I. Rules on Admission

A. For Incoming Freshmen

1. To be admitted in the BS Biology program, a freshman must

a. have passed the UPCAT and

b. obtained a UPG within cut-off for the BS Biology program set by the Admissions Committee of the College

2. Applicants who have satisfied the foregoing requirements will be ranked according to their UPG scores. The top ranked freshmen will be admitted until the quota for BS Biology program is filled.

3. In case of a tie for the last slot(s) in the quota, all applicants with the same UPG scores will be ranked on the basis of their scores in the Science portion of the UPCAT.

B. For Transferees

1. Applicants who intend to transfer in the BS Biology program must:

a. have earned at least thirty (30) units within the UP System

b. have a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.5 or better

c. have not been guilty of any offense within his residence in the university

2. The number of applicants who will be admitted into the BS Biology program each year will depend on the number of available slots.

II. Rules on Retention

A BS Biology student is evaluated on the basis of his grades in his major subjects. A major subject is any Biology, Zoology, or Botany course. Evaluation is done at the end of each semester.

A. GOOD STANDING- a student must have a Semestral Weighted Average (SWA) of at least 2.75 in all major subjects taken in the particular semester

B. WARNING- if the student’s SWA is lower than 2.75 for the first time

C. PROBATION- if the student’s SWA falls below 2.75 for the second time, the General Weighted Average (GWA) of all major courses will be taken. If his GWA is at least 2.75 or better, he/she is placed under probation.

D. DISQUALIFICATION

1. If GWA based on II-C is lower than 2.75, the student is disqualified from the program.

2. If the student’s SWA falls below 2.75 for the third time, he/she is disqualified from the program.

III. Rules on Graduation

A. In order to graduate with a degree of BS Biology, a student must have a GWA of 2.75 or better.

B. In case a graduating student’s GWA falls under below 2.75, he/she is required to enroll in and pass at least one 4- or 5-unit major elective.

N.B.: A student must also be guided by the University Rules on Scholastic Delinquency

IV. Department of Biology Policies

A. Program Requirement

Students are required to take Swimming Course for PE 2 and Advanced Swimming and Water Safety Course for PE 3 in preparation for aquatic field activities required in many biology courses.

B. Course Requirements

Please refer to syllabi of your respective subjects for specifics of course requirements

C. Grading Scheme

93 - 100 = 1.00

90 - 92 = 1.25

87 - 89 = 1.50

84 - 86 = 1.75

80 - 83 = 2.00

75 - 79 = 2.25

70 - 74 = 2.50

65 - 69 = 2.75

60 - 64 = 3.00

54 - 59 = 4.00

below 54 = 5.00

C. Rules on Scholastic Integrity

The DB rules on scholastic integrity will be strictly enforced. However, these will not prejudice any disciplinary action that might be imposed by the college authorities

a) Cheating in any form pre-meditated or non-pre-meditated, in any written tests (quizzes, practical exams, major exams etc.) will be penalized with a grade of 5.00 for the course. The student cannot avoid getting a 5.00 by dropping the course.

b) Pre-meditated cheating includes the use of concealed notes, books and other secret techniques (such as examination by proxy, intellectual negotiations inside the comfort rooms, etc.).

c) Non-pre-meditated cheating includes looking at somebody’s work, talking to classmates and other “on the spot” violations

Biology 10 (General Biology)

Structures and functions of cells, tissues and organs, population biology with emphasis on the role of genetics and ecology

Prerequisites: Chem 14 or its equivalent

Credit: 5 units; 9 hours/ week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 20 (Elementary Botany for Pharmacy Students)

The structure, function, classification, heredity and evolution of plants with focus on the taxonomy of pharmaceutically-related plants

Prerequisites: none

Credit: 5 units; 9 hours/ week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 21 (General Botany)

The structure, function, classification, heredity and evolution of plants

Prerequisites: none

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/week ( 3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 22 (General Zoology)

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of animal biology at the cellular and organismic levels of organization. Included are treatments on cellular structure and function, organismic diversity, interaction among animal-systems, development, heredity and basic concepts of evolution

Prerequisites: none

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/ week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 25 (Vertebrate Structure and Function)

Structure-function relationships in selected classes of vertebrates

Prerequisites: Bio 22

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 30 (Embryology and Genetics)

The development of organism and the role of genetics

Prerequisites: Bio 22, Chem 14 or its equivalent

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/ week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 100 (Biotechnique)

Collection and preparation of plant and animal materials for microscopic study, museum methods, scientific illustration

Prerequisites: Bio 21, Bio 22 plus consent of instructor

Credit: 3 units; 9 hrs/week (1 unit lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 101 (Plant Morpho-Anatomy)

The morphology and anatomy of vascular plants from a phylogenetic perspective

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 102 (Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy)

Functional and comparative morphology of various classes of vertebrates from an evolutionary perspective

Prerequisites: Bio 22

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/week ( 3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 111 (Phycology)

Taxonomy and morphology of algae

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 3 units; 5 hrs/week (2 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 112 (Mycology)

Taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of fungi and lichens

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 3 units; 5 hrs/ week ( 2 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 113 (Algae, Fungi and Lichens)

Evolutionary morphology, classification and ecology of algae, fungi and lichens.

