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that will produce innovative, critical, nationalist, ethical, gender-sensitive and
socially responsible graduates who demonstrate high levels of academic
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COURSE NUMBER : SCIENCE 11
Course Title : Living Systems: Concepts and Dynamics
Course Description : Principles, interactions, and contemporary issues concerning living systems
Course Credit : 3 u. (3 credit hrs per week)
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Prerequisite : none
Mode of Teaching : blended
Course Goal : For the students to think critically, creatively, and integratively on issues
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involving living systems and their environments.

Rationale

The course aims to show that we, humans, are but a part of nature, but our actions at the collective level
prove that we are conveniently forgetting this and acting as if the Earth is simply as late on which we can
carve whatever designs suit our fancy and our state of economy.

Concepts used to study living systems can also be used to bring home the need to act mindfully and
respectfully within one’s environment, whether this be the immediate internal environment (consisting of
one’s own cells and organs and internal ecosystems), immediate external environment (one’s local
environment), and the global environment. This intent looks at science education as a means towards better
citizenship and informed social action.

The Life Sciences have served as inspiration for diverse fields such as Mathematics, Economics, Business
and Management, Sociology, and the Arts. Knowledge of the concepts, tensions, and contradictions inherent

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in the central themes of the biosciences can serve to cross-pollinate students’ disciplinal training leading to
new ways of thinking, doing, and creating.

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Expected Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes
Course Outcomes (CO) Program Outcomes*
Upon completion of the course, students must be able
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
to:
CO1. relate underlying concepts and principles of
x x x x x
living systems with other disciplines;
CO2. analyze the interactions within and among
x x x x x
entities in living systems; and
CO3. utilize scientific inquiry, critical, creative, and
integrative thinking in making informed
x x x x x
decisions on issues concerning living systems
and their environments.
*Program Outcomes
1. Develop critical understanding of the concepts in the natural and physical sciences.
2. Apply the process of identifying a scientific problem, developing a hypothesis, and proposing tests,
through adaptive and versatile methods of knowledge generation.
3. Evaluate different scales of biological systems using quantitative reasoning.
4. Use emerging methods and tools acquired from different scientific disciplines in the study of biological systems.
5. Integrate knowledge and skills in the conduct of research in the field of biology and related sciences that
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can contribute to nation-building.

6. Embody the principles of ethics in the academic, social, and professional contexts.
7. Effectively communicate scientific ideas and findings in oral, written, and digital forms to diverse audiences.
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8. Exhibit a high sense of responsibility and service to the university and society.

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Course Outcomes and Relationship to GE Objectives

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Course Outcomes (CO)

GE Objectives
CO 1 CO 2 CO 3
Broaden intellectual and cultural horizon x
Hone critical and creative thinking x x
Develop a passion for learning and scholarship x x x
Cultivate a high sense of intellectual and moral integrity x
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Foster a commitment to nationalism and social justice x

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Methods for Assessing the Course Outcomes

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COURSE COVERAGE

Week# Learning outcome/s Suggested

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(Meeting#) Course Topic Upon completion of each module, Teaching and Learning Resources Learning Activities Assessment Tools/
Date(s) students should have: Activities

Course Introduction/ - been familiar with the course
Orientation syllabus (containing the course
requirements, expected output,
grading system, etc.)
- known the general overview of the
importance of GE courses, in
particular Science 11
Week 2
- Course syllabus - checking of class list and short
- Course pack introduction of oneself/course
- Suggested references expectation with the following
guide questions:
• What do you expect to learn
from the course?
• Would the course contribute to
your personal or professional

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growth? If yes, in what way?
(Aug 24) • What “grade” do you expect at
the end of the course?

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Holiday • What are the perceived obstacles
Aug 21 in achieving the learning
Assignment for next meeting outcomes?
- read Module 1 Content with Study Guide - leaning about Google Classroom
- read reading references 1.2 to 1.8 - class discussion on the syllabus and
- watch video reference 1.1 course pack
- read reading reference 1.1 in preparation - preferred mode of learning;
for Activity 1.1 - grouping for group activities;
- intellectual property issues and,
- data privacy.
Module I. Perspectives - explored biocultural expressions of - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Rubric 1.1 (25
on Living Systems knowledge on living systems; - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with pts) for Activity
- gained an appreciation of the - reading and video references study guide 1.1
A. Living Systems in changing paradigms about living - Activity Guide 1.1 - reading/viewing of references
Week 3 Oral Traditions systems from antiquity to the - read reading reference 1.1 and
(Aug 31) B. Living Systems from Renaissance; Assignment for Module 2 perform Activity 1.1 on Local
Antiquity to the - reviewed the content of High School - read Module 2 Content with Study Guide indigenous knowledge, systems,
Holiday Renaissance Biology in the context of the History - read reading references 2.1 to 2.4 and practices or IKSP (refer to
Aug 28 C. Living Systems in the of Biology; and, - watch video references 2.1 to 2.8 activity guide for the detailed
19th and 20th - gained a substantive introduction to - answer the study guide questions instructions and rubric; to be
Century Science 11 - read Activity Guide 2.1 posted on or before Sep 4)

