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98COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

OBE COURSE SYLLABUS in ENVI 1 (Environmental Science)
1st Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020

VISION
CPSU as a center of excellence attuned to global diversity.
MISSION
Provide quality research, instruction, production and extension programs responsive to the local and global challenges and demand.
GOAL
CPSU as a functional higher learning institution leading in local and global development through instruction, research, extension and production with an
effective and efficient frontline services.
CPSU QUALITY POLICY
CPSU commits to deliver quality, higher and advanced education through instruction, research, extension, production and administrative support services.
We shall endeavor to:
Continually improve its Quality Management System at par with international standards;
Provide timely, efficient and effective delivery of products and services;
Satisfy the needs and expectations of the costumers and relevant interested parties; and
Uphold applicable statutory, regulatory, organizational and international standard requirements

COMMON OUTCOME TO A HORIZONTAL TYPE OF THE SCHOOL

For Professional Institutions: A service orientation in one’s profession.
For Colleges: An ability to participate in various types of employment, development activities and public discourses particularly in response to the needs of the
community one serves.
For Universities: A n ability to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects. Graduates of State Universities and
Colleges must, in addition, have the competencies to support “national, regional and local development plan.” (RA No. 7722) A PHEI, at its option, may adopt
mission related program outcomes that are not included in the minimum set.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

a. Common to All Types of School

a.1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice.
a.2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using English, Filipino, mother tongue and an appropriate Foreign Language required by the industry.
a.3. Work effectively and independently in the multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
a.4. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility.
a.5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA No. 7722)

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b. Specific for Agriculture Education Program

b.1. Generate and share knowledge relevant to specific fields in the study of agriculture;
b.2. Participate in the formulation and implementation of agricultural development plans and programs.

c. Specific to Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.

c.1. Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;

c.2. Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and sustainability in the context of national, regional and global developments;
c.3. Engage in the agricultural production and post-production activities;
c.4. Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the manpower development of agriculture;
c.5. Employ relevant tools in the formation technology in solving agriculture-r5elated problems.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Apply scientific method in the conduct of research activities;
2. Understand and apply the concepts of agricultural productivity and
sustainability in the context of national, regional and global developments;
3. Engage in the agricultural production and post-production activities;
4. Promote sound agricultural technologies to various clients and in the
manpower development of agriculture;
5. Employ relevant tools in the formation technology in solving agriculture-
related problems.
 Write research proposals
 Conceptualize and implement scientific research
 Conduct seminars and workshops on agricultural productivity and sustainability
 Write articles on agricultural productivity and sustainability
 Formulate and design agricultural projects capturing national, regional and
global development requirements.
 Demonstrate and apply the basic principles in the production of crops and
animals.
 Apply the basic agricultural management practices.
 Practice and demonstrate sound post-production and value adding strategies.
 Conduct farm trials.
 Act as a resource person and facilitator in the conduct of trainings and
programs.
 Serve as a role model in the practice of agriculture as a profession.
 Used of IT tools in instruction, research, extension and project implementation.

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COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
KNOWLEDGE
1. Demonstrated an understanding and appreciation of environment in general, including their function, values and importance to the living.
2. Understood the ill effect of to human lives and other living creatures if we will not take good care of our environment.
3. Explained and evaluated the current situations that tour environment is facing right now.

SKILLS

1. Analyzed and gauged the works of the government in dealing with the preservation and protection of our natural resources.
2. Demonstrated the proper ways one can do in order to be of help in taking care of the environment.
3. Applied the basic principles of environmental science in the everyday living so as to achieve sustainable development.

VALUES

1. Deepen the sensitivity to self. Community and the society.

2. Developed an appreciation to the beauty of a healthy environment.
3. Understood the importance of the environment to human and other living creatures.

I. PROGRAM : Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

II. COURSE NUMBER : Envi I

III. COURSE TITLE : Environmental Science

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION : The course deals with the study of anatomy, morphology, physiology, general life history, distribution, ecology general life
history, distribution, ecology relationship of the different phyla of the animal life forms.

