MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

Department of Senior High School

VISION
Mapúa Senior High School envisions itself to be a world-class educational institution committed to
providing its students with learning and living environment that will equip them with global skills and
knowledge and that will imbue them with national and civic consciousness.

MISSION

a. Mapúa Senior High School shall implement outcome-based education wherein students’ knowledge is
validated through measurable outcomes.
b. Mapúa Senior High School shall engage its students in a high-quality educational environment
employing modern day approaches, including digital techniques.
c. Mapúa Senior High School shall provide venues for students to gain advantage in admission to
universities and colleges and consequently have a higher chance of employment in companies.

MISSION
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c

After graduation, the graduates of Mapua University Senior High School shall
have the following characteristics   
1. Holistically developed Filipinos with 21st century global skills.
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2. Prepared for the future, be it in pursuit of higher education or
acquisition of middle-level skills, or geared towards employment or
entrepreneurship.
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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: BIO01

2. Course Title: GENERAL BIOLOGY 1

3. Pre-requisite: NONE

4. Co-requisite: GENERAL BIOLOGY 2

5. Course Description: This subject is designed to enhance the understanding of the principles and concepts in the
study of biology, particularly life processes at the cellular and molecular levels. It
also covers the transformation of energy in organisms.

6. Student Outcomes and Relationship to SHS Educational Objectives

Senior High School

Educational
Student Outcomes Objectives
1 2
a Possesses a healthy mind and body  
b Develop a solid moral and spiritual guiding  
c Contributes to the development of a progressive, just and humane society  
d Create a caring attitude for the humanity, the world and the environment  
Integrate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to continuously develop  
e
him/her to the fullest.
f Employ various digital techniques in knowledge acquisition.  

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7. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Students Outcomes

After completing the course, the student must be able to: A B c d e f
1. Identify the different cell types and describe the function I I
of its organelles
2. Characterize the phases of the cell cycle and describe I I
the events leading and up to mitosis and meiosis
3. Describe thestructure,composition and functionofthe cell I I
membrane as well as its transport mechanisms
4. Identify the different biomolecules and I I
explainitsroleinspecific metabolicprocesses
5. Explain the role ofATPinenergycouplingandtransfer and I I
describe its role in photosynthetic processes
6. Explainthemajor featuresandchemical I I
eventsofcellularrespiration and fermentation
* Level: I - Introduced, R - Reinforced, D - Demonstrated

8. Course Coverage

COURSE
WEEK TOPIC TLA AT
OUTCOME
Mission and Vision of Mapua Institute of
Technology SHS
Orientation and Introduction to the Course
Discussion on COs, TLAs, and ATs of the course
Overview on student-centered learning and
eclectic approaches to be used in the course
1
Introduction to Biology
Other theories in Origin of Life
What is Life
Characteristics of Life Performance Task
Other theories in Origin of Life Guided class 1 (PT1)
Scientific Method discussion -Exercise set: The
Cell: An Overview Cell: An Overview
- explain the postulates of the cell theory
2
- describe the structure and function of major
and sub cellular organelles
Guided class
- distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells discussion Performance Task
according to their distinguishing features 2 (PT2)
3 Audio Visual - Differentiate CO1
- classify different cell types and specify Presentation Eukaryotic and
functions of each (Microscopy of Prokaryotic Cell
the Cell)

- describe some cell modifications that lead to Group Oral Presentation

4 adaptation to carry out specialized functions Presentation 1 (OP1)

LONG QUIZ 1 (LQ1)

Cell Cycle Performance Task
- characterize the phases of the cell cycle and 3 (PT3)
Guided Class
5 their control points - Exercise set:
Discussion
How Cells
- describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis Reproduce
Performance Task CO2
4 (PT4)
- Site examples of
- explain the significance or applications of Guided Class
6 application and
mitosis/meiosis Discussion
significance of
mitosis and
meiosis

