The program aims to develop individuals equipped with scientific competence for future professional study and the social conscience that will motivate them to continuously seek ways and means to improve the living conditions of the Filipino people through science and technology.
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Biology program are expected to:
Graduates of accredited high schools may be admitted as freshmen into the University of the Philippines on the following bases: (1) their performance in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT); (2) their weighted average in the first three years of high school and; (3) their choice of UP Campus and the quota set for specific course/colleges/units set by the respective Deans.
Completion of 151 units
| Category | Credit Units |
|---|---|
| General Education | 24.0 |
| Legislated | 3.0 |
| Foundation | 25.0 |
| Core | 59.0 |
| Major | 24.0 |
| Qualified Electives | 6.0 |
| Electives | 3.0 |
| Internship/Thesis/Capstone | 7.0 |
| Total | 151.0 |
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | Midyear | |||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| GE 1 (Comm 10) | 3.0 | Chemistry 41 | 5.0 | GE 2 | 3.0 |
| Math 105 | 4.0 | Physics 61 | 3.0 | Bio 116 | 3.0 |
| Chemistry 33 | 5.0 | Physics 61.1 | 1.0 | ||
| Biology 110 | 5.0 | Biology 126 | 5.0 | ||
| PE 1 | (2.0) | Biology 180 | 3.0 | ||
| NSTP | (3.0) | PE 2 | (2.0) | ||
| NSTP | (3.0) | ||||
| Total | 17.0 | Total | 17.0 | Total | 6.0 |
| Second Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | Midyear | |||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| GE 3 (Science 11) | 3.0 | GE 4 | 3.0 | GE 5 | 3.0 |
| Physics 62 | 3.0 | Or Com 111 | 3.0 | GE 6 | 3.0 |
| Physics 62.1 | 1.0 | Biology 128 | 3.0 | ||
| Biology 120 | 5.0 | Biology 140 | 5.0 | ||
| Biology 125 | 5.0 | Biology 160 | 5.0 | ||
| Biology 181 | 3.0 | PE 2 | (2.0) | ||
| PE 2 | (2.0) | ||||
| Total | 20.0 | Total | 19.0 | Total | 6.0 |
| Third Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | Midyear | |||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| Biology 133 | 5.0 | GE 8 | 3.0 | Biology 191 (Practicum) | 3.0 |
| PI 100 | 3.0 | Biology 192 | 3.0 | ||
| Biology 150 | 5.0 | Biology 199 | 3.0 | ||
| Major 1 | 3.0 | Major 2 | 3.0 | ||
| Major 3 | 3.0 | ||||
| Major 4 | 3.0 | ||||
| Total | 18.0 | Total | 18.0 | Total | 3.0 |
| Fourth Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
| Course Code | Credit Units | Course Code | Credit Units |
| PI 100 | 3.0 | Biology 200.2 | 2.0 |
| Elective | 3.0 | Qualified Elective 2 | 3.0 |
| Qualified Elective 1 | 3.0 | Major 7 | 3.0 |
| Biology 196 | 1.0 | Major 8 | 3.0 |
| Biology 200.1 | 2.0 | ||
| Major 5 | 3.0 | ||
| Major 6 | 3.0 | ||
| Total | 18.0 | Total | 11.0 |
Course Code: Bio 134
Course Title: Animal Histology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the microscopic structure of animal tissues and organ systems, emphasizing the relationship between structure and function. It seeks to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to identify, analyze, and interpret histological features using appropriate laboratory techniques. Furthermore, the course fosters critical and analytical thinking in evaluating normal and altered tissue architecture, preparing students for advanced studies and research in the biological sciences
Course Code: Bio 166
Course Title: Ecosystem Health
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Systematic examination of an emergent paradigm in environmental management, ecosystem health, and resilience thinking with focus on the evaluation of environmental issues using key indicators of system health such as integrity, resilience, vigour, diversity, stability, and adaptability
Course Code: Bio 167
Course Title: Environmental Impact Assessment
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160 and Bio 181
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Overview on the perspectives of the natural and social sciences in assessing and managing environmental impacts
Course Code: Bio 169
Course Title: Conservation Genetics
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160 and Bio 181
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course covers application of the principles of genetics to species conservation
Course Code: Bio 171
Course Title: Bioinformatics
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 140 and Bio 150
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course provides an overview of Bioinformatics and the use of computational methods to investigate and answer biological questions. This course is designed to be project-oriented with hands-on experience using open-access DNA/protein analysis software and molecular databases, a major objective
Course Code: Bio 151
Course Title: Immunology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 126, Bio 120, Bio 150, and Bio 140
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course covers cells and tissues of the immune system, lymphocyte development, the structure and function of antigen receptors, the cell biology of antigen processing and presentation, including molecular structure and assembly of MHC molecules, the biology of cytokines, leukocyte-endothelial interactions, and the pathogenesis of immunologically mediated diseases
Course Code: Bio 168
Course Title: Ecotoxicology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160, Chem 33, and Chem 40
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course explores the principles and applications of ecotoxicology, focusing on the interactions between environmental contaminants and biological systems. It provides an in-depth understanding of the sources, fate, and effects of toxic substances on the different biological organizational levels: cells, tissues, organs, individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems
Course Code: Bio 173
Course Title: Parasitology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 116 and Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course provides an overview of representative parasite species that are of medical and veterinary significance
Course Code: Micro 126
Course Title: Microbial Genetics
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course provides basic concepts on the genetic mechanisms of microorganisms built around the concept of information flow in cells. It will teach students to understand the processes involved at the genomic level of organization
Course Code: Micro 127
Course Title: Microbial Taxonomy
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course deals with the principles of microbial taxonomy to include diversity and phylogeny utilizing both traditional and modern approaches to classification and identification
