Republic of the Philippines

Romblon State University

Romblon, Philippines

TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS

Subject: Environmental Science
Program: Bachelor of Secondary Education
First Semester, A.Y. 2021-2022
(Cluster 1)

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Vision

A research-based academic institution committed to excellence and service in nurturing globally competitive workforce towards sustainable development.

Mission

Romblon State University shall nurture an academic environment that provides advanced education, higher technological and professional instruction and
technical expertise in agriculture and fisheries, forestry, engineering and technology, education, humanities, sciences and other relevant fields of study and
collaborate with other institutions and communities through responsive, relevant and research-based extension services.

Quality Policy

The Romblon State University commits to provide higher education through quality instruction, research and community extension that meet or exceed the
requirements and expectations of the university’s stakeholders. It will comply with the international standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
and continually improve the Quality Management System’s effectiveness through monitoring and evaluation toward sustained remarkable outcomes.

Core Values

1. Stewardship
2. Competence
3. Resilience
4. Integrity
5. Balance
6. Excellence
7. Service

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Goals

1. Quality education; globally competitive graduates.

2. Innovative and scientific approaches in teaching and learning.
3. Research competence and capability;
4. Community extension services; and
5. Values, attitudes, critical thinking and lifelong skills.

Objectives

1. To develop relevant expertise and competence in the academe and deliver quality education for the total development of BSED students.
2. To produce globally competitive graduates
3. To develop creativity and scientific approaches, and encourage innovative ideas in the academe in order to provide efficient and effective services in
the elementary and secondary levels;
4. To develop research competence among BSED students in order to contribute to the general advancement of knowledge;
5. To facilitate the development of skills and attitudes necessary for success of the Pre-service teachers who shall be employable locally and abroad.
6. To extend educational and entrepreneurial expertise for community development; and
7. To develop students’ moral character, critical thinking, aesthetic, environment and cultural values.

Course Description: This 3-unit course deals with the general concepts and principles pertaining to complex pattern of interaction between the physical environment
and biological communities on earth. Emphasis is also given on the current environmental issues and concerns as well as risk management techniques.

Course Code: EE3

Credit Units: 3

Prerequisites: None

Link to Program Outcomes:

Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles

Program Outcomes:
a. Demonstrate deep understanding of scientific concepts and principles
b. Apply scientific inquiry in teaching and learning
c. Utilize effective science teaching and assessment method

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Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
1. Define the principles of science, stewardship and sustainability, and recognize their role in evaluating and establishing a viable human society within Earth’s
systems.
2. Apply the scientific method, and recognize that with its use science provides a reliable, rigorous and unbiased way to gain knowledge of the natural world.
3. Recognize, describe, and quantitatively describe Earth systems, including the land, water, sea, and atmosphere, and how these functions collectively to
support life on Earth.
4. Describe ecosystems in terms of how the vary, are structured, and function both internally and as part of the larger biosphere.
5. Describe human population characteristics and growth, and recognize the impacts of human society on Earth’s systems and resources.
6. Recognize the purpose and assess the effectiveness and feasibility of governmental environmental policy in defining and regulating the role and impacts of
human society on Earth.

Course Requirements:

1. Major Examination

2. Activity

3. Quizzes

4. Assignment

Course Grading System

Major Examination……………………………………………….40%
Class Standing…….………………………………………………60%
• Activity ………………………..15%
• Quizzes ………………………..20%
• Assignment ………………......25%
TOTAL……………………………………………………………….100%

Step I. Raw scores will be converted to % using the formula:

RSX50
Grade = + 50 x 100
HPS

Step 2. The True Final Grade (TFG) will be determined by adding all the equivalent percentage of the four course requirements

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Course Outline

ONLINE MODULAR BLENDED

WEEK TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning Activities Assessment Learning Assessment Learning Assessment
Tasks Activities Tasks Activities Tasks
1 Course Familiarize the features and 1. Participate in None 1. Self- None 1. Self- Process
Orientation components of flexible the flexible preparation preparation Oriented
learning and the overview Readiness 2. Material 2. Explore the Performance-
of the course content, the Course exploration different topics Based
different learning activities, 2. Download and 3. Distribution included in the
and the assessment tasks to read the Course of Printed subjects
accomplish Syllabus, Schedule Modules
of Activities, and
Course Materials
and assigned
readings for a Week

1 A. Introduction to 1. Discussed the definition, 1. Download the • Online Quiz 1. Receive the • Quiz 1. Power point • Quiz
Environmental scope and importance of Learning Guide •Product module •Product Presentation • Class
Science environmental science. for Week 1 Oriented from the Oriented 2. In-class Participatio
2. Enumerated and 2. Download and Performance- professor/ Performance- discussion, n
- Definition, explained the different read the Course Based instructor Based sharing of •Product
scope and environmental principles. Materials and 2. Attend to Ideas and Oriented
importance 3. Highlighted the broad assigned readings the information Performance-
for Week 1 Readings of 3. Question Based
- The Holistic values that people must
3. Take online quiz Modules for and Answer
Approach seriously consider to
1 week 1 4. Submit
- Environmental preserve the environment 3. Accomplish required
Principles and attain a better quality the output for
of life. assessment the week
tasks
4. Submit
required

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output for
the
week

B. Basic 1. Described the biological 1. Download • Online Quiz 1. Receive • Quiz 1. Power • Quiz
Ecological levels of organization from and read the •Product the module •Product point • Class
Concepts the smallest to highest Course Materials Oriented from the Oriented Presentation Participatio
level. and assigned Performance- professor/ Performance- 2. In-class n
- Levels of 2. Described the readings for Based instructor Based discussion, •Product
Organization characteristics of Week 1. 2. Attend to sharing of Oriented
population such as 2. Take Online the Ideas and Performance-
Quiz 2. Readings of information Based
population density,
Modules for 3. Question
dispersion, natality,
week 1 and Answer
mortality, growth, age 3. 4. Submit
1 distribution, and Accomplish required
reproductive potential. the output for
3. Determined several assessment the week
populations in an area like tasks
in grassland. 4. Submit
4. Differentiated between required
food chain and food web output for
and gave examples. the
5. Identified a number of week
habitats from the selected
ecosystem.

