COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Course Title Pre-requisite Credit Units

Course Information
GEES03 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE NONE 3
Environmental Science engages on the study of the environment (ecology) with a narrow perspective on ecological approaches to deal with human
predicaments.
Course Description
At the end of the semester the students should be able to improve their environmental literacy and awareness through a well developed articulation of its
fundamental concepts.
Physical Virtual Consultation Hours
Schedule F 12:30-3:30
TTh 9:00-12:00
Name Contact No. Email
Instructor’s Information
Iserlohn Peter M. Lim 09054752704 iseisebaby0303@[Link]
Vision Mission Core Values
Universidad de Manila is committed to provide
E- Ethics and Integrity
equal opportunities by developing the learners'
University Vision, Mission, A leading Higher Education Institution that Q- Quality and Excellence
knowledge, skills and values through quality
and Core Values prepares visionary and ethical leaders who shall U- Unity and Collaboration
education and dynamic technology-driven systems,
create a positive impact to society. A- Achievement and Passion
in a diverse yet inclusive environment for learning,
L- Leadership and Innovation
research, and community engagement.
Vision Mission Core Values
To provide the community with professionally
A cradle of the nation’s best Criminologists,
competent, service oriented, and morally upright
criminal justice professionals, and public safety The UdM- College of Criminal Justice is fostering
graduates who can deliver efficient and effective
College Vision, Mission, and security officers who are equipped with virtues of excellence, service and fortitude as core
crime prevention, law enforcement and public
and Core Values theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and moral values embodying graduates that will steward
safety and security services among others; credible
values in addressing the problem of local and institutions related to Criminology, Criminal
and scientific crime detection and investigation;
transnational crimes, and the competence to meet Justice, and Public Safety
humane custody and rehabilitation of criminal
the challenges of global policing.
offenders; and scientific criminological researches.
Institutional Graduates 1. Professional Competence: Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills required for effective professional practice in

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the field of specialization.
2. Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills: Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline-related programs.
3. Productivity: Contribute to city and nation-building and development through application of new technology.
4. Communication Skills: Apply effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
6. Collaboration: Allows team members to solve problems together, thus expediting the process of finishing a task.
Attributes and Learning
7. Research-minded: Display skills to assess and apply its insights effectively and the ability to identify appropriate source of evidence and interpret
Outcomes (IGALO)
potentially complex and conflicting findings in appropriate specific practice settings.
8. Lifelong Learning: Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and in professional practice excellence.
9. Social and Ethical Responsibility: Holds personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent with Filipino family values, industry-desired
values and global citizen values.
10. Nationalism: Serves others willingly as a way towards contributing a nation building and participates in influencing public policy towards the promotion
of just society.
Program Intended Graduates of B.S. Criminology program equipped with relevant knowledge, skills, attitude and values shall be able to:
Learning Outcomes A. Common to all programs
(PILO) 1. Engage in lifelong learning and understand the need to keep abreast with the developments in the field of practice;
2. Communicate effectively;
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams;
4. Practice professional, social and ethical attitudes, values, and responsibilities;
5. Appreciate and value “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” and uphold Constitutional and statutory guarantees;
B. Specific to Criminology
1. Conduct criminological research on crimes and juvenile delinquency, crime etiology, victims and offenders, deviant behavior and agencies that
handle;
2. Internalize the concepts of human rights, gender and multicultural differences, and victims’ welfare;
3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and security, community policing, public
safety and security and criminal justice;
4. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crimes;
5. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
6. Ensure offenders’ rehabilitation, welfare, development and reintegration to the community;

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C. As a University Program
1. Participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects;
D. As a Government HEI
1. Support national, regional and local development plans.
Course Intended Learning 1.
Outcomes (CILO)

Course Content/Outline:

Student Intended Learning Teaching-Learning Strategies

Week Content Assessment
Outcomes (SILO) Face-to-Face Virtual
1  Recall, discuss and perform the  Introduction Discussion Interactive discussion Recitation
steps of scientific method to  Science;
construct science  Scientific Method
 Identify the branches of ecology  Ecology: An overview definition,
 Discuss the interconnections of subdivision and fields of ecology,
different laws and principles of biological level of organization,
ecology history of ecology, laws of ecology
2  Discuss the interactions between  The Ecosystem Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
the different components of - definition, structure, biotic Online Forum Quiz
ecosystem. components of ecosystem (plant,
 Discuss how abiotic factors affects plankton, animal, bacteria and
the mode of living of different fungi), relationship among biotic
organisms. components of ecosystem (specialist
 Identify the different roles being and generalist species), abiotic
played by the biotic components of components of ecosystem
ecosystem. (temperature, water, light, soil, wind
and ocean current, pH, tide, fire,
salinity, time), principles pertaining

