Maligayang pagdating, Isko+Iska.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE FRESHIE PRIMER ’14-’15

INSIDE PHOTO AND COVER BY MANU GASPAR

!It is my honor and privilege to welcome all of you to the College of Science. Our College of Science here in UP Baguio offers four undergraduate degree programs namely: BS Biology, BS Mathematics, BS Computer Science and BS Physics. We also offer MS Mathematics as a graduate degree program and soon we will be offering an MS Conservation and Restoration Ecology degree program too! I believe that  the  strength of our College lies in our energetic faculty members who will teach you the important concepts in scientific education and research. We, the faculty and staff of the College of Science will be your “family” in UP Baguio for the next 4-5 years of your stay in our University. Remember that your parents sent you here to UP Baguio to study, so always focus on your studies, but do enjoy every step of the learning process. Encountering difficulties in your studies is but natural, but do remember to rise up above the situation. Work hard, for UP education is not that easy. By working hard you will make your parents and we your Professors and Instructors proud of you. So we wish you well in your studies, remember we are here to help you in your college education. Each faculty member has their own consultation hours, feel free to approach us for clarifications, or questions regarding your lessons and assignments. We want to see you going up the stage, claiming your diplomas on your graduation day by June 2018!

Message from the Dean

Prof. Rosemary Gutierrez, Ph.D. Dean, College of Science

COLLEGE-BASED ORGANISATIONS COMSCI@UP.BAG PRESIDENT

Danica Junielle A. As-Il BS ComSci ’11 daasil@up.edu.ph !!!

PHYSICS SPHERE CHAIRPERSON Climson Ford B. Inso BS Phy ’11

cbinso@up.edu.ph !!!PSSN JR. PRESIDENT

Giellyn Kieth A. Lazaga BS Bio ’11 galazaga@up.edu.ph !!!

UP BIOLOGY SOCIETY PRESIDENT Abdullaziz S. Arcillo BS Bio ’11

asarcillo@up.edu.ph !!!UP MATH-PHYSICS SOCIETY PRESIDENT

Joseph Christian E. Bautista BS Math '12 jebautista@up.edu.ph

“Keep calm and save Mother Earth! :)”

Maligayang pagdating, Isko+Iska.

This primer is a pioneer project of the

UPB-USC ’14-’15 College of Science Committee with all

CS faculty departments + CS staff + CS organisations

“Physics is theoretical, but the fun is real.”

“Aspire infinitely and intersect your every

asymptote.”

“Learn to balance your acads and partying.”

“Strive for perfection (or at least for partial points).”

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVES REPRESENTATIVE (SPOKESPERSON)

Manuel John Paul O. Gaspar BS Bio ’11 mogaspar@up.edu.ph !!!

FORMER REPRESENTATIVE Rabbiah Dolores Dispo BS Bio ’11

rddispo@up.edu.ph !!REPRESENTATIVE

Abdiel T. Orbon BS CompSci ’13 atorbon@up.edu.ph !

REPRESENTATIVE Dan Victor G. Dumlao BS Bio ’11

dgdumlao@up.edu.ph

COMMITTEE MEMBERS MEMBER

Jasper Ian A. Alindayu BS Bio ’13 jaalindayu@up.edu.ph !!!

MEMBER Tirus Cloyd R. Bambalan BS ComSci ’13

trbambalan@up.edu.ph !!!MEMBER

Ralz Anzemuel D. Juatco BS ComSci ’13 rdjuatco@up.edu.ph !!!

MEMBER Arenne David Ramos BS Bio ’11

adramos@up.edu.ph !!!DEPUTY

Christian Leonard A. Roman BS ComSci '11 caroman@up.edu.ph

“Always aim for an uno!"

“Rise above the challenges. Rise above the rest.”

“I-enjoy mo ang coding! 4 years mong gagawin ‘yan.”

“Aral muna, tsaka na lovelife!”

“Tiwala at tiyaga lang sa acads!”

“‘Wag tumayo kapag magrrecite.”

“‘Wag kalimutan magdala ng lab gown tuwing may lab

exercise!”

“Huwag panghinaan ng loob.”

“Don’t fall in love, just love. Everything that falls, breaks.

Parang glasswares.”

Published during the first semester of A.Y. 2014-2015

!

PHOTO BY NEIL PASTOR; OPPOSITE PHOTO BY MARION MENESES

Life in the College of Science is pure hard work, juggling different things at once: researching for the next laboratory report and reviewing for the third long exam, whilst doing the expenses for the recently concluded food sale of your organisation. This primer helps each CS Freshie explore all available information necessary for surviving in (and graduating from!) the college, all provided by your College of Science family. This, however, is just the beginning. Welcome to some of the best four years of your life.

Welcome home.

Wishing you all the very best, Manu + Rab + Dodot + Dan

CS Freshie Primer—01

TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 Message !Course Profiles 02 Biology 06 Computer Science 10 Mathematics 14 Physics !18 LRC !Org Profiles 20 comsci@up.bag 22 Physics Sphere 24 PSSN Jr. 26 UP Biology Society 28 UP Math-Physics Society !Faculty + Staff 30 Lab Technicians 32 Faculty Directory

02—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

LIFE, IN GENERAL— BiologyWRITER PSSN Jr. & UP Biology Society !PHOTOGRAPHERS Marion Meneses (MM), Kryssa Balangcod, Echo Vidad (EV), Bea Batenga (BB), & Manu Gaspar (MM)

01

I sit here on the verge of what feels like the rest of my life, and I wonder what life would have been like  had I not spent the past three years studying biology. Biology is a diverse science which covers all aspects of living organisms – simple to complex.

