Republic of the PhilippinesBulacan Agricultural State College

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCESPinaod San Ildefonso, Bulacan

COURSE OUTLINEFirst Semester, 2012 - 2013

VisionThe Bulacan Agricultural State College perceived and acknowledged as an outstanding higher education institution in the nation with its provision of affordable and excellent education. It shall be a community of scholars and a center for learning where individuals can develop their capabilities in an environment that promotes and supports academic and research endeavors. It shall be diverse collegiate community where the highest moral and ethical values shall prevail. It shall provide outstanding educational programs with a global perspective and a foundation based on compassion for knowledge and understanding.

MissionThe Bulacan Agricultural State College shall strive for excellence in Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Teacher Education, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Food and Information Technology, Hospitality Management, and other future disciplines. It shall provide and facilitate ever-changing educational needs and services for those seeking to expand their intellectual horizons. It shall address national and international issues and be established as a major contributor to the progress of the global community.

Institute Goals Impart to students a high degree of competence in its field of specialization in

response to the changing demands of the times. Strengthen its instruction, research, extension and production capabilities to provide

outputs in line with development goals. Broaden access to excellent opportunities for development through linkages with

government and non-government agencies. Form a mature man, imbued with development values, and make him an agent of

change.

I. Course Code: Botany 110II. Course Title: General Botany 1III. Course Description: Study of form, structure and physiology of plants and their various organs. IV. Credit Unit: 3 unitsV. Pre-requisite: noneVI. Contact Hours: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory = 90 hoursVII. Course Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students shall be able to:

1. Acquire comprehensive understanding of the vision, mission, goal and objective of the college.2. Internalize the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the college to achieve

excellence in education.3. Identify, explain and describe the form, structure and physiology of plants and their various organs. 4. Show an appreciation of the relevance of the principles of Botany to present day concerns.5. Demonstrate concepts in Botany through laboratory activities.

VIII. Course Contents

A. Preliminaries1. History of the Institute of BASC2. Vision, mission, goals and objectives of BASC

3. Concepts of Botany as a Science4. Diversification of Plant Study5. Scientific Method6. Attributes of Living Organism

B. Plant Cell and Tissues—15 hours1. Microscope

1.1 Structure and Functions of the Microscope1.2 Types of Microscope1.3 Contributions of some biologists to the Development of the Cell

Theory2. The Plant Cell: Structure and Functions

2.1 Comparison between prokaryotes and eukaryotes2.2 Structures and Functions of the Plant Cell2.3 Contrast Plant cell and Animal Cell

3. Movement of Materials through the Cell Membrane3.1 Diffusion and Osmosis3.2 Active and Passive Transport3.3 Endocytosis, Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis, and Exocytosis

4. Cell Cycle and Mitosis4.1 Concept of the Cell Cycle4.2 Events and Significance of Plant Mitosis

5. Plant Tissues5.1 Importance of Mersitematic Tissue5.2 Basic Types of Cells and Tissues

6. Plant Organs – 30 hours6.1 Flowering Plants

6.1.1 Monocot and Dicot6.2 Roots

6.2.1 Origin of Roots6.2.2 Root system and their relationship to the Soil6.2.3 External Structure of roots6.2.4 Internal Structure of roots6.2.5 Origin and Development of Lateral Roots6.2.6 Monocotand Dicot; Herbaceous and Woody roots6.2.7 Other types of Root Modifications6.2.8 Soil and its Components

6.3 Stems6.3.1 Origin and Development of Stem6.3.2 External and Internal Structure of the Stem6.3.3 Monocotyledonous stem and Herbaceous

Dicotyledonous stem6.3.4 Primary Growth of Stems6.3.5 Stem modification6.3.6 Economic Importance of Wood

6.4 Leaves6.4.1 Origin and Development of a Leaf6.4.2 External and Internal Parts of s Leaf6.4.3 Modified Leaves6.4.4 Abscission, Transpiration and Guttation6.4.5 Economic Importance of Leaves

7. Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds – 15 hours7.1 Flowers

7.1.1 Structure and Functions of a Flower7.1.2 Monocot and Dicot7.1.3 Flower Variation7.1.4 Inflorencences and Pollination

7.1.5 Placentation7.2 Fruits and Seeds

7.2.1 True fruits and Accessory Types7.2.2 Classification of Fruit Types7.2.3 Fruit Development7.2.4 Seed Structure7.2.5 Seed Germination7.2.6 Seed Development7.2.7 Dispersal of Fruits and Seeds

8. Photosynthesis and Respiration—15 hours8.1 Light and Dark Reactions8.2 Environmental and Internal Factor8.3 Types of respiration

IX. Course Requirements and Basis for Giving GradesA. Grade will be computed based on the following criteriaLecture- 60% - Attendance 5%

- Quizzes/Board work, Seatwork, Long Test 25%- Term Exam 30%

Laboratory- 40% - Laboratory result, Performance, QuizzesPractical exam, Report, Project 15%- Term exam 20%- Attendance 5%

Total = 100%B. Grading System

98-100 - 1.0 68-72 – 2.2592-97 - 1.25 62-67 - 2.586-91 - 1.5 56-61 - 2.7580-85 - 1.75 50-55 - 3.074-79 - 2.0 below 50 - 5.0

X. Class Policies1. Wearing of the Prescribed uniform is compulsory except during Friday.2. Giving of quizzes can be announced or unannounced.3. No remedial exams and special quizzes.4. Cut-off grade is 50.5. Three (3) consecutive of five (5) inconsecutive absences is considered dropped; dropping after the midterm is also considered failed.6. Provide a lecture note and laboratory manual.7. Maintain the cleanliness of the tables and laboratory room and avoid vandalism.8. Wearing of proper ID is a must.

XI. Consultation Hours:Mrs. Josefina Calizon - Wednesday, 2:00pm- 3:00pmMrs. Ma. Lourdes Nicolas - Wednesday, 2:00pm- 4:00pm

XII. References

Berg, Linda. Introductory Botany. New York Saunders College Publishing, 1997InternetRost, Thomas L. et. al. Plant Biology. California Wadswort Publishing Co., 1998Stern, Kingsley R. Introductory Plant Biology 8th Edition. Chino CaliforniaMcgrawhill Co., 2000Mauseth, James D. Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology. Boston, MA. Jones and

Barlett Publishers Inc., 2003

Prepared By:

MA. LOURDES R. NICOLASAssistant Professor II

JOSEFINA M. CALIZONInstructor III

Reviewed by:

OFELIA V. SILVERIOArea Chair

Noted by:

PRISCILLA V. SAN PEDRO. Ed. D.Dean IEAS