V. CREDIT :3

VI. CREDIT HOURS : 54

VII. COURSE PREREQUISITE : NONE

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VIII. LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Time Teaching and Learning

Assessment Task Resources
Outcomes (DLO) Course Content References Frame Activities
Materials
(hrs)
LECTURE ACTIVITY LECTURE ACTIVITY
At the end of the Unit 0-5: 1 hour Summative Seat work, Paper and Seat work,
midterm examination, examination project making pencil test, project
the students must and oral and group Oral exam making and
have: examination presentation group
as reflective presentatio
1. Answered correctly in TOS n
at least 75 % of the
written exam.
At the end of the unit, University Code Discussion, Recitation Pencil and None Student
the students must Paper test Handbook
have: Student
Handbook
1. Explained and Unit 0: CPSU Mission, quiz
internalized the Vision, Goals and
vision, mission, goals Objective of course
and objectives of
CPSU.
At the end of the Unit, I. Introduction to 3hours
the students must Ecology Reference
have: books
Fundamentals Discussion Seat work Pencil and Seat work Summative
1. Defined the 1. Meaning of on Paper test examination
meaning of; Ecology, Ecology, population, Environmental Powerpoint Activity No. 1. test paper
and its origin, the community, Science by Presentation Relationship of Downloaded
meaning of ecological system, Tayo, G et. Al, Man in his quiz documents
population, environment and Copyright 2004 Idea environment from internet
community environmental solicitation Activity
ecological system, science. GE Elect 1 from the sheets.
environment and (Environmental students
environmental Science) for BST
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science. 1, BSA 1 and

The eight BSAB 1
2. Discussed the environmental students by:
eight environmental principles. Annalynne D.
principles and give Recaña, 2017
examples on each
topic. Documents from
internet
At the end of the unit, II. The Ecosystem 6hours
the students must
have:
Basic Concepts in Lecture- Activity No. 2 The Pencil and Seat work Reference
1. Identified A. Components Biology by: Discussion ecosystem Paper test books
components Comprising
PENECILLA-
comprising Ecosystems. Powerpoint Check-up Quiz Downloaded
ecosystems. FORMACION et. Al Presentation quiz documents
2. Discussed the B. Fundamental from internet
fundamental concepts of Fundamentals
concepts of Productivity. on Activity
productivity. Environmental
Science by sheets.
C. Fundamental steps
3. Enumerated and in the operation of the Tayo, G et. Al,
explained the ecosystem. Copyright 2004
fundamental steps in
the operation of the Documents from
ecosystem. III. Basic Ecological internet
4. Differentiated the Concepts
basic ecological
concepts like A. Population:
population, Density, Dispersion,
community and Natality, Mortality,
ecosystem. Growth, Age
Distribution and
5. Discussed the Reproductive
following terms: potential.
biome, biosphere, B. Community:
lithosphere, Dominance, Diversity
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hydrosphere and
atmosphere.

6. Known and
understood the
properties of the
population and the
community.
At the end of the unit, III. Basic Ecological 6hours
the students must Concepts:
have:
Basic Concepts in Lecture- Activity No. 3. Pencil and Seat work Reference
1. Developed a bird’s 1. Ecosystem: Biology by: Discussion Man and his Paper test books
eye view as to how Biogenetics, Food
PENECILLA- Physical world
matters are cycled in Chain, Food Web, Documents
nature. Laws of Energy. FORMACION et. Al PowerPoint and life Cycle Quizzes
from internet
Presentation
2. Differentiated the 2. Biogeochemical Fundamentals Seat work Seat work
on Activity Sheet
environmental laws Cycles: Water Cycle, Activity
governing the life and Carbon Cycle, Environmental
survival of Nitrogen Cycle, Science by
organisms. Phosphorus Cycle Tayo, G et. Al,
and Sulfur Cycle. Copyright 2004
3. Discussed the
effect of the different 3. Environmental Documents from
limiting factors on the Laws: Law of limiting internet
growth, distribution factors and Law of
and survival of tolerance.
organisms.
1HOUR LONG
QUIZ
At the end of unit, the IV. Species 4hours
students must have: Interaction