During the first year, all essential topics w i l l b e i n s t i l l e d , p r o v i d i n g

comprehensive and firm foundation for the next years of your college life as a bio student. In the second and third y e a r s , y o u w i l l g a i n d e e p e r understanding and interest, and develop practical skills, which will eventually help you in conducting your thesis; hence, giving you the opportunity to contribute in biological breakthroughs. While laboratory classes will provide necessary skills relevant to the course, awesomely edifying field works will expose you to the world unveiled by biological researches.

Studying biology seems exigent, and one of the challenges in studying biology is familiarising many different concepts. Don’t worry. Books and other related documents are often available in the library. Each has a diverse discussion and examples, and one of these is likely

to be helpful t o y o u . Constructing mnemon ics a n d o t h e r m e m o r y techniques is w i t t y a n d advantageous as well. Then, try to exchange ideas with a study buddy or any “ka-bio”. Also, a t t en d i n g r e v i e w s e s s i o n s a n d consulting your instructors can help you by giving emphasis to important points and in answering questions. Sometimes, the student holding the thick biology textbook is not certainly the best, but the one who knows how to study in a better way.

College is hard work galore. Although

CS Freshie Primer—03

02

you’d feel quite enervated, they pay off in the end. There’s more to say, but better leave some for the sake of experience. Welcome Ka-bio! :-)

01 At the top of Mt. Pulag (MG) 02 Examining specimens in the intertidal zone

in Pagudpud (MM) 03 Having their first field work (KB)

04 Relaxing after a marine field work in Pagudpud (BB)

05 Having fun a la The Sound of Music (EV) 06 Out in the fields (KB)

03

04

Helpful things to bring These “aren’t" required, though!

(1) Lab gown - for safety precautions, and, yes, to look like a professional scientist

(2) Pencil & Eraser – Lab report or lab manual drawings

(3) Broadband – your trusted friend even if you’re in the middle nowhere while counting all the algae or anything that you can find

(4) 3x5 Index Cards – you’ll use this for every subject, usually on the first week of classes

(5) Clear book – easy storage of lab reports and other important documents

(6) Scientific Calculator - we just can’t get rid of math

(7) Face mask - to avoid inhalation of undesirable odours and fumes in the lab

(8) Goggles, aqua shoes & life jackets - marine fieldwork essentials

(9) Lab notebook & labelling materials – these would help you in keeping your data organised

(10) Hair tie / ponytail holder / elastics - used to tie the hair and keep it in place during lab experiments

(11) Surgical gloves - to handle beakers with hot water or hazardous chemicals and cats and frogs and sharks and mice and those in between

(12) Tissue - used for cleaning tables, glasswares, etc. and for other biological secretions

(13) Dissecting kit - A set of instruments essential in performing dissection of plants and animals being studied in anatomy-related subjects

(14) Closed shoes - Proper laboratory footwear donned in order to avoid potential hazards which may be encountered in the laboratory

(15) Camera - to take pictures of laboratory results, fieldwork documentations, selfies, groupies, or for a random picture with your crush professor

Your major subjects Dun, dun, dun, dun!

Biology 101 (Statistical Methods in Biology) – Just when you thought you've had enough of Math, here's a subject disguised as a Biology subject but is really more like Math. Scientific calculators, all the way! Biology 120 (Microbiology) - Lab gowns y'all! It's a must for this subject unless you want some Staphylococcus aureus. Your microscope focusing talents are much needed for this course. Also, always, always opt for the electric ones. You'll thank me later :) Biology 140 (Genetics) - You say Punnett square, I say (D + d)^n. Time to look for that scientific calculator again for this subject isn't just about memorising chromosomal aberrations, it requires math skills! Formulas for dayssssss Biology 150 (Introduction to Molecular  and Cell Biology) - As hardcore and stressful as genetics, this subject bridges the fields of chemistry, structure and biology as it seeks to understand life and cellular processes at the molecular level. Play less, work harder! Biology 160 (Ecology) - Course subject that deals with the scientific study of interactions among organisms and their environment, including diversity, distribution, biomass and their population. Vast knowledge of animal and plant species from land to sea is highly recommended.

Biology 198 (Seminar) – Course that deals with research methods and integration of ideas from previously taken courses. Better choose a topic of your interest or you’ll regret it forever. Biology 200 (Thesis-Proposal Writing and Experimental Phase) – Integration of all the things that you learned in your biology student life. This will be your most stressful and hardcore-all-the-way subject, so brace yourself. Botany 120 (Plant Physiology) - It’s all about our plant’s way of life; its metabolism,nutrition, deve lopment ,movement ,g rowth , t r anspor t processes. *Gasp*. It also relies heavily on chemistry and physics. Botany 10 (General Botany) - Be as accurate as you can when drawing the shapes and proportions of the plant cells in the lab. And you’ll be having your first fieldwork as a biology student. It’s not like what you’re expecting it to be; you should enjoy it tho. Botany 109 (Taxonomy of Higher Plants) - Another botany course that will let you love speaking like a boss! -I’m craving for Fragaria ananassa-flavored ice cream! Botany 119 (Plant Anatomy) - Always remember the ‘Praise The Lord, Forever (PTLF)’ mnemonics for every organ discussed. Pangalan, Type, Location and Function. #Push

