Department of Biology

Undergraduate Courses

Course IDCourse TitleCourse DescriptionNo. of UnitsPrerequisite
Chem 31.1Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory2(Co-requisite) Chem 31
BIO 100Integrative BiologyPrinciples and methods in general biology; fundamental concepts in cell structure and function, histology, anatomy, physiology, reproductive biology, ontogeny and phylogeny of plants and animals.5
BIO 101Statistical Methods in BiologyStatistical Foundation and Applications for Biology 3
BIO 102PhycologyTaxonomy, morphology & phylogeny of algae.3
BIO 103MycologyTaxonomy, morphology & phylogeny of the fungi & lichens. 3
BIO 110SystematicsThe three domains of life in an evolutionary framework; biological species concept and variation in populations, taxonomic and phylogenetic approaches to systematic studies and its relevance to conservation biology3
BIO 113Fundamentals of VirologyViral taxonomy, structure, replication and pathogenesis; virus-host interactions. 3Bio 120, Bio 150
BIO 120MicrobiologyTaxonomy, morphology, ecology & economic value of micro-organisms; microbiological techniques5Chem 26, Chem 26.1
BIO 121Industrial MicrobiologyTechniques in isolation, purification, cultivation, screening, identification and preservation of economically-important microbes with emphasis on trens and issues in the Philippines3Bio 120
BIO 123Fundamentals of Microbial PhysiologyComposition and structure of microbial cells; regulation of biochemical activities associated with cellular metabolist3Bio 120
BIO 125Medical MicrobiologySurvey of various microorganisms associated with human health and description of host-pathogen interactions3Bio 120
BIO 140GeneticsPrinciples of heredity & variation4Bio 101, Chem 40
BIO 141Fundamentals of Microbial GeneticsStructure, expression, and applications of exchange of genetic materials in bacteria, gundi and bacteriophages3Bio 120
BIO 150Introduction to Molecular & Cell BiologyPrinciples of cell biology4Chem 40 and 40.1
BIO 160EcologyPrinciples of plant & animal associations4Zoo 111, Bot 109, Bio 101, Chem 26 and 26.1, Geol 11
BIO 161Field BiologyPlants & animals in their natural environment; their preparation for laboratory study5Bio 160
BIO 162Terrestrial CommunitiesPhysical, chemical & biological aspects of terrestrial habitats4Bio 160
BIO 163Fundamentals of Microbial EcologyEcology & evolution of microorganisms, microbial interrelationships and biogeochemical cycles3Bio 120
BIO 164LimnologyPhysical, chemical & biological aspects of freshwater habitats4Bio 160
BIO 165BiogeographyEcological & historical aspects of spatial distribution of plants and animals3JS or COI
BIO 166Marine EcologyPhysico-chemical and biological patterns in shallow water and deep sea marine communities; interactions of various levels of organization in the marine environment; and impacts of human activities on marine habitats4BIO 160
BIO 167Selected Topics in EcologySelected topics dealing with plant & animal associations3Zoo 111, Bot 109
BIO 195Biological EvolutionTheories, principles & mechanisms of evolution3JS
BIO 197 Selected Topics in Biology3COI
BIO 198Seminar1JS/COI
BIO 200.1Undergraduate Thesis Proposal WritingPrinciples and methods in general biology; fundamental concepts in cell structure and function, histology, anatomy, physiology, reproductive biology, ontogeny and phylogeny of plants and animals.2JS
BIO 200.2Undergraduate Thesis2Bio 200.1
BOT 105BryologyThe biology of liverworts, mosses and hornworts3
BOT 106PteridologyMorpho-anatomy, reporduction and development, major evolutionary patterns, distribution and conservation and techniques in the collection and identification of ferns and lycophytes 3
BOT 109Systematics of SpermatophytesThe systematics of seed-bearing plants (angiosperms and gymnosperms)4
BOT 119Plant AnatomyThe anatomy of vascular plants designed for detailed study of their internal structure & development5
BOT 120Plant PhysiologyThe fundamental aspects of plant nutrition, absorption & translocation of materials, growth, movements & reproduction4Physics 100, Math 100, Chem 40 and 40.1, Bot 119
ZOO 102Comparative Anatomy of VertebratesPhylogenetic development of the organ systems in various classes of vertebrates5
ZOO 106General HistologyStructure of the various animal tissues4
ZOO 111Invertebrate ZoologyGeneral survey of the invertebrates5
ZOO 112Vertebrate ZoologyGeneral survey of the vertebrates5
ZOO 113ParasitologyOrigin and degere of parasitism, structural preculiarities of parasites, life-cycles and host parasite relationship4
ZOO 120Animal PhysiologyPrinciples of functional zoology with emphasis on physiologival adaptations4Physics 100, Math 100, Chem 40 and 40.1, Zoo 102
ZOO 132Vertebrate EmbryologyProcesses and theories of development of representative vertebrates5Zoo 102
SCIENCE 11Living Systems: Concepts and DynamicsPrinciples, interactions, and contemporary issues concerning living systems. 3
STS 1Science, Technology and SocietyAnalyses 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, with emphasis on the Philippine setting.3
Chem 26Analytical ChemistryPrinciples & techniques of analysis with emphasis on volumetric methods & stoichiometry; survey of common instrumental methods. To be taken simultaneously with Chem 26.13
Chem 26.1Analytical Chemistry Laboratory2(Co-requisite) Chem 26
Chem 31Elementary Organic ChemistryIntroduction to modern theories in organic chemistry. Correlation of structure with properties of organic compounds. Basic laboratory techniques in elementary organic chemistry. To be taken simultaneously with Chem 31.13
Chem 40Elementary BiochemistryAn elementary treatment of structure-function relationship of biomolecules & biochemical mechanisms. To be taken simultaneously with Chem 40.13Chem 26, 26.1, 31, and 31.1 or Chem 17, 31 and 31.1 or their equivalents
Chem 40.1Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory2(Co-requisite) Chem 40
Geol 11Principles of GeologyRocks & rock masses – their characters & how these characters are acquired, modified and transformed through geologic processes. Occasional field trips3
Math 100Introduction to CalculusLimits, derivatives; integrals; applications4
Physics 100Applied Biological PhysicsOverview of fundamental physics concepts and principles with applications in biology and medicine5Math 100
PI 100The Life and Works of Rizal3