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COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE : GEC 214

COURSE TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COURSE TYPE AND CREDIT : 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITES : None
CO-REQUISITES : None

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In line with RA 9512, this course shall encompass environmental concepts and principles, environmental laws, the threats to environmental
degradation and its impact on human well-being, and the responsibility of the citizen to the environment and the value of conservation,
protection, and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment in the context of sustainable development.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
CLO 1. Display the basic principles and concepts about Environmental Science;
CLO 2. Recognize the different Environmental Laws existing in the Local and National;
CLO 3. Discuss the different threats to environmental degradation and its impact on human well-being;
CLO 4. Assess human activities that alter the flow of Biogeochemical Cycles and disturbs/destroys different Ecosystems.
CLO 5. Describe on the major source of pollution in different environments and identify the possible solutions for these problems
CLO 6. Reflect on the negative effects of human activities that alter biogeochemical cycles, destroy ecosystems, and increases pollutants on
the environment.
CLO 7: Interpret demographics, graphs and chart

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LEARNING PLAN
Learning Outcomes for Preliminary Period.
Course Learning Outcome Topic Learning Outcomes
CLO 1 TLO 1: Define Environmental Science
CLO 7 TLO 2: Explain the need to study environmental Science
TLO 6: List and discuss the different Sustainable Development Goals
TLO 7: Describe the flow of energy to and from the earth
TLO 8: distinguish among organism, a population, a community, an ecosystem and the biosphere
TLO 9: distinguish the abiotic and biotic components of ecosystem
TLO 10: define trophic level and distinguish producers (autotrophs) and consumers (heterotrophs)
TLO 11: distinguish between food chain and food web
TLO 12: describe each biogeochemical cycles and its importance
TLO 13: discuss and explain biodiversity and its importance
TLO 14: explain the changes in earth’s life and how geological processes and climate change affects
biodiversity
TLO 15: differentiate ecosystem and biome
TLO 17: Define interspecific competition, predation, parasitism, mutualism and Commensalism.
TLO 18: Explain how each of these species Interaction can affect the population sizes of species in
ecosystem
TLO 19: Distinguish between environmental resistance and carrying capacity:
TLO 20: Distinguish ecological succession
CLO 2 TLO 4: List and discuss the existing Environmental law
CLO 3 TLO 3: Discuss and Identify the different environmental problems
CLO 4 TLO 16: explain and discuss speciation, extinction, and the human activities that affects the biodiversity
CLO 6 TLO 18: Explain how each of these species Interaction can affect the population sizes of species in
ecosystem

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DATE Module No and Module Learning Flexible Teaching-Learning Module Activities Technology Enabler Assessment Allotted
Topic Learning Outcomes Strategy Hours
Outcomes
Orientation Video
● Upload course syllabus MS PowerPoint
Google
● Introduction and overview to course Classroom/Edmodo
1
● Online Diagnostic Test

● Discussion of course requirements

Module No. 1: MLO 1: Discuss the ● Review the definition of environmental MS PowerPoint Formative
The how science Lecture Video Assessment
Interdisciplinary environmental Google
Week 1 Nature of science becomes Classroom/Edmodo
Environmental interdisciplinary ● Research and Review on the scope of
Science environmental science Module
TLO 1: discuss the MLO 2: Explain the Activities
multidisciplinary need to study
nature of environmental ● Review the importance of environmental 2.93
environmental Science science
science
TLO 2:
awareness on
the need to
study
environmental
science

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Module No. 2: MLO 1: identify the ● Readings of the Case: It’s all about Reading Article (PDF) Formative
Environmental different Sustainability MS PowerPoint Assessment
Problems, its environmental Lecture Video
Causes, problems and its Google
Environmental causes. ● Research and readings on Classroom/Edmodo Module
Law and Environmental Problems and its causes Activities
Sustainability MLO 2: identify
TLO 3: Discuss and criticize
and Identify the existing ● Research and critic existing
different environmental law Environmental Law
environmental
problems MLO 3: describe
TLO 4: List and environmentally ● Discussion of Environmentally
WEEK 2 discuss the sustainable society 3.93
Sustainable Society
existing
Environmental MLO 4: identify
law and compare the
● Research on the Sustainable
TLO 5: Describe sustainable
environmentally development goal Development Goal
sustainable
society
TLO 6: List and
discuss the
different
Sustainable
Development
Goals
Module 3: MLO 1: Illustrate ● Readings of the Case: Tropical Rain PDF Formative
WEEK 3 Ecosystems: the energy to and Forest are Disappearing MS PowerPoint Assessment 3.93
What are they from the earth Lecture Video