04—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

05

Chemistry 11 (General and Inorganic Chemistry) - Your first chemistry course concerning fundamental concepts, theories and laws of chemistry as well as your first exposure to chemical compounds and amazing colourful chemical reactions. Tip: Learn your periodic table of elements. Chemistry 26/16.1 (Analytical Chemistry) – This chemistry course includes quantitative analysis of chemical compounds, numbers, moles, and calculators over and over again. Your expertise in titrating, calculating the right amount of chemicals to be used will be put to test. Also, begin preparing a topic for your special paper! Chemistry 31/31.1 (Elem. Organic Chemistry) - A subject about anything that has carbon. Neurotoxic and carcinogenic chemicals here they are, so just be careful! Chemistry 40/40.1 (Elementary Biochemistry) - Basics of almost all terminal subjects; there are lots of things to learn, just don’t try to fall asleep (good luck!). The most exciting Chem lab ever, except for procedures like two hour stirring, one hour water bath, and three meetings just for one experiment. Zoology 10 (Fundamentals of Zoology) - Logic, common sense, dissecting, atlas, and your not so friendly frog are your friends for this subject. Zoology 102 (Comparat ive Anatomy of Vertebrates) - It’s Zoo 10 all over again except that it’ll be specific to vertebrates; hence, your new friend, Kardong, and you may want to place a hanky beneath your mask. Zoo 120 (Animal Physiology) - The integration of the major physiological systems to sustain the lives of animals. Study thouroughly and internally. Start loving mouse as early as you can! Zoo 111/111.1 (Invertebrate Zoology) - Roundworms, flatworms, sea urchins, sea anemones, and other invertebrates. Enjoy not only the beautiful ones but also the gross ones. Brace your stomach.

Upperclassmen tipsOut and about in labs

Huwag magnakaw sa ibang group kapag laboratory. #boomhonest

Ramuel San Juan BS Bio '11

CS Freshie Primer—05

06

Mag-ingat sa gwapo! Baka hanap din ay gwapo.

Bea Batenga BS Bio '11

Mag-aral, magdasal, at magmahal.

Anthony Batle BS Bio '13

Matulog… habang may oras pa!

Arnel Asuncion BS Bio ’13

Stay in class. Every word of the lecture is important!

Micah Dispo BS Bio '12

Be friendly!

Marriane Beltran BS Bio '13

06—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

HACKING LIFE— Computer ScienceWRITER comsci@up.bag !PHOTOGRAPHER comsci@up.bag

Life as a Computer Science student can sometimes be a challenge. Staying up late to finish your MPs (Machine Projects or simply projects) and then rushing to have a working code to be submitted for the famous 11:59 deadline. Racking your brain just to get the right syntax (form of expressions and statements) and then finding out that the semantics (meaning of those

01

02

03

CS Freshie Primer—07

expressions and statements) were wrong all along. Let's not mention the annoying moments when you're pretty sure that your code is right, so you check and double check it (sometimes even resorting to using a paper and pen to keep track of your code's progress step by step); and then after giving up you finally just shuffle things around and then suddenly everything works! You have no idea how it happened and why your original code didn't work; but hey, if it works it works. So you move on to the next problem where there's a big possibility of going through the same process. Syntax. Semantics. Error. Repeat.

But it's not just that. Life as a Computer

Science student can also be fun and enjoyable and rewarding. Those late night projects are usually spent with your project partner/s, with each of you racking each other's brain for answers. And almost nothing feels as good as getting your code to work properly; knowing that from nothing you created something. From a blank screen to a working User Interface. Sure you might lose a few nights of sleep here and there but what is that compared to the joy of learning new things, being able to create something out of nothing and generally enjoying the company of your friends. If that's not enough for you, just put it into mind that this course can lead to a pretty big paycheck.

04

Your major subjects Exciting! Yay!

CMSC 11 (Introduction to Computer Science) - Do your best and the instructor will do the rest. This is your first comsci subject so don’t need to worry a lot since instructors are STILL considerate. CMSC 12 (Advance Programming Concepts) - Don’t focus on memorising terms. Be familiar with syntax and how to use them. CMSC 55 (Discrete Mathematical Structures in Computer Science) - Be logical and critical in understanding the problems. English problems can be deceiving. CMSC 110 (Internet Technologies) - If you really want a high grade, be creative in every project you need to submit. CMSC 116 (Mathematical Methods for the Computational Sciences) - Start reviewing your Math 17 and 53 lessons. CMSC 123 (Data Structures) - Practice coding, seriously. A lot of programming activities will be given. CMSC 124 (Design & Implementation of Programming Languages) - Study different programming languages in advance. Don’t expect your instructor to teach everything. CMSC 125 (Operating Systems) - Make sure to submit all your projects on time. A lot of concepts will be discussed, so review and practice solving problems.

CMSC 127 (File Processing & Database Systems) - You’ll just have one exam and a month of classes, but that doesn’t mean more free time. Have a time proper management since you have a lot to study on your own if you want to finish your project and receive a nice feedback from your client. CMSC 128 (Introduction to Software Engineering) - CMSC 127 part 2! CMSC 130 (Logic Design & Digital computer Circuits) - It’s all about 1 and 0. But wait, looks can be deceiving ;) CMSC 131 (Computer Organisation and Assembly Language Programming) - GOOD LUCK. Never heard of anyone who enjoyed this subject CMSC 135 (Computer Networks) - Since it is a working field, try to be familiar with the architecture, connections, etc. Expect classes to be extended until late at night. CMSC 141 (Automata and Language Theory) - Be critical in analysing the structure of programming language. CMSC 142 (Design and Analysis of Algorithms) - Be sure to understand every topic discussed. Expect to have an activity every after a lesson. CMSC 190 (Special Problem) - Hope for the best, expect for the worst. Everything really depends on your thesis adviser; must be taken twice CMSC 199 (Undergraduate Seminar) - Choose a topic you’re really interested with. Manage your time properly for you to finish your papers on time.

