DE LA SALLE-COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE
SCHOOL OF DEAF EDUCATION AND APPLIED STUDIES
Course Title/Code
:
Environmental Science (NATSCI1)
Course Credit
:
3 units
Pre-requisite
:
None
Pre-requisite to
:
NATSCI2
Course Description
:
The course begins with a review of the basic concepts of chemistry and biology as means to understanding
the fundamental principles of environmental science. Practical applications of these concepts will be discussed, as it
relates to present environmental issues both globally and locally.
Course Objectives:
1. To give the student a clear understanding of the fundamental principles in environmental science;
2. To enable the student to see these principles as they apply to current environmental issues both
globally and in the Philippines.
CORE VALUES
Socially responsible
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TRAIT
Disciplined
Socially Aware
Committed
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Professionally competent
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Effective Communicator
Analytic
Decisive
Independent-minded
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-
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Creative
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Innovative
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BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS
Contributes to the protection of
the environment
Is updated on current issues
Discusses such issues at
various for a
Relates and works well with
others
Promotes behavior that is
beneficial to others
Contributes to the protection
and rehabilitation of the
environment
Takes a critical stand on issues
of public concern
Participates in discussions
Expresses ideas clearly
Can grasp the essence of a
discussion
Asks sensible and thought
provoking
questions
for
clarification
Can give comments after a
speaker's presentation
Is proactive rather than reactive
Pursues projects to conclusion
Can spot strengths and
weaknesses in a project
undertaken
Capable of performing tasks
with
minimum
instruction/supervision
Is inquisitive
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Resourceful
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Is self-reliant
Is capable of maximum
utilization of available materials
Course Outline:
WEEK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
TOPIC
Orientation
Introduction: Environmental Science
Review: Chemistry and Biology
Science and the Scientific Method
Ecosystems
Ecology
Earth and its Resources
Human Population and Its Impact to the Environment
MIDTERM EXAM
Off-Campus Activity: Tree-Planting
Water and Water Pollution
Air and Air Pollution
Global Warming
Land Resources and Land Pollution
Recycling
Biodiversity and Extinction
Situationer: Philippines’ Environment
FINAL EXAM
Grading System:
Attendance
Attitude
Quizzes
Seatwork/Homework
Science Journal
Report/Project/Recitation
Exams (Midterm/Final)
-
10%
10%
15%
10%
5%
20%
30%
100%
Passing Grade: 70% (1.0)
Maximum Allowed Absences: 2.5
Consultation Schedule:
References:
Raven, P. & L. Berg. Environment 4/E. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 2001.
Reference Videos
The Blue Planet. BBC. 2001.
An Inconvenient Truth. 2006.
Revised for 3rd Term, SY 2011-12
by R. Martin & J. Baliza