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How do they MLO 2: Organize Google
Work? the levels of ● Discussions on Ecosystem Components. Classroom/Edmodo
TLO 7: Describe organization Module
the flow of based on Ecology Activities
energy to and MLO 3: Classify the ● Paper Assignments: Illustrations of
from the earth components of ecological relationships and succession
TLO 8: distinguish Ecosystem
among MLO 4: define and
organism, a classify the trophic ● Discussions on Biogeochemical Cycles
population, a level and its importance
community, an MLO 5: Illustrate
ecosystem and the Food chain
the biosphere and Food Webs
TLO 9: distinguish MLO 6: Illustrate
the abiotic and and explain the
biotic Biogeochemical
components of Cycles
ecosystem
TLO 10: define
trophic level
and distinguish
producers
(autotrophs)
and consumers
(heterotrophs)
TLO 11:
distinguish
between food
chain and food
web

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TLO 12: describe
each
biogeochemical
cycles and its
importance
Module 4: MLO 1: define and ● Readings on Challenges faced by PDF Reader Formative
Evolution and explain the Biodiversity MS PowerPoint Assessment
Biodiversity importance of Lecture Video
TLO 13: discuss Biodiversity Google
and explain ● Review of Biodiversity and its importance Classroom/Edmodo Module
biodiversity and MLO 2: Define and Activities
its importance explain Biological
TLO 14: explain Evolution ● Discussions of the changes in earth’s life
the changes in MLO 3: State the (evolution) and how geological processes Infographics
earth’s life and theory of evolution and climate change affects biodiversity.
how geological
processes and MLO 4: Compare
WEEK 4 climate change and Contrast ● Discussions on ecosystem and biomes 3.93
affects Ecosystem and
biodiversity Biomes
TLO 15: MLO 5: explain
differentiate speciation and ● Research on the evidences of the
ecosystem and extinction
changes in earth’s life (evolution) and
biome MLO 6: describe
TLO 16: explain ecological niche how geological processes and climate
and discuss and distinguish change affects biodiversity
speciation, generalist and
extinction, and specialist species
the human MLO 7: identify the
activities that human activities

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affects the that affects ● Discussions and research on examples of
biodiversity biodiversity. speciation, extinction and identify the
, human activities that affects biodiversity.

MODULE 5: MLO 17: ● Readings on Species Interaction and its PDF Reader Formative
Species Demonstrate the importance MS PowerPoint Assessment
Interaction and different species Lecture Video
Population interaction ● Review on the Species Interaction or Google
Control MLO 18: Distinguish Symbiosis Classroom/Edmodo Module
TLO 17: Define environmental Activities
interspecific resistance and ● Image Analysis on Ecological Succession
competition, carrying capacity
predation, MLO 19: Explain ● Readings on Carrying Capacity
parasitism, ecological
mutualism and succession
Commensalism.
WEEK 5 TLO 18: Explain 3.93
how each of
these species
Interaction can
affect the
population sizes
of species in
ecosystem.
TLO 19:
Distinguish
between
environmental
resistance and
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carrying
capacity:
TLO 20:
Distinguish
ecological
succession
Preliminary Examination

Learning Outcomes for Midterm Period.

