POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TABACO 100 Panal, Tabaco City, Philippines

SYLLABUS FOR NAT. SCI 2 (GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE) SECOND SEMESTER, SY 2013-2014

I. Subject Code II. Course Description

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

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VII. Specific Objectives

Nat Sci 2A Earth Science is concerned with the entire Earth lithosphere, hydrosphere and the atmosphere. This course will be able to let the students accept and embrace the true essence of the earth. It focuses on its brances, Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, mathematics, Paleontology and Biology Geological Science None Three (3) Units (Non Laboratory Course) 2nd Semester 3 hrs/wk. As a result of participating in this course learners will: 1. Develop content knowledge about Earth as a system, landform processes, Earth's history, the Sun-Earth-Moon system, and weather and climate. 2. Explore inquiry-based learning models. 3. Introduce a media-rich learning environment to use with students 4. Provide models to illustrate ways to teach beyond the textbook. 5. Understand and utilize the scientific process. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of: 1. the history of Earth and the Solar System 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 4. environments

VIII. Course Content Learning Content PRELIMINARY PERIOD I. Overview of Earth Science A. History of Science B. Branches of Earth Science C. Scientific Inquiry II. Astronomy A. Origin of Astronomy B. Earth, Moon and Sun-relationships III. The Telescope IV. The Galaxy V. Stars in the Galaxy VI. The Origin of the Universe A. Creationism vs. Bigbang No. of Hours 10 Hours 3hrs

3 hours

1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour

MIDTERM PERIOD VII. The Sun VIII. The Earth 9 Midterm A. The Composition of the Earth B. Layers of the Earth IX. Moon X. The Inner Planets XI. The Outer Planets XII. Different Regions of the Earth A. Lithosphere B. Hydrosphere C. Atmosphere PRE-FINAL PERIOD XIII. Elements of Weather and Climate IX. Earthquakes, Plate and Tectonics XX. Prominent Mountain and Volcanoes in the Philippines XI. PAGASA & DoST and other gov't agency in the field of Science FINALS PERIOD XII. CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPACTS XIII. Disaster Management IX. Film Showing VIII. GRADING SYSTEM Criterion Reference Term examination Quizzes Assignments Research Work Attendance Project

10 Hours 1 hour 3 hours

1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 3 hours

6 Hours 3 1 1 1 7 Hours

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

IX Methodology

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

X. 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. XI. 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