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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Code: OAD Prof. Elec. 1
Course Description This course is a preliminary investigation into the study of Human Anatomy and Physiology which requires an understanding of the levels of
organization and systemic functionality of the human body. A foundation for the course would include the study of cells, tissue types, and an
introduction to homeostatic mechanisms. Building on this foundation, the exploration of each organ system will include the structure and
function of organs, the processes within the system, and homeostatic imbalances that may occur. These homeostatic imbalances are not designed
to be an all-inclusive list, rather an example of topics that may be discussed. Treatment of homeostatic imbalance may also be addressed. This
course will put to use the manipulation of models, physiological probes and data collection, cat and other animal organ dissection, video tutorials,
and microscopy, along with lecture, to explain how the functions of the human body are directly related to their structure(s) as well as introduce
students to the fields of allied health.
SY/Semester 2021-2022 Credit Units: 3
Program(s) to which it
contributes
BSOD Prerequisites: None
2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU
VISION MISSION
A provider of relevant and quality education to a society where citizens are expected to
become competent, skilled, dignified, and community-oriented.
An academic institution providing technological, professional, research and extension
programs to form principled men and women of competencies and skills responsive to
local and global development needs.
3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)
IGO1. Creative and
Critical Thinkers
 Solves problems
 Generates new and innovative ideas
 Exhibits questioning mind

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 Receptive to new ideas
 Makes a sound judgment
IGO2. Life-long
Learners
 Manifests willingness to learn
 Updates knowledge, skills and qualification
 Accepts challenges while calculating risks
 Applies theory to practice
 Influences transformative change
IGO3. Effective
Communicators
 Demonstrates good and oral and written communication
 Expresses thoughts clearly and responsibly
 Listens attentively and emphatically
 Responds to social issues and problem
IGO4. Morally and
Socially Upright
Individuals
 Leads a morally and socially upright life
 Demonstrates ethics and professionalism
 Responds to community development needs
 Advocates environmental conservation and cultural preservation
 Manifests gender sensitivity
 Shows social maturity in dealing with others
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
LO1 Define Anatomy and Physiology
LO2 Explain Homeostasis
LO3 Describe levels of structural organization of the human body
LO3 Discuss directional terms, anatomical position, planes and sections used in Anatomy.
LO4 Differentiate body cavities
LO5 Explain structure and characteristics of human cell
LO6 Describe movements of particles across cell membrane
LO7 Discuss organelles of human cell & their function
LO8 Explain abnormal cellular function (cancer)

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LO9 Describe types of tissues
a) Epithelial tissue
b) Connective tissue
c) Nerve tissue d) Muscle tissue
LO10 Explain location and function of tissues in the body
- Discuss membranes of the body
LO11 Describe skin of the human body
LO12 Discuss glands of the skin
LO13 Explain the structure and function of hair
LO14 Discuss about nails
LO15 Discuss bone tissue.
LO16 Explain the general feature and surface markings of bones.
LO17 Discuss skeleton and its function:
- Axial skeleton
- Appendicular skeleton.
LO18 Explain joints, types of joints and their movements
LO19 List the general characteristics and functions of skeletal muscle tissue.
LO20 Describe the structure of a muscle
LO21 Describe the connective tissue components of skeletal muscles
LO22 Briefly describe how muscles contract
LO23 List the substances needed in muscle contraction and describe the function of each
LO24 Differentiate between isotonic and isometric contractions
LO25 Define the following terms: origin, insertion, synergist, antagonist, and prime mover
LO26 Define the different bases employed in naming skeletal muscles
LO27 Describe the generalized functions of the system as a whole
LO28 Describe how the nervous tissue is organized
LO29 Identify the major types of cells in the nervous system and discuss the function of each
LO30 Identify types of neurons
LO31 Briefly describe the mechanisms of transmission of a nerve impulse
LO32 Briefly describe transmission at a synapse

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LO33 Define neurotransmitter and give several examples of them.
LO34 List the components of a reflex arc
LO35 List the divisions of the nervous system
LO36 Identify the major anatomical components of the brain and spinal cord and briefly comment in the function of each.
LO37 Identify and discuss the coverings and fluid spaces of the brain and spinal cord.
LO38 Discuss spinal and cranial nerves
LO39 Discuss the anatomical and functional characteristics of the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system
LO40 Classify sense organs as special or general and explain the basic differences between the two groups.