Course Learning Outcome Topic Learning Outcomes
CLO 1 TLO 2: Explain population’s age structure affects its growth or decline
TLO 3: Distinguish weather and climate
TLO 4: define greenhouse gasses and explain why they are important to the earth’s life and climate.
TLO 5: Explain why there are three types of each major biomes.
TLO 6: Distinguish Background Extinction and Mass Extinction
TLO 8: Distinguish between endangered species and threatened species
TLO 10: Identify the major sources of water
TLO 13: discuss the geological processes.
TLO 14: discuss the rock cycle
TLO 15: Identify the mineral resources and explain the environmental effects of using them.
CLO 3 TLO 1: Breakdown the factors that influences the size of the population
CLO 4 TLO 2: Explain population’s age structure affects its growth or decline
CLO 5 TLO 9: Distinguish between the instrumental value and intrinsic value of a species
CLO 6 TLO 11: explain water pollution
TLO 12: identify the major source of water pollutant and the problem it cause
TLO 15: Identify the mineral resources and explain the environmental effects of using them.
CLO 7 TLO 7: Explain how can the extinction of a species affect other species and ecosystem services.

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MODULE 1: The
Human MLO 1: Breakdown ● Movie Analysis: What happened to
Population the factors that Monday
TLO 1: influences the size
Breakdown the of the population Formative
factors that MLO 2: Show how ● Discussions on the factors influences PDF Reader Assessment
influences the the population’s Population Size MS PowerPoint
WEEK 7 size of the age structure Lecture Video 3.93
population affects its growth Google Module
TLO 2: Explain or decline. ● Analysis on how the population’s age Classroom/Edmodo Activities
population’s MLO 3: design a structure affects its growth or decline?
age structure policy on how to
affects its slow down
growth or population.
decline
MODULE 2:
Climate and MLO 1: ● Review on the difference between
Biodiversity differentiate
climate and weather
TLO 3: weather and
Distinguish climate ● Review on definition and importance of Formative
weather and MLO 2: discuss PDF Reader Assessment
natural greenhouse gases
climate greenhouse MS PowerPoint
WEEK 8 TLO 4: define gasses and its Lecture Video 3.93
● Discussions on the factor that influence
greenhouse importance Google Module
gasses and MLO 3: Explain Climate Classroom/Edmodo Activities
explain why why there are
they are three types of ● Discussion on how climate affects the
important to the each major nature and the location of Biomes
earth’s life and biomes.
climate.

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TLO 5: Explain
why there are
three types of
each major
biomes.
MODULE 3:
Sustaining
Biodiversity
TLO 6:
Distinguish
Background
Extinction and MLO 1: ● Review on what is extinction and why is it
Mass Extinction Differentiate alarming.
TLO 7: Explain background and
how can the mass extinction ● Reflect on the different lifestyle that PDF Reader Formative
extinction of a MLO 2: Distinguish
contributes to premature of species. MS PowerPoint Assessment
species affect endangered and
Lecture Video
WEEK 9 other species threatened 3.93
● Review on the differences endangered Essays Module
and ecosystem species
and threatened species Google Activities
services. MLO 3: Explain
Classroom/Edmodo
TLO 8: why there animals
Distinguish are being extinct ● Readings on the Case: Philippine Eagle &
between because of trends and issues of biodiversity
endangered human activities
species and
threatened
species
TLO 9:
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between the

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instrumental
value and
intrinsic value of
a species
● Readings on the Case Study: Pasig River
MODULE 4:
MLO 1: Identify the or Manila Bay
Water
different water
Environment
sources ● Research on the different water sources
TLO 10: Identify
MLO2: explain the
the major ● Discussion on water pollution
water pollution
sources of PDF Reader Formative
MLO 3: Identify
water ● Research on the major sources of water MS PowerPoint Assessment
major sources of
WEEK 10 TLO 11: explain Video Module 3.93
water pollution pollutants and the problem it causes.
water pollution Google Activities
and explain the
TLO 12: identify Classroom/Edmodo
problem it cause. ● Tracing of waste water from Household to
the major
MLO 4: reflect on water sources.
source of water
the lifestyle that
pollutant and
causes water ● Essays on lifestyle that contributes to water
the problem it
pollution pollution
cause

