POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TABACO100 Panal, Tabaco City, Philippines

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

I. Subject Code : Bsic Eng’g 8 AII. Course Description : 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.

III. Description : Environmental ScienceIV. Pre-requisite : NoneV. Credit Units : Three (3) Units (Non Laboratory Course)VI. Semester/Summer SY : 2nd SemesterVII. Number of Contact hour/week : 3 hrs/wk.VIII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES : 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 waste4. Explore inquiry-based learning models.5. Introduce a media-rich learning environment to use with

students6. Provide models to illustrate ways to teach beyond the

textbook.7. Understand and utilize the scientific process.

IX. Specific Objectives : Students will develop knowledge and understanding of:1. the history of Environmental Science2. the resources of the Earth, particularly air, soil, water,

minerals, their distribution and1. their role in supporting living systems2. the abiotic features of the environment3. models to explain structures and processes of change

affecting the Earth and its environmentsX. Course Content

Learning Content No. of Hours

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

I. The multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies1. Definition, scope and importance2. Need for public awareness

II. Natural resourcesA. Renewable and non renewable resourcesB. 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 studies6. Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable

energy sources, use of alternate energy sources, case studies.

9 Hours

3 hours

7 hors

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. EcosystemB. Concept of an ecosystemC. Procedures, consumers and decomposersD. Energy flow in the ecosystemE. 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 35% Quizzes 20% Assignments 10% Research Work 15% Attendance 10% Project 10%

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XII Methodology Lecture which, includes the use of traditional (Dictation) and non-traditional (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 Studies”Tata 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-BCollege Instructor

Recommending Approval:

MA. VICTORIA FRANCIA GUARDINOSVP for Operation and Students Affairs