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to abiotic components of the
ecosystem as limiting factors
3  Identify the different levels of  Pathways of energy Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
organization in which energy is - energy flow within ecosystem, Online Forum Quiz
being passed on. trophic structure and food chain
 Understand how energy works in (producer, consumer, decomposer),
an ecosystem. ecological pyramids, biological
magnification, photosynthesis (light
and dark reaction), respiration
(anaerobic and aerobic)

4  Differentiate the different types of  Biogeochemical Cycles (Cycle of Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
Biogeochemical cycles according nutrients) Online Forum Quiz
to its pools.  patterns and basic type of
 Create own pattern of the different biogeochemical cycles (carbon,
cycles. nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur and
hydrologic)

5  Identify the different components  Population ecology Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
of population  definition, properties of population: Online Forum Quiz
 Explain how different biological properties (density,
environmental factors affect natality, mortality, age distribution,
population dispersion, growth form, spacing and
mating), the human population,
effects of overpopulation,
population-species interaction

6  Identify what are the properties of  Community-Ecosystem Organization Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
Community and its characteristics ecological properties of a Online Forum Quiz

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 Explain the role of living and community, community structure,
non-living components present in species diversity and community
a stability, primary and secondary
community. succession, biomes: ecosystem
pattern, terrestrial ecosystem, aquatic
ecosystem (ocean: coastal zone,
open sea, freshwater ecosystem:
streams, inlands and wet lands)

7  Identify different ecological  Ecological Disturbances Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation

disturbances Deforestation, Ozone Layer Online Forum Quiz
 Explain the cause/s and effect/s of Depletion, Red Tide
each ecological disturbance and Destruction of Biota.

8  Identify the different types of  Pollution Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation

pollution I an ecosystem. - air pollution (origin of the Online Forum Quiz
 Associate the causes with effects atmosphere, incident related to air
both in the living and non-living pollution, air pollution in
factors. perspective, indoor air pollution,
 Make own solution on how to sources of air
combat pollution. pollution, effects of air pollution)
- water pollution (nature of water
pollution, major water pollutants,
major sources of water pollution,
effects of water pollution, ways to
control water pollution)
- land pollution (sources, effects,
ways to control)
- noise pollution (nature of sound,

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source,
effects, ways to control)
- radiation pollution (definition of
radiation, measurement of radiation,
sources, effects, ways to control)
- personal pollution (sources and
effects)
9 Midterm Examination
10  Identify some factors on how to  Sustainable Development Discussion/Activity Interactive discussion Recitation
sustain an ecosystem. - sustainable developments: a shared Online Forum Quiz
 Suggest some practical ways responsibility, environmental
on how to achieve environmental education.
sustainability
18 Final Examination

Learning Environment Physical Classroom Virtual ✘ Hybrid or Blended Description

Classroom Policies Classroom Policies:
1. The maximum number of absences permitted per semester for a student is 20% of the total number of class hours. For example, 20% of 54 hours equals
10.8 or 11 hours. If a student misses more than the allowed percentage of class hours, he or she will be dropped and receive a failing grade.
2. Any student who is absent from class for an unavoidable reason must present a letter from his or her parent or guardian or a medical certificate to his or
her professor upon returning to class.
3. A student may be admitted to class even if he or she is more than 15 minutes late, but he or she should be marked absent.
4. A student is held accountable for all lessons and assignments missed while absent. Quizzes, on the other hand, cannot be made up.
5. Any form of dishonesty and/or deception, particularly cheating during an examination or class work, will result in a failing grade.

