Republic of the Philippines

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY

Roxas Campus

SCHOOL OFAGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS

Course Syllabus
First Semester, School Year 2018- 2019

CP 56 Beneficial Arthropods and Microorganisms 3 2 hrs. Lect., 3 hrs. Lab

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDIT UNIT/S HOURS PER WEEK

**VISION *INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

ISU Expected Graduate Attributes
The Isabela State University as a leading, vibrant comprehensiveand research university in the
country and the ASEAN region. Skilled Communicator (SC)
 Recognizes and values communication as a tool for conveying and interacting with others, and fostering
**MISSION their own learning.
Inquiry-focused and Knowledgeable (IFK)
The Isabela State University is committed to develop highly-trainedand globally competent  Creates new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry
professionals; generate innovative and cuttingedge knowledge and technologies for people empowerment and  Demonstrates comprehensive theoretical and technical concepts related to their field of specialization
sustainable development; engage in viable resource generation programs; and maintain and enhance stronger with relevant connections to industry, professional and regional knowledge.
Competent and Productive Professional (CPP)
partnerships under good governance to advance the interests of national and international communities.
 Initiates and innovates better ways of doing things
 Promotes quality and productivity
**QUALITY POLICY Collaborative and Effective Leader (CEL)
 Works in collaboration with others and manages group functioning to meet common goal.
The Isabela State University endeavors to be a lead university in instruction, research, extension and resource Lifelong Learner (LL)
generation through continuous improvement of services.  Acquires new skills and adapts to rapid changes in professional and personal environments

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program must be able to:
1. Provide quality and balanced curricular programs to suit the need of students in terms of intellectual and 1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice (PQF level 6 descriptor);
technical skills with utmost competency, imbued with spiritual, moral and social development for them to 2. Effective communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino;
become a well-rounded member of the society; 3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor);
2. Transform students into citizens enriched with moral and spiritual values to become productive, sensitive 4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities;
and responsive to economic, social, environmental and political issues in order for them to contribute in the 5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural” (based on RA 722);
improvement of the quality of life in their community, the country and the whole of humanity; 6. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture;
3. Support the manpower requirements of the region and the country for sustainable development by 7. Participate in the formulation and implementation of agricultural developments plans and programs;
producing graduates equipped with knowledge, skills and competencies needed in the local national and 8. Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;
global markets; and 9. Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national,
4. The College will pursue its commitment to strengthen its leadership as the regional agricultural center of regional, and global developments;
excellence in the areas of instruction, research and extension and other fields of distinctive competence. 10. Engage in agricultural production and post-production activities;
11. Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development for agriculture;
12. Employ relevant tools in information technology in solving agriculture-related problems;
13. Exhibit students leading capabilities
14. Exhibit entrepreneurial skills and attitudes.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:Biology and Ecology of Beneficial Arthropods and Microorganisms
PREREQUISITE/S :CP 31

COURSE OUTCOME:At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:

1. Discuss the concepts and principles of biological control of agricultural pests

2. Characterize factors affecting growth and survival of beneficial arthropods and Microorganisms
3. Explain the nature, mechanism, and interaction involved among the host and parasite system
4. Outline and discuss the various methods of mass production and evaluation of effectiveness

COURSE PLAN
Program
Graduate Learning Assessment
Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Teaching Activities Assessment Tasks
Attributes Activities Tools
SC, IFK 1-4, State the vision and mission of the Vision and Mission of the University Individual
University, quality policy, institutional Quality Policy Discussion reading and Reading Recitation
13 outcomes and goals of the College. Institutional Outcomes understandin
Goals of the College g of the
University
vision and
mission,
Goals and
Objectives of
the Institute,
and the
University
policies and
procedures
SC, IFK, 1-9, At the end of the chapter, the I. Introduction
CPP, CEL, LL students are able to: a. The biological world and its
11-14
balancing mechanism Discussion Sharing of Research Recitation
1. Discuss the biological control and b. Reviewing Ecological Idea
its balancing mechanism concepts and principles-cases Illustrations Drawing Report
2. Discuss basic concepts and of biological control
principles of biology c. Review basic definition of Power Point Observation and Assignment
Presentation Listening
3. Define pests pests and their characteristic Collected
4. Enumerate the factors that d. Factors that determine the Collecting and Specimens
determine the existence of existence of an organism in Identifying
organism in an ecosystem an ecosystem Quiz

Exam

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 Program
Graduate Learning Assessment
Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Teaching Activities Assessment Tasks
Attributes Activities Tools
SC, IFK, 1-9, At the end of the chapter, the II. Concept of Biological Control of
CPP, CEL, LL students are able to: Agricultural Pests
11-14
a. Definition and concepts of Lecture and Group Experiment and Recitation
1. Define the concepts of biological biological control discussion discussion observation
control b. Unique characteristics of Report
2. Describe the unique characteristics pests as it affect biological Illustrations Writing
of pests control strategies Collecting and Assignment
Power Point Classifying Identifying
3. Explain the types of host plant c. The host plant and important Presentation Collected
resistance component of biological Specimens
control- types of plant
resistance affecting pest Quiz

Exam
Preliminary Exam – 1.5 hours
SC, IFK, 1-9, At the end of the chapter, the III. Nature of Biological Control
CPP, CEL, LL students are able to: Agents
11-14
a. Parasitoids, Pathogens and Lecture and Group Experiment and Recitation
1. Discuss the nature of biological predators on insect and discussion discussion observation
control agents of insects, vertebrate pests Report
pathogens, vertebrate pest and b. Antagonists of pathogens Illustrations Writing Research
weeds c. Biological control agents of Assignment
Power Point Classifying Collecting and
weeds Presentation Identifying Collected
Specimens

