CITY COLLEGE OF ANGELES

Institute of Education

CCA VISION: The City College of Angeles envisions itself as an Institution of Hope, a premier
educational institution producing world-class and globally competitive professionals as well as
technically capable individuals who will serve as future leaders for community development and
nation building.

CCA MISSION: The City College of Angeles is responsibly committed in providing quality
education for the holistic development of future professionals who can collaborately work locally
and globally.
CCA CORE VALUES: Excellence, Stewardship, and Resiliency
COURSE TITLE: Environmental Science
CREDIT UNITS: 3 units
PREREQUISITE: none
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Environmental Science is the study of the components of
our surroundings, both living and nonliving, and the interactions of these components. This
course is focused 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. The ecological principles and concepts involved in this interaction
are comprehensively discussed. Apart from the theoretical aspects of the study, practical work is
provided outside the classroom through field trips.

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME:

At the end of this program, graduates will have the ability to:

1. Design environmental study of the economy our Mother Earth and the ecosystem of
man.
2. Overview of environmental problems facing humankind and the solutions to these
quandaries.
3. Exhibit important information on earth science, ecology, biology, epidemiology,
toxicology, resources, economics and politics, and the overwhelming variety of
environmental problems facing our earth.
4. Implement an impact assessment survey, study the field of ecosystem, and projects
were adapted from various sources.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME:

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Introduce the basic principles and concepts of ecology and apply these in dealing with the
environment.
2. Determine the interplay between human beings, other living organisms and non-living
organism of the environment.
3. Examine pertinent areas of ecology which are relevant to environmental and human problems.
4. Propose solutions to the present environmental problems in the Philippines.
5. Describe emergent properties and dynamics of communities.
6. Identify keystone species and their impact on biodiversity.
7. Understand the relevance ecology to society.
8. Analyze the relationship between human activities and environmental systems.
9. Identify various processes in the assessment, monitoring, and management of environmental
performance.
10. Write environmental research papers.
Week/s Topic/s

I. Introduction: Science and Environment

A. Ecology as compared to Environmental Science

B. The Principles of Ecology
C. Goals of Environmental Science
D. Environmental Education
1&2 E. Classification of Living Things
F. The Seven Obligatory Hierarchical Categories
G. Scales of Ecology
H. Characteristics of Biosphere
I. Biomes: Terrestrial and Aquatic
J. The Different Climate Zones

II. Fundamentals of Ecology

A. Population dynamics
B. Density distribution and size growth pattern
3&4 C. Age distribution
D. Community
E. Composition and Diversity
F. Ecological niche
G. Habitat and niche

III. Nature of Ecosystems

 A. Structure of ecosystems
B. Tropic levels
C. The food web
D. The food chain
5&6 E. Types of food chain
F. Basic components of ecosystems
G. Homeostasis of the ecosystems
H. Human ecosystem
I. Biotic and Abiotic Factors

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

IV. Biological Diversity

7 A. Biological evolution
B. Basic concepts of biological diversity
C. Environmental factors that influence biodiversity

V. Biodiversity in the Philippines

8 A. Status
B. Socioeconomic root causes or loss of biodiversity
C. Conservation priorities

VI. Threats to Biodiversity

A. Impact to introduced non –native species

B. Climate change
C. Human instrumentality
D. Deforestation
9 & 10 E. Overfishing
F. Industrial dumping and other wastes
G. Effects of human population growth
H. Loss of biodiversity

VII. Man’s Impact on the Environment

 A. Acid rain
B. Ozone and our health
11 & 12 C. Global warming
D. Oil spills
E. Chernobyl disaster
F. Assessing the impact of human activities on the environment

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

VIII. Environmental Economics

13 & 14 A. Introduction
B. Cost benefit analysis
C. Stages of cost-benefit analysis
D. Tragedy of the Commons
E. Economic incentive Policies

IX. Environmental Management System

A. Basic information
B. How to develop an EMS?
15 & 16 C. Why develop an EMS?
D. Environmental performance indicator
E .Businesses profiting from EMS