1. Developed an Reference
insight as on how Fundamentals Lecture- Activity No. 4 Quizzes Recitation books
organisms are on Discussion Species
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interrelated with each A. Species Environmental Interdependenc Group Documents

other in the Interaction: Science by e Discussion from internet
ecosystem. Mutualism, Tayo, G et. Al, PowerPoint
Copyright 2004 Presentation Seat work Activity
competition,
Sheet
predation, parasitism, Documents from
commensalism and internet
amensalism.

At the end of the unit, V. The Major Types of 6hours

the students must Ecosystems
have: V.1. Terrestrial
Ecosystem Fundamentals Lecture- Activity No. 5. Quizzes Group Reference
1. Differentiated the 1. Dessert: Tropical, on discussion Collage of the Activity books
kinds of desserts. temperature and cold Environmental Output
different types of
desserts. Science by PowerPoint Documents
2. Categorized the 2. Grasslands: Tayo, G et. Al, ecosystems from internet
Presentation
different kinds of Tropical, temperature Copyright 2004
grasslands. and polar grasslands
or arctic tundras. Documents from Group Project
3. Differentiated the 3. Forests: internet
three major kinds of Temperature
forest. deciduous forests, Institution of
cold northern economic
coniferous forests, measures
4. Named the major tropical rain forests. favorable to
rain forest regions of 4. Major Rain Forest rainforest.
the world. Regions: www.rainforest
American Rain Forest
Regions
Malesian Rain Forest
Regions
African Rain Forest
5. Categorized the Regions.
major types of 5. The Philippine
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Philippine forests. Forests:

Mangrove forest,
Beach forest, Molave
forest, Dipterocarp
forest, Pine forest and
Mossy

6hours

At the end of the unit, V.2. The Aquatic

the students must Ecosystem Fundamentals Lecture Activity No. 6. Pencil andSeat work Reference
have: on Discussion Structure of Paper testOutput books,
Environmental Lakes and Seas documents
1. Differentiated the Science by Video from
different types of Tayo, G et. Al, Presentation Quizzes internet,
Aquatic Ecosystem Copyright 2004 activity
Seat work sheets
2. Identified the 1. The freshwater Documents from Activity
difference of Running ecosystem internet LCD
Fresh water a. The running Projector (for
ecosystem and freshwater (lotic) College Biology video
Standing Freshwater ecosystem. by Carmita Presentation)
ecosystem b. The standing Vistan-bordador
Freshwater (Lentic) copyright 2005
ecosystem

2. The Marine
3. Understood how Ecosystem
Marine Ecosystem
plays a vital role in
economy being the
largest ecosystem.
The Estuarine
4. Discussed the Ecosystem
impact of human
overpopulation in the
coastal wetlands.
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1HOUR LONG
QUIZ

1HOUR MIDTERM
EXAM
At the end of the unit, VI. Environmental 4HOURS
the students must Crises
have:
Fundamentals Lecture- Activity No. 7 Pencil and Graded Reference
1. Discussed how VI.1. Anthropogenic on discussion Scrapbook on Paper test Group books,
anthropogenic impact Impact Environmental Environmental Output documents
had contributed to A. Sociocultural Science by Video Crises from
environmental crises. Factors Tayo, G et. Al, Showing Group Work Quizzes Graded take internet,
a.1. Kaingin Farming Copyright 2004 Activity home activity
a.2. Overuse of Group sheets
Activity
common property Documents from output and
Resources. Internet take home LCD
a.3. Convenient activity Projector (for
Modern Lifestyle and video
Throwaway Society. Presentation)