Quiz

Exam

SC, IFK, 1-9, At the end of the chapter, the IV. Assessment, mass production
CPP, CEL, LL students are able to: and field releases
11-14
a. Assessment of Parasitism Lecture and Group Drawing Recitation
b. Nutrition and mass discussion discussion
1. Describe the mass production production of biological Experiment and Report
techniques, field application and control agents Illustrations Writing observation

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 Program
Graduate Learning Assessment
Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes Learning Content Teaching Activities Assessment Tasks
Attributes Activities Tools
evaluation of effectiveness of Assignment
Power Point Rearing of Biocon
biological control agent
Presentation Produce biocon
Collecting and
Identifying Quiz

Exam
Midterm Examination – 1.5 hours
SC, IFK, 1-9, At the end of the chapter, the V. Method and Approaches to
CPP, CEL, LL students are able to: biological control
11-14
a. quarantine and Exclusion Lecture and Group Experiment and Recitation
1. Explain the different methods b. Use of resistant host plant discussion discussion observation
and approaches of biological c. Destruction by cultural Report
control management or direct removal of Illustrations Writing
2. Discuss the concept of integrated infested of affected host Assignment
Power Point
pest management d. conservation and Augmentation Presentation Produce quality
e. Integration with other control crops
tactics for pest managements
*Educational Tour Field Tour Field Field Visit and Quiz
Learning observation
Activity Exam
Final-Term Examination – 1.5 hours

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Grade Equivalent
1. Attend the required attendance 1.0 98 – 100
2. Take the required examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Final Exam) 1.25 95 – 97
1.5 92 – 94
3. Class participation 1.75 89 – 91
a. Take the required quizzes 2.0 86 – 88
b. Submit required exercises both lecture and laboratories 2.25 83 – 85
c. Individual Assignments, Reports, Demonstration, and Practicum 2.5 80 – 82
2.75 77 – 79
4. Submit projects required 3.0 75 – 76
GRADING SCHEME 5.0 74 and below Failed
A. Lecture = 100% B. Laboratory = 100% Inc. Incomplete
Attendance ………….. . 5% Attendance ………………….10%
Quizzes ………………..10% Performance/Participation …10%
Participation …………..10% Written Examination ……….20%
Recitation………………10% Laboratory Experiments … ..15 %
Behaviour ………………5% Projects ……………………. 45%
Prelim………………….15%
Midterm………………..20%
Finals…………………. 25%

REFERENCES:

 Baller, K.F., R.J. Cook and S.D. Garret. 1974. Biological control of Plant Pathogens. W.H. Freeman and Co. USA
 Biological Control (Looseleaf)
 Integrated Pest Management (Looseleaf)
 Some factors Relevant to Biological Control (Looseleaf)
 Some factors Relevant to Biological Control (Looseleaf)
 Walter, G.H. 2003. Insect Management and Ecological Research. Cambridge University Press.
 Wright, R.T. 2005. Environmental Science. Toward a Sustainable Future. 9th ed. Pearson Prentice.

CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1) Uniform and dress code
a) Student should be in proper uniform, wear school ID and appropriate shoes except during laboratory class.
b) On free day, hip – hop dresses and get – ups are not allowed, e.g. short, slippers, earrings for males, spaghetti strap, etc.
c) PE uniform should be worn only during PE class
2) Attendance, tardiness and absenteeism
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 a) Minimum of 80% attendance of the total contract hours in the subject is required (Checking is done every meeting).
b) Tardiness of 15 minutes is equivalent to one-hour period of absence.
c) A minimum of 3 consecutive absence without justifiable reason requires a promissory note from the college guidance coordinator
d) 6 consecutive absences in the class mean “drop” in the subject.
e) Failure to take the prelim exam preceded by absences means “drop” in the subject.
f) Failure to attend regular classes after taking the prelim exam means of grade of 5.0 in the subject.
3) Taking examinations
a) Cheating and copying are strictly, “when caught cheating during the quizzes and long exams, deduction of points will be imposed”; during mid-term or final exams,
means a grade of 5.0 in the subject.
b) Borrowing of calculators and other exam paraphernalia is NOT allowed during exams.
c) During mid-term and final exams, only answer sheets, permits, calculators, pens, pencils, and erasers are allowed on the desk; other things should be deposited on a
place designated by the teacher.
d) Other policies will be imposed as deemed necessary and agreed upon between the students and subject professor.
4) Other policies:
a) Cellphones should be shut-off during class hours.
b) Chairs should arrange before leaving the classroom.
c) Vandalism is strictly prohibited and punishable.
d) No smoking within the school premises.
e) Students under the influence of liquor are not allowed inside the school compound.
f) Any form of deadly weapons should not be brought to school except cleaning/cutting tools during clean-up days and laboratory classes.
g) Unnecessary noise to the point of creating disturbances is prohibited.
h) Proper grooming should be observed (i.e. short and undyed hair for males)
i) Other policies will be strictly imposed as contained in the student handbook.

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

EMMANUEL V. LACUEVA JOSUE D. MENDOZA, Ph. D CHARIBEL R. SARTE, MST

Faculty Program Chair, SAA Campus ARA Director

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