C. Major Types of 1. Classified ecosystems 1. Download • Online Quiz 1. Receive • Quiz 1. Power • Quiz
Ecosystem according to their general and read the •Product the module •Product point • Class
similarities in structure. Course Materials Oriented from the Oriented Presentation Participatio
- Terrestrial 2. Learnt that the and assigned Performance- professor/ Performance- 2. In-class n
2 Ecosystems combination of average readings for Based instructor Based discussion, •Product
- Freshwater precipitation and average Week 2. 2. Attend to sharing of Oriented
Ecosystems temperature determine the 2. Take Online the Ideas and Performance-
- Marine Quiz 3. Readings of information Based
particular type of desert,
Ecosystems

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grassland, or forest found in Modules for 3. Question

a given area. week 2 and Answer
3. Identified physical, 3. 4. Submit
chemical, and biotic Accomplish required
factors in oceans, the output for
estuaries, rivers, streams, assessment the week
lakes and aquifers that tasks
4. Submit
influence biodata, and the
required
ecosystem functions and
output for
services. the
4. Recognized biodiversity week
at the scale of terrestrial
ecosystems, the main types
and several types.
5. Outlined the key aspects
of aquatic environments.
6. Independently and in
groups, plan and carry out
field studies and laboratory
experiments as well as
critically analyze and
evaluate results.

D. Environmental 1. Discussed the 1. Download • Online Quiz 1. Receive • Quiz 1. Power • Quiz
Crises anthropogenic impact in and read the •Product the module •Product point • Class
environmental crises. Course Materials Oriented from the Oriented Presentation Participatio
- Anthropogenic 2. Determined and and assigned Performance- professor/ Performance- 2. In-class n
Impact discussed the human readings for Based instructor Based discussion, •Product
2 - Garbage Week 2. 2. Attend to sharing of Oriented
practices that affect the
Problem 2. Take Online the Ideas and Performance-
environment.
- Pollution Quiz 4. Readings of information Based
3. Developed knowledge
- Global Climate Modules for 3. Question
and understanding about
Change and week 2 and Answer
Related climate change. 3. 4. Submit
Phenomena Accomplish required

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- Ecosystem the output for

Degradation assessment the week
tasks
4. Submit
required
output for
the
week

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

E. Environmental 1. Provided definitions of 1. Download • Online Quiz 1. Receive • Quiz 1. Power • Quiz
Management environment, and read the •Product the module •Product point • Class
management, systems and Course Materials Oriented from the Oriented Presentation Participatio
- Strategies of organisations in relation to and assigned Performance- professor/ Performance- 2. In-class n
Government environmental readings for Based instructor Based discussion, •Product
- Corporate management. Week 3-4. 2. Attend to sharing of Oriented
Management 2. Explained how 2. Take Online the Ideas and Performance-
Strategies Quiz 5&6. Readings of information Based
environmental
- Philippine Modules for 3. Question
management can be used
Environmental week 3-4 and Answer
as environmental
Laws 3. 4. Submit
- Specific Laws protection and how Accomplish required
3-4 organisations can be the output for
define and manage risk. assessment the weeks
3. Integrated the essential tasks
principles of physical, 4. Submit
chemical, biological, required
ecological sciences to output for
manage ecosystems and the
solve environmental weeks
problems.
4. Familiarized with a
variety of laws and
regulations that influence

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how natural resources are

use and protected.
5. Understood the impact
of land use and
environmental
management decisions on
ecosystems and society.

F. Ethics and 1. Differentiated between 1. Download • Online Quiz 1. Receive • Quiz 1. Power
Education ethics and education. and read the •Product the module •Product point • Quiz
2. Read and reflect on Course Materials Oriented from the Oriented Presentation • Class
- Ethics- efforts to formulate an and assigned Performance- professor/ Performance- 2. In-class Participatio
Education environmental ethnic. readings for Based instructor Based discussion, n
3. Demonstrated Week 5. 2. Attend to sharing of •Product
2. Take Online the Ideas and Oriented
understanding of the social
Quiz 7. Readings of information Performance-
movements which
Modules for 3. Question Based
correlate with and carry
week 5 and Answer
5 various perspectives on 3. 4. Submit
human responsibility Accomplish required
toward the environment. the output for
4. Applied environmental assessment the week
ethical theory to real-world tasks
environmental conflicts 4. Submit
and issues. required
5. Demonstrated output for
understanding in key areas the
in debates about week
environmental matters.

FINAL EXAMINATION

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References
• Gascon, Cecilia N. et.al. Fundamentals of Environmental Science. Copyright 2004.

• https://canvas.instructure.com> Introduction to Environmental Science- PDF

• https;//warbirds.dk> environmental science pdf CHED

Prepared by:

ELENA R. RODEO
Lecturer

Reviewed by:

ROSEMIN F. RABIDA, MAED

Program Chairperson

Approved:

CARMELINDA M. JUANZO, Ph. D.

Dean/Director

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