Module 2. Living - differentiated living from nonliving - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Rubric 2.1 (25
Week 4 Systems from the system; - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with pts) for Activity
(Sep 4, 7) Biological Perspective - distinguished the basic - reading and video references study guide 2.1
characteristics of living systems; - Activity Guide 2.1 - reading/viewing of references
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A. Hierarchies of Living - critiqued how living systems are - at the end of the module, do the
Systems organized and sustained; and, Assignment for Module 3 self-assessment (not for
B. Properties of Living - valued the importance of living - read Module 3 Content with Study Guide submission)
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Systems systems. - read reading references 3.1 to 3.3 - watch video 2.8 OR… read reading
- watch video references 3.1 and 3.2 as reference 2.4 (transcript) of “In a
Systems: Concepts & Dynamics; First Semester, A.Y. 2023 - 2024

enrichment materials and in preparation for world of systems” and perform

Activity 3.1 Activity 2.1 (refer to activity guide
- answer the study guide questions for the detailed instructions and
rubric; to be posted on or before
Sep 11)
Module 3. Energy and - defined energy, described energy - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Objective type
Biogeochemical Cycles sources and discussed how energy is - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with (15 pts), no
(Productivity in Living acquired; - reading and video references study guide Rubric for
Systems) - examined an ecosystem, - Activity Guide 3.1 - reading/viewing of references Activity 3.1
categorized the organisms present - at the end of the module, do the
A. Energy Flow and generated a food web to Assignment for Module 4 self-assessment (not for
Week 5
B. Biogeochemical illustrate energy flow; - read Module 4 Content with Study Guide submission)
(Sep 11, 14)
Cycles - compared and contrasted energy - read reading references 4.1 to 4.9 - perform Activity 3.1 Who is eating
flow and biogeochemical cycles; - watch video references 4.1 to 4.15 whom? (refer to activity guide for
- constructed a biogeochemical cycle; - study images 4.1 to 4.6 the detailed instructions; to be

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and, - answer the study guide questions posted on or before Sep 18)

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- discussed and assessed - prepare for the first long exam
environmental implications of these
processes.
Week 6(2)
FIRST LONG EXAM (coverage: Modules 1-3)
(Sep 21)
Module 4. Cycles and - discussed the stages of the cell - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Objective type
Patterns cycle, mitosis and meiosis - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with (25 pts), no
- explained the life cycles of selected - reading, video, and image references study guide Rubric for quiz
A. Reproductive Cycles organisms - reading/viewing of references
B. Patterns in Living Assignment for Module 5
- differentiated reproductive processes - answering the study guide
Systems in flowering plants and humans - read Module 5 Content with Study Guide questions in the module (not for
Weeks 6(1)-8
- appreciated some patterns governing
- read reading references 5.1 and 5.2 (you submission)
(Sep 18, 25, 28,
living systems may also read reading reference 5.3 for - quiz (Oct 16)
Oct 2, 5)
knowledge enhancement)
- watch video references 5.1 to 5.2 (you may
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also watch video references 5.3 to 5.6 for

knowledge enhancement)
- answer the study guide questions
- read Activity Guide 5.1
READING BREAK (catching up on reading and viewing assignments, and on other activities that need to be submitted; or reading/viewing in advance modules and
Oct 9-14
references, and performing in advance the activities)
Module 5. Population - identified demographic processes - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Objective type
Weeks 9-10(1) Dynamics affecting population growth; - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with (140 pts), no
(Oct 16, 19, - differentiated factors limiting - reading and video references study guide Rubric for
23) A. Demographic Factors population growth; - Activity Guide 5.1 - reading/viewing of references Activity 5.1
B. Population Growth
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C. Population Regulation - interpreted constructed graphs and
tables on population dynamics; and,
- evaluated population statistics as
they relate to resource use.
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Assignment for Module 6
- read Module 6 Content with Study Guide
- read reading references 6.1 and 6.2
- watch video references 6.1 to 6.7
- read Activity Guides 6.1 & 6.2
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- answering the study guide
questions and/or self-assessment in
the module (not for submission)
- perform Activity 5.1 Constructing
a Static (Vertical) Life Table Based

on Mortality Records (refer to

activity guide for the detailed
instructions; to be posted on or
before Oct 30)

