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COURSE SYLLABUS
PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

SUBJECT : Theoretical Foundations of Nursing PREREQUISITE: None

SCHEDULE: UNITS: 3 lec

VISION
To become an ASEAN premier state university in 2020.

MISSION
The Pangasinan State university shall be recognized as an ASEAN premier state university that provides quality education and satisfactory service delivery through instruction, research, extension and
production. We commit our expertise and resources to produce professionals who meet the expectations of the industry and other interested parties in the national and international community. We shall
continuously improve our operations in response to the changing environment and in support of the institution’s strategic direction.

QUALITY POLICY
The Pangasinan State University shall be recognized as an ASEAN premier state university that provides quality education and satisfactory service delivery through instruction, research, extension and
production.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities that PSUnians must possess. These outcomes are anchored on the core values- ACCESS.
Accountability and Transparency
Credibility and Integrity
Competence and Commitment to Achieve
Excellence in Service Delivery
Social and Environmental Responsiveness
Spirituality

Anchored on these core values, the PSU graduates are able to:
1. demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflective of transparency, equity, participatory decision making, and accountability;
2. engage in relevant, comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspectives in decisions and actions that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.
3. set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuous improvement and producing quality outputs leading to inclusive growth;
4. exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills, inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills, innovative mindset, research and production initiatives and
capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and international human capital market through relevant and comprehensive programs;
5. display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher productivity among the university constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities
and;
6.practice spiritual values and morally upright behavior which promote and inspire greater harmony to project a credible public image.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
Life long learner
Eloquent
Culture sensitive
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. articulate the latest developments in their specific field of practice;
2. effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and
Filipino languages;
3. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
 Participate in continuing education and professional development in the specific field
of practice
 Demonstrate effective oral and written communication using both English and Filipino
languages
 Exhibit adequate technical writing and oral communication abilities
 Work effectively as a member of multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural teams
 Display good judgment of people, actions and ideas and communicate them efficiently
 Demonstrate effective leadership, coordination and decision-making skills
 Demonstrate productive project management skills

4. demonstrate professional, social, and ethical responsibility, especially
Socially and Environmentally in practicing intellectual property rights and sustainable development
Responsible
Nationalistic 5. preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”;
Knowledgeable 6. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the
core areas of physical and natural sciences;
7. Apply critical and problem solving skills using the scientific method;
Objective
Ethical 8. Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include
reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues;
9. Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use
Systematic appropriate technologies in (a) the analysis of data; and (b) in pattern
recognition, generalization, abstraction, critical analysis and problem
solving;
10. Communicate information, ideas problems and solutions, both, orally
Service driven and in writing, to other scientists, decision makers and the public;
Socially responsive 11. Relate science and mathematics to the other disciplines.
12. Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and
procedures in laboratory or field practices
Knowledgeable and skilled
Decisive 13. Accepts and critically evaluate input from others
 Articulate the contribution of one’s profession to society and nation building
 Articulate the responsibilities of a Filipino citizen in relation to the rest of the world
 Demonstrate respect for intellectual property rights
 Explain professional knowledge and ethical responsibilities in the biological sciences
 Articulate one’s possible contributions to society and nation building
 Discuss extensive and articulate information in the core areas of Science and
Mathematics
 Employ problem solving skills using the Scientific Method
 Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving problems
 Apply scientific reasoning analyzing biology-related issues
 Recognize the importance of relevant scientific data
 Summarize information using reflection on important scientific and ethical issues
 Perform appropriate suitable mathematical and statistical computations in data
analysis
 Utilize applicable technologies in all scientific processes
 Demonstrate technical writing and public speaking abilities
 Disseminate information, ideas, problems & solutions to fellow scientists, decision
makers and the public
 Participate actively in scientific forum and public discussions
 Apply scientific advancements in ways that are deeply meaningful to other disciplines
 Propose solutions to biological problems based on interdisciplinary knowledge
 Design suitable and appropriate experimental methods and protocols
 Practice responsible laboratory & field practices that follow proper techniques &
procedures
 Demonstrate precision in making observations and in distinguishing differences
between samples and events
 Employ appropriate and correct experimental design
 Demonstrate proper animal handling practices etc
 Follow industry standards and national laws
 Discern significant inputs from other disciplines
 Critically evaluate data and information
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Realistic 14. Appreciate the limitations and implications of science in everyday life  Acknowledge scientific facts as part of everyday life.
Honest 15. Commit to the integrity of data  Adhere to data integrity
 Report results and data as honestly as possible
16. develop an in-depth understanding of the basic principles governing  Explain key concepts and theories in biology specifically in morpho-anatomy,
Expert the science of life physiology, systematic biology, developmental biology, genetics, ecology,
microbiology and cell and molecular biology