Stuff you *might* need Depending on the occasion(1) Laptop - this is all you need

in working on your project

(2) Coffee - to keep you awake during sleepless nights

(3) Calculator - this is not only for your Math and Physics subject. You will also need this in CompSci subjects

(4) Alarm clock - to remind you that it’s already 11:59 PM which is the normal deadline of any take-home activity

(5) Patience and trust - never give up on your projects

08—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

05

CS Freshie Primer—09

Upperclassmen tipsCoding 24/7

LAB LIFE before LOVE LIFE

Honesto Camit Jr. BS ComSci '13

Ang tunay na gwapo, may dalang TC7.

Juancho Meneses BS ComSci '13

Maraming tutulong kung gusto mo magpatulong.

Henry David Lucero BS ComSci '13

‘Wag pumasok na gutom, mahirap na.

Joanna Quitlong BS ComSci '13

‘Di lang sa pag-ibig umiikot ang mundo. May Math pa.

Jaicko Ruiz BS ComSci ’13

Semi-colons can make or break your code.

Reginald Casela BS ComSci '11

06

07

08

01, 05 Participants for Typing Maniac

02, 03, 04 Students and instructors pose with the creation

06, 07, 08 Different events call for different poses for each year with

new ComSci members

10—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

NOBODY SAID IT WAS EASY—

MathematicsWRITER

UP Math-Physics Society !PHOTOGRAPHER

UP Math-Physics Society

Being a math major in this academe has its twists and turns. You might trip once. You might fall twice. You might curse math forever. But you shall never give up on math.

Math is not just about numbers and equations. Math is not just adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. But math is about finding solutions and proofs that 1 + 1 is 2. We dig deeper. We go into the roots of every mathematical fact. We validate what we know. We defend why math is math. That’s the thing about math. It demands to be understood.

Math ma y b e j u s t a s ha rd a s appreciating math itself. Learning to

01

CS Freshie Primer—11

love math may be one long journey. Math may be the road less travelled. But math may take you farther in life and make you larger than life.

Math demands patience and dedication. It needs time and effort. Math is not as easy as 1-2-3. It takes a lot of courage and knowledge to accept its challenges and to conquer and go beyond its limits.

Nobody said it was easy to be a math major. But with great perseverance comes great grades. Math may be feared by many and hated by all. Math will always come your way. It might break you up and tear you down, but math is the way to figuring out the complexities of life.

02

03

04

12—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

Helpful things to bring Just in case, you’ll need…

(1) Pen and paper - for solving equations and proving statements, and scribbling notes when you have no idea what they are talking about in class

(2) Books and other sources – where you can find theorems, axioms, and corollaries essential in almost every Math subject

(3) R, SciLab/MatLab, LaTeX and Other Programs – for coding and writing files in a cool, new way

(4) Patience with a dash of knowledge and logic – because one does not simply explain the obvious very logically

Your major subjects Numbers! More numbers!Math 17 (Algebra and Trigonometry) – The very basic and the “easiest subject you’ll ever take as a math major.

Math 29 (Basic Concepts in Math) - The “sorting hat”. The one that determines the student’s course: either you’re BS Math or not BS Math

Math 50 Series: Math 53 (Elementary Analysis I); Math 54 (Elementary Analysis II); Math 55 (Elementary Analysis III) - Not so elementary. But make sure to really read and understand The Calculus 7 by Louis Leithold (that very bible-ish book for this series, and for the whole course), a.k.a. TC7, a.k.a. Leithold

Math 101 (Elementary Statistics) - The fun kind of statistics. Basic and elementary.

Math 113 (Differential Equations) - With differential equations, there’s lab… laboratory works.

Math 120 (Algebraic Structures I)- Abstract.

Math 121 (Algebraic Structures II) - Very abstract.

Math 122 (Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory) - This is not about Neo, people. But this is a fun subject ‘cause matrices are fun.

Math 130 (Mathematical Analysis) - Analysing mathematically. Ain’t it fun?

Math 132 (Real Analysis) - Analysing Math concepts is getting real… real hard.

Math 134 (Complex Analysis) - As the name suggests, it is very complex. Being able to totally understand it might be a great success.

Math 140 (Topological Structures)- This is where throwback Math 130 usually happens.

Math 163 (Mathematical Statistics) - The less fun kind of statistics. A more complicated Math 101.

M a t h 1 8 2 ( I n t ro d u c t i o n t o C o m p u t e r Programming) - Codes and scripts only a few could understand. Indescribable.

Math 198 (Seminar) - The convergence of everything you were expected to lear in undergraduate Math.

05

CS Freshie Primer—13

Upperclassmen tips1 + 1 = 2?

Huwag masyadong maingay with block- mates!

Abigail Geronimo BS Math '13

Keep calm. May kwatro at tres pa naman!

Shem Poblete BS Math '12

‘Wag ugaliing late magreview. Magsipag magbasa ng notes palagi!

Kim Gonzales BS Math '11

‘Wag magingay sa corridors. May nagkklase.

Lorenz Bernardino BS Math '11

Mag-group study. Kaibiganin na si Baby Leithold. Mag-LRC.

Cha Balutan BS Math '12

06

07

08

01, 02 Having fun outside of the classroom

03, 04, 05 Bonding with other Physics students

06, 07, 08 Dining out, and participating in extra-curricular activities

Understand, not memorise, the equation.

Shin Catura BS Math ’13

14—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

INVENTIVE AND INNOVATIVE—

Physics

WRITER Physics Sphere !