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 114 (Mosses, Hepatics, and Ferns)

Morphology, classification, ecology and evolution of lower forms of plants

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 3 units (lec); 3 hours/week

Biology 115 (Taxonomy of Higher Plants)

The identification, nomenclature and classification of the principal families of angiosperms. Special emphasis on the techniques of collection, identification and preparation of illustrative materials for the herbarium

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 116 (Invertebrate Zoology)

Systematics of representative major groups of invertebrates

Prerequisites: Bio 22

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 120 (Microbiology)

Taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology and economic value of micro-organismic biology; techniques, diagnosis, prevention and control of bacteria, fungal and rickettsial disease. Isolation and culture of economically important bacteria, fungi, algae and other microbes, study of their biochemical properties and activity

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio 22, Chem 40 and 40.1

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/week ( 2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 121 ( Elementary Plant Physiology)

Fundamental aspects of plant vital functions, processes, and the corresponding practical applications; growth and development

Prerequisites: Bio 101, Chem 40 and Chem 40.1

Credit: 4 units; 6 hrs/week (3 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 122 (Animal Physiology)

Principles governing animal physiology with emphasis on regulations and adaptations

Prerequisites: Bio 102, Physics 52 and 52.1

Credit: 4 units; 6 hours/week (3 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 124 (Radiation Biology)

Ionizing radiation and its effect on biological systems

Prerequisites: Senior standing

Credit: 3 units (lec); 3 hours/week

Biology 131 (Developmental Biology of Invertebrates)

Morphology and physiology of development of representative nvertebrates. Theories of embryology and techniques

Prerequisites: Bio 102

Credit: 4 units; 6 hours/ week (3 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 132 (Developmental Biology of Vertebrates)

Processes that are involved in the transformations of the fertilized egg or some other rudiments derived from a parent organism into a new adult individual. Includes various phases of ontogenic development such as gametogenesis, growth and histological differentiation; with special topics such as metamorphosis, regeneration and asexual reproduction

Prerequisites: Bio 102

Credit: 5 units; 9 hours/week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 133 (Developmental Biology)

Theories and processes and genetic basis of development in representative organisms

Prerequisites: Bio 21 and Bio 22

Credit: 5 units; 9 hrs/week (3 units lec; 2 units lab)

Biology 134 (General Animal Histology)

Fine structure of representative vertebrate tissue

Prerequisites: Bio 22

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/ week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 140 (Elementary Genetics)

Principles of heredity and variation in diploid organisms, fungi, bacteria, and viruses; Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics; population genetics; ectoplasmic inheritance, DNA as genetic material, central dogma, replication and recombination, transcription and translation, mutation, genetic code, eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes.

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio 22, Bio 180

Credit: 4 units; 6hrs/week (3 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 150 (Cell and Molecular Biology)

An introduction to cellular structure and function; biological molecules; biogenetics and the genetics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organism; elements of molecular biology; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; molecular basis of development.

Prerequisites: Bio 21, Bio 22, Chem 31 and 31.1, Chem 40 and 40.1.

Credit: 4 units; 8 hours/week ( 2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 151 (Introduction to Immunology)

Structure and function of the immune system, antigen-antibody reactions genetic control of the immune system, and basic immunological techniques

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio 22, Chem 40 and 40.1

Credit: 3 units; 5 hours/week (2 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 160 (Fundamentals of Ecology)

An examination of the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors among species in communities, covering theory, laboratory and field studies; emphasis on the impact of the biota on the environment; competition, predator-prey and symbiotic relationships in natural communities. Ecological analysis at the level of the population; demography, biogeography

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio 22, Bio 180, Chem 31 and 31.1

Credit: 4 units; 8 hrs/week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 161 (Field Biology)

Applied principles of ecology in marine, terrestrial, freshwater and estuarine environment; collection, preservation and preparation of plant and animal specimens for laboratory studies.

Prerequisites: Junior standing, Bio 180

Credit: 5 units, 9 hours/week (3 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 165 (Biogeography)

Ecological and historical aspects of the geographic temporal and spatial distribution of plants and animals

Prerequisites: Bio 21, Bio 22

Credit: 3 units lec; 3 hours/week

Biology 173 (General Parasitology)

Origin and degree of parasitism, structure peculiarities of parasites, life cycle and host-parasite relationships

Prerequisites: Bio 22

Credit: 4 units; 6 hours/week (2 units lec, 2 units lab)

Biology 180 (Statistical Methods in Biology)

Basic statistical concepts applied to Biology; frequency models and distribution; sampling; averages; tests of significance; regression and correlation; introduction to analysis of variance and experimental designs as applied to biological data. Solutions to biological problems using discrete or continuous probability distribution

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio22, Math 17

Credit: 3 units; 5 hours /week (2 units lec, 1 unit lab)

Biology 184 (Economic Botany)

Economic plants and plant-products

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 3 units lec; 3 hours/week

Biology 185 (Plant Material for Urban Areas)

Identification, character analysis, and uses of plants for design, cultural requirements and ecological relationships.

Prerequisites: Bio 21

Credit: 3 units; 7 hours/week (1 unit lec; 2 units lab)

Biology 190 (History of Biology)

The history and development of biological theories and concept

Prerequisites: Non

Credit: 3 units (lec); 3 hours/week

Biology 192 (Biological Evolution)

Theories, principles and mechanisms of evolution

Prerequisites: Bio 10 or Bio 21 and Bio22

Credit: 3 units (lec); 3 hours/ week

Biology 196 (Undergraduate Seminar)

Current advances in the biological sciences by a survey of biological literature

Prerequisites: Senior standing

Credit: 1 unit; 1 hour/ week

Biology 199 (Research Methodology)

Methods of research; formulation of proposal; research; quantitative analysis of results, interpretation of data

Prerequisites: Junior standing

Credit: 3 units; 3 hours/week

Biology 200 (Undergraduate Thesis)

Independent investigation of selected topics in biology

Prerequisites: Senior standing

Credit: annual course of 4 units