POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TABACO

100 Panal, Tabaco City, Philippines

SYLLABUS FOR NATSCI 1C (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE)
SECOND SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014



I. Subject Code : Nat Sci 1C
II. Course Description : The subject focuses on basic biological principles important for all tertiary students, it also gives
Emphasis on Philippine settings, trends and technology available in the country related to the
study. The subjects followed a pattern from simple to complex thus at the end of the semester,
the student will have a broader understanding of biological principles, terms, processes and
technology will deem helpful in their pursuit of their professional life in their field of work.
III. Description : Biological Science
IV. Pre-requisite : None
V. Credit Units : Three (3) Units (Non Laboratory Course)
VI. Semester/Summer SY : 2
nd
Semester
VII. Number of Contact hour/week : 3 hrs/wk.
VIII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Define biology as a natural science;
2. Apply biological theories and concepts in daily life;
3. Demonstrate appreciation of the nature of life.

IX. Specific Objectives : At the end of the course the students are expected to:

A. Cognitive Domain
1. Relate Biology to one's experience with his environment.
2. Develop systematic approach in pursuit of truth.
3. Develop critical mind in the analysis of problems, establishment of relationship and
evaluation of the observation made.
4. Develop in students the reasoning power and logical thinking.

B. Affective Domain
1. Appreciate the skills and principles learned.
2. Show interests in implementing the scientific methods in solving problems.
3. Appreciate the importance of nature.

C. Psychomotor

1. Perform simple techniques and methods in the study of plants, animals and humans.
2. Use and conserve available resources and scientific concepts for the benefits of the
whole community.


COURSE SYLLABUS
X. Course Content:
Expected Outcome Learning Content Teaching
Method/
Techniques
Instructional
Materials
Needed
Enrichment
Activities
Values
Development
Evaluation
Techniques
No. of
Hours
A. At the end of the unit, the
students should be able to
PRELIMINARY PERIOD
B. Be familiarized on the thrust of
the Institution, thus giving vivid
direction on the course of study
School Policies on; Attendance
Grading system

Interactive
discussion
Student
Manual /
chalkboard
Sense of
responsibility
1
1. Define Biology as a Natural
Science

2. Apply Ecological Principles in
Preserving the Environment

3. Identify the different cellular
structures and their formation
4. Identify the different cellular
structures and their Function.
I. The Nature of Life
a. The Science of Biology
b. how Scientist Work
c. Studying Life
d. Tool and Procedures

II. Ecology
a. The Biosphere
b. Ecosystem and Community
c. Human in the Biosphere

III. Cells
a. Cell Structured and Function
b. Photosynthesis
c. Cellular Respiration
d. Cellular Growth and
Development
Lecture
discussion
Film
Viewing
News
Analysis
Books
Handouts
Graphic
Organizer
Research
Library
Work
Appreciation
of life
awareness
Quiz
Recitation
14
At the end of the unit, the students MID-TERM PERIOD
should be able to: Define Biology
as a Natural Science

1. Describe the work of Gregore
Mendel;

2. Analyze the Theory of
Evolution by Darwin

3. Differentiate bacteria from
viruses and protists from fungi






III. Genetics
A. Introduction to Genetics
B. DNA and RNA
C. The Human Genome

V. Evolution
A. Darwins Theory of
Evolution
B. Evolution of Populations
C. The History of Life
D. Classification

VI. Microorganisms and Fungi
A. Bacteria and Viruses
B. Protists
C. Fungi




Lecture-
discussion
Video clip
showing
Picture
interpretation
Reportorial




Books
Slide
presentation
Graphic
organizers
Handouts
Magazines





Research
Library
Work
Library
Work




Appreciation
of life
Awareness
Honesty




Quiz
Seatwork
Recitation
Journal entry
Research
paper
Major
Midterm
Exam




14
At the end of the unit, the students
should be able to:

1. Identify the different plant
responses and adaptations

2. Characterize the difference
invertebrate animals
PRE-FINAL PERIOD


VII. Plants
A. Plant Diversity
B. Roots, Stems and Leaves
C. Reproduction of Seed
Plants
D. Plant Responses and
Adaptations

VIII. Invertebrates
A. Sponges and Cnidarians
B. Worms and Mollusks
C. Arthropods and
Echinoderms
D. Comparing Invertebrates

