Final Course Requirements for Fundamentals of Biological Science

Faculty: Prof. Dagame O. Bohol

Course Code: SCI 1A
Section / No. of Students: 2
Remaining Topics to be Covered:
 Energy Transformation
 Human Organs and Organ Systems: Mechanisms of Functions of the digestive, respiratory and
muscular system. Diseases of the systems
 Endocrine, Nervous and Immune systems
 Environmental issues and concerns

Mode/s of delivery of instruction to be utilized:

 Neo platform (Asynchronous online learning)
o Discussion board
o Email
o SMS
o Video clips
o Blogs
o Digital libraries

Assessment: Online quiz, reflection papers, infographics & video presentation

Final exam or output: For my final course requirements under the topic Environmental issues
and concerns students will make a short reflection paper of not less than 500 words but not
more than 800 words on the following reflective questions:

Guide Questions for the Final Output:

1. How was the pandemic Covid 19 challenged the following?

A. Nature of Science
 B. Ecological Issues
C. Society
2. How were these challenges influencing your views as a biological science student? Cite
specific examples (at least 2) whether from your personal experience or your observation
from the current situation.
3. If you are given the chance to lead whether in a local or national government or a non-
government organization, how are you going to address such challenges?

Specific instructions:

Reflection paper may be submitted using the Neo platform itself or maybe send to my email:
dobohol@ssc.edu.ph
Due date and instructions for submission: January 11, 2021 @ 11:30 PM.

Assessment tool/rubric:

Rubric for Reflection Paper (30 points)

Criterion Standard
TO BE USED FOR EVALUATING RESPONSES TO EACH OF THE 3 QUESTIONS (Total: 30
points)
5 – clearly addresses the topic and responds effectively to all aspects of the
assignment
Responsivenes 4 – clearly address the topic, but may respond to some aspects of the
s to Topic assignment more effectively than others
3 – addresses the topic, but may slight some aspects of the topic
(5 points) 2 – indicates confusion about the topic or neglects important aspects of the
assignment
1 – suggests an inability to comprehend the assignment or to respond
meaningfully to the topic
 5 – explores the issues showing thorough comprehension of the text; goes
beyond the obvious
Communication 4 – shows some depth and complexity of thought
of Ideas 3 – may treat the topic simplistically or repetitively; doesn’t demonstrate
(5 points) sufficient comprehension
2 – lacks focus, demonstrates confused or simplistic thinking, or fails to
communicate ideas
1 – is unfocused, illogical, incoherent or disorganized
TO BE USED FOR EVALUATING THE FULL SUBMISSION (Total: 20 points)
5 – is generally free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure
Control of 4 – may have a few errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure
Mechanics, 3 – may have some errors, but generally demonstrates control of mechanics,
Sentence usage, and sentence structure
Structure, 2 – is marred by an accumulation of errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence
Grammar, structure
Spelling 1 – has serious and persistent errors in word choice, mechanics, usage, and
(5 points)
sentence structure
5 – meets length requirements (at least 300 words), and is submitted before the
Paper Length deadline
and Submission 4 – meets length requirements, and is submitted on the deadline
(5 points) 3 – meets length requirements, and is submitted past the deadline OR does not
meet length requirements, and is submitted before the deadline
2 – does not meet length requirements, and is submitted on the deadline
1 – does not meet length requirements, and is submitted past the deadline

References (websites, videos, etc.)

 https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/covid-19
 https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?
 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/learning/how-is-the-coronavirus-outbreak-
affecting-your-life.html
 https://abcnews.go.com/Health/10-ways-life-changed-coronavirus-struck/story?
id=69535464