17. develop and utilize techniques/procedures relevant to biological
research work in laboratory or field settings
Innovative
 Make an accurate and precise observations
 Design proper/correct experiments for particular tasks
 Perform proper animal handling practices etc.
 Knowledgeable and compliant of national laws and industry standards regarding
laboratory work

18. carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use of  Perform statistical techniques commonly used for analyzing biological data (e.g. T-
Credible appropriate technologies in the analysis of biological data test, ANOVA, std deviation, uncertainty of measurement)
 Choose appropriate statistical tests for a given dataset

19. extend knowledge and critically assess current views and theories in  Develop an objective viewpoint for discerning information.
Objective but open-minded various areas of the biological sciences  Participate in scientific conferences and/or meetings of professional organizations

Research oriented 20. To participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and  Participate in scientific conferences and/or meetings of professional organizations
development projects

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: BIO 105 Course Title: : GENERAL ECOLOGY Lecture: 3 units (54hours) Laboratory: 2 unit (108 hrs) Credit Units: 5 units (162 hours)

FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Course Description:
General Ecology lecture is 5-unit introductory course on the biology and properties of ecological systems. It consists of three lecture hours per week on the general concepts and principles pertaining
to the complex pattern of interactions between the physical environments and the communities on Earth. Emphasis is given on the current issues, especially in the Philippine context.

Course Prerequisite: BIO 101/ BIO 102 Course Schedule: SCI LEC 1 Time: 7:00 AM-8:00 AM;
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES CODE (PO) COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

1. Define the general principles of ecology and its relation to other sciences.
PO1, PO2, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO12, PO13, PO16, PO17, PO19

PO1, PO2, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, PO16, PO17,
2. Describe the relationship between the principles of evolution and ecology
PO19

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO12, PO13, PO14, PO15, PO16,
3. Explain the general behavioral ecology (costs and benefits, territorial defense, foraging, migration, group living)
PO17, PO18, PO19

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14,
4. Discuss population structure; growth and density; and interactions in a population
PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14,
5. Explain the concept of community ecology in terms of structure and diversity; habitat and community changes
PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14, 6. Identify basic applications/ conservation measures and the impacts of human populations have had on the
PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19 environment

PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12, PO13, PO14,
7. Identify and explain the methods of treating wastes/ pollutants and its effects to human health
PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19

PO1, PO2, PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO13, PO16, PO19, PO20 8. Develop the writing skill of the students in writing scientific papers

LEARNING PLAN
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 Orientation (Vision, Mission, Goals, Core Values of PSU, Classroom and Laboratory policies) 1 Hour
 Mode of Instruction: (F2F) = Face-to-Face; (RT) = Remote Teaching; Learning Materials (A) Modified Handouts; (B): Module; (C) Manual; (D) E-journal; (E) E-book; (F) Book; (G) Web-linked
Learning Platforms (A1)=Google Classroom; (B1)=Google Meet; (C1)= MOODLE; (D1)= Microsoft LMS/ MMSU’s; (E1)=Social Media; (F1)= Electronic Communication; (G1)=Broadcast Media;
Assessment Strategy = Homework (individual/ collaborative), Project (individual/ collaborative); Paper (Research, Reaction, Commentary, Critical Thinking Essay etc); Clicker questions or poll
survey; Quiz; Presentations