LO41 Discuss how a stimulus is converted into sensation.
LO42 List the major senses.
LO43 Describe the structure of the eye and the function of its components.
LO44 Discuss the anatomy of the ear and its sensory function in hearing and equilibrium.
LO45 Discuss the chemical receptors and their functions.
LO46 Discuss the general sense organs and their functions.
LO47 Compare the effects of the nervous system and the endocrine system in controlling the body
LO48 Compare protein and steroid hormones with respect to position and method of action and give examples of each type
LO49 Describe three methods for regulating the release of hormone
LO50 Identify the glands of the endocrine system on a diagram
LO51 List the hormones produced by each endocrine gland and describe the effects of each on the body
LO52 Describe how the hypothalamus controls the anterior and posterior pituitary
LO53 Explain why the anterior pituitary is called the master gland
LO54 Explain how the endocrine system responds to stress
LO55 Describe the primary functions of blood.
LO56 List the formed elements of blood and identify the most important function of each.
LO57 Explain the steps involved in blood clotting.
LO58 Describe ABO and Rh blood typing.
LO59 Describe the three layers of the heart.
LO60 Name the four chambers of the heart.
LO61 Name the valves at the entrance and exit of each ventricle.
LO62 Briefly describe blood circulation through the myocardium.

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LO63 Name the components of the heart’s conduction system.
LO64 Briefly describe the cardiac cycle.
LO65 Explain what produces the two heart sounds.
LO66 Differentiate among the three main types of vessels in the body with regard to structure and function.
LO67 Compare the locations and functions of the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
LO68 Describe the three coats of the blood vessels.
LO69 Name the four sections of aorta.
LO70 Name the main branches of the aorta.
LO71 Name the main vessels that drain into the superior and inferior venae cavae.
LO72 Describe the structure and function of the hepatic portal system.
LO73 Define pulse and list factors that affect the pulse rate.
LO74 Explain how blood pressure is commonly measured.
LO75 Describe the purpose of the respiratory system
LO76 Differentiate between external and internal respiration
LO77 Name all of the structures of the respiratory system
LO78 Explain how food and foreign materials are kept out of the respiratory tract
LO79 Explain the mechanism for the pulmonary ventilation
LO80 List and define five breathing volumes
LO81 Describe in which respiration is regulated
LO82 Name the two main functions of the digestive system
LO83 Describe the four layers of the digestive tract wall
LO84 Describe the peritoneum
LO85 Name and describe the organs of the digestive tract
LO86 Name and describe the accessory organs of digestion and biliary apparatus
LO87 List the functions of each organ involved in digestion
LO88 Explain the role of enzymes in digestion and give examples of enzymes
LO89 Name the end products of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates digestion
LO90 Define absorption
LO91 Define villi and state how villi function in absorption
LO92 Describe how bile functions in digestion

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LO93 List the main functions of the liver
LO94 Explain the use of feedback in regulating digestion and give several examples
LO95 Discuss the structure & functions of the kidney
LO96 Explain Accessory excretory structures of the urinary system
LO97 Explain Urine and urination
LO98 Explain the most abundant elements in the body
LO99 Discuss movement of water across body compartments
LO100 Explain about electrolytes of the body
LO101 Explain acid base balance
LO102 Discuss the male and female reproductive system
LO103 Explain the formation of sex cells
LO104 Explain conception and mechanism of contraception
MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Learning Outcomes Required Output Due Date
LO1-LO104 MCO1: Portfolio of all paper works/activities 18th
weeks
ASSESSMENT:
The students will be assessed by the following:
 Long Quiz
 Exam
 Portfolio

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GRADING SYSTEM
To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75 percent through the course requirements discussed above. The maximum points that a student can obtain through each
requirements are shown below:
Requirement/Assessment Task Percent (%)
Long Quiz 20
Exam 30
Portfolio 50
TOTAL 100
LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING
OUTCOME
TOPIC Teaching and Learning Activities (Methodology) Assessment Resources WEEK
NO.
LO1-LO10 1. CHAPTER ONE –
INTRODUCTION TO
HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY
2. CHAPTER TWO –
CELL CHAPTER
3. CHAPTER THREE –
TISSUES AND
MEMBRANE
Modular Learning
 Instructional materials (modules) for each topic
prepared by the instructor shall be available for
students through online downloading.
