MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
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
MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
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VISION
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.
MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
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I. COURSE CODE : Biology 110
II. COURSE NAME : Systematic Biology
III. COURSE UNIT : 3 units (2 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory)
IV. CONTACT HOURS : Lecture : 2 hours per week
Laboratory : 3 hours per week
V. COURSE PRE-REQUISITE : General Zoology (5 units lecture and laboratory)
General Botany (5 units lecture and laboratory)
VI. COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This is a scientific study of the kinds and diversity of organisms and the relationships among them,determination by means of
comparison of what the unique properties of each species and higher taxa are, properties contain taxon have in common and
biological causes of the difference or shared characteristics, study of variation within taxa.
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 fieldsettings;
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. Explain the importance of biodiversity to ecosystems or to applied sciences, such as medicine, agriculture, etc.;
2. Provide students’ exposure to representative groups of organisms (plants and animals) their identification, classification and nomenclature;
3. Learn some basic statistical tools in describing morphological diversities among organisms;
MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
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4. Interpret and describe the usefulness of cladograms in modern taxonomic studies;
5. Identify animals that are beneficial and organisms that are harmful to humans;
6. Distinguish the basic biology, diversity, ecology and medical effects of major animal groups.
VII. COURSE CONTENT
Learning Outcomes Course Progra Learning Content Teaching Laborator Time Assessment or Tool
Outcom m Learning y Frame Evaluation
e Outco Activities
me
At the end of the topic, the students
will be able to: A. Introduction: History of Life on Lecture-Discussion Lab Quizzes Answer Key
Earth exercises
1. Describe the history, roles and 1. Geological Time Scale
12 ab 1-2
significance of Taxonomy and 2. Origin of Life Plant & stem Written Examination Answer Key
Systematics to other fields of 3. Features of the Earliest leaf, flower,
Science; Organisms inflorescenc
4. Extinction Laboratory Report
e essential
2. Effectively describe the parts Rubrics
distinctive features, classify B. Systematics and Taxonomy Laboratory
Lecture-Discussion
and name the major groups of 1. Definition of Terms Practical Examination
123 abc Parts of the
organisms; 2. Scope and Aims of Systematics fruits and Rubrics
3-4
3. Contributing to the other fields in seed of
3. Classify organisms into Biology monocot and
groups that reflect 4. Roles and Products of dicot
evolutionary relationships; Systematics families
in Modern Biology
5. History of Taxonomy
4. Effectively apply the rules and
procedure of classification and
nomenclature; C. Microtaxonomy
1. Species Concepts and Speciation Group Reporting 5-6
2. Variation of Species and Discussion Gymnosper
5. Construct cladograms,
ms ferns
phenograms and phylograms Laboratory Practical
D. Macrotaxonomy Pre-Lab
in describing relationships of Examination
1. Basic principles of Classification discussion
organisms;
MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
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2. Taxonomic Characters Lecture-Discussion Classificatio 7-8
6. Apply and employ taxonomy 3. Rules and Procedure of n of coral, Rubrics
as a tool in Systematics. Classification and Nomenclature mollusk,
Written and Practical
4. Diversity of Life arthropods
Examination
a. Kingdom Systems 2-3-4-5 &
456 abe b. Survey to the 5 kingdom echinoderms 9-11
System Seatwork Laboratory reports
Monera Fishes Rubrics
Fungi
Plants Lecture Classes Amphibians
Animalia
Group Reporting Reptiles Rubrics
E. Three Schools of Systematics and Discussion Final examination
1. Phenetics
2. Cladistics Mammals
3. Evolutionary Classification 12-15
Lecture Construct
F. Modern Approach and Tools in cladograms,
Studying Systematics phenograms
Group Exercises and
phylograms 16-18 Answer Key
VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENT/CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. Quizzes will be administered after the end of the topic of discussion.
2. Seatwork will be done during and after every discussion to facilitate skills in problem-solving.
3. Periodic examinations are to follow the School’s scheduled examination.
4. Allowable absence is 20% of 54 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.
6. Assignments and homework or library work must be submitted on the deadline assigned by the teacher.
7. Periodic academic performance has to follow the grading system of the college.
8. Research outputs are also required and must be presented as scheduled.
IX. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Berg, L.R. (2012). Introduction to Botany. Singapore: Cengage Learning.
MHAM COLLEGE, INC.
R. DUTERTE STREET, BANAWA, CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES OUTCOMES-BASED
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM FOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOLOGY
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Hickman, Roberts, Larson. (2001). Integrated Principles of Zoology.11 th ed. McGraw Hill New York.
Kardong, Kenneth V. (2006). Vertebrates: Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution. 6 th ed. McGraw-Hill Education.
Miller, Stephen, Harvey, John. (2016). Zoology.10th ed. McGraw Hill Education.
Pechenik, J.A. (2010). Biology of the Invertebrates. 7thed. New York: McGraw Hill.
PREPARED BY: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: APPROVED BY:
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PATRICIA M. MAILED, MATS JOSE M. OCLARIT, PhD, FPAAB, FPSECP ARLENE M. DIAZ, MD, EdD, FPSECP
Faculty, Department of Biology College Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Vice-President for Academics