Module 6. Changes in - computed for allelic and genotypic - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - objective type, no
Populations Over Time frequencies; - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with Rubric
A. The Gene Pool - explained how allelic and genotypic - reading and video references study guide - 10 pts for
B. The Hardy-Weinberg frequencies and traits they control - Activity Guides 6.1 & 6.2 - reading/viewing of references Activity 6.1
Weeks 10(2)- Equilibrium change over time; and,
12(1) - answering the study guide - 12 pts for
C. Factors that Change - related biological concepts of Assignment for Module 8 questions in the module (not for Activity 6.2
(Oct 26, 30, Populations Over Time change and adaptation in living - read Module 8 Content with Study Guide
Nov 6) submission)
D. Evolution in Other systems to social and cultural - read required readings 8.1 to 8.9
- perform Activity 6.1: Allelic
Systems systems. - watch video references 8.1 to 8.9

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Holidays Frequency and Activity 6.2:
- answer the study guide questions
Nov 1, 2 Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

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- read Activity Guides 8.1 & 8.2
(refer to activity guide for the
- prepare for second long exam
detailed instructions; to be posted
on or before Nov 9)

Week 13(1)
SECOND LONG EXAM (coverage: Modules 4-6)
(Nov 13)
Module 8. Biodiversity - described the biodiversity concept; - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - No Rubric for
A. Levels of Biodiversity - explained the importance and - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with Activity 8.1
B. Biodiversity Attributes attributes of biodiversity; and, - reading and video references study guide (objective type)
and Ecosystems - discussed why biodiversity is - Activity Guides 8.1 & 8.2 - reading/viewing of references - Rubric 8.0 for
Processes distributed as such, and why there - answering the study guide Activity 8.2
C. Measuring and are biodiversity hotspots; Assignment for Module 9 questions in the module (not for
Weeks 12(2)-
Monitoring - articulated the causes of biodiversity - read Module 9 Content with Study Guide submission)
14(1)
Biodiversity Using loss; - read reading references 9.1 to 9.8 - perform Activity 8.1 Comparing
(Nov 9, 16, 20)
Surrogate Species - identified the specific problems - watch video references 9.1 to 9.11 Communities (to be submitted on
D. Biodiversity Hotspots brought about by biodiversity loss in - answer the study guide questions or before Nov 16)
E. Causes of Biodiversity your community; and, - read Activity 9.1 - perform Activity 8.2 Building a
Loss - participated in community Problem Tree (refer to activity
F. Effects of Biodiversity discussions on biodiversity loss. guide for the detailed instructions;
Loss to be posted on or before Nov 23)

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Module 9. Sustaining - discussed biological conservation as - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Rubric 8.0 for
Living Systems an approach to sustaining living - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with Activity 9.1
A. Biodiversity systems; and, - reading and video references study guide
Conservation - differentiated the various approaches - Activity Guide 9.1 - reading/viewing of references
Week 14(2)-15
B. Other Approaches to to natural resource management in - answering the study guide
(Nov 23, 30)
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Natural Resource sustaining living systems. Assignment for Module 10 questions in the module (not for
Management - read Module 10 Content with Study Guide submission)
Holiday
- read required readings 10.1 to 10.5 - perform Activity 9.1 Building a
Nov 27
- watch video reference 10.1 Problem Tree and an Objective
- answer the study guide questions Tree (refer to activity guide for the
- read Activity Guide 10.1 detailed instructions; to be
submitted on or before Dec 4)
Module 10. Health and - examined various ecosystem - PPT lecture slides - studying of PPT lecture slides - Rubric 10.1 for
Wellness as Ecosystem services in their community that - Module Content with Study Guide - studying of module content with Activity 10.1
Services benefits human health and wellness; - reading and video references study guide
A. Ecosystem Services - evaluated ecosystem disruption to - Activity Guide 10.1 - reading/viewing of references
B. Provisioning for services specifically on - answering the study guide
Week 16 Nutrition and Food provisioning, regulating and cultural Assignment questions in the module (not for
(Dec 4, 7) Security services as it relate to human health - prepare for the third/last long exam submission)

