University of Caloocan City
Tulip St. Camarin, Caloocan City
Camarin Business Campus
Graduate School
COURSE SYLLABUS
PROGRAM: MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SCIENCE
I. COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
II. COURSE : MATS 305
III. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2022-2023 1ST Semester
IV. NO. OF UNITS: 3 (54 hours)
PROFESSOR: DR. DANIEL A. LORENZO
V. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This three-hour graduate unit course focuses on the biological
concepts using the scientific processes in advancing professional
competence in the academe. Explorations and application of key concepts
will be conducted through various learning modalities and strategies to
enhance students’ competence in handling biological sciences and other
related disciplines. Moreover, students of this course are expected to
complete a rigorous curriculum that includes the application of scientific
literacy skills, higher level thinking skills and writing proficiency in relation
to the topics advanced Molecular Genetics, Cellular Energetics, and
Biodiversity.
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing the course students should be able to:
1. Gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and
principles of Biology which will serve as sufficient background for further
study and/or for use in everyday life.
2. Develop appreciation and interest in the course and be aware of the
practical applications and social implications of the knowledge gained.
3. Demonstrate understanding of how living things function and how they
interact with the physical environment. This includes an understanding of
the cycling of matter and flow of energy in living systems.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics, structure, and function
of cells of organisms of living things.
5. Develop a deeper understanding of the principles of cell division, heredity,
evolution, and ecology, including the diversity and interdependence of life.
6. Demonstrate understanding of different historical perspectives, scientific
approaches and emerging scientific issues associated with Biology.
7. Apply or use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes developed during the
course in coping with different situations in life, particularly as part of the
academe, and generally, as the whole community.
VII. COURSE OUTLINE:
WEEK HOURS TOPICS
Orientation
Self-Introduction Leveling of
1 3
Expectation
Distribution of Assigned Topics
2-3 3 Nature of Science
1.1 Shared characteristics of life
1.2 Life diversity
1.3 Nature of Biological inquiry
Molecular Biology
4.1 Carbohydrates
4.2 Lipids
4.3 Proteins
4.4 Nucleic acids
Cell Structure and functions
2.1 The cell theory
2.2 The nature of cell
2.3 Prokaryotic cells-The bacteria
2.4 Eukaryotic Cells
2.5 The nucleus
2.6 Cytomembrane System
2.7 Mitochondria
2.8 Specialized plant organelles
2.9 The cytoskeleton
4-5 6 2.10 The Structural Basis of Cell
Movement
2.11 Cell surface specialization
Cell Membranes
3.1 Membrane structure and functions
3.2 Functions of membrane proteins
3.3 Diffusion
3.4 Osmosis
3.5 Routes across cell membrane
3.6 Protein mediated transport
3.7 Exocytosis and endocytosis
Cell Division and Mitosis
7.1 Dividing Cell: The bridge between
generation
7.2 Mitosis and cell cycles
6 3 7.3 Stages of Mitosis
7.4 Division of the cytoplasm
Meiosis 1 and Meiosis 2
8.1 Asexual reproduction and Sexual
reproduction
Observable Patterns of Inheritance
9.1 Mendel’s Insight Into Patterns of
Inheritance
9.2 Mendel’s Theory of Segregation
9.3 Independent Assortment
5 3 9.4 Dominance Relations
9.5 Multiple Effects Of Single Genes
9.6 Interaction Between Gene Pairs
9.7 Less Predictable Variations In Traits
9.8 Examples Of Environmental Effects On
Phenotype
7 3 Chromosomes and Human Genetics
10.1 The chromosomal basis of
inheritance
10.2 Sex determination in humans
10.3 Recombination Patterns and
chromosomes mapping
10.4 Patterns of Autosomal Inheritance
10.5 Changes in Chromosomal Structure
10.6 Purposes of Assigning Grades /
Pedigree Chart
DNA Structure and Function Genetic
Engineering
Nature ,Examples
Bacteria and Viruses
11.1 Characteristics of Bacteria
11.2 Bacterial Reproduction
11.3 Bacterial Classification
8 3 11.4 Archaebacteria
11.5 Eubacteria
11.6 Characteristics of virus
11.7 Viral Multiplication cycle
11.8 Implications/Importance
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Protist
-Chytrids and water molds
-Slime molds
-Protozoans Life Cycle and classification
-Amoeboid Protozoans
-Ciliated Protozoans
-Flagellated Protozoans
10 3
-Sporozoans
-Euglenoids
-Algae
-Chrysophytes and Dinoflagellates
-Red algae
-Brown Algae
-Green Algae
Fungi
-Major groups of fungi
-Characteristics of fungi
-Beneficial Association of Plants Between
fungi
Plants
11-12 6 -Classification of Plants
-Evolutionary Trends among Plants
-Bryophytes
-Seedless Vascular Plants
-Seed Bearing Plants
-Gymnosperm
-Angiosperm
Animals: The Invertebrates
-General Characteristics of Animals
-Diversity in the Body Plans
-Placozoans
-Sponges
-Cnidarians
-Comb Jellies
13 3
-Flatworms
-Roundworms
-Ribbon worms
-Rotifers
-Mollusks
-Arthropods
-Echinoderms
14 3 Animals: The Vertebrates
-Annelids
-Characteristics/classification of Chordate
-Invertebrates Chordates
-Origin of Vertebrates
-Evolutionary Trends among the
Vertebrates
-Fishes
-Amphibians
-Reptiles
-Birds
- Mammals
Evolutionary Principles
-Evidences, classification and mode of
Speciation
Human Evolution
15 3 -Primate Classification
