Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences

OBE SYLLABUS IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

A. VISION : CNSC as a premier higher education institution in the Bicol Region

B. MISSION : The Camarines Norte State College shall provide higher and advanced studies in the fields of education, arts and
sciences, economics, health, engineering, management, finance, accounting, business and public administration,
agriculture, natural resources development and management and ladderized courses. It shall also respond to
research, extension and production services adherent to progressive leadership towards sustainable development.
C. QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL : We, at Camarines Norte State College, aiming to become a Premier Higher Education Institution in the Bicol Region,
POLICY are committed with utmost care of the environment in providing excellent services in instruction, research, production
and extension that are responsive to the satisfaction of our students and other stakeholders.
To achieve these, we shall implement an internationally recognized integrated management system in our operations,
processes and services and shall:
 comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the mandates of the College and relevant needs
and expectations of our students and other stakeholders, and the requisites of our quality and environmental
management system;
 delight our students and our stakeholders by providing value-adding experiences to become well-rounded and
more competitive future leaders in the midst of global issues;
 protect the environment and prevent pollution by optimizing the use of electricity, paper, water and other resources
and adopt safe and responsible methods of reduction, reuse, recycling and proper disposal of wastes;
 provide our employees support to grow and achieve their full potential in their respective fields, thereby sustaining
a competent, motivated and engaging workforce;
 develop and extend innovative technologies to our stakeholders contributing to the country’s sustainable
development; and
 establish objectives aimed at improving the efficiency of our operations, processes and services for our College
growth and development;
We shall make this policy an essential part of our instruction, research, extension and production services to ensure
that it continuously provides us strategic directions in improving our overall quality and environmental performance,
and of our integrated management system.
D. DEPARTMENT PROGRAM : College of Arts and Sciences/BS Biology

E. COURSE CODE : SPCL 2

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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences

F. COURSE TITLE : Animal Physiology

G. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course deals with how animal works, survive, and regulate physiological processes. Homeostatic mechanism of
respiration, circulation, thermoregulation, metabolism, locomotion, and osmoregulation of vertebrates will be the
focus.
H. CREDIT UNITS : 5 units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)

I. PREREQUISITE : ZOOL 1 (General Zoology) and CHEMBIO 3 (Biomolecules) 1 (Biotechnology)

J. NO. OF HOURS : 3 hours lecture and 6 hours laboratory per week

st
K. SCHEDULE : MW/8:00-11:00AM (LAB) and F/1:00-4:00 (LEC), TTH/F 2:30-5:00/4:00-5:00:00 (LAB) and F/8:00-11:00 (LEC) 1
Semester, SY 2023-2024
L. CONSULTATION HOURS : F 11:00 – 1:00PM /1st Semester, SY 2023-2024

M. INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED : CNSC envisions a graduate having the following attributes: professional competence, critical and creative thinking
LEARNING OUTCOMES skills, technical competitive skills, productivity, social and ethical responsibility, communication skills, interpersonal
skills and lifelong learning.
N. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING : For BS Biology, the following set of objectives describes what graduates are expected to attain within few years after
OUTCOMES graduation:
A. Articulate the latest developments in their specific field of practice;
B. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages;
C. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
D. Demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility, especially in practicing intellectual property rights and
sustainable development;
E. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage;
F. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of physical and natural
sciences;
G. Apply critical and problem-solving skills using the scientific method;
H. Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical
issues;
I. Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use appropriate technologies in (a) the analysis of
data; and (b) in pattern recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis and problem solving;
J. Communicate information, ideas problems and solutions, both, orally and in writing, to other scientists, decision
makers and the public;
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College of Arts and Sciences

K. Relate science and mathematics to the other disciplines;
L. Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and procedures in laboratory or field practices;
M. Critically evaluate input from others.
N. Appreciate the limitations and implications of science in everyday life;
O. Commit to the integrity of data;
P. Develop an in-depth understanding of the basic principle in-depth understanding of the basic principle;
Q. Develop and utilize techniques/procedures relevant to biological research work in the laboratory or field settings;
R. Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use of appropriate technologies in the analysis of
biological data;
S. Extend knowledge and critically assess current views and theories in various areas of the biological sciences.