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C. Regulating Services and wellness; and, - perform Activity 10.1 Effects of a

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that Impact on Health - assessed changes in the environment Green Building (to be posted on or
D. Aesthetic and Cultural and its impact on health and before Dec 11)
Services and its Impact wellness, including nutrition, food
on Mental Health security, and health using various
global and local data.
Dec 12-13 INTEGRATION PERIOD
Dec 14 THIRD LONG EXAM (coverage: Modules 8-10)

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COURSE MATERIALS

All course materials have been integrated into a course pack and can be accessed at Google Classroom. Each course
pack includes the following:
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 Course Syllabus – provides an overview of the whole course; contains the course description, course
outline and schedules, course materials, requirements, and class policies. Also included are the learning
outcomes of each topic, learning activities, and expected outputs. A list of all references, although part of
the syllabus, is in a separate file.
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 Module Content and Study Guide – prepared for each module and provides the details of the learning
outcomes of each topic, learning activities, study questions, and list of readings and references. Module
study guide questions and self-assessments are to be answered but not to be submitted. They are meant as
review and knowledge-enhancing materials to prepare you for the long exams, so please practice
answering them.
 Activity/assignment Guides – prepared for the activities/assignments that are part of the course
requirements; each guide presents the required tasks and expected outputs, procedure or instructions,
evaluation criteria and due date.
 PPT Lecture presentations – prepared for each module and provided in PPT and/or PDF formats with
notes.
 References – reading references and youtube videos were chosen to enhance your understanding of the
module topics.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Requirements Remarks

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Assignments/activities 30% Contains the instruction, deadline, and rubric for each assigned
activity.
Long exams (3) 60% Schedule of exam is reflected in the Course Coverage
Peer evaluation 10% For group activities—to be accomplished towards the end of
the semester
Total 100%

GRADING SYSTEM

95-100% = 1.0 68-71.9% = 2.50

90-94.9% = 1.25 64-67.9% = 2.75
85-89.9% = 1.50 60-63.9% = 3.0
80-84.9% = 1.75 55-59.9% = 4.0
75-79.9% = 2.0 < 55% = 5.0
72-74.9% = 2.25 INC = lacking requirements

CLASS POLICIES

1. Instructor communication/consultation policy: I will respond to in-person inquiries within the class period
or in the faculty room within the consultation hours. Inquiries via email/chat/messenger, I will try to answer
within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. Day times are best; I generally respond once to online communications
on weekends or holidays, however, a 24-hour turn-around on responses is not guaranteed.
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2. Course delivery: The course delivery will primarily be BLENDED (a mix of in-person classes and remote
asynchronous—asynchronous schedules will be announced a meeting before the said schedule). The course
in

materials, including open-source references will be made accessible in our Google Classroom, and you can
download the files whenever you can, according to your internet connectivity.
3. Class discussion/forum: Please post general questions in class or in the Google Classroom stream. Every
class member can join in the discussion in class or in the stream. No inappropriate topics, questions, and
comments please. Students are advised to access the Google Classroom at least once a week to check for new
announcements and materials. Always observe proper netiquette (refer to next section for the netiquettes) and

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remember to be respectful when posting, asking questions, or replying whether in in-person classes or in our
Google Classroom.
4. Time commitment and recommended skills: You are expected to spend at least the same amount of time
on this course as you would any traditional (full in-person) university course. That means that a course that
meets one hour per week has two hours of homework, hence you would be spending three hours per week on
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a 1-unit lecture course. For this class, you should have the following:
 basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail, file management),
 basic Internet skills (use of browser, searches, uploading/downloading files),
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 familiarity with basic LMS features (refer to

https://www.customguide.com/cheat-sheet/google- classroom-students-quick-reference.pdf for
the tutorial on the use of Google Classroom), and
 an open mind and willingness to try new things.
If you require any special accommodation for this class, please contact me as soon as possible to ensure
a quality learning experience.
5. Reference info: There is no required textbook for this class. Free and open-source readings and videos will
be shared in Google Classroom. For copyrighted materials, links for access are provided in the list of
references.
6. Exam/quiz policy: Three long exams are scheduled. The exams will primarily be true or false, multiple
choice, and answer as directed questions that require brief and concise answers. The coverage of the exam is
stipulated in the course coverage. Make-up exams will only be allowed IF AND ONLY IF you had a
legitimate medical or police emergency (must be documented with a physician's note, police report, etc.),
and/or there was a natural catastrophe (must be accompanied by a legitimate proof, i.e., weather bulletin,
news bulletin). For the quiz covering Module 4, the schedule is posted in the course coverage. There is no

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make-up quiz. If you miss the quiz for whatever reason, you will be marked zero.