 Scheduled Zoom meeting shall also be conducted for
further discussion of the topic.
 Significant video tutorials shall be also available for
supplemental learnings.
Group Work Activities
 For interactive learning, students will have their time
during zoom meeting to discuss what they learned on
their modules.
Scheduled online
quizzes, activities,
and case study.
Text Books, References
E-books
Sciences websites
YouTube
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LO11-LO104 4. CHAPTER FOUR –
THE
INTEGUMENTARY
SYSTEM
5. CHAPTER FIVE –
THE SKELETAL
SYSTEM
6. CHAPTER SIX –
THE MUSCULAR
SYSTEM
7. CHAPTER SEVEN –
THE NERVOUS
SYSTEM
8. CHAPTER EIGHT –
THE ENDOCRINE
SYSTEM
9. CHAPTER NINE –
CARDIOVASCULAR
SYSTEM
10. CHAPTER TEN –
RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM
11. CHAPTER ELEVEN
– DIGESTIVE
SYSTEM
12. CHAPTER TWELVE
– THE URINARY
SYSTEM CHAPTER
13. THIRTEEN _ FLUID
AND
Modular Learning
 Instructional materials (modules) for each topic
prepared by the instructor shall be available for
students through online downloading.
 Scheduled Zoom meeting shall also be conducted for
further discussion of the topic.
 Significant video tutorials shall be also available for
supplemental learnings.
For interactive learning, students will have their time during
zoom meeting to discuss what they learned on their modules.
Scheduled online
quizzes, activities,
and case study.
Exam
Portfolio
Text Books, References
E-books
Sciences websites
YouTube
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ELECTROLYTE
BALANCE
14. CHAPTER
FOURTEEN – THE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
FINAL EXAMINATION 8
RUBRICS
PORTFOLIO
CRITERIA EXCEEDS STANDARD
(100-90)
MEET STANDARD (89-
80)
NEARLY MEETS
STANDARD (79-70)
DOES NOT MEET
STANDARD (69-60)
SCORE
Content Well organized
explanations of the
contents
Organized explanations of
the contents
Explained the contents Fairly explanation of
contents
Format/Style Correct format/style and
orderly
Correct format/style and
not orderly
Correct format/style but
dirty.
Incorrect format style but
neat
Originality Novel and creative Creative Not new Not new and has duplicate
Reflection Well explained 3 domains
of behavior (cognitive,
affective, psychomotor)
Has 3 domains of behavior
(cognitive, affective,
psychomotor)
2 Domains are reflected Only cognitive is reflected
Punctuality Three days submission
before the deadline
One day submission before
the deadline
Submission on deadline One-day submission after
the deadline.
REFERENCES
1. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lecture Notes Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative (EPHTI) by Nega Assefa, Alemaya University, Yosief Tsige, and Jimma
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2. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 10th
Edition by Elaine N. Marieb
3. Seeley’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 10th
Edition by Cinnamon VanPutte, Jennifer Regan and Andrew Russo
4. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 4th
Edition Donald C. Rizzo
5. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 13th
Edition by Gerard J. Tortora and Bryan D. Errickson
Prepared by: Approved:
ALLAN S. IGBUHAY, LPT, MACOED DONALD M. PATIMO, DM
Part-time Instructor College Dean
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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Course Title: Science, Technology and Society Course Code: GE7
Course Description The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts that shape and are
shaped by them. (CMO No. 20, series of 2013)
This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities pervade
the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and technological
development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical underpinnings at play. This course
seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students that they are able to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of
scientific and technological advancement.
This course includes mandatory topics on climate change and environmental awareness.
SY/Semester 2021-2022 Credit Units: 3
Program(s) to which it
contributes
BSCD 1 Prerequisites: None
2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU
VISION MISSION
A provider of relevant and quality education to a society where citizens are expected to
become competent, skilled, dignified, and community-oriented.
An academic institution providing technological, professional, research and extension
programs to form principled men and women of competencies and skills responsive to
local and global development needs.