IX. Chordates
A. No vertebrate
Chordates, Fishes and
Amphibians
B. Reptiles and Birds



Lecture-
discussion
Video clip
showing
Picture
interpretation
Reportorial



Lecture-
discussion
Video clip
showing
Picture
interpretation
Reportorial



Research
Library
Work
Library
Work



Appreciation
of life
Awareness
Honesty



Quiz
Seatwork
Recitation
Journal entry
Research
paper
Major Pre
Final Exam
14
C. Mammals
D. Comparing Chordates
E. Animal Behavior
At the end of the unit, the students
should be able to:

1. Describe the different body
systems of humans
FINAL PERIOD


X. THE HUMAN BODY
A. BODY SYSTEM




Lecture-
discussion
Video clip
showing
Picture
interpretation
Reportorial



Lecture-
discussion
Video clip
showing
Picture
interpretation
Reportorial



Research
Library
Work
Library
Work



Appreciation
of life
Awareness
Honesty



Quiz
Seatwork
Recitation
Journal entry
Research
paper
Major Final
Exam



14

XI. GRADING SYSTEM

Criterion Reference
Term examination 35%
Quizzes 20%
Assignments 10%
Research Work 15%
Attendance 10%
Project 10%
----------------
100%

XII Methodology Lecture which, includes the use of traditional (Dictation) and non-traditional (computer, IT)
ways of teaching.
Medium of Instruction: English, Tagalog


XIII. REFERENCES

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Ninth Edition Companion
Catchillar, Gerry C. 2006.
Biology: A Simplified Approach.
Mandaluyong City: EchanisPress Inc.Hickman, Cleveland P., et al. 1988.
Integrated Principles of Zoology.
Quezon City: Copyright by Times Mirror/ Mosby College Publishing and Printed by JMC
Press,Inc.Miller, Kenneth R. and Levine, Joseph S. 2006.
Prentice Hall Biology.
Boston,Massachusetts: Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Prentice Hall.Storer,
Tracy I., et al. 1979.
General Zoology, Sixth Edition.
Cubao, Quezon City:Philippine Copyright by McGraw
Hill Inc and Printed by Atlas Publishing Co,,Inc.

XIV. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:

a. Seating The student are assigned their permanent seat as layout according to the set plan.
They are arranging alphabetically.
b. Attendance A student shall require coming to school regularly based and as stipulated in the
student handbook of this institution.
c. Cleaning Classroom Students are assigned to clean the classroom before and after the end of
the class.
d. Uses of Laboratory Students are instructed in the proper utilizing the classroom laboratory,
computer laboratory, and other laboratory during or without laboratory hours.
e. Safety Measure- Safety measures shall properly explain to the students.
f. Uniform Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform of their course.
g. I.D. Students are required to wear the official I.D. of the institution at any time in the school.
h. Permit Students shall always present permit to the teacher before the taking the major
examination.

XV. CLASSROOM ROLES:
a. Cell phone and Other Electronic Gadgets Policy I strongly discourage you using your
cellphones, laptops, and other similar gadgets while we are having class discussions. It does not
only distract me; it is also annoying to your classmates who are listening to my lectures. You
are expected to demonstrate respect to everyone and avoid disruptive behaviors.
b. Make-up Exams I do not give make-up exams EXCEPT for serious illness or death in the
family. Do not make other commitments on the scheduled dates of examinations. If you have
your examination permit signed by the authorized school authorities and you fail to take the
exam, you will get a grade of 60% or 5.0 on that particular exam. Failure to take the final
examination because of unpaid tuition fee, on the other hand, would mean an INC grade. There
is NO EXEMPTION.
c. Requirements Submissions of academic papers and assignments beyond the deadlines will not
be entertained/accepted/approved!
d. Academic Integrity You are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. Avoid
cheating during quizzes and examinations. When you cheat, you are making a contribution to
the degradation of the quality of your college education. Plagiarism will not be tolerated as well.
In every academic paper you submit, make sure that you cite properly the authors/institutions of
your references.





Prepared by:


EDUARD E. GANDUL JR. RM, RN, EMT-B
College Instructor


Recommending Approval:


MA. VICTORIA FRANCIA GUARDINO
SVP for Operation and Students Affairs