Course Code: Micro 122
Course Title: Environmental Microbiology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Offers a multi-disciplinary approach towards the understanding and appreciation of the ecological roles and interactions of microorganisms
Course Code: Micro 124
Course Title: Food Microbiology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive study of microorganisms associated with food, focusing on their roles in food spoilage, foodborne diseases, and food production
Course Code: Micro 125
Course Title: Industrial Microbiology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An introduction to industrial microbiology, with emphasis on the principles and processes involved in the utilizing microorganisms for industrial production
Course Code: Micro 123
Course Title: Microbial Physiology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Bacterial structure and function, modes of metabolism, regulatory responses to environmental change and stress, and microbial aspects of nutrition and growth
Course Code: Bio 155
Course Title: Biology of Viruses
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An introductory course on the concepts related to viruses, including virus structure, classification, replication strategies, and how they interact with their hosts
Course Code: Bio 110
Course Title: Integrated Principles of Biology
Credit Units: 5.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A comprehensive approach to the principles of biology
Course Code: Bio 116
Course Title: Invertebrate Zoology
Credit Units: 3.0 (1 unit lecture, 2 units laboratory)
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A general survey and taxonomy of the invertebrates with introduction to the principles of systematics; presents comparative study on the structural and physiological characteristics of the various invertebrate phyla; a comprehensive treatment of the systematics, ecology, economics and medical importance of typical representatives from each phyla
Course Code: Bio 125
Course Title: Plant Morphology and Physiology
Credit Units: 5.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Integration of the structure and function of plants including their morphology, anatomy, and various vital functions
Course Code: Bio 126
Course Title: Animal Morphology and Physiology
Credit Units: 5.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Structure-function relationship in different groups of animals with particular focus on vertebrate morpho-physiology
Course Code: Bio 120
Course Title: Microbiology
Credit Units: 5.0 (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)
Pre-requisite: Bio 110, Chem 41, Chem 41.1
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of microbiology, including the taxonomy, morphology, physiology, ecology, and economic importance of microorganisms and the diagnosis, prevention and control of bacterial, fungal, and ricketssial disease
Course Code: Bio 140
Course Title: Genetics
Credit Units: 5.0 (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)
Pre-requisite: Bio 180, Chem 41, Chem 41.1
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Principles of heredity and variation in diploid organisms, fungi, bacteria, and viruses including Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics; population genetics and ectoplasmic inheritance
Course Code: Bio 150
Course Title: Cell and Molecular Biology
Credit Units: 5.0 (3 units lecture, 2 units laboratory)
Pre-requisite: Bio 110, Chem 41, Chem 40.1
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Introduction to cellular structure and function, biological molecules, biogenetics and the genetics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, elements of molecular biology, enzymes and enzyme kinetics and the molecular basis of development
Course Code: Bio 180
Course Title: Biostatistics
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: Math 105
Course Description: Basic concepts in probability, statistics, and statistical analysis for the biological sciences
Course Code: Bio 181
Course Title: Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 180
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Experimental design and statistical tests used in research studies
Course Code: Bio 192
Course Title: Biological Evolution
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 140
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Theories, principles and mechanisms of evolution
Course Code: Bio 197
Course Title: Practicum
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Must have passed 55 units of the Core courses (Junior Standing)
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Internship for BS Biology Students
Course Code: Bio 196
Course Title: Research Methodology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Must have passed at least 75% of all the courses (Senior Standing)
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Survey of current biological literature
Course Code: Bio 200
Course Title: Undergraduate Thesis 1
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: Must have passed at least 75% of all the courses (Senior Standing) and Bio 199
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Research Proposal
Course Code: Bio 200.2
Course Title: Undergraduate Thesis 2
Credit Units: 2.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 200.1
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Implementation, writing, and presentation of the thesis
Course Code: Bio 112
Course Title: Mycology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and biotechnological applications of fungi
Course Code: Bio 124
Course Title: Radiation Biology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Senior Standing/Consent of Instructor
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Sequence of events within organisms that follows the absorption of energy from ionizing radiation; physical foundations of radiation biology; the interaction of radiation with living systems, and their consequent effects; and the treatment of irradiated organisms
Course Code: Bio 127
Course Title: Medicinal Botany
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Senior Standing/Consent of Instructor
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Morpho-anatomical characterization of medicinally important plants with an evolutionary and ethnobotanical perspective
Course Code: Bio 152
Course Title: Reproductive Biology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Concepts and principles of reproduction in all forms of life, including viruses
Course Code: Bio 153
Course Title: Forensic Biology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 140 and Bio 150