MLO 1: explain the ● Reading on Case: the Mining Activities in

Module 5:
different major Formative
Geology and the Philippines
geological Assessment
Non-Renewable PDF Reader
processes
Minerals ● Research on the major geological MS PowerPoint
MLO 2: Illustrate
WEEK 11 TLO 13: discuss processes: tectonic plates, Volcanic Video Presentation 3.93
the rock cycle Module
the geological Eruptions and the hazards Google
MLO 3: Identify the Activities
processes. Classroom/Edmodo
mineral resources
TLO 14: discuss ● Review on the major geological Processes
and explain the
the rock cycle
environmental
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TLO 15: Identify effects of using ● Activity: My Journey as Rocks
the mineral them.
resources and MLO 4: Design a ● Research on the mineral resources and
explain the policy for the environmental effects of using them
environmental developing and
effects of using using
them. nonrenewable
mineral resources
in the most
sustainable way
possible
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Learning Outcomes for Final Period.

Course Learning Outcome Topic Learning Outcomes
CLO 1 TLO 1: Identify the major energy resources do the world rely on.
TLO 2: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuel
TLO 3: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
TLO 5: Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy
TLO 6: Describe the nature of the atmosphere
TLO 10: Distinguish among solid waste, industrial waste, municipal waste and hazardous waste
TLO 12: Distinguish among waste management, waste reduction and integrated waste management
TLO 13: Distinguish among the three Rs: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle
TLO 14: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of burning or burying solid waste
TLO 15: Discuss ways on how should we deal with Hazardous Waste
CLO 3 TLO 7: Identify the major source air pollution and the problem it cause
CLO 4 TLO 8: Explain climate change and its possible effects
CLO 5 TLO 9: explain the depletion of ozone layers

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CLO 6 TLO 11: Describe the production of solid waste in the Philippines and what happens to such waste
CLO 7 TLO 4: Explain Energy Efficiency and its importance

DATE Module No and Module Learning Residential Teaching-Learning Module Technology Enabler Assessment Allotted
Topic Learning Outcomes Activities Strategy Hours
Outcomes
MODULE 1:
Energy
TLO 1: Identify
the major
energy
resources the
world relies on. ● Readings on Energy efficiency and its
TLO 2: Discuss importance
MLO 1: Compare
the advantages
and Contrast all ● Review on the major energy sources the
and Formative
the major energy PDF Reader
disadvantages world rely on. Assessment
resources the MS PowerPoint
of fossil fuel
WEEK 13 world rely on. Lecture Video 1.54
TLO 3: Discuss ● Activity: Compare and Contrast Venn- Module
Google Classrooms/
the advantages Diagram on the energy resources Activities
MLO 2: Explain Edmodo
and
Energy Efficiency
disadvantages ● Infographics on tips to lower energy
and its importance
of Nuclear consumption
Energy
TLO 4: Explain
Energy
Efficiency and
its importance
TLO 5:
Advantages
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and
Disadvantages
of Renewable
Energy
Module 2: Air
Pollution,
Climate ● Review on the layers of the atmosphere
Change and
MLO 1: Describe and its characteristics.
Ozone
the nature of the
Depletion
atmosphere ● Crossword Puzzle: major air pollution
TLO 6: Describe
MLO 2: Outline the
the nature of ● Readings on the impact of air pollution to
major source air
the atmosphere
pollution and the human health PDF Reader
TLO 7: Identify Formative
problem it cause. MS PowerPoint
the major Assessment 3.08
WEEK 14 & 15 MLO 3: explain ● Review on climate change and its causes. Lecture Video
source air Module
climate change Google Classrooms/
pollution and Activities
and its possible ● Readings on the impacts of climate Edmodo
the problem it
effects change.
cause
MLO 4: Breakdown
TLO 8: Explain
the depletion of ● Video Presentation on how ozone layers
climate change
ozone layers and are created and depletion
and its possible
its harmful effects.
effects
TLO 9: explain
the depletion of
ozone layes
Module 3: Solid MLO 1: Classify the
PDF Reader Formative 3.08
Waste & waste that has ● Discuss the classification of Waste.
WEEK 16 & 17 MS PowerPoint Assessment
Hazardous been produce
Lecture Video
Waste

