People_and_the_Earth_s_Ecosystems_Course_Pack-3

Welcome to People and the Earth’s Ecosystem

  • Introduction to the course and understanding the relationship between people and the ecosystem.

Faculty Information: Getting Help

  • Academic concerns: College/Adviser

  • Administrative concerns: College Dean

  • UVE concerns: KMD

  • Health and wellness concerns: UAGC, HSD, and OSAS

Table of Contents

  • Cover page: Page 1

  • Welcome Message: Page 2

  • Table of Contents: Page 3

  • USeP Vision, Mission and Goals: Page 4

  • USeP Graduate Attributes: Page 5

  • USeP Core Values: Page 5

  • Course Overview: Page 6

  • Course Assessment: Page 7

  • Course Map: Page 8

  • Module 1 Overview: Page 10

  • The Lessons: Page 10

  • Module 2 Overview: Page 57

  • Lessons in Module 2: Page 77

University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Vision, Mission, and Goals

Vision

  • Premier Research University in the ASEAN.

Mission

  • Producing world-class graduates through quality education and sustainable resource management.

Goals

  1. Recognized ASEAN Research University.

  2. ASEAN Competitive Graduates and Professionals.

  3. Vibrant Research Community.

  4. Proactive Research-based Economic Empowering Extension Services.

  5. Capacity for Innovative Resource Generation.

Institutional Graduate Attributes

Leadership Skills

  • Inspiring positive changes and demonstrating integrity.

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

  • Creativity in developing new knowledge.

Service Oriented

  • Concern for others and sustainable practices.

Lifelong Learning

  • Passion for continuous development.

Professional Competence

  • Proficiency in specialization.

Core Values of the University

  • Unity

  • Stewardship

  • Excellence

  • Professionalism

Course Overview

General Information

  • Course Title: General Ecology

  • Credit: 5

  • Semester: 1st semester

Course Description

  • Focuses on basic principles and concepts of ecology, emphasizing natural ecosystems and sustainable use.

Course Outcomes

  1. Assess human impact on resources.

  2. Analyze relationships among society, economy, and environment.

  3. Develop problem-solving skills for environmental issues.

  4. Integrate ecology with sustainable development.

Course Assessment

Assessment Activities

  1. LE1: Calculating Your Carbon Footprint

    • Understand personal ecological impacts and ways to reduce them.

    • Course Outcomes: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4.

  2. LE2: Environmental and Wildlife Conservation Efforts

    • Create a video blog about conservation in the Philippines.

    • Course Outcomes: CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4.

Grading System

  • AA1: Examination (Midterm & Final) - 30%

  • AA2: Quizzes - 20%

  • AA3: Oral Presentation - 15%

  • AA4: Oral Recitation - 15%

  • LE1 & LE2 - 10% each.

Module 1 Overview: People and the Ecosystems

  • Outlines major environmental challenges and attributes of ecosystems.

  • Expected outcomes include understanding human impacts and ecological principles.

Lesson 1: Environmental Challenges We Face

Learning Outcomes

  • Distinguish among development levels.

  • Relate population size to resource consumption.

  • Define environmental sustainability and related threats.

Introduction

  • Discusses the effects of human population on the economy and environment.

Abstraction

  • Human activities significantly affect ecosystems through consumption and resource use.

Module 2 Overview: Human Impacts in the Environment

  • Examines how human activities change the environment, especially in relation to land use.

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Lesson 2: People and Agriculture

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Lesson 4: Energy

  • Distinction between non-renewable and renewable resources is made. Activities involve reflecting upon personal energy use.

Application Exercises

  • Engage students to connect learned concepts with real-world issues in energy, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.