PHOTOGRAPHER Physics Sphere

The BS Physics program is a 4 – year course designed for students pursuing careers in research, the academe, and the industry. Its smartly-designed curriculum envisions the students to be creative, inventive, and innovative, which will in turn; make them the leaders in initiating positive changes that will enrich the community and the Philippine society.

The program provides competence in basic and applied sciences enabling the students to pursue advance studies in the field, teaching careers, technical jobs in the country and abroad, and to conduct theoretical and applied researches. The degree is also well

01

02

03

01-03 Current research in the laboratory 04 Coin at the edge of the table 05 Detecting using a computer

06 Using a microscope 07 Used for 01-03

08 Professors in their outfits during a free night 09-10 Students with organisations posing

CS Freshie Primer—15

connected to other fields such as geology, engineering, and medicine.

Life in being a physics student can at times be very challenging but one will absolutely have fun in the process. You’ll have to get through a lot of headaches and sleepless nights. You’ll have to face those impossible exams, and endure the relentless bombing of problem sets. Being a physics student could mean a little trouble but you’ll always have your outstanding and very welcoming instructors, your kind and ever-friendly seniors, and the whole of UP Baguio Physics family to accompany you in your conquest. Taking BS Physics in UP Baguio would definitely be worth it.

04

05

06

16—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

Helpful things to bring Quite a lot, I can tell!

(1) Patience - it’s always a virtue! (2) Confidence, faith, justice (3) Tissue paper – break in case

of emergency. Para sa laway kapag natatanga, sa mata kapag lumuluha, at sa pusa kapag hindi na kaya.

(4) Mentors – for guidance (5) Casio fx-991ES Scientific

Calculator – 40 scientific constants, unit conversions, and great display

(6) Mug for coffee – mahilig magpaexam na may free coffee

(7) Listen, Not Write Rule – Formulas can be derived, yung principles hindi. Always start with what you know.

Your major subjects Imagination mo ang limit!Physics 101 (Fundamental Physics I) – May the mass times acceleration be with you.

Physics 101.1 (Fundamental Physics I Lab) - No matter what you say, you will never forget your first lab. ;-)

Physics 102 (Fundamental Physics II) - Meet Sherlock OHMS and Dr. WATTSon. ;-)

Physics 102.1 (Fundamental Physics II Lab) - When BBROYGBV becomes a prayer.

Physics 103 (Fundamental Physics III) - Are you hot enough?

Physics 103.1 (Fundamental Physics III Lab) - Heat hertz you know!

Physics 104 (Modern Physics I) - It’s all relative!

Physics 104.1 (Modern Physics I Lab) - Be a quantum mechanic. InterFEARence to the highest level. :-)

Physics 121 (Mathematical Methods in Physics I)- Getting to know Arfken.

Physics 122 (Mathematical Methods in Physics II) - Let’s all be mutually exclusive. ;-)

Physics 123 (Mathematical Methods in Physics III) - There are 26 letters in the alphabet… and so it seems.

Physics 131 (Computational Physics) - Not your ordinary language. Foreign language for physicists.

Physics 161 (Theoretical Mechanics I) - Just when you thought 101 is enough…

Physics 162 (Theoretical Mechanics II) - GraviTEH!

Physics 165 (Statistical Physics I) - Why you gotta be so MEAN?

Physics 171 (Electromagnetic Theory I) - 10 points for GRIFFITHSdor!

Physics 172 (Electromagnetic Theory II) - For equations and then tadaaa! There was light. :-)

Physics 173 (Electronics Physics) - Literally electrifying. Kaboom!

Physics 175 (Quantum Physics) - Your imagination is the limit! Your world will turn upside down.

Physics 200 (Undergraduate Thesis) - Thesis it, Pansit!

07

CS Freshie Primer—17

Upperclassmen tipsAd astra per aspera

Never ever procrastinate!

Gaia Javier BS Phy '11

Don’t be shy to ask for help.

Janine Campos BS Phy '11

Love the course. Kahit pa pinapahirapan ka niya. </3

Carlisle Casuga BS Phy '11

Magpahinga. Kailangan ‘yun!

Lucky Baula BS Phy '13

Love your course para ‘di ka ma-stress since you do what you love.

Astrid Deang BS Phy '12

Breathe. Relax. Laugh. Then study again!

Jane Banga BS Phy '13

08

09

10

ASSISTED LEARNING

MADE MORE FUN—

LRCWRITER

Rab Dispo !PHOTOGRAPHER

Echo Vidad (EV)

On April 17, 1997, the UP Board of Regents established the Learning Resource Centres with the aim “to s u p p l e m e n t , c o m p l e m e n t a n d coordinate al l learning assistance programs and instructional support services to students in each campus and to ensure that the goal of promoting academic excellence will be realised in a m o r e c a r i n g a n d n u r t u r i n g environment .” These LRCs were institutionalised in every autonomous UP unit on April 28, 1997.  [1] The LRC in UP Baguio began its operation on the second semester of the academic year 1997-1998 under the leadership of Prof. Lourdes Hamada, a professor in Psychology.  [2]  The LRC is under the supervision of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and is headed by a Coordinator. Prof. Andrei A. Domogo  is the Coordinator for this academic year 2014-2015. The LRC is located on the 2nd floor of the Juan Luna building.

SERVICES The LRC serves all kinds of enrichment sess ions or tutorials for FREE! Enrichment may come in the form of general study-learning skills development t h r o u g h t h e u s e o f s e l f - h e l p instructional materials or through tutorial sessions administered by peer mentors or faculty mentors. [2]

Tutorial sessions may be: One-on-one, Small group (2-5 students per session), Large group (6-14 students per session), or a Class (15 or more students per session).