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Essential principles of biological processes that are commonly utilized for a detailed analysis of past events
Course Code: Bio 154
Course Title: Human Biology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Introduction to the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on health, disease, and homeostasis
Course Code: Bio 161
Course Title: Field Biology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160 and PE 2
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Applied principles of ecology in marine, terrestrial, freshwater, and estuarine environments including the collection, preservation, and preparation of plant and animal specimens for laboratory studies
Course Code: Bio 164
Course Title: Philippine Biodiversity
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of Philippine biodiversity including threat identification, management, conservation and preservation
Course Code: Bio 165
Course Title: Biogeography
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Ecological and historical aspects of the geographical, temporal, and spatial distribution of plants and animals
Course Code: Bio 170
Course Title: Restoration Ecology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 160 and Bio 180
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Ecological theories and practices on the restoration of degraded and/or altered landscapes
Course Code: Bio 174
Course Title: Entomology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 110
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Concepts on biology and application of insects in human culture and research
Course Code: Bio 175
Course Title: Protozoology
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Concepts on the morphology, life cycle, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention of protozoan parasites
Course Code: Public Health 155
Course Title: Medical and Public Health Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: Bio 120
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Medical and Public Health Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Course Code: Comm 10
Course Title: Critical Perspectives in Communication
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A course that explores how communication takes place in various levels of human interaction: interpersonal or group, mass or public, intercultural and workplace. This perspectives course engages you on a critical examination of communication issues in five interrelated areas: rhetoric, identity construction, representation, and culture
Course Code: Wika 1
Course Title: Wika, Kultura at Lipunan
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Nakatuon ang kursong ito sa pagsusuri sa ugnayan ng wika, kultura at lipunan. Sa pamamagitan ng kursong ito, matatampok ang mga layunin na nagsusulong ng mapanuri at mapagpalayang edukasyon, nakaangkla sa nasyonalismo, nagpapahalaga sa mga wika sa Pilipinas bilang batayan sa pagpapaunlad ng wikang pambansa, at nagkikintal ng ang pag-aaral ng wikang Filipino ay pagkatutong panghabambuhay
Course Code: KAS 1
Course Title: Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Ang pampulitika, pang-ekonomiya, panlipunan, at pangkalinangang pagsulong ng Pilipinas
Course Code: Ethics 1
Course Title: Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Everyday Life
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course introduces ethics and moral reasoning
Course Code: Math 10
Course Title: Mathematics, Culture and Society
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: Appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics through the examination of its nature, development, utility, and its relationship with culture and society
Course Code: STS 1
Course Title: Science, Technology and Society
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: An introductory exploration of the past, present and future of science and technology in society (including their nature, scope, role and function) and the social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors affecting the development of science and technology, and how society affects these, with emphasis on the Philippine setting
Course Code: Math 105
Course Title: Analysis for the Health Sciences
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: The course includes a brief review of functions, followed by discussion on limits, derivatives, integrals, and applications of differential and integral calculus in health sciences
Course Code: Chem 33
Course Title: Organic Chemistry
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course covers the fundamental chemistry of carbon-containing compounds which encompasses the physical and chemical properties of the major classes of organic compounds; their nomenclature, stereochemical structures, methods of structural identification, synthesis and mechanisms of reactions
Course Code: Chem 41
Course Title: Biochemistry
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: The course focuses on the structure and function of biomolecular compounds: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids and their roles in energy transduction and metabolism
Course Code: Physics 61
Course Title: Physics in the Life Sciences I
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course provides knowledge of applications of Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics to the study of living systems
Course Code: Physics 61.1
Course Title: Physics in the Life Sciences I Lab
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course is the laboratory component of Physics 61. It includes experiments in classical mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics
Course Code: Physics 62
Course Title: Physics in the Life Sciences II
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course is a lecture subject that deals with the application of the concepts, laws, and principles of sound, electricity, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics to the study of living systems
Course Code: Physics 62.1
Course Title: Physics in the Life Sciences II Lab
Credit Units: 1.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: This course is the laboratory subject of Physics 62. It includes various physics experiments related to the fundamentals of waves, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics applied to life sciences
Course Code: Or Com 111
Course Title: Technical Reporting
Credit Units: 3.0
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Course Description: A study of the special types of written communication in organizations, the long report, concept paper, case study, project proposal, conference proceedings, project evaluation, writing in publication, and editing manuscripts with emphasis on organizational needs and audiences