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TLO 10: MLO 2: Trace the ● Research on the pathway of waste Google Classrooms/ Module
Distinguish waste journey materials. Edmodo Activities
among solid from home.
waste, industrial ● Discussions on the waste management Research on
waste, MLO 3: including the three Rs. the impacts of
municipal Demonstrate the Aviation to the
waste and waste ● Video presentation on the waste Environment:
hazardous management management including 3Rs. Literature
waste including the three Review
TLO 11: Rs: reuse, reduce ● Movie Analysis: WALL E
Describe the and recycle
production of ● Discussions on the effects of burying or
soldi waste in MLO 4: Analyze
burning of solid waste
the Philippines the effects of
and what burying or burning
● Research on the different ways of dealing
happens to of solid waste
with hazardous waste.
such waste
TLO 12: MLO 5: identify
Distinguish different ways on
among waste dealing hazardous
management, waste.
waste reduction
and integrated
waste
management
TLO 13:
Distinguish
among the
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Reduce and
Recycle

TLO 14: Discuss

the advantages
and
disadvantages
of burning or
burying solid
waste
TLO 15: Discuss
ways on how
should we deal
with Hazardous
Waste

GRADING SYSTEM
CRITERIA PERCENTAGE
Major Exams 30%
Formative Assessments 20%
Project (Infographics/Proposal/Vlogging/Research) 20%
Learning Modules 30%
TOTAL 100%
Semester grade = (Prelim grade + Midterm grade + Final term grade)/3
COURSE POLICIES (FLEXIBLE LEARNING MODALITY)
A. Attending to scheduled online meetings are not mandatory. Your attendance is demonstrated through contributing to course
discussions and/or assignments. Completion of the Learning Modules are mandatory including submissions of performance tasks
embedded in the self-directed modules. Prompt submission of required tasks are highly encouraged.

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B. Learning Module must be submitted on or before agreed-on deadline. Failure to do may result to deductions of points. (10% of
grade per day)

C. Students are expected to display the highest degree of honesty and professionalism in their class work, requirements and activities
especially that the flexible modality offers greater opportunity for cheating.

D. Any complaints, problems, issues, and/or concerns (teaching, grades, etc.) related to our class should be properly addressed to the
subject instructor for resolution. You can communicate your concern through any platform for communication such as e-mails,
messengers, chats, SMS or during the scheduled synchronous meetings. Shall there be no mutually agreed resolution on the issue, you
may seek the help of the Program Coordinator or the ILAS Dean in resolving the issue with any of your subject instructor.
COURSE POLICIES
A. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. Academic dishonesty shall in no way be tolerated. Any paper or part thereof, which is discovered to have
been copied/plagiarized or prepared by another person, shall be given a grade of 5.0. The student shall not be allowed to submit
another paper in lieu of the copied/plagiarized paper.

B. CLASS PARTICIPATION. Active participation in all class discussions/activities is highly encouraged.

C. COURSE REQUIREMENTS SUBMISSION. Date of submission of each requirement must be followed strictly.

D. EXAMINATIONS. Examinations must be taken according to schedule. A special examination may be given provided that the student
has valid reason(s), and with corresponding necessary attachment such as medical certificate (in case of sickness) and/or other
reference. No privilege is given for student to take missed quiz or quizzes.

E. MISSED CLASS SESSION. If there is a requirement/paper needed for a particular schedule, missing the class session is not an excuse
for the student not to comply with what is due.

F. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE, ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS. (Refer to Article V of the revised Student’s Handbook).

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REFERENCES
Call number/e-provider Materials (textbooks, references, journals, online)
Cunningham, William and Cunningham, Mary Ann. 2017. Principles of Environmental Science : Inquiry and
ISBN-13: 978-007803607-1
Application. McGraw-Hill, 8th Edition
Miller, G. T., Jr., & Spoolman, S. E... 2018. Living in the Environment : Principles, Connections and Solutions, 19th
ISBN-13:978-113394013-5
Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0-495-56017-3 Miller, G. T., Jr., & Spoolman, S. E. (2010). Environmental Science 13 th Edition. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.