18—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

01

How to scheduleEnrichment/tutorial sessions

H a v i n g t r o u b l e i n M a t h ? Mathematics is the priority subject of the learning assistance program of the LRC due to the large number of students who do not score decently in Math courses in the university. Yikes! The LRC is here to help. Review sessions for long exams in Math are a d mi niste red o n Mo n d ays o r Saturdays a week or 3 days before the exam dates.

Need help in other subjects too? Tutorial sessions with peer mentors who handle a variety of subjects can be scheduled every week from Mondays to Fridays. The LRC also h a s m o d u l e s i n M a t h , Communication, Chemistry, Biology, and Natural Sciences. These materials provide additional examples and e xe r c i s e s t o s u p p l e m e n t t h e classroom lectures and discussions. [2]

Got to use the computer to rush assignments, reports, or just surf the net? The LRC has computer units for student use. Each student is entitled to FR EE computer use for a maximum of 20 hours/semester. [2]

REFERENCES

[1] Diliman Learning Resource Center. Retrieved from http://ovcsa.upd.edu.ph/dlrc.htm. on 9 August 2014.

[2] LRC – University of the Philippines B a g u i o . R e t r i e v e d f r o m h t t p s : / /www.facebook.com/UPB.LRC/info. on 9 August 2014.

* Kindly schedule your tutorial sessions 2 days before your preferred date.

1. Visit the LRC at the 2nd floor of the Juan Luna building.

2. Fill out an Enrichment Slip. 3. Visit the LRC at least one

day before your preferred date and check if your schedule was approved.

4. If you wish to cancel your tutorial session, please inform the LRC clerk or student assistant before your scheduled session.

CS Freshie Primer—19

02

01 LRC Peer Mentors AY 2013-2014 with Faculty Mentor Sir Joy Ascaño and Coordinator

Prof. Paul Ignacio. (EV) 02 LRC Peer Mentors AY 2013-2014. Half of

them have already graduated. (EV)

20—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

COMSCI@UP.BAG is an academic organisation for computer science m a j o r s . F o u n d e d i n 1 9 9 6 , t h i s organisation seeks to provide additional assistance to students of all courses in UP Baguio in the field of computer programming in the form of tutorials and competitions. The organisation seeks to further enrapture and encourage s tudents to take a more act ive participation in today's world by arming them with sufficient knowledge and know-how in the field of technology. To achieve these goals, it has conducted various activities such as the annual Cyberwhiz, a quiz bee for high school students.COMSCI@UP.BAG is also involved in the computerised University Student Council elections, during which members help in maintaining the i n t e g r i t y o f t h e e l e c t i o n . COMSCI@UP.BAG also holds an annual Typing Maniac competition to give students the chance to show others what their fingers can do *wink wink*. The

comsci@up.bagorganisation plans to be more active in the computer science/IT community by joining in online competitions.

Members of this organisation are multitalented. Not only are they skilled in programming, but also in the art of cooking. This is proven by the food sale that they have every semester. (Ask anyone. They love our food.)The organisat ion’s members are a lso musically inclined; this was seen in last year’s Valentine concert, Love Hertz, held by Physics Sphere and this organisation. In addition to that, they are multilingual. W a i t u n t i l t h e s e g u y s s a y “System.out.println(“Hello world!”);” to you. Those French dudes have nothing on these computer people. They’re awesome, yes.

CS Freshie Primer—21

01

0302

04

01 The organisation having fun at Salakniban 02 comsci@up.bag with the ComSci block

during the Consolidation Night 03 After a bonding with its new members

04 The organisation with some of its members

22—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

UP Physics Sphere was founded on 2003 by a group of physics majors namely Wil Warren Alegato, Dona Asan, Vincent Da l in , Reg ina ld Fa ja rdo, Noemi Mangaoang, Lemuel Peligio Jr and Selvino Aguinaldo. The organization aims to encourage appreciation and in te res t i n s tudy o f phys i c s to undergraduate students. It is also ded ica ted to bu i ld ing a s t rong relationship among the students, not only in the academic training ground but also provides them a healthy connection to the student community of the campus. Thru its activities such as seminar workshops and peer tutorials, it is the organization’s objective to impose camaraderie among physics enthusiasts. While the organization helps the students in building positive attitude towards physics, it also gives its members the chances of participating in

UP Physics Sphere

the university affairs such as intramurals, lantern parade, pasiklaban, and other activities held in the campus. During the last decade, the UP Physics Sphere has continued to uphold its excellence in the university.

01 Cheering complete with banners for Physics Sphere

02 Posing for a class picture 03 Before the parade during Pasiklaban

04 An earlier Pasiklaban, during the parade 05 Instructors and professors who are also

members of Physics Sphere

CS Freshie Primer—23

01 02

03

04 05

24—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

PSSN Jr. stands for Philippine Society for the Study of Nature Jr. It is an offshoot of the PSSN (Philippine Society for the Study of Nature) which was organized in a national conference on networking for the wise and sustainable use of nature.

For millions of years, humanity has evolved in the same way, continuously depending on an intact nature for its future development. However, mankind also depends on nature as the provider for its needs. Exploiting nature and maintaining its intactness are mutually exc lus ive e lements , and indeed contrasting. PSSN Jr. addresses this issues through our two aims which are to promote the ideals of nature and nature conservation and to ensure all times a faithful representation of responsible thinking and sentiments regarding issues about nature.