3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)
IGO1. Creative and
Critical Thinkers
 Solves problems
 Generates new and innovative ideas
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 Receptive to new ideas
 Makes a sound judgment
IGO2. Life-long
Learners
 Manifests willingness to learn
 Updates knowledge, skills and qualification
 Accepts challenges while calculating risks
 Applies theory to practice
 Influences transformative change
IGO3. Effective
Communicators
 Demonstrates good and oral and written communication
 Expresses thoughts clearly and responsibly
 Listens attentively and emphatically
 Responds to social issues and problem
IGO4. Morally and
Socially Upright
Individuals
 Leads a morally and socially upright life
 Demonstrates ethics and professionalism
 Responds to community development needs
 Advocates environmental conservation and cultural preservation
 Manifests gender sensitivity
 Shows social maturity in dealing with others
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
LO1 Discuss the interactions between S&T and society throughout history
LO2 Discuss how scientific and technological developments affect society and the environment
LO3 Identify the paradigm shifts in history
LO4 Articulate ways by which society is transformed by science and technology
LO5 Discuss the role of Science and Technology in Philippine nation building
LO6 Evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of their contributions to nation building
LO7 Identify actual science and technology policies of the government and appraise their impact on the development of the Filipino nation
LO8 Analyze the human condition in order to deeply reflect and express philosophical ramifications that are meaningful to the student as a part of society

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LO9 Critique human flourishing vis-àvis the progress of science and technology so that the suident can define for himself/herself the meaning of the good life
LO10 Examine shared concerns that make up the good life in order to come up with innovative, creative solutions to contemporary issues guided by ethical standards
LO11 Examine human rights in order to uphold such rights in technological ethical dilemmas
LO12 Evaluate contemporary human experience in order to strengthen and enlighten the human person functioning in society
LO13 Link learned concepts to the development of the information age and its impact on society
LO14 Illustrate how the social media and the information age have impacted our lives
LO15 Determine the interrelatedness of society, environment, and health
LO16 Discuss the ethics and implications of GMOs and potential future impacts
LO17 Discuss the major impacts (both potential and realized} of nanotechnology on society
LO18 Analyze the issue through the conceptual STS lenses
LO19 Critique the issue on its costs and benefits to society
LO20 Describe gene therapy and its various forms
LO21 Assess the issue’s potential benefits and detriments to global health
LO22 Identify the causes of climate change
LO23 Assess the various impacts of climate change including economic, geopolitical, biological, meteorological, etc.
LO24 Apply STS concepts to the issue of climate change
MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Learning Outcomes Required Output Due Date
LO1-LO10 MCO1: Term Paper 18th
weeks
ASSESSMENT:
The students will be assessed by the following:
 Long Quiz
 Exam
 Term Paper
GRADING SYSTEM
To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75 percent through the course requirements discussed above. The maximum points that a student can obtain through each
requirements are shown below:

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Requirement/Assessment Task Percent (%)
Long Quiz 20
Exam 30
Term Paper 50
TOTAL 100
LEARNING PLAN
LEARNING
OUTCOME
TOPIC Teaching and Learning Activities
(Methodology)
Assessment Resources WEEK
NO.
LO1-LO3 1. Historical antecedents
in which social
considerations changed
the course of science and
technology
a. In the World:
Ancient, Middle and
Modern Ages
b. In the Philippines
Modular Learning
 Instructional materials (modules) for
each topic prepared by the instructor
shall be available for students through
online downloading.
 Scheduled Zoom meeting shall also be
conducted for further discussion of the
topic.
 Significant video tutorials shall be also
available for supplemental learnings.
 For interactive learning, students will
have their time during zoom meeting to
discuss what they learned on their
modules.
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
MODULES
 Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia)
Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions
 Floridi, Luciano. 2014. The Fourth
Revolution, Oxford University Press
 Caoli. History of Science and Technology of
the Philippines.
 Video: Stephen Colbert’s interview with Neil
Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch
v=YXh9RQCvxmg&noredirect=1
 Youtube: World’s Greatest Inventions (3
minutes)
 Philippine Great Inventions
 Paul Anderson article: “More is Different”
1976
 https://explorable.com/scientificreductionism 
https://explorable.com/what-is-a-paradigm
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 http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenmen
t/videos/mankind-the-story-of -all-of-
usscientific-revolution
 Kuhn , Structure of Scientific Revolution
LO4 2. Intellectual revolutions
that defined society
a. Copernican
b. Darwinian
c. Freudian
d. Information
e. MesoAmerican
f. Asian
g. Middle East
h. African
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules.
