MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE, INC.

R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION

CURRICULUM FOR
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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VISION
A leading institution of higher learning producing universally competitive, morally upright and service oriented professionals.

MISSION
MHAM College is committed to create a proactive and excellent learning and teaching environment through its core values.

Goals
1. To provide quality instruction, research, community services and production of technologies.
2. To develop and maintain programs for enhancing and sustaining College functions and student success.
3. To provide quality and state of the art infrastructures.
4. To promote respect for life and environmental care.
5. To provide academic leadership in the fields of specialization that this institution pursues.
6. To establish linkages and partnerships with various institutions.

Core Values
 Professionalism. We observe a polite behavior and courteousness; adhere to a high sense of ethical standards in the performance of our duties and responsibilities in the work
place.
 Respect. We act with deep admiration, give due regards and high esteem to everyone.
 Oneness. We stand united in all our endeavors and uphold the good name, honor and integrity of the institution.
 Leadership. We act as role model, do things that will work best in the institution and provide policy directions that are relevant to the needs of the time in order to fulfill our
ultimate goals.
 Integrity. We adhere to the highest ethical code of conduct in our dealings with others and exercise our duties and responsibilities with correlative obligation to preserve human
dignity.
 Fairness. We are impartial, reasonable, transparent and free from discrimination in the performance of our duties and responsibilities.
 Excellence. We pursue the highest standard of quality service in all programs of engagements and undertakings for the attainment of the Vision and Mission of the institution.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

VISION
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R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
CURRICULUM FOR
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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By 2040, MHAM College of Arts and Sciences is committed as dynamic learning institution that is student centered and committed to quality community service producing competent graduates who are
responsive to the local and global community.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MISSION

MHAM College of Arts and Sciences provides the opportunity to develop competencies (knowledge, skill, attitude and values) needed to enter and succeed their chosen profession and to contribute to national
building geared towards national development. It also promotes the professional development and well-being of its personnel and involvement in community services.
Core Values:
 Personal integrity
 Professional excellence
 Environmental stewardship

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

1. To train each student in the required skills for national development and to initiate and foster the appropriate and relevant knowledge, attitudes, skills and values to enable him/her to become useful, productive
and gainfully employed member of the society.
2. To develop and maintain the integrity of the profession or disciples that will provide leadership for the nation.
3. To advance the frontiers of knowledge through research work and apply the technology for improving the quality of human life and responding effectively to changing societal needs and conditions.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

PHILOSOPHY

Leadership – In the chosen field (as biologist, environmental science practitioner)

Excellence – To pursue continuous search for knowledge through research and link it to curricular innovations.
Service – Committed to work with partner communities and institutions in the fields of:
 biological/environmental work,
 climate change adaptation,
 public health
Integrity and Fairness – Maintain highest ethical code of conduct.

I. COURSE NUMBER : Bio 122

II. COURSE TITLE : Animal Physiology
III. COURSE UNITS : Five (5) units (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)
IV. CONTACT HOURS : Lecture : 3 hours per week
Laboratory : 6 hours per week
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CURRICULUM FOR
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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V. COURSE PRE-REQUISITE : General Physiology (5 units lecture and laboratory)
VI. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course deals with the fundamental principles of biological functions observed for members of the
Animal Kingdom. Particular emphasis is placed on the processes involved with regulation and adaptation to different stimuli.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Bachelor of Science in Biology who graduated from MHAM College Inc. will:
a. Develop an in-depth understanding of the basic principles governing the science of life;
b. Utilize techniques and procedures relevant to biological research work in laboratory or field settings;
c. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills;
d. Engage in community oriented activities;
e. Apply basic mathematical and statistical computations and use of appropriate techniques/procedures relevant to biological research work in laboratory or field settings;
f. Extend knowledge and critically assess current views and theories in various areas of biological sciences;
g. Demonstrate interpersonal skills, leadership qualities and ethical practice of the profession;
h. Engage in lifelong activities.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Identify and classify the different levels of structural organization of the animal body;
2. Locate and name the body positions and landmarks, as well as the body planes, cavities, and the abdominopelvic regions with their associate organs;
3. Identify and locate the systems of the body and the organs associated with these system;
4. Illustrate and describe the functions of the systems and their associated organs; and
5. Perform experiments that show how the systems work.

VII. COURSE CONTENT

Teaching-
Course Program Time Assessment or
Learning Outcomes Outcome Outcome Learning Content Learning Laboratory/OBE
Frame Evaluation
Tool
Activities
PRELIM PERIOD Weeks
At the end of the topic, the
students will be able to:
Unit I Assignment on Quizzes Answer Key
1. Discuss the major Structure and Functions
Lecture 1-2
differences between
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R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
CURRICULUM FOR
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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animal and plant 1 a, b, f A. INTRODUCTION of a typical Unicellular
cells. 1. The Animal and its Environment Animal Assignments Rubrics
2. Concept of Homeostasis and Physiologic
Mechanisms
3. Biological Control System/Regulatory Mechanism
2. Identify the major
process required for
B. REVIEW Quizzes Answer Key
maintaining animal
1 a, b, c, g 1. Cell Physiology Transport Through
cell functions. Oral Recitation 2
2. Cellular Transport Membrane
3. Signal Transduction
3. Relate the physical
characteristics of the
different components C. Nervous System Quizzes Answer Key
to their required 1. Physiology of the nerve impulse Nerve Physiology
2. Resting Membrane Potential Lecture A. Reflex Action 3-4
functions
1, 2, 3, a, b 3. Depolarization and Transmission of Nerve Impulses
4, 5
4. Summarize and
discuss the nerves D. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
and its functions 1. Basic Organization
Nervous Physiology
2. Sensory Physiology Long quiz Answer Key
3. Motor and Integrative Physiology Prelim exam
4. Neural Control of Muscle Contraction Lecture 5

