POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TABACO 100 Panal, Tabaco City, Philippines

SYLLABUS FOR NAT. SCI 2 (GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE) SECOND SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014 Bsic Engg 8 A The course with the study of nature and scope of environmental problem, population and economic growth, energy growth and future environmental hazards, Human environmental hazard, climatology and meterology, microbiology and epidemiology, ecology, water and air pollution and environmental management. Environmental Science None Three (3) Units (Non Laboratory Course) 2nd Semester : 3 hrs/wk. As a result of participating in this course learners will: 1. Understand the various effects of environmental pollution. 2. Know the existing laws and regulation of the government for environmental issues. 3. Identify plan and select appropriate deign treatment scheme for waste 4. Explore inquiry-based learning models. 5. Introduce a media-rich learning environment to use with students 6. Provide models to illustrate ways to teach beyond the textbook. 7. Understand and utilize the scientific process. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of: 1. the history of Environmental Science 2. the resources of the Earth, particularly air, soil, water, minerals, their distribution and 1. their role in supporting living systems 2. the abiotic features of the environment 3. models to explain structures and processes of change affecting the Earth and its environments No. of Hours 9 Hours 3 hours

I. Subject Code II. Course Description

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III. Description : IV. Pre-requisite : V. Credit Units : VI. Semester/Summer SY : VII. Number of Contact hour/week VIII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES :

IX. Specific Objectives

X. Course Content Learning Content PRELIMINARY PERIOD I. The multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies 1. Definition, scope and importance 2. Need for public awareness II. Natural resources A. Renewable and non renewable resources B. Natural resources & associated problem 1. Forest resources: Use and over exploitation, deforestation, case studies. 2. Timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people. 3. Water resources: Use and over utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams- benefits and problems. 4. Mineral resources: use and exploitation, environmental effect of extracting and using mineral resources, case studies. 5. Food resources: World food problems overgrazing, effect of modern agriculture, fertilizer pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies 6. Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy sources, case studies.

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7. Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man included land slide, soil erosion and decertification. MIDTERM PERIOD III. Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles. A. Ecosystem B. Concept of an ecosystem C. Procedures, consumers and decomposers D. Energy flow in the ecosystem E. Ecological succession F. Flood chains, food webs and ecological pyramids G. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following ecosystem H. Forest ecosystem I. Grassland ecosystem J. Desert ecosystem K. Aquatic ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
IV. Biodiversity and its conservation A. Introduction definition: genetic species and ecosystem diversity B. Bio geographical classification of India C. Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values D. Bio diversity at global, national, local levels E. India as a mega diversity nation F. Hot spots of bio diversity G. Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wild life, man wildlife conflicts H. Endangered and endemic specific of India I. Conversation of biodiversity : In situ and ex situ conservation

10 Hours 5 hours

5hours

PRE-FINAL PERIOD
V. Environmental Pollution Definition A. Causes, effects and control measures of a. Air Pollution b. Water Pollution c. Soil Pollution d. Marine Pollution e. Noise Pollution f. Thermal Pollution g. Nuclear Hazards B. Solid waste management: Causes, effect and control measures of urban and industrial wastes C. Role of an individual in prevention of pollution D. Pollution case studies E. Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and land slides IV. Social issues and environment A. From unsustainable to sustainable development B. Urban problems related to energy C. Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management D. Re- settlement and rehabilitation of people: its problems and concerns , case studies E. Environmental ethics: issues and possible solution F. Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust, case studies G. Wasteland reclamation H. Consumerism and waste products I. Environment protection act J. Air (Prevention and control of pollution) act K. Water (Prevention and control of pollution) act L. Wildlife protection act M. Forest conservation act N. Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation

13 Hours 8 hours

5 hours

O. Public awareness FINALS PERIOD VII. Human population and the environment A. Population growth, variation among nations B. Population explosion family welfare program C. Environment and human health D. Human rights E. Value education F. HIV/AIDS G. Women and child welfare H. Role of information technology in environment and human health VIII. Understanding Existence and the co-existence Interrelation and cyclicity between material order, bio order, animal order and human order Understanding the human conduct: relationship in family, justice in relationship, relationship of human with nature, human behavior, human values, nature and morality Understanding the human society Dimensions of human endeavor and objectives, interrelationship in society, mutual fulfillment and cyclicity in nature.

10 Hours 5 Hours

5 hours

XI. GRADING SYSTEM Criterion Reference Term examination Quizzes Assignments Research Work Attendance Project

35% 20% 10% 15% 10% 10% ---------------100%

XII Methodology

Lecture which, includes the use of traditional (Dictation) and nontraditional (computer, IT) ways of teaching. Medium of Instruction: English, Tagalog

XIII. REFERENCES
Environmental Science in Engineering by Henry and Heinky Environmental Science by Dr. Y.C Singh Environmental Jagdish Krishnawamy , R J Ranjit Daniels, Environmental Studies, Wiley India Private Ltd. New Delhi Anindita Basak, Environmental Studies, Pearson Deeksha Dave , Textbook of Environmental Studies, Cengage learning, THOMSON INDIA EDITION Benny Joseph Environmental StudiesTata McGRAW HILL D. L. Manjunath, Environmental Studies, Pearson R.Rajgopalan, Environmental Studies, Oxford Erach Bharucha, Textbook of Environmental Studies , Universities Press/Orient BlackSwan.

XIV. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: a. Seating The student are assigned their permanent seat as layout according to the set plan. They are arranging alphabetically. b. Attendance A student shall require coming to school regularly based and as stipulated in the student handbook of this institution. c. Cleaning Classroom Students are assigned to clean the classroom before and after the end of the class.

d. Uses of Laboratory Students are instructed in the proper utilizing the classroom laboratory, computer laboratory, and other laboratory during or without laboratory hours. e. Safety Measure- Safety measures shall properly explain to the students. f. Uniform Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform of their course. g. I.D. Students are required to wear the official I.D. of the institution at any time in the school. h. Permit Students shall always present permit to the teacher before the taking the major examination. XV. CLASSROOM ROLES: a. Cell phone and Other Electronic Gadgets Policy I strongly discourage you using your cellphones, laptops, and other similar gadgets while we are having class discussions. It does not only distract me; it is also annoying to your classmates who are listening to my lectures. You are expected to demonstrate respect to everyone and avoid disruptive behaviors. b. Make-up Exams I do not give make-up exams EXCEPT for serious illness or death in the family. Do not make other commitments on the scheduled dates of examinations. If you have your examination permit signed by the authorized school authorities and you fail to take the exam, you will get a grade of 60% or 5.0 on that particular exam. Failure to take the final examination because of unpaid tuition fee, on the other hand, would mean an INC grade. There is NO EXEMPTION. c. Requirements Submissions of academic papers and assignments beyond the deadlines will not be entertained/accepted/approved! d. Academic Integrity You are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. Avoid cheating during quizzes and examinations. When you cheat, you are making a contribution to the degradation of the quality of your college education. Plagiarism will not be tolerated as well. In every academic paper you submit, make sure that you cite properly the authors/institutions of your references.

Prepared by:

EDUARD E. GANDUL JR. RM, RN, EMT-B College Instructor

Recommending Approval:

MA. VICTORIA FRANCIA GUARDINO SVP for Operation and Students Affairs