O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: PROGRAM OUTCOMES covered

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Extend knowledge and understanding of the critical assessment of current views and theories in animal physiology, A, B, D, F, J, N, P, S
2. Understand the interrelationship of all life forms through the knowledge of common life processes, and A, F, J, L, M, P, O, S
3. Perform basic biological and chemical techniques in either field or laboratory research setting. A, C, D, F, G, H, I, L, , P, Q, R, S

P. LEARNING PLAN :

INTENDED TEACHING &

TIME
LEARNING CILOs TEXTBOOKS/ LEARNING ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
CONTENTS ALLOCATIO
OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES ACTIVITIES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS
N
(TLAs)
Demonstrate Orientation on  Board Resolution CNSC Website Week 1
awareness on  Mission, Vision, & Quality  CNSC Student Handbook
CNSC VMGO, Policy of CNSC  CMO 15, s. 2019 Course syllabus
classroom policy,  Course Content  Syllabus
course requirements  Course Requirements
and the grading  Grading System
system  Other class policies
 Describe the 1,2,3 Chapter 1. Introduction to Tak Yeung, E. C., Stasolla, C., Lecture / Individual Powerpoint Week 2-5
history and Microtechniques Summer, M. J., & Quan
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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences

INTENDED TEACHING &

TIME
LEARNING CILOs TEXTBOOKS/ LEARNING ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
CONTENTS ALLOCATIO
OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES ACTIVITIES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS
N
(TLAs)
development of  Definition of Terms Huang, B. (2015). Plant Cooperative activity presentation
microtechniques  History Microtechniques and learning
Protocol. Springer Quiz Google
 Differentiate the Chapter 2. Microscopy International Publishing. Discussion Forms
different type and  Types of Microscopes
function of  Principles of Action Survana, K., Layton, C., & Graded Activity sheet
different  Use of the Microscope Bancroft, J. D. (2019). Ebook
Recitation
microscope. Bancroft's Theory and Rubrics
 Photomicrography
Practice of Histological Printed
 Demonstrate Chapter 3. Sample Techniques (8th ed.). Learning
understanding on Elsevier Limited. Materials
Preparation
the concept of
Sample  Collection and
Brown, A. E., & Smith, H. R.
preparation. preparation of material
(2017). Benson;s
 Type of sample
Microbiological
preparation
Application. Laboratory
 Wet Mount Preparation Manual in General
Microbiology (14th ed.).
McGraw Hill Education.

Ovalle, W. K., & Nahirney, P.

C. (2021). Netter's
Essential Histology
with Correlated
Histopathology (3rd
ed.). Elsevier Inc.
 Differentiate the 1,2,3 Chapter 4. Fixation and Hill, R., Wyse, G., & Lecture /\ Individual Powerpoint Week 6-9
different type of Fixative Anderson, M. (2014). activity presentation
fixative.  Types of fixative Animal Physiology (4th Cooperative
 Preparation of fixative ed.) learning Quiz Google
 Demonstrate solution Forms
understanding on  Fixation of Samples Moyes, Christopher D. et. al., Discussion
tissue processing. (2014) Principle of Animal Activity sheet
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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

College of Arts and Sciences

INTENDED TEACHING &

TIME
LEARNING CILOs TEXTBOOKS/ LEARNING ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
CONTENTS ALLOCATIO
OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES ACTIVITIES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS
N
(TLAs)
Chapter 5. Tissue Graded Ebook
Processing Physiology 3rd Edition Recitation Rubrics
 Dehydration techniques Printed
 Clearing Learning
 Infiltration Materials

