The BS Biology curriculum is composed of 156-157 units of course work which can be completed in four years or eight semesters:
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Foundation courses are required courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics, which provide a necessary foundation for understanding biological concepts and developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Chem 18 | University Chemistry | Chemical concepts, principles and applications | 3 units |
Chem 23 | Inorganic Analytical Chemistry | Principles and applications of classical and instrumental methods of analyses | 3 units |
Chem 23.1 | Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | Principles and applications of classical and instrumental methods of analyses | 2 units |
Chem 31 | Organic Chemistry | Introduction to modern theories of inorganic chemistry. Correlation of structure with properties of organic compounds | 3 units |
Chem 31.1 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | Introduction to modern theories of inorganic chemistry. Correlation of structure with properties of organic compounds. Basic laboratory techniques in elementary organic chemistry | 2 units |
Chem 40 | Elementary Biochemistry | Structure-function relationship and the metabolism of the four biomolecules | 3 units |
Chem 40.1 | Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory | Structure-function relationship and the metabolism of the four biomolecules | 2 units |
Math 50 | Applied Calculus | Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applications of derivatives, related rates, differentials, extrema of functions, indeterminate forms, curve sketching, optimization, indefinite and definite integrals, differential equations and their applications | 4 units |
Physics 21 | Introductory Physics | Introduction to the basic principles of Physics | 4 units |
Physics 21.1 | Introductory Physics Laboratory | Introduction to the basic principles of Physics | 1 unit |
Core courses are Biology courses common to all majors or tracks.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Bio 120 | General Microbiology | Taxonomy, morphology, ecology and economic value of microorganisms; microbiological techniques | 3 units |
Bio 120.1 | General Microbiology Laboratory | Taxonomy, morphology, ecology and economic value of microorganisms; microbiological techniques | 2 units |
Bio 140 | Elementary Genetics | Principles of hereditary and genetics | 3 units |
Bio 140.1 | Elementary Genetics Laboratory | Principles of hereditary and genetics | 1 unit |
Bio 150 | Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology | Principles of Cell Biology | 4 units |
Bio 160 | Ecology | Principles of ecology and their application to field studies relating to natural resource management | 3 units |
Bio 160.1 | Ecology Laboratory | Principles of ecology and their application to field studies relating to natural resource management | 2 units |
Bio 180 | Statistical Methods for Biology | This is an introductory course in Statistics for students majoring in the Biological Sciences. It includes an introduction to probability theory, descriptive statistics and applications of the basic inferential statistical methods | 3 units |
Bio 189 | Technical Writing in the Life Sciences | Preparation and writing of scientific papers including papers for oral presentation as well as ethics, rights and permission | 3 units |
Bio 191 | Biological Evolution | Theories, principles and mechanisms of evolution | 3 units |
Bio 195 | Practicum in Biology | Planned, supervised and evaluated real world learning to enrich classroom experiences in an area or different areas of biology | 3 units |
Bio 196 | Seminar in Biology | 1 unit | |
Bio 200 | Undergraduate Thesis | Conceptualization of a research proposal, conduct of research, and composition and defense of an undergraduate thesis in Biology | 4 units |
Bot 14 | University Botany | Analysis of processes and mechanisms shaping plant life and their economic importance | 3 units |
Zoo 14 | University Zoology | Integrative analysis of processes and mechanisms shaping animal life | 3 units |
Zoo 131 | Introduction to Developmental Biology of Animals | Principles of development, mechanisms of cellular differentiation, specification of cell fate and embryonic axes, as well as cellular interactions during organogenesis | 3 units |
Zoo 131.1 | Introduction to Developmental Biology of Animals Laboratory | Principles of development, mechanisms of cellular differentiation, specification of cell fate and embryonic axes, as well as cellular interactions during organogenesis | 2 units |
Major courses are prescribed major courses in a concentration or track. They aims to develop the core knowledge and competencies in that concentration or track.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Bot 111 | Plant Morphoanatomy and Biodiversity | Developmental patterns, morphoanatomy, evolution and taxonomy of Kingdom Plantae | 3 units |
Bot 111.1 | Plant Morphoanatomy and Biodiversity Laboratory | Developmental patterns, morphoanatomy, evolution and taxonomy of Kingdom Plantae | 2 units |
Bot 121 | Elementary Plant Physiology | Fundamental aspects of the activities of plants, such as plant nutrition, absorption and translocation of materials, growth, movement and reproduction | 5 units |