2. Classified the VI.2. Garbage In the name of Activity No. 8

different problems Problems Humanity/ Penn My Ideal
associated with a. Solid Waste Press: Humanity Ecosystem
garbage found in the b. Open Dumps www.humanityjo (take home
environment c. Ocean Dumping ur activity-
d. Landfills nal.org/ drawing/art
e. Incineration /name-himaniy project
f. Recycling showing an
g. Hazardous Toxic ideal
Wastes ecosystem
h. Nuclear Wastes

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3. Categorized the VI.3. Pollution

types of pollution and A. Air Pollution
their causes. a.1. Smog
a.2. Major Air
Pollutants
a.3. Acid Rain

4. Identified the B. Terrestrial

different types of Pollution
Terrestrial Pollutions b.1. Fertilizers
that affects the b.2. Pesticides
populace. b.3. Salinization and
Desertification
http://www.nodir
5. Explained the C. Freshwater tygold.org/poiso
danger posted by Pollution nedwaters.cfm
different chemicals D. Marine Pollution
present in our d.1. Siltation and
freshwater and Heavy Sedimentation
marine ecosystem. d.2. Thermal Pollution
d.3. Toxic Heavy
Metals
d.3.1. Mercury
d.3.2. Cadmium
d.3.3. Copper
d.3.4. Lead
d.4. Oil spills
d.5. Toxic and
Radioactive Wastes
d.6. Plastics
d.7. PCBs

1HOUR LONG
QUIZ

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At the end of the unit, VII. Global Climate 4HOURS

the students must Change and Related
have: Phenomena

1. Explained the 7.1. Greenhouse Fundamentals Lecture- Activity No. 9 Pencil and Graded Film Reference
causes of Climate Effect on discussion Group Output paper test Showing books,
Change a. Global warming Environmental on (Quizzes, Output Projects
b. El Niño Science by Environmental Seat work)
c. La Niña Tayo, G et. Al, LCD
Degradation
d. Ozone Destruction Copyright 2004 projector
2. Categorized the
different 7.1 Ecosystem http://safewater.
manifestations of Degradation org/PDFS/resour Group Experimental
environmental a. Grassland cesknowthefact Experimental
set up
degradation and its Degradation s/mining+and+w Set up
effect on the different b. Deforestation ater+pollution.
living organisms. c. Coral Reef pdf
Degradation
3. Enumerated the
different biodiversity 7.3. Biodiversity Loss Tomorrow land
loss. Film showing Film Showing
4. Identified the
different a. Environmental
environmental watch Watch Groups
groups that help in
the preservation of
world’s natural
resources.

5. Identified the
different kinds of b. Environmental
environmental Hazards
hazards.

At the end of the unit, VIII. Environmental 2HOURS

the students must Management
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have:
A. Strategies of the
Government

1. Enumerated the 1. Economic Fundamentals

kinds of strategies incentives on Activity No. 10 Pencil and Graded Reference
made by the a. Charges or Fines Environmental Lecture- A case Study paper test Group books,
government to be b. “Green” Taxes Science by discussion on the Group output Projects
effective in c. Deposit-Returned Tayo, G et. Al, affectivity of Research
environmental Schemes Copyright 2004 the work LCD
management. d. Information government’s Putput projector
Programs Documents from strategies to
e. Tradable Emission internet solve
Permits Environmental
f. Subsidies Issues.

At the end of the unit, IX. Corporate 2HOURS

the students must Management
have: Strategies

1. Discussed the A. Waste Minimization Fundamentals Activity NO. 11 Pencil and Graded Reference
Lecture-
economic incentive B. Design for on Projects From paper test Group books,
approach in Disassembly Environmental
discussion Recycled Group output Projects
corporate C. Green Marketing Science by Materials Project
management D. Greening Strategy Tayo, G et. Al, LCD
strategies relating to E. Greening of Copyright 2004 projector
environmental Communications
protection. other approaches