END OF MIDTERM MIDTERM EXAM

Chapter 6. Slide Brown, A. E., & Smith, H. R. Lecture /\ Individual Powerpoint Week 11-13
 Discuss the Preparation (2017). Benson;s activity presentation
processes of  Embedding Microbiological Cooperative
slide  Trimming Application. Laboratory learning Quiz Google
preparation. Manual in General Forms
 Sectioning
Microbiology (14th ed.). Discussion
McGraw Hill Education. Activity sheet
Graded
Recitation Ebook
Ovalle, W. K., & Nahirney, P. Rubrics
C. (2021). Netter's Printed
Essential Histology with Learning
Correlated
Materials
Histopathology (3rd
ed.). Elsevier Inc.
 Differentiate the 1,2,3 Chapter 7. Staining Tak Yeung, E. C., Stasolla, C., Lecture / Individual Powerpoint Week 14-18
different types of Summer, M. J., & Quan activity presentation
stain.  Different Types of stain Huang, B. (2015). Plant Cooperative
 Principles of Staining Microtechniques and learning Quiz Google
 Assess the  Factors affecting staining Protocol. Springer Forms
different factors process. International Publishing. Discussion
affecting staining Activity sheet
Graded
process. Chapter 8. Mounting and Survana, K., Layton, C., & Ebook
Recitation
Mounts Bancroft, J. D. (2019). Rubrics
 Identify the Bancroft's Theory and Printed
importance of Chapter 9. Histochemistry Practice of Histological Learning
proper Mounting Techniques (8th ed.).
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 A. Provision for Inclusive Education

The institution’s commitment to inclusive education: Recognizing that with the right support, CNSC has high hopes that all
Republic of the Philippines
students can succeed. Our commitment means that students from different social, cultural, religious and family backgrounds
CAMARINES
including members of Indigenous People, Students with Disability and all gender identities can: attend NORTE
educationSTATE
and be COLLEGE
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welcomed;
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 access and participate in a high-quality education and fully engage in the curriculum;
 learn in a safe and supportive environment, free from bullying, discrimination or harassment;
INTENDED  achieve academically and socially with reasonable accommodation TEACHING & tailored to meet their learning needs;
and supports TIME
LEARNING CILOs and TEXTBOOKS/ LEARNING ASSESSMENT RESOURCE
CONTENTS ALLOCATIO
OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES ACTIVITIES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS
 promote a culture and shared values that remove barriers and support inclusion. N
(TLAs)
B. Support/Communication
and Mounts. Materials
Elsevier
1. Questions and clarifications on the lesson, Limited.
task/assignment/project/output will be entertained 10 minutes before end of every
session. Questions beyond thisBrown, A. E.,be& Smith,
time must sent viaH. Messenger,
R. and your instructor will respond within the next 24
hours. (2017). Benson’s
Microbiological
C. Honesty Application.Laboratory
Manual in General
1. Answers to assignments, projects, tasks, Microbiology (14thtaken
and activities ed.). from the internet must not plagiarize anybody’s intellectual
property. McGraw Hill Education.
Ovalle,
2. Honesty and integrity (doing the right W.even
thing K., &
whenNahirney,
no one is watching) must be practiced at all times. Future teachers
P.
must possess both of these characteristics. C. (2021). Netter's
Essential Histology
with Correlated
D. On Implementing Environmental Policies Histopathology (3rd
ed.). Elsevier Inc.
END OF FINALS 1. Use electricity, paper, water and other resources wisely and FINAL EXAM
practice proper waste disposal, including the 3 Rs of waste
management; reduce, reuse and recycle.

E. Syllabus Change/Modification Policy Q. COURSE

POLICIES:
1. Should there be emergencies and unexpected events such as calamities, unfavorable weather conditions, pandemic, etc.,
resulting in interruption of classes, the contents of the learning plan will be adjusted or modified.

F. Course Requirements:

1. Quality work and class participation are required

Projects and assignments are given enough time to prepare, but must be submitted on or before the scheduled date
and time of submission.

Quizzes
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by

G. Grading System
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instructor Dean/Campus Director VP for Academic Affairs
Attendance (5%)