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 - identify disorders and diseases that result
Oral Oral Presentation
from the malfunction of the cell during the cell
Presentation 2 (OP2)
cycle
LONG QUIZ 2 (LQ 2)
7 Transport Mechanisms
Guided Class
- describe the structural components of the cell Performance Task
Discussion
membrane 5 (PT5)
- relate the structure and composition of the cell Guided Class
membrane to its function Discussion - Exercise Set:
Meiosis and
8
- explain transport mechanisms in cells Audio Visual Sexual
(diffusion osmosis, facilitated transport, active Presentation Reproduction CO3
transport) (Osmosis)
Performance Task
6 (PT6)
Guided Class
- differentiate exocytosis and endocytosis
9 Discussion - Exercise Set:
Biological
Membrane
LONG QUIZ 3 ( LQ3)
10 1ST Quarter Exams CO1, CO2, CO3 CO1-3
Performance Task
7 (PT7)
- Exercise Set:
Chemistry of Biomolecules
Life, Chemistry,
- Review of Basic Chemistry Principles: Atomic
and Water
structure and bonding, IMF
Guided Class
11 Performance Task
- categorize the biological molecules (lipids, Discussion
8 (PT8)
carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids)
- Exercise Set:
according to their structure and function
Biological
Molecule: The CO4
Carbon
Compounds in Life
- explain the role of each biological molecule in
Performance Task
specific metabolic processes
9 (PT9)
Guided Class - Differentiate
- describe the components of an enzyme
12 Discussion Oxidation and
Reduction
- explain oxidation/reduction reactions
Reaction
LONG QUIZ 4 ( LQ4)
Guided Class Performance Task
Energy Transformation Discussion 10 (PT10)
- explain coupled reaction processes and - Exercise Set:
13
describe the role of ATP in energy coupling and Audio Visual Energy and
transfer Presentation Metabolism

- describe the major features and chemical Performance Task

events in photosynthesis and respiration 11 (PT11)
Guided Class
14 - Exercise Set:
Discussion
- explain the importance of chlorophyll and other Capturing Light CO5
pigments Energy

- describe the patterns of electron flow through Guided Class Performance Task
light reaction events Discussion 12 (PT12)
- Differentiate the
15 - describe the significant events of the Calvin Audio Visual light dependent
cycle Presentation and light
independent cycle

LONG QUIZ 5 (LQ5)

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 Performance Task
- differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration Guided Class
13 (PT13)
Discussion
- Differentiate
16 - explain the major features and sequence the
Aerobic and
chemical events of cellular respiration Audio Visual
Anaerobic
Presentation
Respiration
- distinguish major features of glycolysis, Krebs Performance Task
cycle, electron transport system, and Guided Class 14 (PT14)
chemiosmosis Discussion - Exercise Set:
17 How Cells Make
- describe reactions that produce and consume Audio Visual ATP: Energy-
ATP Presentation Releasing
Pathways CO6
- describe the role of oxygen in respiration and
Performance Task
describe pathways of electron flow in the
15 (PT15)
absence of oxygen
Guided Class - Exercise Set:
18 - compute the number of ATPs needed or Discussion Energy, Enzyme,
and Biological
gained in photosynthesis and respiration
Audio Visual Reactions
Presentation
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of
Group Activity
fermentation and aerobic respiration
(GA)
19
LONG QUIZ 6 (LQ6)
Summative Assessment
20
2nd Quarter Exams CO4, CO5, CO6

9. Opportunities to Develop Lifelong Learning Skill

 To enhance understanding in the field of biology and realize its impact in life and society
 To improve critical thinking and communication skills.

