1st Semester

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

1.       Discuss the basic concepts and principles of species, population, community, and ecosystem level in tropical ecology

2.       Clearly recognize and concisely speak about the interconnections among the major concepts of ecology and relate them to environmental problems and environmental management for sustainable development.

3.       Design an ecological study that addresses relevant ecological questions, carry out the study using the appropriate methods, and interpret and present the outputs to the class.

4.       Identify a topic in need of synthesis in the application of ecological concepts in environmental management, conduct a thorough literature search, synthesize the information, and write a publication-quality manuscript on an ecological topic of interest.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the Importance of Research, Differentiate the different types of research, and discuss the basic research operational process.

2.  Determine the functions of literature review in research and systematic literature review process in order to write the sysnthesis of the related literature as part of the thesis proposal and develop theoretical and conceptual framework. 

3.  Formulate a research problem, research questions, objectives and hypothesis. Identify variables in the identified problem, and write the introduction and the objectives of the research proposal. 

4.  Establish a study design base on the research objectives and differentiate quantitative from qualitative research design.

5.  Determine the quantitative and qualitative research methods in environmental science, evaluate the validity and reliability of a research instrument, consider ethical issues in data collection and in research in general, determine the guidelines in writing environmental and social research method, and write the site description of the proposed study area and the research methods.

6.  Discuss how to process and code the data in qualitative and quantitative studies and explain the different ways of communicating data to scientists and non-scientists. 

7.  Determine the guidelines in writing a research proposal and the guidelines in writing the results and discussion, conclusions, and recommendations, abstract, acknowledgements, literature cited, and appendices. 

8.  Write and present a research proposal.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the seminar topic or specific aspects of it.

• Critically analyze literature, theories, or empirical findings related to the seminar topic.

• Proficient in conducting scholarly research, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.

• Enhance oral and written communication skills through presentations, discussions, and written assignments.

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with peers, through group projects or seminar discussions.

• Prepare students for further academic study or professional endeavors related to the seminar topic, including advanced coursework or entry into relevant fields. 

• Understand the key concepts and theories in environmental ethics. 

• Analyze and evaluate ethical arguments related to environmental issues. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of different environmental policies and their implementation.

• Recognize and reflect on personal ethical responsibilities towards the environment. 

• Enhance public speaking skills, including voice modulation, body language, eye contact, and engagement with the audience which crucial for building confidence in public speaking contexts.

• Explore solutions and strategies for promoting environmental sustainability. 

• Explore the legal frameworks governing environmental protection.

• Analyze the role of international agreements and institutions in shaping environmental policies. 

1. Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of community organizing and participation in the context of natural resource management.

2. Analyze the significance of community engagement in sustainable natural resource management within the Philippines.

3. Identify the key stakeholders and their roles in community organizing and participation efforts.

4. Design and implement strategies for effective community organizing and participation initiatives.

5. Evaluate the outcomes and impacts of community participation in natural resource management projects.

6. Critically assess challenges and potential solutions related to community organizing and participation in the Philippines.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completion of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Discuss the basic concepts of environmental entrepreneurship, innovation, and its role in development.

2.  Explain the processes involved in enterprise planning and development using the social and environmental trends.

3. Apply business strategies to accommodate key social and environmental issues, including sustainability, corporate social and environmental responsibility, innovative non- profit organization business models and governance structure, and funding sources.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completion of the course, the student must be able to:

·         Understand the interdisciplinary nature, principles, issues, and concerns related to environmental science.

·         Explain the basic principles and different environmental processes and systems.

·         Analyze and identify the interconnections between humans and the environment.

·         Examine the impacts of human activities on ecosystems, biotic communities, soil, water, and air quality and be able to recommend ways to mitigate these impacts.

·         Evaluate the causes and consequences of pollution and environmental degradation

·         Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in assessing information and data about environmental issues, and discuss with peers and defend their positions on these issues.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completion of the course, the student must be able to:

·         Define ecotourism and differentiate it from traditional tourism

·         Explain the principles of sustainable tourism and their application in ecotourism.

·         Understand the ecological, social, and economic impacts of tourism.

·         Analyze the role of ecotourism in conservation and community development.

·         Evaluate the ethical considerations involved in ecotourism.

·         Plan and manage ecotourism operations.

·         Critically analyze ecotourism case studies and best practices.

·         Apply problem-solving skills to address ecotourism challenges.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

After completion of the course, the student must be able to:

·  Define a watershed and explain its hydrological processes.

·  Understand the interrelationship between land use, water quality, and quantity.

·  Identify and assess water-related environmental problems and their impacts.

·  Explain the principles of integrated watershed management.

·  Comprehend the legal and policy frameworks related to watershed management

1. Apply systems thinking to analyze complex environmental issues, identifying interconnections and feedback loops. Construct causal loop diagrams to visualize system dynamics.

2. Develop and implement mathematical models (Euler and Runge-Kutta methods) to simulate environmental system behavior. Analyze model outputs to understand system dynamics and predict future trends.

3. Utilize Vensim software to build and simulate complex environmental systems. Conduct comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes.

4. Interpret LCA results to identify hotspots and improvement opportunities. Apply LCA findings and MCDA techniques to evaluate and prioritize environmental management alternatives.

5. Identify and weigh multiple criteria relevant to environmental decision-making. Understand the principles and concepts of the circular economy.

6. Identify opportunities to implement circular economy strategies in various sectors. Assess the environmental and economic benefits of circular economy initiatives.

7. Integrate systems thinking, modeling, and assessment tools to conduct independent research and analysis. Generate innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges and effectively communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.

1. Discuss the concept on the creation of the universe and the earth as a habitable planet

2. Discuss the internal and external processes that shape the Earth

3. Explain and discuss the different resources of the earth

4. Discuss the human activities impacts on utilizing Earth resources, the activity that contribute global climate change and mitigation measure to minimized environmental impacts

1. Learn the basic principles of remote sensing and GIS;

2. Know the interaction of electromagnetic energy with the atmosphere and the earth’s surface;

3. Learn the basic image processing techniques and apply these techniques to specific case studies integrating remote sensing and GIS;

4. Know the basic operation of handheld GPS; and

5. Perform the GIS principles, software functionalities such as map geo-referencing, data input and join tables, map projection, spatial analysis and map layouting

1. Discuss the different categories of natural resources and the issues in the environment as impacted by agricultural activity

2. Explained the ecological principles and its application towards conservation and management of natural resources

3. Explained the impacts of agriculture to the land, water, air and biodiversity

4. Formulated suitable actions and plans to handle impacts of agricultural activity towards sustainable development

After completion of the course, the student must be able to:

• Explain the concept, historical context and the importance of EIA;

• Recognize EIA legislation;

• Practice the key steps in the EIA process;

• Illustrate the importance of social impact assessments and public participation in the EIA process;

• Assess the methods and the instruments used in the development of EIA;

• Collaborate for an EIA development. 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of protected area planning and management.

• Design and implement effective management plans for protected areas that consider ecological, social, and economic factors.

• Critically evaluate the success of different management approaches and their impacts on biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods.

• Engage in informed discussions and decision-making processes regarding the governance of protected areas.

• Address contemporary challenges in protected area management, including climate change, habitat degradation, and human-wildlife conflicts.

This course is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for careers in environmental management, conservation, and related fields.