X. Environmental Assessment and Monitoring Systems

17 A. Human health and ecological risk assessment from exposure to chemical

B. The four-step process of risk assessment
C. Water quality monitoring
D. International collaboration in assessing and monitoring the environment

18 Case Study: Community Development Research

FINAL EXAMINATION

Basic Readings:
Ayuyao, Nunilon and Bognot, Filipinas L. (2001). Principles of Ecology. Angeles University
Foundation Press.
Becky, Alan. Applying of Ecology. London: Chapman and Hall.
Botkin, Daniel B. & Keller, Edward A. (2005) Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Brewer, Richard, et.al. The Science of Ecology. 2nd ed. Orlando, FL. Saunders College.
Cunningham, William P. & Cunningham, Mary Ann. (2010) Principles of Environmental
Science: Inquiry & Applications. Fifth Edition. Mc Graw-Hill Companies, Inc.,
Drickamer, Lee C. et. al., Animal Behavior: Mechanism of Ecology and Evolution. Wim C.
Brown Publishing.
Enger, Edon D. & Smith, Bradley F. (2009) Environmental Science: A Study of
Interrelationships. Eleventh Edition. Mc Graw-Hill International Editon.
Lee, Sergio J. & Anes, Myrna L. (2010) Lecture Notes in Environmental Science. C & E
Publishing, Inc.
Odum, Eugene P., Fundamentals of Ecology. Third Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders
Company.
Smith, Robert L., Ecology and Field Biology. Fifth Edition.New York: Harper-Collins College.
Watt, Kenneth E.F. Principles of Environmental Science. Latest Edition. McGraw Hill Inc.,

Extended Readings:
https://www.thoughtco.com/population-density-overview-1435467 (June 19, 2017)
https://www.slideshare.net/teacherlizz/acid-rain-tasks (June 19, 2017)
http://www.earthtimes.org/encyclopaedia/environmental-issues/environmental-disasters/ (June
19, 2017)
4. http://www.springer.com/earth+sciences+and+geography/hydrogeology/journal/11269 (June
19, 2017)
http://www.climateandweather.net/global-warming/deforestation.html (June 19, 2017)

Course Assessment:

Legend:

CS = Class Standing
PE = Prelim Examination
ME = Midterm Examination
FE = Final Examination

Major Exams 40% = Prelim, Midterm and Finals

Class Standing 60% = Class Participation, Assignments, Quizzes, etc.

To compute:
 Prelim Grade (PG) = PE (40%) + CS (60%)

Midterm Grade (MG) = (ME 40% + CS 60%) + PG

2

Final Grade (FG) = (FE 40% + CS 60%) + MG

2

Note:

Raw scores will be transmuted using the department’s transmutation table passing is 50%. There
are 3 major examinations during the semester: The preliminary examination on the 6th week; the
midterm examination on the 12th week; and final examination on the 18th week.

Course Policies:
The student is expected to attend all of the three-hour and be an active participant in class. If a
student wishes to be excused or be absent in class, he/ she should notify the professor in advance.
The student must make up for all work and assignment missed as soon as possible.
1. Positive contributions to the discussions.
2. Satisfactory delivery of oral reports, reactions, reflections and critique papers on topic under
study.
3. Passing prelim, midterm and final examinations.
4. Submission of projects, research and portfolio for collateral of the course.
5. Course Assessment: Class Attendance, Lecture and discussions (Participatory Approach),
Major examinations, Quizzes, Comprehensive, In-depth individual Oral and Written Reports,
Reflection, Reaction, Film Critique, Education and Community Development Research, Case
Studies, Symposium, Open House Exhibit, Seminars, Compilation of Lectures, Field trip, and
Plant-a-Tree Project.

Consultation Hours : Monday/ Wednesday/Friday

Faculty : Mr. Jenifer S. Basilio
Contact Number : 09215422091
e-mail address : jhen.basilio@yahoo.com
Consultation : Monday/ Wednesday/Friday
Time : 8:00 am – 9:00 am / 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (6 hours)
Venue : Consultation Room