phenomena underlying Environmental Science; c. develop critical attitude of how the course could relate them to the present situation as affecting mans existence; d. develop analytical thinking in understanding concepts regarding the subject; and e. improve and understand the basic skills in the application and show the relationship of the course to the other fields of knowledge. III.
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At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able to:

Chapter ONE: ENVIRONMENTAL

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a. Understand the meaning of Environmental Science; b. Identify the importance of studying Environmental Science. c. Know how Environmental Science and other sciences are interrelated; d. Have a view on Ecology; and e. Identify Resources. 1 3 At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able to: a. Define and understand the different laws governing matter, life and energy in the ecosystem; b. Familiarize themselves energy transfer; c. Know more about homeostasis; and d. Know the difference between Food Chains and Food Webs At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able to:

SCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION History of Environmental Science Meaning of Environmental Science Importance of Environmental Science Relationship with other fields of Science Ecological Concepts Mineral and Energy Resource

Discussion Lectures Application Concept Mapping Book References Internet references

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CHAPTER TWO: MATTER, ENERGY AND LIFE IN ECOSYSTEM Conservation of Matter Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer Homeostasis Energy Flow through Ecosystems Food Chains Food Webs Class/Group Discussion Lectures Application Concept Mapping Recitation Book References Internet references Quiz Assignme nt Activity Two Recitation Book References Quiz Journal Report/ Research on recent discoveries

CHAPTER THREE: RAINFOREST Definition

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a. Define and understand the rainforest; b. Know the cause and effect of deforestation; and c. Know the ways of saving our Tropical forest.

Causes of destruction of Rainforest Effects of Deforestation Forest Management Reforestation Saving the Tropical Forest

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At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able to: d. Define and understand the radiation and mutagens; e. Know the sources of radiation and chemical mutagens; and f. Identify ways to test carcinogens.

CHAPTER FOUR: RADIATION AND CHEMICAL MUTAGENS Definition of Radiation and Chemical Mutagens Sources Ways to test Chemical Carcinogens

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PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able CHAPTER FIVE: to: THE ATMOSPHERE AND a. Define Atmosphere; ITS ENVIRONMENT b. Identify and Enumerate the Layers of the Earths Atmosphere Class/Group Atmosphere; Discussion c. Describe the composition of Evolution of Earths Lectures Atmosphere; Atmosphere d. Understand the impact Application of atmosphere on our Layers of Atmosphere lives; Concept

Recitation Quiz Book References Internet references Assignme nt Reporting Journal Report/ Research on recent discoveries

e. Know the effects of Air Pollution; f. Understand the Ozone Layer; g. Discuss what is Global Climate Change; and h. Identify the ways to protect the Atmosphere.

The Air we breathe Air Pollution Global Climate Change Role in Global Warming Protecting the Atmosphere Ozone Layer

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At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able CHAPTER SIX: to: HYPROSPHERE a. Describe the Earths water budget; The Earths Water b. Discuss the Budget importance of the hydrologic cycle in The Water Cycle environmental processes; Sources of Water c. Know the sources of water; Water Conditions d. Identify the various problems involving Water Problems water; e. Explain the causes and Water Pollution effects of water pollutants; and Managing Earths f. Know how to manage Water water. At the end of the chapter,

Recitation Class/Group Discussion Lectures Application Concept Mapping Discovery Method Book References Internet references Quiz Assignme nt Reporting Activity Six Journal Report/ Research on recent discoveries

MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1 3 Recitation Journal

the students shall be able to: a. Distinguish the layers of the earth; b. Define the conceptual terms soil, land and minerals; c. Characterize soil through its properties; and d. Describe the different problems with soil and Land.

CHAPTER SEVEN: LITHOSPHERE AND LAND RESOURCES The Layers of the Earth Rocks and Minerals Soil Land Problems concerning Soil and Land

Quiz Class/Group Discussion Discovery Method Book References Internet references Assignme nt Reporting Activity Seven

Report/ Research on recent discoveries

Lectures Application Brain Storming Film Viewing

At the end of the chapter, the students shall be able to: a. Define solid wastes; b. Categorize wastes into different types; c. Define hazardous wastes and identify their sources; and d. Choose the best waste management program.

CHAPTER EIGHT: MANAGING OUR WASTES Solid Wastes Integrated Waste Management Hazardous Waste Integrated Waste Management Class/Group Discussion Lectures Application Film Viewing Brainstorming Recitation Book References Internet references Quiz Assignme nt Reporting Activity Six

Journal Report/ Research on recent discoveries

Essay/Blog pertaining to the things they learned in Science

3 FINAL EXAMINATION

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Course References a. Books a.1. Lecture Notes in Environmental Science, Sergio J. Lee and Myrna L. Anes, C&E Publishing, 2008 a.2. Understanding the Earth through Environmental Science, Cynthia V. Andaya and Sarany M. Baguio, C&E Publishing, 2008 b. Electronic References a.1. www.wikipedia.com a.2. www.Sciencedaily.com

V. Requirements a. b. c. d. V. Reporting Assignments Journal Readings Essays/Blogs/Activities

Grading System Prelim: CS (60%) + PE (40%) = Prelim Grade Midterm: CS (60%) + ME (40%) = Midterm Grade Finals: CS (60%) + FE (40%) = Final Grade Subject Grade: PG + MG +FG/3 *CS (class standing): >quizzes-20% >Homework/Projects-15% >Attendance-10%

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Approved By:

Ms. Maria Katrina R. Mendoza Instructress

Mrs. Emiliana C. Manuel Science Coordinator