UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI

J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City

COURSE OUTLINE

HIGHER SCHOOL NG UMAK

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

COURSE TITLE COURSE CODE

Earth Science Core Subject 10

COURSE PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE UNITS

N/A 3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This learning area is designed to provide a general background for the understanding of Earth on a planetary scale. It
presents the history of Earth through geologic time. It discusses the Earth’s structure, composition, the processes that
occur beneath and on the Earth’s surface, as well as issues, concerns and problems pertaining to Earth’s resources.

COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Acquire general background for the understanding of Earth on a planetary scale.
2. Present the history of Earth through geologic time scale.
3. Identify Earth’s structure, composition, the processes that occur beneath and on the Earth’s surface;
4. Have awareness regarding issues, concerns and problems pertaining to Earth’s resources.

WEEK SESSION CONTENT

1. Classroom orientation, setting
2. Expectations
1 3. Overview of course
1-2 4. Significance of the course
University Mission and Vision
I. Origin and Structure of the Earth
2
3-4 A. Universe and Solar System
1. The formation of the universe and the solar system.
B. Earth Systems
3 5-6 1. The subsystems (atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere) that make
up the Earth.
II. Earth Materials and Resources
7 A. Minerals and Rocks
4
1. The three main categories of rocks.
8 Chapter Test I
B. Mineral Resources
9
5 1. The origin and environment formation of common minerals and rocks.
10 Chapter Test II
C. Energy Resources
6 11-12
1. The various sources of energy (fossil fuels, geothermal and hydrolytic)
D. Water Resources
7 13-14
1. The amount of usable water resources on Earth.
E. Soil Resources
8 15-16
1. The distribution of arable land on Earth.

9 17-18 F. Human Activity and the Environment Waste Generation Management

The CCMD acknowledges all academic efforts and serves as a repository of academic learning plans of the teacher-contributor and the department chair-editor.
1
 UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City
19 Chapter Test III
10
20 Midterm Examination
I. Earth Processes
11 A. Exogenic Processes
21-24 1. Geologic process that occurs on the surface of the Earth such as weathering,
12 erosion, mass wasting and sedimentation (include the role of ocean basins in the
formation of sedimentary rocks)
B. Endogenic Processes
25
13 1. Geologic processes that occur within the surface of the Earth.
26 Chapter Test I

14 C. Deformation of the Crust

27-30 1. Folding and faulting of rocks
15 2. The internal structure of the Earth

D. Plate Tectonics
31 1. Continental drift
16 2. Seafloor Spreading
32 Chapter Test II
II. History of the Earth
A. Major Events in the Earth’s Past
17 33-34 1. Relative and absolute dating
2. The major subdivisions of geologic time (including indez fossils)
3. How the planet Earth evolved in the last 4.6 billion years.
35 Chapter Test III
18
36 Final Examination

REQUIRED READINGS (TEXTBOOK)

SUGGESTED READINGS
Marquez, E.J. & Gabo, A.K.S. (2016). The Earth: Its Materials, Processes, and History. St. Bernadette
Publishing House Corporation.

Quinto, M.P. & Florida J.S. (2017). Earth Science for Senior High School. Mutya Publishing House.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

GRADING SYSTEM

Written Work-25%
Performancet Task-45%
Quarterly Assessment-30%
CLASSROOM POLICIES

CONSULTATION HOURS

The CCMD acknowledges all academic efforts and serves as a repository of academic learning plans of the teacher-contributor and the department chair-editor.
2
 UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
J.P. Rizal Ext. West Rembo, Makati City
COURSE PROGRAM

COURSE TITLE SCHEDULE TIME ROOM

Earth Science
FACULTY SUBJECT COORDINATOR ACADEMIC HEAD DEAN
Ms. Abigeyle M. Lalic Mrs. Annabelle C. Oriña Dr. Tomasa Quiñones Dr. Corazon Benosa

The CCMD acknowledges all academic efforts and serves as a repository of academic learning plans of the teacher-contributor and the department chair-editor.
3