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 GE ELEC 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

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 POLICY : We, at Camarines Norte State College, aiming to become a Premier Higher Education Institution in the
Bicol Region, 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

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College of Arts and Sciences

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 : BS Information Technology

E. COURSE CODE : GE ELEC 7
F. COURSE TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
G. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course deals with the current issues related to environmental problems and how to attain
future sustainability. Issues on population, resources, and pollution are emphasized and
measures and approvals to solve this issues and problems are highlighted.
H. CREDIT UNITS : 3
I. PREREQUISITE : None
J. NO. OF HOURS : 3 hours/week
K. SCHEDULE : TTh 1:00 – 2:30,
L. CONSULTATION HOURS : Friday/ 3:00-4:00 PM
M. INSTITUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING : CSNC envisions a graduate having the following attributes: professional competence, critical and
OUTCOMES creative thinking skills, technical competitive skills, productivity, social and ethical responsibility,
communication skills, interpersonal skills and lifelong learning.
N. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES For BS Accountancy, the following set of objectives describes what graduates are expected to attain within
few years after graduation:
1. Provide students integrated knowledge, skills, professional values, ethics, and attitude
across topics and discipline to address many-sides complex situations typical of professional
demands;
2. Stimulate students to develop professional skepticism and professional judgement;
3. Prepare students to be future accountants who are globally competitive;

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4. Cultivate student’s ability to make strategic decisions logically based on multinational

analysis of corporate, structure strategy, finance and so forth;
5. Provide students an integrating framework and experiences for understanding the roles
of accountants, their functions and how they fit within the context of business and larger
environment.

O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: PROGRAM OUTCOMES covered

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the broad concepts and principles of the complex model of A, B, D
interaction between the physical environment and the Earth’s biological communities; A, B, E
2. Describe the occurrence, causes, and impacts of current environmental problems and concerns; A, B, D
3. Apply mitigation and conservation measures for diminishing resources of earth; and A, B, D ,E
4. Promote the value of stewardship and sustainable lifestyles and operations for sustainable
development.

P. LEARNING PLAN :
INTENDED TEACHING &
TIME
LEARNING CIL TEXTBOOKS/ LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS RESOURCE
CONTENTS ALLOCATI
OUTCOMES (ILO) Os REFERENCES ACTIVITIES (ATs) MATERIALS
ON
(TLAs)
To acquaint students Orientation in: CNSC Handbook Discuss the  Students participate LMS/CNSC
about the teachers - CNSC Vision, Course Syllabus rationale of the actively in the Website Week 1
personal and Mission and course. Explain orientation aspect of
professional Quality Policy general policies, the class e-copy of syllabus
background. - Requirement course Questions and answer to
s and grading description, and be entertained during the
system other Q& A portion
- LMS requirements of
the course to
establish
connection to
their respective

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program.
Define environmental 1,2 Introduction to Cunningham W. Lecture Recitation PowerPoint 2-5
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factors that influence Environmental

species distribution Science toward a
Sustainable Future
Discuss the different 13th Edition.
types of Earth biomes Pearson
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USA

END OF MIDTERM MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Examine the threats to 1,2,3 Biodiversity threats Principles of Lecture Recitation PowerPoint 10 - 12
biodiversity and measures for Environmental Presentation
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Identify ways to and Application 8th Link to related
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Discuss the impacts of 13th Edition.

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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
students can succeed. Our commitment means that students from different social, cultural, religious and family backgrounds
including members of Indigenous People, Students with Disability and all gender identities can: attend education Republic
and beof the Philippines
welcomed; CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
 access and participate in a high-quality education and fully engage in the curriculum; F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines
 learn in a safe and supportive environment, College of Arts
free from anddiscrimination
bullying, Sciences or harassment;
 achieve academically and socially with reasonable accommodation and supports tailored to meet their learning needs;
and
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noise and light pollution promote a culture and shared values that remove barriers and support inclusion.
Pearson
Education, Inc.
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Identify pollutants in USA
internal environment1. Questions and clarifications on the lesson, task/assignment/project/output will be entertained 10 minutes before end of every
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principles 1. Answers to assignments, projects, Science
tasks, and activities
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2. Honesty and integrity (doing the right
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Environmental Laws in management; reduce, reuse and recycle.
the Philippines
END OF FINAL E. Syllabus Change/Modification Policy FINAL EXAMINATION
1. Should there be emergencies and unexpected events such as calamities, unfavorable weather conditions, pandemic, etc.,
Q. resulting in interruption of classes, the contents of the learning plan will be adjusted or modified.
COURSE POLICIES:
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

G. Grading System

A. Class Standing 50%

Attendance (5%)
Quizzes (15%)
Recitation/Activity/Performance (20%)
Assignment (10%)
B. Periodical Examination 30%
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1. In order for any student to pass the subject, he/she must obtain a grade of 3.00 or 75%. The failing grade is 5.00.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines
College of Arts and Sciences

Prepared by:
Reviewed: Approved:

PHOEBIE GAEL B. ASIS JOCELYN E. TRINIDAD Ph. D Dr. DOLORES C. VOLANTE

Instructor Dean VP for Academic Affairs

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