HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY School of Education

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HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY School of Education

HAU MISSION AND VISION

We, the academic community of Holy Angel University, declare ourselves to be a Catholic University. We dedicate ourselves to our core purpose, which is to provide accessible quality education that transforms students into persons of conscience, competence, and compassion.

We commit ourselves to our vision of the University as a role--‐model catalyst for countryside development and one of the most influential, best--‐managed Catholic universities in the Asia--‐Pacific region.

We will be guided by our core values of Christ--‐ centeredness, integrity, excellence, community, and societal responsibility.

All these we shall do for the greater glory of God. LAUS DEO SEMPER!

School of Education

Vision

The leading Catholic institution of teacher education in the region that serves as a benchmark for quality instruction, research and other best teaching learning practices.

Mission

To provide quality education that enables students to be critical thinkers, mindful of their responsibilities to society and equipped with holistic education catering to the heart and soul as well as to the body and mind.

Goals

To offer programs and projects that promote Christ centeredness, integrity, excellence, community and societal responsibility, leadership, scholarship, lifelong learning, effective communication, innovation, gender sensitivity and technological integration

Objectives

1. To provide students with the opportunities and exposure to develop them and become highly competent educators, leaders and experts who continuously work for the advancement of educational thinking and practice

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2. To instill in the students the spirit of community involvement through relevant programs/projects and become more responsive to the challenges of a progressive and dynamic society

3. To continuously hire academically and professionally qualified and competent faculty equipped with expertise and exposure needed in the practice of the profession

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To serve as a benchmark for quality instruction, research and best teaching learning practices

COURSE SYLLABUS in Environmental Science

Faculty: Mrs. Janet T. Miranda Course Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Course Code: 9 ENVSCN

Number of Units: 3 Contact Hours Per Week: 3

Pre-requisite subject/s: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course tackles the components of our surroundings, both living and nonliving, and the interactions of these components. It focuses on understanding environmental problems and principles of managing environmental problems and natural resources. It is designed to develop skills in how to analyze the causes of environmental problems and to develop possible solutions through science and technology for man’s benefit.

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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, students are expected to:

1. Cite different types of environmental problems related to environmental science and state its relationship to the course;

2. Explain the different concepts related to environmental science.

3. Describe a sustainable world in which human population can contribute to exist indefinitely with a high standard of living and health;

4. Distinguish the effective and significant solutions to the environmental problems.

5. Identify types of pollution brought about by the increase in population and change in technology 6. Participate/Involve in making solutions to environmental problems;

7. Develop environmental consciousness and awareness by participating among environmental awareness programs set by the local government;

8. Apply ways/techniques of conserving natural resources;

9. Construct models (paradigm) on how pollution affects man’s health and his environment;

10. Disseminate environmental issues among students through environmental awareness activities and programs among students, and the community itself.

COURSE CONTENT:

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Timeta ble

Desired Learning Outcomes

Course Content/Subject

Matter

Teaching and Learning Activities

(Methodology)

Assessment Task/Student

Output

Evaluation Tool

Resource Materials

3 hours

4 hours

1. Explain the three principles of Sustainability 2. Discuss the ecological footprints affecting the Earth 3. Identify the causes of environmental problems.

4. Define an environmentally sustainable society

I. Environmental Problems, Their Causes and Sustainability 1. The Three Principles of Sustainability 2. Ecological Footprints affecting the Earth

3. Causes of Environmental problems

4. Environmentally Sustainable Society

II. Science, Matter, Energy and

Systems 1. Matter 2. Organic Compounds

3. Forms of Energy 4. Systems and Systems Models

Small Group Discussion /Web

Quest

Case Presentation

Model Making

Group presentation

on their individual ecological footprints that

affects the earth

Group presentation on the energy utilization and conservation Group presentation

Rubrics

Textbook Principles of Environmental Science chapter 1

www.

Footprintnetwo rk.org/index.ph p/GNF/page/wo rld_footprint/

Textbook Principles of Environmental Science chapter 2

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4 hours

1. Identify and define the four major

components of the Earth.

2. Differentiate the major component s of the ecosystem

3. Describe the energy and nutrient flow in an ecosystem

4. Discuss the different

biogeochemical cycles.

III. Ecosystems:

What Are They and How Do They Work?

1. Earth’s Four Major Components 2. Major

Components of the Ecosystem

3. Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

4. Nutrient Cycle within and among Ecosystems

Role Play

Case Study

on the systems models Quiz

Group presentation on the impacts of human activities in the

ecosystems and

biogeochemic al cycles

Quiz

Students must obtain 50%

correct answers on a 20-30- item test

Rubrics

www.

