MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

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. Course Type: SPECIALIZED

4. Pre-requisite: NONE

5. Co-requisite: NONE

6. 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.

7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to SHS Educational Objectives

Senior
1 High School
2
A Possesses a healthy mindStudent Outcomes
and body X
Educational
X
Objectives
B Develop a solid moral and spiritual guiding X X
C Contributes to the development of a progressive, just and humane society X X
D Create a caring attitude for the humanity, the world and the environment X X
Integrate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to continuously develop
E him/her to the fullest. X X

F Employ various digital techniques in knowledge acquisition. X X

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8. 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 the structure, composition and function of the I I
cell membrane as well as its transport mechanisms
4. Identify the different biomolecules and explain its role in I I
specific metabolic processes
5. Explain the role of ATP in energy coupling and transfer I I
and describe its role in photosynthetic processes
6. Explain the major features and chemical events of I I
cellular respiration and fermentation

* Level: I - Introduced, R - Reinforced, D - Demonstrated

9. Course Coverage

COURSE
WEEK TOPIC TLA AT
OUTCOME
Mission and Vision of Mapua University 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 Written Work 1:
Homework 1
Other theories in Origin of Life Guided class
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
- distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Guided class
according to their distinguishing features Written Work 1:
discussion
3 Seatwork 1 CO1
- classify different cell types and specify Audio Visual
functions of each - Differentiate
Presentation
Eukaryotic and
- describe some cell modifications that lead to (Microscopy of
Prokaryotic Cell
4 adaptation to carry out specialized functions the Cell)
Performance Based Assessment 1
Written Work 2:
Cell Cycle
Homework 2
- characterize the phases of the cell cycle and
Guided Class
5 their control points
Discussion - Exercise set:
How Cells
- describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis
Reproduce
Written Work 2:
- explain the significance or applications of Seatwork 2 CO2
Guided Class
mitosis/meiosis Discussion
- Site examples of
6
application and
- identify disorders and diseases that result Audio Visual
significance of
from the malfunction of the cell during the cell Presentation
mitosis and
cycle meiosis
7 Performance Based Assessment 2

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 Transport Mechanisms
Guided Class
- describe the structural components of the cell Written Work 3:
Discussion
membrane Homework 3
- relate the structure and composition of the cell Guided Class
- Exercise Set:
membrane to its function Discussion
Meiosis and
8 Sexual
- explain transport mechanisms in cells Audio Visual
Reproduction CO3
(diffusion osmosis, facilitated transport, active Presentation
transport) (Osmosis)
Written Work 3:
Seatwork 3
Guided Class
- differentiate exocytosis and endocytosis
9 Discussion - Exercise Set:
Biological
Membrane
Performance Based Assessment 3
10 Summative Assessment 1st Quarter Examination (CO1, CO2 and CO3)
Written Work 4:
Homework 4

- Exercise Set:
Chemistry of Biomolecules
Life, Chemistry,
- Review of Basic Chemistry Principles: Atomic
and Water
structure and bonding, IMF
Guided Class
11 Written Work 4:
- categorize the biological molecules (lipids, Discussion
Seatwork 4
carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids)
according to their structure and function
- Exercise Set:
Biological CO4
Molecule: The
Carbon
Compounds in Life
- explain the role of each biological molecule in Written Work 4:
specific metabolic processes Short Quiz 4
Guided Class
- describe the components of an enzyme - Differentiate
12 Discussion
Oxidation and
- explain oxidation/reduction reactions Reduction
Reaction
Performance Based Assessment 4
Written Work 5:
Guided Class
Homework 5
Energy Transformation Discussion
- explain coupled reaction processes and
13 - Exercise Set:
describe the role of ATP in energy coupling and Audio Visual
Energy and
transfer Presentation
Metabolism

Written Work 5:
- describe the major features and chemical
Seatwork 5
events in photosynthesis and respiration
Guided Class
Discussion - Exercise Set: CO5
- explain the importance of chlorophyll and other
Capturing Light
pigments
Energy
Written Work 5:
14 - describe the patterns of electron flow through Guided Class
Short Quiz 5
light reaction events Discussion
- Differentiate the
- describe the significant events of the Calvin Audio Visual
light dependent
cycle Presentation
and light
independent cycle
Performance Based Assessment 5

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 Written Work 6:
- differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration Guided Class Short Quiz 6
Discussion
15 - explain the major features and sequence the - Differentiate
chemical events of cellular respiration Audio Visual Aerobic and
Presentation Anaerobic
Respiration
Written Work 6:
- distinguish major features of glycolysis, Krebs
Homework 6
cycle, electron transport system, and Guided Class
chemiosmosis Discussion
- Exercise Set:
16
How Cells Make
- describe reactions that produce and consume Audio Visual
ATP: Energy-
ATP Presentation CO6
Releasing
Pathways
- describe the role of oxygen in respiration and
describe pathways of electron flow in the
absence of oxygen Written Work 6:
17 Guided Class Seatwork 6
Discussion
- compute the number of ATPs needed or
- Exercise Set:
gained in photosynthesis and respiration
Audio Visual Energy, Enzyme,
Presentation and Biological
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of
Reactions
fermentation and aerobic respiration
18
Performance Based Assessment 6
19 Summative Assessment 2nd Quarter Examination (CO4, CO5 and CO6)
20 Remedial Week

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Course Evaluation

Minimum Average for

Weight Satisfactory
Assessment Tasks (AT)
(%) Performance
(%)
Performance Based
PBA 1 15
Assessment 1
CO 1 14
HW1 4.16
Written Work 1
SW1 4.16
Performance Based
PBA 2 15
Assessment 2 14
CO 2
HW2 4.17
Written Work 2
SW2 4.17
Performance Based
PBA 3 15
Assessment 3
14
HW3 4.17
CO 3 Written Work 3
SW3 4.17
Summative Assessment
QA 1 30 18
Quarterly Examination
TOTAL 100 60

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 Performance Based
PBA 4 15
Assessment 4
14
CO 4 HW 4 2.66
Written Work 4 SW 4 2.66
SQ 4 3
Performance Based
PBA 5 15
Assessment 5
CO5 HW 5 2.67 14
Written Work 5 SW 5 2.67
SQ 5 3
Performance Based
PBA 6 15
Assessment 6
CO6 SQ 6 3 14
Written Work 6 HW 6 2.67
SW 6 2.67
Summative Assessment
QA 2 30 18
Quarterly Examination
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

13. 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.
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.

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 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.

14. Other References

14.1. 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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