2. Explained what is
property rights
approach

At the end of the unit, X. Philippine 4HOURS

the students must Environmental Laws
have:
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1. Discussed the A. General Laws Fundamentals Film Showing Pencil and Graded Reference
different laws B. Regulatory on Lecture- on Resource paper test Output books,
governing our natural Agencies Environmental discussion Management Quizzes Projects
resources Science by Approach and seat
Tayo, G et. Al, work LCD
2. Explained the XI. Specific Law Copyright 2004
Video projector
different laws, Viewing
policies and ethics A. Resources
concerning the Management Group
utilization and B. Water Quality Reporting
preservation of our C. Air Quality
natural resources. D. Land Use and
Conservation
E. Mining Laws
F. Solid Waste
Management
G. Toxic Substances

3. Identified the XII. Ethics and

different Social Education
Ethics Towards the
A. Social Ethics
Environment that will
Towards the
help in addressing Environment
ethical issues bound
for the preservation 1. Man-centered
of an Ideal Perspective
Environment 2. Nature-centered
Perspective
3. Eco-centered
Perspective

B. State Ethics

1. Concern for Others

2. Stewardship Ethics
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3. Preservation of
Culture
4. Balanced
Development

C. Corporate or
Economic Ethics

XIII. Education
4. Understood the A. Creation of a
idea of education Sustainability
towards creating Consciousness
sustainability of B. Consumer
natural resources and Education
as consumers. 1. Uniform Guidelines
for Labels
2. Ecosystem
Approach for Industry
3. Better Public Policy
1HOUR LONG
QUIZ
1HOUR FINAL
EXAM

IX. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Passing the Periodic tests and exams
Attendance in viewing of videos and lectures
Oral Recitation
Submission of Outputs on assignments, projects, case studies and researches
Participation on Reporting

X. GRADING SYSTEM:

Knowledge : 40%
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60% - Written Examination

40% - Summative Test

Skills :50%
40 % - Output (Projects, Portfolio and others)
30 % - Class Participation
15 % - Activities
15% - Assignments

Attitude : 10%
50% - Class Behavior
50% - Participation, Awareness, Interest

Total 100%

XI. REFERENCES:
See column on References Above.

XII. RESOURCE MATERIALS:

A. Rubrics (For grading oral presentations)

CRITERIA BELOW EXPECTATIONS
ORGANIZATION No apparent organization. Evidence is
not used to support assertion (0-2)
CONTENT The content is inaccurate and overly
general. (0-2)
STYLE The speaker appears anxious and
uncomfortable, presentation is too
short or entire paragraphs are read
verbatim from the source. (0-2)
TOTAL SCORE
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SATISFACTORY
The presentation has a focus and
provides some evidences that
support the idea or the topic. (3-5)
The content is generally accurate
but incomplete. (5-7)
The speaker is generally relaxed
and comfortable, presentation is a
decent length and students’ own
words are for the summary. (3-6)
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EXEMPLARY SCORE
The presentation is carefully organized and
provides convincing evidence to support the
idea or the topic. (6-8)
The content is complete and accurate. (10-13)
The speaker is relaxed and comfortable,
presentation is the right length, student
demonstrates ability to speak
extemporaneously and make eye contact with
other members of the class. (7-9)
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B. Course Mapping
COURSE TITLE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOME a.1 a.2 a.3 a.4 a.5 b.1 b.2 c.1 c.2 c.3 c.4 c.5

1. Apply scientific method in the conduct of

research activities;
2. Understand and apply the concepts of
agricultural productivity and sustainability in
the context of national, regional and global
developments;
3. Engage in the agricultural production and
post-production activities;
4. Promote sound agricultural technologies to
various clients and in the manpower development
of agriculture;

5. Employ relevant tools in the formation

technology in solving agriculture-related problems.

Legend:
I - Introduce
P- Practice
D- Demonstrate

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JEFFREY B. YURO
Prepared by : ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Name of Faculty

Reviewed by : ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Course Syllabi Review Committee

____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Program Head/Division Chairperson

MARIA LORINA B. CROBES, Ph, D

Reviewed by : ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________
College Dean

FERNANDO D. ABELLO, Ph,D

Approved by : ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs

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