Homo sapiens is the sole species that can inflict harm and damage on nature and consequently, we are the only

Philippine Society for the Study of Nature Jr. (PSSN Jr.)

and consequently, we are the only species that can develop ethics aimed at protecting nature. With the other objectives of the society which are to e s t a b l i s h p a r t n e r s h i p a n d / o r collaboration with local government units and other inst i tut ions and strengthen the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation among member of the society, we can accomplish connecting the dots between the state of our ecosystems and our future survival.

Everybody claims to be for motherhood, french fries and protecting mother nature. But virtue is not just something you say, it’s something you do. Joining PSSN Jr.,if I may say, can lead you one step closer in your desire to defend and show your love for nature.

01 Took some time to reconnect with Mother Nature. 02 Encouraging people to

promote ideals about and for nature. 03 In all things of nature, there is

something of the marvellous. – Aristotle 04 Promoting camaraderie within

and outside the members of the society. 05 Striking a pose after a long tiring day of planting.

06 We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children – Native American Proverb

CS Freshie Primer—25

04

0605

03

01 02

26—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

An academic organization that deals with the interest of biology students, take steps for the attainment of the University of the Philippines’ goals – Honor, Excellence and Service, a foundation for the students to become scientifically conscious individuals and for them to experience diverse activit ies and undertakings that leads to rational thinking and understanding the vast knowledge that Science itself restrains, a stepping-stone to achieve technological advancements specif ical ly in the discipline of Biology and Natural Sciences that will benefit not just the academe but the country as well, the UP Biology Society.

Established in 1978 with the name UP Pre-Med Society, for the reason that Biology deals with countless professions, not a l l o f the members o f the organization continue to pursue their career in the field of medicine, thus, in the year 1979, the organization renamed into UP Biology Society.

UP Biology Society (BioSoc)Not just simply an organization, but a dwelling place for biology students to love the course biology not just because they need to, but because they actually do, a classroom wherein they can develop their skills and talents that can be applied in the course and even in daily life, a stage that let the students to become proud of the course they are taking which is definitely not boring yet really exciting and most of the time, amazing. These are just some of the roles of the organization to carefully and accurately mold each member to grow as an individual that will be productive in the near future.

UP Biology Society, not just a group of individuals that move as one to achieve certain goals, rather a family that in success and in failure, still together and act as one. Though being a biology student is unquestionably a hard one,, you’ll still enjoy becoming one.

Be Bold. Be Human. Be BioSoc.

CS Freshie Primer—27

01

02 03

04

01 BioSoc UP Biology Society members take a breather from their tasks for the day and smile for the camera. (EV)

02 The UP Biology Society continue their tradition of holding an Inter High School Science Quiz Show and

Poster Making Contest annually. BioSoc recently included a category for Elementary Schools in the competition.

03 BioSoc members snap pictures of the artistically crafted and creative posters made by the participating students

for the contest. 04 The UP Biology Society let the people see its peacock for the UPB Pasiklaban 2013 Lantern Parade. The lantern

bagged two awards that night too.

28—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

The UP Math-Phys ics Soc iety i s established in response to the call of advancement and service in the field of these sciences. Founded on  November 19, 1975, it is an academic organization of BS Mathematics and BS Physics students of the University of the Philippines Baguio.

As a means of promoting Mathematics and Physics, the Society has staged different versions of quiz shows. In 1989, the Society held its first quiz show which was continued and developed through the years, now known as the Annual Math-Physics Interschool Quiz Show (AMPIQS). And on February 2014, the Society upholds again its tradition of an extraordinary advancement as it staged the 25th AMPIQS LUZONWIDE which welcomed participants across the regions of Luzon.

The "Search for the MATHalinong PHYreshman", introduced in 2000, is a competition open to all first year students of UP Baguio to encourage

UP Math-Physics Society (Math-Phy)

Mathematics and Physics enthusiasts and to promote an early healthy competition among them. Also, the Society started the "Statistics Quiz Show” in 2005 in cooperation with the University's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Guided by the same principles, the Society started its "Lecture Series" in 1999. This enables the Society to reach h igh school s tudents and other interested individuals in order to inform and update them about advancements in fields of Mathematics and Physics.

Now on its 39th year, the organization continues to uphold awareness and curiosity in these fields. Through its endeavors, the UP Math-Physics Society hopes to contribute in these fields. Through its endeavors, the UP Math-Physics Society hopes to contribute in shaping and discovering future Physicists and Mathematicians - productive citizens, catalysts for progress and development. 

CS Freshie Primer—29

01

02 03

04

01 Members posing for the camera 02 Acquaintance Night for the organisation, a welcoming party for new members of the

society with alumni members 03 One of the pioneer and longest-running

projects of the organisation, the Annual Math-Physics Interschool Quiz Show, for high

school students from schools all over Luzon 04 Having a trip to Hundred Islands National

Park in Pangasinan for the 38th anniversary of the society

30—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

TIRELESSLY SERVING YOUR

CHEMICAL NEEDS—

Laboratory techniciansINTERVIEWER

Rab Dispo !PHOTOGRAPHER

Deemson Mones (DM), Alice Naniong (AN), Ingrid Dado (ID) Provide services for biology

laboratory class activities, inventory of equipment and glassware, maintenance of

microscopes and other equipment, records

management, laboratory classes and faculty research

assistance

Period of service: 17 years, about the same age as you are,

dear freshie

Romelyn C. Fernandez

Manang R

Laboratory Technician II (Biology)

“Be polite in borrowing equipment.”