10. Textbook:

General Biology 1
L. Tayo (Ed), P. Russel, P. Hertz, B. Mcmilan, E. Solomon, C. Martin, D. Martin, L. Berg, R. Taggart, C.
Evers, L. Starr; JOES Publishing

11. Course Evaluation

Weight Minimum Average for

(%) Satisfactory
Assessment Tasks (AT)
Performance
(%)
Long Quiz 1 LQ1 8.34
Oral Presentation 1 OP1 8
Performance Task PT1 4
CO 1 60
1
Performance Task PT2 4
2
Long Quiz 2 LQ2 8.33
Oral Presentation 2 OP2 8
Performance Task PT3 4 60
CO 2
3
Performance Task PT4 4
4
Long Quiz 3 LQ3 8.33
Performance Task PT5 4
CO 3 5 60
Performance Task PT6 4
6
Summative Assessment QA1 30
60
Quarterly Examination
TOTAL 100 60

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 Long Quiz 4 LQ4 8.34
Performance Task PT 7 4
7
60
CO 4 Performance Task PT8 4
8
Performance Task PT9 4
9
Long Quiz 5 LQ5 8.33
Performance Task PT10 4
10
CO5 Performance Task PT11 4 60
11
Performance Task PT12 4
12
Long Quiz 6 LQ6 8.33
Performance Task PT13 4
13
CO6 60
Performance Task PT14 4
14
Group Activity 1 GA1 8

Summative Assessment
FEQA 2 30 60
Quarterly Examination
FE4
TOTAL 100 60

The quarterly grades will correspond to the weighted scores shown below:

Grade Grade
Raw Score (%) Raw Score (%)
Equivalent Equivalent
100 100
98.40 – 99.99 99 66.40 – 67.99 79
98.60 - 98.39 98 64.80 – 66.39 78
95.20 - 96.79 97 63.20 -64.79 77
93.60 – 95.19 96 61.60 – 63.19 76
92.00 – 93.59 95 60.00 – 61.59 75
90.40 – 91.99 94 56.00 – 59.99 74
88.80 - 90.39 93 52.00 – 55.59 73
87.20 - 88.79 92 48.00 – 51.99 72
85.60 – 87.19 91 44.00 - 47.99 71
84.00 - 85.59 90 40.00 – 43.99 70
82.40 - 83.99 89 36.00 – 39.99 69
80.80 – 82.39 88 32.00 – 35.99 68
79.20 – 80.79 87 28.00 – 31.99 67
77.60 – 79.19 86 24.00 – 27.99 66
76.00 – 77.59 85 20.00 – 23.99 65
74.40 - 75.99 84 16.00 – 19.99 64
72.80 - 74.39 83 12.00 – 15.99 63
71.20 - 72.79 82 8.00 – 11.99 62
69.60 - 71.19 81 4.00 – 7.99 61
68.00 – 69.59 80 0 - 3.99 60

12. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20% of the
total number of meetings or 9 hours for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more than 9 hours of
unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class standing.

b. Submission of Assessment Tasks

Submission of students’ work should be on time. Late submittals will not be accepted.

c. Written Examination
Long quizzes and final examination will be as scheduled. No special examination will be given unless for
valid reason subject to approval of the Department Chairman.

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 d. Course Portfolio
Course portfolio will be collected at the end of the term.

e. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a
lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

f. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes

All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institute. We have all committed
to obey and sustain these codes. It will be expected in this class that each of us will honor the
commitments that we have made.
For this course the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written work and no cheating on
exams. Proper citation must be given to authors whose works were used in the process of developing
instructional materials and learning in this course. If a student is caught cheating on an exam, he or she
will be given zero mark for the exam. If a student is caught cheating twice, the student will be referred to
the Prefect of Student Affairs and be given a failing grade.

g. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the Principal’s Office room. It is
recommended that the student first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

13. Other References

13.1. Books
a, Biology 1: The Dynamic Science by Russell, Hertz, McMillan
b. Biology: the Unity and Diversity of Life by Starr, Taggart, Evers, Starr
c. Biology by Solomon, Berg, Martin

14. Website

Blackboard Learning Management System

15. Course Materials Made Available

Course schedules for lectures and quizzes

Samples of assignment/Problem sets of students

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