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 http://www.flowofhistory.com.readings
 Flowcharts/revival-west/the-ageenlightenment
 http://hti.osu.ed/scientific revolution/lesson
plans
 Powerpoint presentation on the individual
scholars and great works.
3rd
LO5-LO7 3. Science and
Technology and Nation
Building
a. The Philippine
Government S&T
Agenda
b. Major development
programs and
personalities in S&T in
the Philippines
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Government Documents: 1. NEDA. National
Development Agenda; Regional Agenda
 Filipino Great Men and Women
 Great Filipino Inventions
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c. Science Education in
the Philippines
d. Selected indigenous
science and technologies
modules.
LO8 The Human Person
flourishing in terms of
science and technology
Technology as a Way of
Revealing
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules.
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
The Question Concerning Technology by Martin
Heidegger
A Return to the Beginning by Daniel J.
McNamara, SJ, in Stellar Origins, Human Ways
(2011)
6th
LO9 Human flourishing Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
available for supplemental learnings
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Movie Clip (YouTube): The Magician’s Twin:
CS Lewis and the case against Scientism
 Film: Akiro Kurosawa’s Dreams “Village of
the Watermills”
 Forget ‘developing’ rich countries, it’s time to
‘de-develop’ rich countries. By Jason Hickel
http://www.theguardian.com/globaldevelopment-
professionalsnetwork/2015/sep/23/developing-
poor countries-de-develop-rich-countries-sdgs
Sustainable Development: An Evolving
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Paradigm for the 21st Century by Fabian Dayrit
in Stellar Origins, Human Ways (2011)
LO10 The Good Life Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Book VI and Bk X Nichomachean ethics of
Aristotle
 What Is and What should be the role of
scientific culture in modern society – Richard
Feynman in the Pleasure of Finding Things Out:
The Best Short Works of Richard Feynman 1999
Perseus Books. USA pp97- 115
 The Concepts of the Public Good: A View
from the Filipino Philosopher by Rolando
Gripaldo in the Making of a Filipino Philosopher
and Other Essays, 2009, National Bookstore pp
82-101
 Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing in Ethics
and Human Dignity by Christopher Ryan
Maboloc). Manila, 2010. Rex Bookstore pp 15-
23
 That Sugar Film (2015) (documentary) Ppt:
towards a green economy: pathways to
sustainable development and poverty
eradication–UNEP
8th
LO11 When technology and
humanity cross
Modular Learning
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 The ethical dilemmas of robotics
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/64323 07,
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modules
 Is Google Making Us Stupid? 2008. Nicholas
Carr
http://www/theatlantic.com/magazine/archive
/2008/07/Is google making us stupid/306868/?
LO12 Why does the future not
need us?
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Why The Future Doesn’t Need Us (2000) –
Bill Joy, Chief Scientist and Corporate Executive
Officer of Sun Microsystems
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/computing/nano/d
ocuments
 Movie: “A I” Isaac Asimov, “I Robot”
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LO13
LO14
LO15
LO16
The information Age
(Gutenberg to Social
media)
Biodiversity and the
Healthy Society
Genetically Modified
Organisms:
Science, Health, and
Politics
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Book: “Alan Turing: The Enigma” (Andrew
Hodges and Douglas Hofstadter)
 TEDTalk: Julian Assange on “Why the World
Needs Wikileaks”
 Activity Report: A day without Technology
 Activity Report: Timing your Technology
 Activity Report: Technology and Past
(interviews with elders)
 Nature’s Longest Threads by Janaki
Balakrishnan and B V Sreekantan
 How we decide by Jonah Lehrer
 Information: The new language of science
(Hans Christian von Baeyer)
 Philippine Science and Technology: Economic,
Political and Social Events Shaping Their
Development (Socorro M. Rodriguez, 1996)
 Germ Catcher (David J. Ecker, Scientific
American, 2014)
 Physics of the Future: How science will shape
human destiny and our daily lives by the year
2100 (Michio Kaku, Doubleday, 2011)
Life and Biodiversity ppt. Evolution and
biodiversity Ecoscience-Biodiversity: an
overview
 Article: “The politics of golden Rice”
(Dubock, Adrian GM Crops & Food.
JulSep2014, Vol5 Issue 3 p 210-222 13p.)