DM

CS Freshie Primer—31

Provide services for chemistry laboratory class activities, inventory and

preparation of chemicals, faculty research assistance

Period of service: 7 years, mas mahaba pa kaysa sa first

love mo

Orlando G. Apostal

Kuya O

Laboratory Technician (Chemistry)

“Observe courtesy in making requests.”

Provide services for biology laboratory class activities,

inventory of chemicals, prepared slides, and thesis

books, maintenance of microscopes and other

equipment, records management, laboratory

classes and faculty research assistance

Period of service: 11 years, asa ka pang aabot kayo ng

ganito kahaba

Alice D. Naniong

Manang A

Laboratory Technician I (Biology)

“Return equipment the way they were borrowed.”

IDAN

32—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

FACULTY DIRECTORY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEAN Rosemary Gutierrez rosemarymgutz@yahoo.com !COLLEGE SECRETARY Edna N. Gueco ednazaire@yahoo.com !DOB CHAIRPERSON Zenaida G. Baoanan zbaoanan@yahoo.com !DMCS CHAIRPERSON Jerico B. Bacani jicderivative@yahoo.com !DPS CHAIRPERSON Ian Jasper A. Agulo iaagulo@up.edu.ph !HKP COORDINATOR Jennifer G. Inovero no email available

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGY Celia M. Austria austria.celia@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Ronan Q. Baculi ronan_baculi@yahoo.com.ph !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Teodora D. Balangcod balangcod@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Karen A. Ballada ka_ballada@yahoo.com !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Zenaida G. Baoanan zbaoanan@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Richmond T. Batulan richmondbatulan@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Mayer Calma mayer_calma053193@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Kathleen T. Dizon kathdizon_17@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Romeo M. Dizon romdizon@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Wilen Grace M. Galvan wilenmina@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Rosemary M. Gutierrez rosemarymgutz@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Enrico L. Jugadora jugadoraenrico@gmail.com !

CS Freshie Primer—33

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Roland M. Hipol rmhipol@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Liezel M. Magtoto lzel_m@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Deemson DG. Mones mones.deemson@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Madison P. Munar madzpm23@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Rocel Amor P. Ortega rocelamorortega@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Jocelyn R. Rafanan jrrafanan@upb.edu.ph !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Aris A. Reginaldo arisreginaldo@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN BIOLOGY Freda M. Wong fredamwong@gmail.com !DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Joel M. Addawe joel.addawe@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Rizavel C. Addawe rcaddawe@upb.edu.ph !PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Wilfredo V. Alangui wvalangui@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS Joy P. Ascaño yojimaru0707@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Jerico B. Bacani jicderivative@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS Aldrin T. Balilo aldrinsms@yahoo.com

INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS Nathaniel A. Baylas IV nabaylas_iv@yahoo.com or nabaylas.iv@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Juancho A. Collera jacollera@up.edu.ph !INSTRUCTOR IN MATHEMATICS Andrei A. Domogo andreidomogo@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Eloise Dorothy V. Gamit eloisedvg@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Edna N. Gueco ednazaire@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Paul Samuel P. Ignacio no email available !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Dexter Jane L. Indong dlindong@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Lee J. Javellana l.javellana.777@gmail.com !PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Priscilla S. Macansantos pmacansantos@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Martin Roy E. Nabus rmr18_ktmon@yahoo.com.ph !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Gilbert R. Peralta no email available !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Phoebe Chloe F. Ramos pcframos@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Reynaldo P. Rimando no email available

34—Maligayang Pagdating, Isko+Iska.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES !INSTRUCTOR IN CHEMISTRY Brenda T. Abarracoso brenda_abarracoso@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN CHEMISTRY Jose B. Abucay, Jr. joseabucay@yahoo.com !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Ian Jasper A. Agulo iaagulo@up.edu.ph !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICS Reggie Difuntorum rejz93@yahoo.com !PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Alipio T. Garcia alipio.garcia@gmail.com !ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY Ofelia DC. Giron gironofelia@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Alladin C. Jasmin alnimsaj@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY Dymphna N. Javier no email available !PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF CHEMISTRY Elsie C. Jimenez elsiecjimenez@yahoo.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Giovanni M. Malapit gio.malapit@gmail.com !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS Crismar P. Patacsil cppatacsil@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICS Bhazel Anne R. Pelicano bhazie@gmail.com !INSTRUCTOR IN CHEMISTRY Graziel DL. San Luis grdelrosario@yahoo.com !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICS Efren M. Suratos, Jr. efren_suratos@yahoo.com !

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY Vilma L. Vallejo vilmavallejo@yahoo.com !HUMAN KINETICS PROGRAM !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Virchel Joy Digal no email available !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Fernando P. Florendo no email available !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jocelyn A. Floresca no email available !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jandy U. Gay-as no email available !ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jennifer G. Inovero no email available !INSTRUCTOR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Melvin D. Morte no email available !ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF !LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Alice D. Naniong no email available !LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Romelyn C. Fernandez no email available !LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Orlando G. Apostol no email available !STUDENT RECORDS EVALUATOR Joanne B. David no email available !ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE Mark L. Martin no email available !ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE Geronimo M. Dogup no email available !ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE Ricky L. Limbo no email available

UP NAMING MAHAL !

UP naming mahal, pamantasang hirang Ang himig namin, sana’y inyong dinggin

Malayong lupain, amin man marating ‘Di rin magbabago ang damdamin. ‘Di rin magbabago ang damdamin.

!Luntian at pula, sagisag magpakailanman

Ating pagdiwang, bulwagan ng dangal Humayo’t itanghal, giting at tapang

Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan! Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan!

CS Freshie Primer—35

PHOTO BY DANICA AS-IL

#BoomCS