MODE OF INSTRUCTION H
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REMOTE TEACHING U REFERENCES
FACE-TO-FACE R
COURSE LEARNING LEARNING
TOPICS S
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES ACTIVITY
Learning Assessment Assessment
Learning Materials Learning Platforms
Materials Strategy Strategy
A B C D E A B C D E F G A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1
CO1 1. Define ecology. The Science Concept Homework 1 Dubey. S.K. (2009). A
2. Understand the of Ecology Maps Textbook of Ecology.
importance of 1.1. Ecology Poster New Delhi: Wisdom
ecology Defined Session Press.
3. Create an 1.2.
acrostics of Subdiscipline Miller, G.T. &
ecology depicting s of Ecology Spoolman S.E.
its significance. 1.3. Sciences (2009). Essentials of
Allied to Ecology. Canada:
Ecology Yolanda Cossio.
Retrieved
https://sangu.ge/imag
es/EssentialsofEcolog
y.pdf

CO1 1. Know the Laboratory Laboratory Paper 4 Fajardo, W.T. (2019).

different tools and Activity 1: Report (Laboratory Laboratory Manual in
equipment used in Tools and Preparation report) General Ecology.
ecological study Equipment
2. Draw the various Used in Post Lab Sciencing (n.d.). Tools
tools and equipment Ecology Discussion for Measuring Abiotic
used in ecological Ecological Factors.
study Retrieved
3. Know the uses of https://sciencing.com/t
the ecological tools ools-measuring-
abiotic-ecological-
factors-6853255.html

CO1, CO2 1. Discuss the 2. Adaptation Discussion Paper 4 Molles, M.C. (2010).
interaction of and (Critical Ecology: Concepts
ecology Evolution Critical Thinking and Applications 5th
and evolution. 2.1. The Thinking: Essay) edition. New York
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Materials Strategy Strategy
A B C D E A B C D E F G A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1
2. Explain the Interaction of Response to City: The McGraw Hill
evolution in Ecology and an assigned Companies Inc.
populations. Evolution text
3. Illustrate 2.2. BioCampus (n.d.).
examples of Evolution in Mechanisms of
evolution Populations Evolution. Retrieved
mechanisms. 2.3. https://opentextbc.ca/c
Mechanisms onceptsofbiologyopen
of Evolution stax/chapter/mechanis
2.4. The ms-of-evolution/
Evolution of
Interactions Mallet, J. & Fowler K.
among (2006). BIOL2007 -
Species COEVOLUTION.
Retrieved
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/
~ucbhdjm/courses/b24
2/Coevol/Coevol.html

CO1, CO2, 1. To mimic how the Laboratory Remote Paper 4 Fajardo, W.T. (2019).
CO3, CO4 variations of Activity 2: Labs (Laboratory Laboratory Manual in
Darwin’s finches Finches and report) General Ecology.
compete for three Evolution
different types of
food sources
2. Explain
adaptation and
natural selection

CO1, CO2, 1. Identify the 3. Abiotic *Content Quiz 4 Stillind, P.(2012).

CO3 different physical Factors and Focus Ecology: Global
resources Limits Discussion: Paper Insights and
and limiting factors. 3.1. Physical Lecture (Journal Investigations. New
2. Cite examples of Resources Analysis) York City: The
animal and plant and Limiting McGraw Hill
adaptations to Factors Guided Companies Inc.
thermal stress 3.2. Animal journal/
3. Analyze related Adaptations article Edwards, W. J. &
article related to to Thermal analysis Edwards, C. T. (2011)
limiting factors Stress Population Limiting
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3.3. Plant Factors. Nature
Adaptations Education Knowledge
to Thermal 3(10):1. Retrieved
Stress from
https://www.nature.co
m/scitable/knowledge/l
ibrary/population-
limiting-factors-
17059572/

Nievola, C. C.,
Carvalho, C. P.,
Carvalho, V., &
Rodrigues, E. (2017).
Rapid responses of
plants to temperature
changes.
Temperature, 4(4),
371-405. Retrieved
https://www.ncbi.nlm.n
ih.gov/pmc/articles/PM
C5800372/
COURSE REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS E-SOURCES
BioCampus (n.d.). Mechanisms of Evolution. Retrieved
https://opentextbc.ca/conceptsofbiologyopenstax/chapter/mechanisms-of-evolution/

Edwards, W. J. & Edwards, C. T. (2011) Population Limiting Factors. Nature Education Knowledge
3(10):1. Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/population-limiting-
factors-17059572/