 Article: “Ethics in Research with Vulnerable
Populations and Emerging Countries: The
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Journal of International Law and Commercial
Regulations. Summer 2013, Vol. 38 Issue 4,
p979-1013, 35p) Agroecology: What it is and
what it has to offer? Is this the future of farming?
LO17
LO18
LO19
The Nano World Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 TEDTalk: Ray Kurzwell on “How Technology
Will Transform Us”
 Article: “Nanoethics: The ethical and Social
Implications of Nanotechnology” (Patrick Lin
and Fritz Allhoff, Hoboken, New Jersey: John
Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2007) Article:
“Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology and
Its Products” (Zhang et. Al Proceedings of the
2011 Midwest Section Conference of the
American Society for Engineering Education,
2011)
 Ppt: Can we build a culture of science through
nanotechnology? By Fabian M. Dayrit (2013)
14th
15th
LO20
LO21
Gene therapy (stem
Cells)
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 Youtube: Science Friction: Stem Cell Research
 TEDTalk: Susan Lim on “Transplant Cells Not
Organs”
 TED Talk: Juan Enriquez on “the Next Species
of Human”
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LO22
LO23
LO24
Mandated Topics:
1. Climate Change and
the Energy Crisis
2. Environmental
Awareness
Other Topics:
Alternative Energy
Resources ( e.g. O-tech
Ocean Thermal Energy
Conversion)
Modular Learning
online downloading.
topic.
modules
Scheduled online
quizzes,
activities, and
case study.
 YouTube: or Book “An inconvenient Truth:
The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming
and What we can Do About It” (Al Gore)
 Book: “The Future: Six Drivers of Global
Change” (Al Gore)
 Report: “ Changing the Atmosphere:
Anthropology and Climate Change” (NCAR)
 BUHOS: A Climate Change Documentary by
Loren Legarda
 Article: “ The Tragedy of the Commons” by
Garrett Hardin
 Article: “Scientists tackle mystery of
thunderstorms that strike at night” (NCAR)
 Article: “Reigning in the Weather” (Webster,
Donovan, Discover, 02747529. Jun2008, Vol.
29, Issue 6)
17th
18th
RUBRICS
TERM PAPER
Exceeds Standard (95-90) Meets Standard (89-80) Nearly Meets Standard (79-70) Does Not Meet Standard (69-60) Score
Ideas Excels in responding to
assignment. Interesting,
demonstrates sophistication of
thought. Central idea is clearly
A solid paper, responding
appropriately to assignment.
Clearly states a thesis/central
idea, but may have minor
Adequate but weaker and less
effective, possibly responding less
well to assignment. Presents central
idea in general terms, often
Does not have a clear central idea
or does not respond appropriately
to the assignment. Thesis may be
too vague or obvious to be

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potentials.
Improving lives.
communicated, worth
developing; limited enough to
be manageable. Paper
recognizes some complexity of
its thesis: may acknowledge its
contradictions, qualifications,
or limits and follow out their
logical implications.
Understands and critically
evaluates its sources,
appropriately limits and defines
terms.
lapses in development.
Begins to acknowledge the
complexity of central idea
and the possibility of other
points of view. Shows
careful reading of sources,
but may not evaluate them
critically. Attempts to define
terms, not always
successfully.
depending on platitudes or cliches.
Usually does not acknowledge other
views. Shows basic comprehension
of sources, perhaps with lapses in
understanding. If it defines terms,
often depends on dictionary
definitions.
developed effectively. Paper may
misunderstand sources.
Organization &
coherence
Uses a logical structure
appropriate to paper's subject,
purpose, audience, thesis, and
disciplinary field. Sophisticated
transitional sentences often
develop one idea from the
previous one or identify their
logical relations. It guides the
reader through the chain of
reasoning or progression of
ideas.
Shows a logical progression
of ideas and uses fairly
sophisticated transitional
devices; e.g., may move from
least to more important idea.
Some logical links may be
faulty, but each paragraph
clearly relates to paper's
central idea.
May list ideas or arrange them
randomly rather than using any
evident logical structure. May use
transitions, but they are likely to be
sequential (first, second, third)
rather than logic-based. While each
paragraph may relate to central idea,
logic is not always clear. Paragraphs
have topic sentences but may be
overly general, and arrangement of
sentences within paragraphs may
lack coherence.