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7. Promptness in submission of outputs: Promptness in submission of course requirements are minimum
expectations. All course requirements should be submitted electronically in our Google Classroom. You can
submit the assigned activities at your convenience any time BEFORE the deadline. Specific instructions
about activities and assignments are laid out in the activity guides. If you have any issue with any of the
deadlines, please inform me right away in-person or through email or messenger so that this can be resolved.
Activities or assignments submitted one week later will still be accepted but with corresponding penalties.
Multiple late submissions will be noted in the final evaluation. Beyond one week from submission date, I
will no longer accept the activity and mark you zero for that activity. For group activities, members of
the group should still post the activity individually. Pls. see to it that submitted electronic files are virus-
free.
8. Integrity/cheating/plagiarism: It is assumed that all UP students must abide by the highest standards of
honesty. Much is expected from you in terms of quality of work and scholarship. You are expected to fulfill
university standards and requirements and to do your work with integrity and scholarship. Any act of
cheating which includes plagiarism will be met with swift and severe penalties, such as
disqualification/suspension/ expulsion, to the full extent allowed by University Policy. Always abide by the
University’s main core values of honor and excellence. Honor first before excellence.
9. Protection of intellectual property: All references and materials shared through Google Classroom or any
other media SHOULD ONLY BE USED for this class and SHOULD NOT, by any means and in any form,
be shared with people outside of this class, or reproduced for purposes other than for personal educational
purposes.
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NETIQUETTES (adopted with modifications from LAMAR CISD, “Rules of "Netiquette" for Online
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Learning, at https://www.lcisd.org/docs/default-SOURCE/campus-documents/dickinson-elementary/classroom-
rules-for- online-learning.pdf?sfvrsn=2)

1. To make sure you sound respectful, polite, and knowledgeable when you post in an online learning
environment:
2. Before posting your question to a discussion board, check if anyone has asked it already and received a reply.
3. Stay on topic. Do not post irrelevant comments, links, thoughts, or pictures.
4. Do not write anything angry/sarcastic, even as a joke. Without hearing your tone, others might not realize you
are joking.
5. Do not type in ALL CAPS! If you do, it will look like you are yelling at others.
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6. Respect the opinions of your instructor and classmates. If you feel the need to disagree, do so respectfully.
7. If you reply to a question from your instructor or classmate, make sure your answer is accurate. Do not guess!
8. Remember to say "Please" and "Thank you" when asking for help from your instructor or classmates.
9. Be brief. If you write long responses, it's unlikely anyone will spend the time to read it all.
10. If you ask a question and many people respond, summarize all the answers and post these to benefit the
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whole class.
11. If you refer to something your classmate said, quote a few lines from their post so others know which post
you are referencing.
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12. Do not badmouth others or call them names. You may disagree with their ideas, but do not mock the person.
13. Run a spelling/grammar check before posting. Use complete words and sentences in all posts.
14. Be forgiving. If your classmate makes a mistake, do not badger him/her for it. Let it go - it happens to the
best of us.
15. Before asking a question, check the course content or search the internet to see if the answer is easy to find.
16. Reach out to your teachers if you have any questions/issues. They are still here to help, even virtually!

FACULTY-IN-CHARGE

Mary Joyce Lapa Flores, PhD (Environmental Science)

Email address: mlflores2@up.edu.ph
Messenger: https://m.me/joyce.flores.161
Consultation hours:
Mon & Thu 9:00AM-10:00AM

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I have diligently read, understood, and agreed to the contents and conditions outlined in this syllabus. With
full commitment, I shall adhere to every aspect stipulated in the Science 11 course syllabus.
RICKY C.PRIETO JR
(Signature of student over printed name)
202355076
(Student no.)
Science

As the faculty-in-charge of Science 11, I take the responsibility to uphold and adhere to the stipulations in
in

this syllabus. Should any change(s) arise, I will promptly notify the class at least one meeting in advance of
said change(s).

Mary Joyce L.
Flores Faculty-in-
charge

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Science 11 Course Syllabus (1st Semester, AY 2023-2024)