POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF TABACO100 Panal, Tabaco City, Philippines

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

I. Subject Code : Nat Sci 2AII. Course Description : 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

III. Description : Geological ScienceIV. Pre-requisite : NoneV. Credit Units : Three (3) Units (Non Laboratory Course)VI. Semester/Summer SY : 2nd SemesterVI. Number of Contact hour/week : 3 hrs/wk.VII. GENERAL OBJECTIVES : 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

students4. Provide models to illustrate ways to teach beyond the

textbook.5. Understand and utilize the scientific process.

VII. Specific Objectives : Students will develop knowledge and understanding of:1. the history of Earth and the Solar System2. 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 its4. environments

VIII. Course ContentLearning Content No. of Hours

PRELIMINARY PERIOD

I. Overview of Earth ScienceA. History of ScienceB. Branches of Earth ScienceC. Scientific Inquiry

II. Astronomy A. Origin of AstronomyB. 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

10 Hours

3hrs

3 hours

1 hour

1 hour

1 hour

1 hour

MIDTERM PERIOD

VII. The Sun

VIII. The Earth 9 MidtermA. The Composition of the EarthB. Layers of the Earth

IX. Moon

X. The Inner Planets

XI. The Outer Planets

XII. Different Regions of the EarthA. LithosphereB. HydrosphereC. Atmosphere

10 Hours

1 hour

3 hours

1 hour

1 hour

1 hour

3 hours

PRE-FINAL PERIOD

XIII. Elements of Weather and ClimateIX. Earthquakes, Plate and TectonicsXX. Prominent Mountain and Volcanoes in the Philippines XI. PAGASA & DoST and other gov't agency in the field of Science

6 Hours

3111

FINALS PERIOD

XII. CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPACTSXIII. Disaster ManagementIX. Film Showing

7 Hours

VIII. GRADING SYSTEM

Criterion Reference Term examination 35% Quizzes 20% Assignments 10% Research Work 15% Attendance 10% Project 10%

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IX Methodology Lecture which, includes the use of traditional (Dictation) and non-traditional (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-BCollege Instructor

Recommending Approval:

MA. VICTORIA FRANCIA GUARDINOSVP for Operation and Students Affairs