May have random organization,
lacking internal paragraph
coherence and using few or
inappropriate transitions.
Paragraphs may lack topic
sentences or main ideas, or may be
too general or too specific to be
effective. Paragraphs may not all
relate to paper's thesis.
Support Uses evidence appropriately and
effectively, providing sufficient
evidence and explanation to
convince.
Generally uses words
accurately and effectively,
but may sometimes be too
general. Sentences generally
clear, well structured, and
Uses relatively vague and general
words, may use some inappropriate
language. Sentence structure
generally correct, but sentences may
be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or
confusing.
May be too vague and abstract, or
very personal and specific. Usually
contains several awkward or
ungrammatical sentences; sentence
structure is simple or monotonous.

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Improving lives.
focused, though some may be
awkward or ineffective.
Style Chooses words for their precise
meaning and uses an appropriate
level of specificity. Sentence
style fits paper's audience and
purpose. Sentences are varied,
yet clearly structured and
carefully focused, not long and
rambling.
Generally uses words
accurately and effectively,
but may sometimes be too
general. Sentences generally
clear, well structured, and
focused, though some may be
awkward or ineffective.
Uses relatively vague and general
words, may use some inappropriate
language. Sentence structure
generally correct, but sentences may
be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or
confusing.
May be too vague and abstract, or
very personal and specific. Usually
contains several awkward or
ungrammatical sentences; sentence
structure is simple or monotonous.
Mechanics Almost entirely free of spelling,
punctuation, and grammatical
errors.
May contain a few errors,
which may annoy the reader
but not impede
understanding.
Usually contains several mechanical
errors, which may temporarily
confuse the reader but not impede
the overall understanding.
Usually contains either many
mechanical errors or a few
important errors that block the
reader's understanding and ability
to see connections between
thoughts.
REFERENCES
1. Caoli, Olivia. “A History of Science and Technology of the Philippines,” in Analysis of Conditions for National Scientific and Technological Self-Reliance: The
Philippine Situation, Quezon City: University of the Philippines, 1986.
2. Dayrit, Fabian. “Sustainable Development: An Evolving Paradigm for the 21st Century,” in Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and
Society, ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.
3. Gripaldo, Rolando. “The Concepts of the Public Good: A View from the Filipino Philosopher” in The Making of a Filipino Philosopher and Other Essays, pp. 82-100,
National Bookstore, 2009
4. Hickel, Jason. “Forget ‘developing’ poor countries, it’s time to ‘de-develop’ rich countries,” The Guardian, Online: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-
professionals-network/2015/sep/23/developing-poor-countries-de-develop-richcountries-sdgs.
5. McNamara, Daniel J. in “A Return to the Beginning,” in Stellar Origins, Human Ways: Readings in Science, Technology, and Society, ed. Ma. Assunta Cuyegkeng,
Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2011.

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potentials.
Improving lives.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Flowcharts/revival-west/the-age-enlightenment
o http://www.flowofhistory.com/readings-flowcharts/revival-west/the-age-enlightenment/fc97
http://www.flowofhistory.com/readings-flowcharts/revival-west/the-age-enlightenment/fc98
http://www.flowofhistory.com/readings-flowcharts/revival-west/the-age-enlightenment/fc100a
http://www.flowofhistory.com/units/west/15/FC101
http://www.flowofhistory.com/%5Bmenupathalias%5D/fc102 http://www.flowofhistory.com/units/west/15/FC103
 Government Documents: 1. NEDA. National Development Agenda; Regional Agenda
O http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/GAA/GAA2015/GAA%202015%20Volume%20I/NEDA/NEDA.pdf
http://www.dbm.gov.ph/wp-content/OPCCB/OPIF_2007/neda3.pdf
 Kuhn, Structure of Scientific Revolution (http://projektintegracija.pravo.hr/_download/repository/Kuhn_Structure_of_Scientific_Revolutions.pdf)
 Philosophy of Science (Encyclopedia). Scientific Progress, Scientific Revolutions (http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientificprogress/#SciPro)
(http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Philosophy_of_science.aspx#3) (http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Scientific_Revolutions.aspx#3)
Prepared by: Approved:
ALLAN S. IGBUHAY, LPT, MACOED ARMANDO A. ALVIOLA, Ph.D.
Part-time Instructor Dean CAS
Date Submitted: _____________________

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