Mallet, J. & Fowler K. (2006). BIOL2007 - COEVOLUTION. Retrieved

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucbhdjm/courses/b242/Coevol/Coevol.html

Miller, G.T. & Spoolman S.E. (2009). Essentials of Ecology. Canada: Yolanda Cossio. Retrieved
https://sangu.ge/images/EssentialsofEcology.pdf
Nievola, C. C., Carvalho, C. P., Carvalho, V., & Rodrigues, E. (2017). Rapid responses of plants to
temperature changes. Temperature, 4(4), 371-405. Retrieved
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5800372/
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Sciencing (n.d.). Tools for Measuring Abiotic Ecological Factors. Retrieved
https://sciencing.com/tools-measuring-abiotic-ecological-factors-6853255.html

COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADING SYSTEM

Lecture Final Grade = ½ Midterm Grade + ½ Final Grade
1. Papers (Essay, journal analysis)
2. Homework (activity sheets) Midterm Grade= 60% lecture + 40% laboratory
Lecture Grade (60%) Laboratory (40%)
Laboratory Midterm exam= 40% Laboratory reports: 80%
1. Papers (laboratory reports) Attendance/ Recitation/ Quizzes- 30% Participation: 20%
2. Project-Research from field works Home Based Requirements- 30%

Final Term Grade= 60% lecture + 40% laboratory

Lecture Grade (60%) Laboratory (40%)
Final exam= 40% Laboratory reports: 80%
Attendance/ Recitation/ Quizzes- 30% Participation: 20%
Home Based Requirements- 30%

Lecture Class Policies (Residential Class)

1. Please wear your face masks at all times. Bring your own alcohol, soap, ballpen, paper and other materials. Strictly no borrowing of things.
2. Please stay home if you are unwell.
3. Attendance in the class signifies readiness to participate in class discussions and activities.
4. A student is responsible for his/her absence
5. A student will be automatically marked DRP (Dropped) after eight (8) consecutive absences.
6. Requirements must be submitted within the designated date of submission.
7. NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT ANY TIME. All school rules will be followed as stated in the student handbook
8. Late work: Deductions will be given however, leniency will be observed.
9. Others (agreed upon by the class)

Lecture Class Policies (Online Class)

1. Wear a decent casual dress during web conference.
2. No foul words during online discussions.
3. Observe punctuality and courtesy (group of 5 individuals per batch; usually group leaders)
4. Private conversations during web conferencing are not allowed.
5. Respect shall be observed for the teacher and students
6. Cheating and plagiarism not tolerated
7. On-time submission of requirements as agreed during class orientation

Laboratory Class Policies

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1. No laboratory gown; no attendance; no performance of activity
2. No playing of music
3. No food or drinks allowed in the lab
4. Late work: Deductions will be given however, leniency will be observed.
5. Attendance in the laboratory implies prior reading of procedures indicated in the manual
6. Cheating on a test or assignment will result in a grade of zero for all involved.
7. Data for lab reports must be taken during lab. Copying of lab data after lab is not allowed. Each student is responsible for individual lab reports unless specifically stated by the instructor.

Additional Information:
1. A Messenger Group Chat will be created for the subject specifically which will be used forimmediately answering queries.
2. A closed Facebook group will be created for posting of announcements, syllabus, assignments, rubrics, directions, laboratory manuals, videos or links of instructional materials.
3. All assignments shall be submitted to the teacher’s email: weena_lei@yahoo.com or unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. When you contact me, identify yourself as a member of
General ecology Class. Please indicate in the subject of the email your name and the activity (e.g. Gen_Ecology_FajardoWT_LabActivity_1)
4. All documents and/or photos shall be renamed bearing your name and the activity (e.g. Gen-Ecol_FajardoWT_LabActivity_1) for purposes of monitoring of submission and on-time passing.

INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION
NAME Weenalei T. Fajardo CONTACT NUMBER

EMAIL ADDRESS weena_lei@yahoo.com CONSULTATION HOURS WEDNESDAY

Prepared by: Checked by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

MRS. WEENALEI T. FAJARDO LINA T. CANCINO, PhD ERNA M. SALAZAR, MBA LORNA G. URBIZTONDO, Ed.D
Faculty Department Chair, Natural Sciences College Dean, CASL Campus Executive Director