1, 2, 3, 4 a, b, f, h

MIDTERM PERIOD

A. MOVEMENT
5. Discuss how bones 1, 2, 3, a, b 1. Non-muscular Movement Lecture/ Nervous-Muscle 5-6 Quizzes Answer Key
and muscle moves 4, 5 2. Different Muscle Types Discussion Physiology
3. Structural Basis of Contraction a. Skeletal muscle
4. Mechanical Properties Of a Contracting Muscle b. Cardiac muscle
c. Smooth muscle
B. CIRCULATION
6. Identify the molecular 2, 4 b, c, f 1. General System
components important 2. Types of Heart and their Circulatory Patterns
for maintaining and 3. Physiologic Properties of the Heart
regulating these 7-8
4. Cardiac Cycle Reporting
processes. Quizzes Answer Key
5. Body Fluids and the Blood
6. Regulation of Cardiovascular Functions
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C. RESPIRATION
1. General System
2. Respiratory Mechanism of Aquatic and Terrestrial
7. Differentiate the Vascular Physiology
Animals
different respiratory a. Circulation
3. Phases of Respiration
process of each animal b. Control of Blood
4. Regulation of Respiration
Species vessels
1, 2, 3, 4 a, b, f
D. DIGESTION 9
1. General System
8. Trace and discuss the 2. Nutritional Requirements and Feeding Types Blood
digestive processes of Lecture and Long Quizzes Answer Key
3. Digestion
each type of animals Discussions
4. Movement of the Alimentary Tract
5. Secretory Functions of the Alimentary Tract and
Digestive glands
1, 2, 3, 4 a, b, c 6. Absorption
7. Egestion
10-11
8. Coordination and Regulation of Digestive Process
Lecture Midterm exam Answer Key

SEMIFINAL PERIOD

9. Discuss the metabolic 4 b, e, f A. METABOLISM AND THERMOREGULATION Lecture 12 Quizzes Answer Key
process 1. Energy Metabolism Enzymes Kinetic
a. Glycolysis
b. Kreb's Cycle
c. Electron Transport Chain
2. Major Metabolic Pathways
a. Carbohydrates
b. Proteins
c. Lipids
d. Nucleic Acids

3. Metabolic Rate And Thermoregulation

a. Temperature Relations of Ectotherms Respiration
b. Temperature Relations of Endotherms a. Oxygen utilization
10. To know how animals c. Thermostatic Regulation of Body Temperature Carbon dioxide
3, 4 a, c, d, 13-14 Long exam Answer Key
regulate body Functions
e, h Lecture
temperature b. Respiration in the
frog
c. Respiration in man
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R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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Semi Finals Answer Key

FINAL PERIOD

11. Know how animals 1345 abce A. OSMOREGULATION AND EXCRETION Lecture Laboratory exercise on 15 Quizzes Answer Key
maintain body fluids 1. Osmoregulation Renal Physiology
a. Aquatic and Terrestrial Animals
12. Describe excretory b. Osmoregulatory Organs
organs and how they 2. Excretion
13 abce a. Vertebrate Renal Systems
works
b. Urine Function
c. Renal Regulatory Organs
13. Discuss the different
B. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
endocrine glands and
123 abf 1. The Concept of First and Second Messengers
their functions
2. Chemical Regulators and their functions
Lecture Laboratory exercise on 16 Long quiz Answer Key
a. Neurotransmitters
Endocrine Physiology
b. Neurosecretions
c. Hormones
d. Others

Finals Answer Key

VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENT/CLASSROOM POLICIES

1. Seat work will be done during and after every discussion to facilitate skills in problem-solving.
2. Quizzes will be administered after the end of an exercise.
3. Periodic examinations are to follow the MHAM College scheduled examination.
4. Allowable absences are 20% of the required hours, beyond this required attendance, the student is subject for dropping.
5. Four times tardy (15 minutes after the start of class) is equivalent to one absence.
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R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
CURRICULUM FOR
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
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6. Students are expected to bring the required materials in the activities such as calculator or lap top or any other computing instrument.
7. Periodic academic performance has to follow the grading system of the College of Arts and Sciences.
8. Assignments and homework or library work must be submitted on the deadline assigned by the teacher.
9. Research outputs are also required and must be presented as scheduled.

IX. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

 Frandson, R.D., et al. 2007. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals 7th ed. Whiley-Blackwell, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication.
 Reece, W.O. 2005. Dukes’ Physiology of domestic Animals 13th ed. Whiley-Blackwell, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
 Cheeran, J.V. 2004. Textbook of Wild and Zoo Animal: Care and Management. INTERNATIONAL BOOK DISTRIBUTING CO., Khushnuma Complex Basement 7, Meerabai
Marg (Behind Iawahar Bhawan) Lucknow 226 001 U.P. (INDIA).
 Guyton, A.C. & Hall, J.E.. 1996. Textbook of Medical Physiology 9th Ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.

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EDGARDO G. DEYPALUBOS JR., DVM JOSE M. OCLARIT, PhD ARLENE M. DIAZ, MD EdD, FPSECP
Resident Veterinarian, Department of Research College Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Vice-President for Academics