-Evolutionary History and Trends
(Phylogeny/ Cladogram
-Primates Origin
-Modern Humans
Plants Structure and Functions
-Plant Tissue
-The Plant Body
-Simple Tissue
-Complex Tissue
-Monocots and Dicots
-Shoot Primary structure
-Root Primary structure
-Woody plants
Plant Nutrition and Transport
-Uptake of water and Nutrients
-Water Transport
-Control of water loss
Transport of Organic Substance Plant
Reproduction
-Reproductive Modes
-Floral structure
-Zygote to Seed
16-17 6 -Fruit and seed Dispersal
Plant Nutrition and Transport
-Uptake of water and Nutrients
-Water Transport
-Control of water loss
-Transport of Organic Substance
Plant Reproduction
-Reproductive Modes
-Floral structure
-Zygote to Seed
-Fruit and seed Dispersal
Plant Growth and Development
-Patterns of Growth and Development
-Plant Hormones
-Tropisms
-Responses to Mechanical Stress
-The Flowering Process
Animal Structure and Function
-Information Flow and the Neurons
-Nervous System
-Sensory Reception
17 3 -Endocrine System
-Integumentary System
-Circulatory system
-Digestive System
-Respiratory System
18 3 Ecology and Behavior
-Population Ecology
-Community Interaction
-Ecosystem
-The Biosphere
19 FINAL EXAMINATION
VIII. COURSE FORMAT
Methodology of Instruction
1. Synchronous meetings such as orientation, discussion, oral
presentation, examinations etc. should be pre-scheduled (it should be
stated in the Course Syllabus.
2. Invitation to attend the meeting will be provided a day before the
session.
3. Use of the messenger group to clarify lessons and instructions in the
activities including student interaction. This will allow exchange of
information and practice critical thinking among students. The
professor shall set a particular schedule to respond to all the queries
posted in the group chat. Scheduled consultation meetings with the
professor are allowed through google meet.
4. Discussion of the topic/oral presentation: the presenter is
expected to observe the following while presenting their assigned
topic through Google Meet or Zoom meeting:
Mastery and substance of the presentation 50 %
Clarity of the presentation 30 %
Creativity /Innovativeness of Presentation 20 %
5. Students are encouraged to interact or share relevant information and
ideas.
6. Students are encouraged to apply creative strategies of their assigned
tasks or topic during the presentation. These strategies may include:
Utilize other Student-centered and adult learning strategies with
the use of multimedia presentation and the submission of output
in email and in Google classroom.
Use of videos in different presentation of laboratory techniques.
Utilize various educational software and websites, etc.
7. During synchronous discussion: (via Google Meet)
a. Students are expected to join the live lecture and participate in
the discussion via chat forum. Students are expected to standby
5 minutes before the schedule of each live discussion.
b. Mute your microphones while listening, unmute when the
facilitator asks a question or use the raise hand application or
chatbox to ask questions.
c. Do not multi-tasks to focus and understand the lesson clearly.
d. Do not interfere either with your facilitator or any of your
classmates to better understand each other’s point of view.
e. Students are required to submit activities as scheduled through
google classroom (or any platform as appropriate). Be mindful
of the instructions given for each task such as deadlines, format
including number of pages as required etc.
f. Be polite in expressing your concepts or ideas in any chat box
available. Remember to respect one’s idea. Bear in mind that
individuals are unique thus, diversity will surely arise in many
aspects. Before posting your queries, kindly browse and check
previous posts to avoid duplication.
g. Manage your time in consideration of the other modules to be
accomplished from other courses. AVOID PROCRASTINATION.
Remember to sustain quality education. You are advised to
read and understand the tasks given to you and settle with an
output which is of quality and high standard.
h. You can post your questions and clarifications in the Chat box.
These will be attended by the professor either during, as
necessary, or after the lecture. The participation of everyone
during the discussion is highly encouraged.
i. You may request a consultation meeting with the professor thru
google meet (for group work/activities as necessary). It shall be
set 1 week prior to schedule.
j. Any form of academic dishonesty, e.g. Plagiarism and cheating
shall not be tolerated. This will be dealt accordingly based on
the degree of the offense.
k. This course guide is intended only for students enrolled in this
particular subject and schedule. You are prohibited to share
and post videos and learning materials related in this course to
any platform. Violators will be dealt accordingly.
l. For questions, ask our professor.
IX. GRADING SYSTEM
1. Oral Presentation 35%
2. Performance Output 25%
3. Written Exam 20%
4. Attendance 10%
5. Class Participation 10%
X. REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE:
1. Oral Report
2. Written Report
3. Attendance
4. Active Participation during virtual meetings
5. Written Examinations
6. Hardbound compilation of Infographics report
XI. REFERENCES:
1. Urry, A. & Cain, Michael L. (2016) Campbell Biology 11th
edition ,Pearson
2. Formacion, Minda J. et al (2011), Rex Bookstore Inc : Q.C.
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Prepared by:
DANIEL A. LORENO, Ph.D.
Professor