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1hour 5 hour

6 hours

1. Explain the importance of biodiversity.

2. Discuss how do speciation ,extinction and human activities affect biodiversity

PRELIM

1. Name and describe the different species interactions.

2. Discuss the factors that limit the

IV. Biodiversity and Evolution

1. Biodiversity and diversity and Its Importance 2. How do Speciation, Extinction and Human Activities Affect Biodiversity

V. Biodiversity, Species Interactions 1. Species

Interaction 2. Factors that Limits the Growth of Population

Small Group Discussion

Case Presentation

Group presentation on the possible solution on the problem presented about

biodiversity.

Quiz

Group presentation on the examples of organisms that exhibit

Rubric

http://environm ent.about.com/o d/biodiversityco

nservation/

http://www.spri nger.com/life+s ciences/evolutio nary+%26+dev elopmental+biol ogy/journal/105

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6 hours

1 hour

6 hours

population.

3. Differentiate the types of ecological succession.

1. Discuss the factors that influence the size of human population 2. Describe the different population demographics

3. Name the ways on how to control population growth

3. Ecological Succession

VI. The Human Population and Its Impact

1. Factors That Influence the size of human population 2. Human

population demographics 3. Population growth control

Role Play

Film Viewing

Simulation/Role play

interactions Group presentation on the effects of changing communities and

ecosystems Quiz

Group presentation on the causes and effects of rapid growing population

Individual reaction paper

Rubric

http://www.natur e.com/scitable/k nowledge/library /species-

interactions-and- competition- 102131429

http://www.glob alissues.org/issu e/198/human- population

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5 hours

6 hours

1. Discuss the factors that influence climate 2. Differentiate the types of biomes

Midterm

1. Discuss the importance of food security and proper nutrition

2. Identify the types of food production and its impacts to the

V. Climate and Biodiversity 1. Factors That Influence Climate 2. Biomes

a. Terrestrial biomes b. Aquatic biomes

VI. Food and Soil 1. Food Security and malnutrition 2.Food production and its

environmental impacts 2. Soil, Land pollution and Solid waste Management

Case Presentation

Buzz

Session/Project making

Group presentation on the adaptive mechanism of the organisms living in each type of biome

Quiz

Group presentation on the impacts of food

production in our

environment

Rubrics

Textbook Principles of Environmental Science chapter 7, 8 & 11

http://www.cons

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1

environment.

3. Describe the soil profile.

4. Name the ways to manage garbage.

1. List the various kinds of water use and the problems

associated with each.

2. Explain the role of human in the

conservation and preservation of water resources.

3. Enumerate the major sources of water pollution and the ways to control these.

1. Differentiate the

VII. Water Resources

1. Ground water and surface water

resources 2. Water Use 3. Water Pollution

VIII. Air Quality Issues

1Categories of Air Pollutants

2 Control of Air

Case Study

Film Viewing

Group presentation on the recycled materials and hydrophonics

Group presentation on Water footprints and Virtual water.

Quiz

Group presentation

Rubric

erve-energy- future.com/cause s-effects-

solutions-of- land-

pollution.php

http://environme nt.nationalgeogr aphic.com/envir onment/freshwat er/pollution/

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categories/ classes of air pollutants

2. Enumerate some ways to control air pollution

3. Discuss global warming and climate and their implications

FINAL EXAM

pollution

3 Global Warming and Climate Change

on how human activities affect the air quality

Individual reaction paper

Quiz

Textbook Principles of Environmental Science chapter http://climate.nas a.gov/

http://environme nt.nationalgeogr aphic.com/envir onment/global- warming/polluti on-overview/

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Textbook: G. Tyler Miller and Scott Spoolman.Principles of Environmental Science Cengage Learning 2013

Course Requirements:

Class Standing: quizzes, seatworks, assignments, recitation, problem sets Major Exams: Prelim, Midterm, Finals

Project, Portfolio, documentary videos etc…

Classroom Policies:

1. Classes start and end with a prayer. The class president is tasked to lead or assign someone to lead the class in prayer or when the officers are not yet elected the instructor will assign prayer leaders. Observe respect for students and teacher who are praying. Leave the room after the prayer and NOT before the prayer.

2 .Attendance and Punctuality.

The student is expected to come to class regularly and on time. For absences, please refer to Policy on Absences.

Tardiness: You are expected to come on time to avoid interrupting what has already been started. You will already be marked as absent if you will come to class beyond the first 15 minutes. Two consecutive tardiness shall be equivalent to 1 absence. If you activity or quiz has started before you come, previous instruction or test item will not be given to you anymore.

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3. Active class participation.

The student is expected to participate actively in class recitations, discussions, and other activities as the case maybe. (Please refer also to Expectations from Student below. )

4. Group work requirements.

The student is expected to work harmoniously with her group mates and contribute to the preparation of their group work.

5. Peer group evaluation.

The student shall also be evaluated by her peers and feedback shall be taken into consideration.

6. Textbook.

The student is expected to bring their textbook every meeting.

7. ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

Students are not permitted to use any electronic devices with the exception of approved calculators anytime during class. This includes the wearing of headsets and cellular telephone earpieces as well as laptop computers. All electronic devices other than those approved must be in the OFF position during exams and quizzes. For this course, the use of scientific calculators will be required from the Prelim period until the Final term.

8. You are expected to read widely on topics presented. Preparedness for class discussion is expected.

9. Students must follow directions the first time.

10. For code of conduct, dress code, attendance and all other rules please see the student manual.

11. Stay in your assigned seat.

12. You should be quiet during instruction.

13. No food or drink in the class and do not leave trash inside the classroom.

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14.. Do not wear hats or caps during class hours.

15. On Assignments: Assignments will be given on a regular basis and must be turned in the day it is due. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are absent when the assignment is given, it is your responsibility to get the assigned work for it will have the same due date as the rest of the class.

16. NO SPECIAL ACTIVITIES are given to the absentees whether individual or group activity.

17. SPECIAL TESTS are given to absentees provided you present excuse letters with a photocopy of the guardian who signed on your excuse letter or medical certificate or letter from school that same day you return to the class. Schedule of the quiz will be given by the instructor. However, if in case you did no come on the said appointment there will be no rescheduling of the special test.

18. Students will be courteous to the teacher, other students and to themselves. Thus, do not use vulgar or offensive language inside the classroom.

19. In any written works: It will be written neatly with complete, grammatically correct sentences. Be sure to provide the necessary information such as your first & last names, date, class schedule, and section. Make sure it is your own work and that it is not just copied and pasted from any webpage. You should be honest and respectful of ideas, people, and of their property. Should you need to include existing data from books and web pages, BE SURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE AUTHOR.

Expectations from students:

The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared. She is also expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled. She is expected to attend each class and participate actively in the discussions.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of immoral and unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will (at a minimum) receive an F or failure in the course requirement or in the course. Plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes or otherwise securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, reports or term papers; representing the work of another person as one’s own; collaborating without authority, with another student during an examination or in preparing academic work;

signing another student’s name on an attendance sheet; or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.

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POLICY on ABSENCES:

The allowed number of absences for teacher education students enrolled in a 1 hour class is a maximum of 10 absences and 7 absences for a 1-1/2 hour class - based on student handbook. Request for excused absences or waiver of absences must be presented upon reporting back to class. Special examinations will be allowed only in special cases, such as prolonged illness. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor her own tardy incidents and absences that might be accumulated leading to a grade of “FA.” It is also her responsibility to consult with the teacher, chair or dean should her case be of special nature.

Grading System:

CSP- Class Standing in the Prelim Period Transmutation Table For the Average*

CSM- Class Standing in the Midterm Period Average Point-Grade Equivalent

CSF- Class Standing in the Final Period 97-100 1.00

P - Prelim Exam 94-96 1.25

M - Midterm Exam 91-93 1.50

F - Final Exam 88-90 1.75

85-87 2.00

Midterm Average= 70%( Class Standing)+ 30%(Major Exam. Ave.) 82-84 2.25 Class Standing=

2 CSM CSP

79-81 2.50

Major Exam Ave.=

2 M P

76-78 2.75

Final Average= 70%(Class Standing) +30% (Major Exam. Ave.) 75 3.00 Class Standing=

3

CSF CSM

CSP 

BELOW 75 5.00

Major Exam Ave.=

3 F M P 

*Manual input for the computerized class record program

Note: Raw scores will be transmuted using the department’s transmutation table.

Passing is 60% for Major Subject

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References:

Oscar Grillo Biodiversity .The Dynamic Balance of the Planet. May, 2014

Maria C. Hernandez.Soriano,Environmental Risk Assessment of Soil ContaminationMarch, 2014 Steven Silvern and Stephen Young. Environmental Change and SustainabilityMay, 2013

Paul M. Bradley. Current Perspectives in Contaminant Hydrology and Water Resources SustainabilityFebruary, 2013 M. Nageeb Rashed. Organic Pollutants - Monitoring, Risk and TreatmentJanuary, 2013

Zhen Fang. Biofuels - Economy, Environment and SustainabilityJanuary, 2013 Seth Appiah-Opoku. Environmental Land Use PlanningNovember, 2012

Luis Fernando Marmolejo Rebellon.Waste Management - An Integrated VisionOctober, 2012 Gbolagade Akeem Lameed. Biodiversity Enrichment in a Diverse World

Sime Curkovic . Sustainable Development - Authoritative and Leading Edge Content for Environmental Management, August, 2012

Mahamane Ali . Diversity of Ecosystems, April, 2012 www.theconversation.com/environment‎

www.geo-life.org

www.wildernessproject.org www.environmentalscience.org

CONSULTATION HOURS:

Days Time Room

MWF 8-9 am SJH faculty room

MF 12:20-2:20 pm SJH faculty room

Tue 11:55-2:55 pm SJH faculty room

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