Prepared: Verified by:

Approved by:

Science Faculty CHRISTHOTEL C. LOPEZ, LPT RAMSEY S. FERRER, MA TEL

A.Y. 2020-2021 Area Head, Mathematics and Sciences Dean, ILAS

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Piccio Garden, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester A.Y. 2021-2022
General Education Department

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME - COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

MAPPING TABLE FOR BS AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE CODE : GEC 11
COURSE TITLE : ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COURSE TYPE : Lecture
COURSE CREDIT : 3 UNITS
Program Learning Outcomes

PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO PLO
Course Learning Outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Display the basic principles and concepts about
X X X
Environmental Science
2. Recognize the different Environmental Laws existing
in the Local and National
3. Discuss the different threats to environmental
X X X X X
degradation and its impact on human well-being
4. Assess human activities that alter the flow of
Biogeochemical Cycles and disturbs/destroys different X X X X
Ecosystems
5. Describe on the major source of pollution in different
environments and identify the possible solutions for X X X
these problems

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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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General Education Department
6. Reflect on the negative effects of human activities
that alter biogeochemical cycles, destroy ecosystems, X X X X X X
and increases pollutants on the environment

7. Interpret demographics, graphs and chart X X X

NOTE: Provide a check mark on the areas in which the program learning outcome (PLO) is hit by the course learning outcome (CLO)
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (DESCRIPTORS/INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES) –
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOME MAPPING TABLE FOR BS IN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Graduate Attributes/Institutional Learning

Outcomes

Program Learning Outcome GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6

a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex aeronautical engineering
X X
problems
b. Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data and to simulate
X X X
processes
c. Design a system, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems or processes to meet desired
X X X
needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards
d. Function in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
X X X
e. Identify, formulate, and solve complex aeronautical engineering problems X X X
f. Understand the professional and ethical responsibility X X X
g. Communicate effectively aeronautical engineering activities with the engineering
X X
community and with society at large
h. Understand the impact of aeronautical engineering solutions in global, economic,
X X
environmental, and societal context
i. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning X

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester A.Y. 2021-2022
General Education Department
j. Know contemporary issues X X
k. Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for aeronautical
X X X X
engineering practice
l. Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader
X X
of a team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment
m. Apply acquired aeronautical engineering knowledge and skills for national development X X

NOTE: Provide a check mark on the areas in which the Graduate Attribute (Descriptors/Institutional Learning Outcome) is hit by the program
learning outcome (PLO). Kindly refer to the descriptors (institutional learning outcomes) to clearly understand what each attribute refers to or
expect from its graduate

GRADUATES ATTRIBUTES AND INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)

Graduate Attribute (GA)

Descriptors (Institutional Learning Outcome)

1. Globally Competitive World class aviation professionals who possess qualities of competence in professional communication, effective
Aviation Professionals management, scientific research, and technological innovation in the fields of aeronautical sciences, aviation technology,
and liberal arts.

2. Socially Accountable Highly interactive and socially responsive to the ever changing demands of the aviation industry and the society at large
through stewardship, volunteerism, and advocacies in various domains such as awareness and gender sensitivity in
multicultural setting, environmental safety and security amidst industrial revolution, and research and extension to
marginalized sectors, all of which are necessary towards sustainable social transformations.
3. Creative and Critical Thinkers Globally competitive who demonstrate higher order thinking skills and abilities such as analytical, critical, and creative
and Problem Solvers thinking as intellectual tools of a solution thinker responsible for self-knowledge, self-mastery, and knowledge management
and sharing in multi-disciplinary areas of inquiry and expertise.

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
1st Semester A.Y. 2021-2022
General Education Department
4. Holistic Individuals Fully developed functional citizens who are intellectually competent, spiritually and morally upright, just, and service-
oriented.

5. Cooperative and Extremely skilled individuals who possess leadership qualities such as decision-making skills, social skills, commitment,
Independent Leaders integrity, and creativity in various team or independent actions in precedence of democracy.

6. Lifelong Learners Highly motivated individuals who strive for both personal development and professional advancement through continuing
education as success indicators towards improving the quality of life and the society.

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