Online/Virtual Class Policies: These rules follow the principle of fairness and reciprocity to establish a conducive online learning environment.
1. On Communication:
1.1. Reading - Read first and review carefully. Do not skim. Many contents found in this course require self-paced reading.
1.2. Chatting - Think before you type. ALL CAPS is an equivalent of yelling. Do not be sarcastic. Do not flood the chat box. Keep your messages short

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and straight to the point. Set a respectful tone when you chat, especially if it is your first day and you don't know who among the members of the chat
group is your professor. Read before you click/send to avoid misinterpretation and wrong grammar.
1.3. Videoconferencing - Set your microphone to mute upon joining. Also, mute your microphone unless you are asked to unmute them. A soft sound
you hear may be very loud to the listeners. This is a form of respect. Do not yell. It is highly recommended to use an earphone to reduce the noise.
However, do not speak too close to the mic. Your professor may also require you to turn on your video to verify your identity. Make sure that during
videoconference meetings, you are wearing proper attire - Wash Day attire as prescribed by the Student Handbook.
1.4. Be Specific - if you say something like "I cannot access the assessment", does not automatically mean that there is only one answer and one source
of problem. Be specific with your concern and tell the entire process of what you did. If possible, show a video recording of the entire process and
the error and send them to your professor.
2. On Virtual Class:
2.1. Management Calendar - use an online or printed calendar to keep track of your deliverables. Online meetings and deadlines are top of the list to
make sure you do not miss them. Our LMS has a built-in calendar that you can use. Set alarm to prompt you.
2.2. Diligence - when an assessment or online activity is posted, do not wait for the deadline before you start working. If you are not used to doing online
classes, the pile-up of workload can be a burden. Check your e-class daily and allot time to work on your daily academic work. Establish a routine.
2.3. Independence - You are a college student. As such, there is a certain level of independence expected from you. Try to find answers to something
you do not know by yourself. Use the internet. Only if you have exhausted all possible means, then contact your professor through the approved
contact platforms.
3. On Dealing with Others:
3.1. Time - respect the time of your professor and your classmates. It does not mean that if you sleep late that everybody else is the same. Keep your
communication time based on the agreed schedule. If you are not responded to immediately, be patient and understanding.
3.2. Professionalism - set a professional attitude in all forms of communication. This should also be reflected in how you manage your studies and your
submitted work. If you have question, say something in a kind but professional manner.
3.3. Empathy - This works both ways. First, do not assume that everyone understands and should understand your situation. Many are oblivious and do
not expect that you should be favored among your other classmates. Likewise, be kind to others as they may be going through personal problems. Do
not attack other students, whether by text or call, whether in public or private online platforms. Do not ridicule others (i.e., wrong grammar, what
they wear, etc.). If you believe someone attacked you personally, do not fight back. Take a screenshot or record the conversation and report it to your
professor immediately.
4. On Data Privacy:
4.1. Identification - Make your identification clear in all your communication platform. Do not use screen names. Do not use photos that do not show

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your most recent face profile.
4.2. Respect Privacy - do not ask for personal phone number or personal details (i.e., address, birthday, middle name, etc.). Likewise, do not give out
personal information about yourself.
[Link] - do not give your password on your LMS and other institutional accounts. Keep the password to yourself and make sure you memorize
them or keep a copy in a secure place. Giving password to others to access your account is tantamount to academic dishonesty and will be reported
immediately to the disciplinary authorities. Always remembers that there will always be a digital trace in everything you do.
1. Attendance in synchronous activities
2. Active class participation
Course Requirements 3. Written/Oral Exam/Quiz, Recitation, Major Exam
4. Activity Output
5. Research/Project

Midterm Grade Pre-Final Grade Grading Scale

Class Standing 60% 60% 98 – 100 4.00 83 – 85 2.75
Midterm/Pre-Final
40% 40% 95 – 97 3.75 79 – 82 2.50
Exam
Grading System 40% (MG) 60% (PFG)
92 – 94 3.50 76 – 78 2.25
89 – 91 3.25 75 2.00
(MG + PFG) = 100% Final Grade
86 – 88 3.00 Below 75 1.00
Class Standing: Quizzes, Recitation, Assignment, Reports, Term Papers, Practice Set, Book Reports, Attendance etc.
DO (Dropped Officially) DU (Dropped Unofficially) LOA (Leave of Absence) INC (Incomplete)

Resources UDMoodle, Google Meet, Gmail etc.

References
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Endorsed by: Approved by:

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR JOPHER F. NAZARIO, RCrim., MSCJ YOLANDA S. LIRA, PhD RONALD A. HERRERA, PhD

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Faculty Program Chair Dean Vice President for Academic Affairs

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