MCB 101 | Advanced Microbiology | Principles and techniques for the morphological, cultural and physiological characterization of selected groups of microorganisms | 5 units |
Zoo 102 | Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates | Phylogenetic development of the organ systems in the various classes of vertebrates | 3 units |
Zoo 102.1 | Comparative Anatomy of Invertebrates Laboratory | Phylogenetic development of the organ systems in the various classes of vertebrates | 2 units |
Zoo 111 | Invertebrate Zoology | General survey of the invertebrates | 3 units |
Zoo 111.1 | Invertebrate Zoology Laboratory | General survey of the invertebrates | 2 units |
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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MCB 101 | Advanced Microbiology | Principles and techniques for the morphological, cultural and physiological characterization of selected groups of microorganisms | 5 units |
MCB 103 | Introductory Medical Microbiology | The role and control of medically important microorganisms in human disease development | 3 units |
MCB 120 | Microbial Physiology | Physiological processes in microorganisms including a study of structure, energy, production, macromolecular biosynthesis, and nutrition and growth | 3 units |
MCB 143 | Virology | Study of the evolution, composition, classification, life cycle, pathogenesis and spread of viruses and subviral agents, including control strategies and applications of virology | 3 units |
MCB 145 | Fungi of Medical Importance | Direct and/or indirect impacts of fungi on human health as infectious agents on human health | 3 units |
MCB 148 | Microbial Genetics | Basic concepts of microbial genetics and bacterial genomes | 3 units |
MCB 150 | Microbial Ecology | An introduction to the basic principles of microbial ecology; interrelationships of bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa in natural systems | 5 units |
MCB 160 | Industrial Microbiology | Microorganisms, principles and processes involved in industrial fermentation | 3 units |
MCB 180 | Introductory Food Microbiology | Microorganisms, principles and processes involved in industrial fermentation | 3 units |
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Bio 162 | Tropical Coasts: Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation | Physical, chemical and biological aspects of terrestrial habitats | 4 units |
Bio 164 | Limnology | Study of Inland Waters | 4 units |
Bio 166 | Marine Ecology | Physico-chemical and biological patterns in shallow water and deep sea marine communities; interactions at various levels of organization in the marine environment and impacts of human activities on marine habitats | 4 units |
Bio 175 | Coastal Flora: Mangroves and Beach Forest Species | Introduction to mangroves and beach forest species to include their biology, anatomy, taxonomy, ecology and utilization. Issues on conservation, management, protection are also included | 5 units |
ENS 101 | Introduction to Environmental Science | The course will deal primarily with some basic principles of ecology and the following environmental issues: population, sustainable use of renewable and nonrenewable resources, and environmental degradation due to pollution and different forms of disturbance in the ecosystem | 3 units |
ENS 110 | Environmental Impact Assessment | The course will deal primarily with the methods used in environmental impact assessment including collection of environmental and social baseline data, impact assessment, prediction, selection of alternatives and provision of mitigating measures and the preparation of an environmental impact statement | 3 units |
ENS 120 | Biological Resource Management | Methods and approaches in the conservation and management of renewable and nonrenewable resources including biodiversity and land use | 3 units |
MCB 150 | Microbial Ecology | An introduction to the basic principles of microbial ecology; interrelationships of bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa in natural systems | 5 units |
Students can take as electives major courses outside of their concentration or track, such as those listed below, or any course numbered 100 and above in another discipline.
CODE | TITLE | DESCRIPTION | UNITS |
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Bot 182 | Economic Botany | Economic plants and plant products | 3 units |
Chem 189 | Environmental Chemistry | Environmental chemistry principles and its applications | 3 units |
CMSC 154 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | Introduction to geographic information systems; spatial analysis; georeferencing; digitizing; cartography; applications of GIS | 3 units |
MB 114 | Marine Plankton | Morphology, taxonomy and distributions | 3 units |
Zoo 113 | Parasitology | Origin and degree of parasitism, structural peculiarities of parasites, life cycles and host-parasite relationship | 3 units |
BS Biology students must also complete 12 units of General Education courses, the legislated PI 100 course (The Life and Works of Jose P. Rizal), four Physical Education courses, and two National Service Training Program courses.
