Program Educational Objectives
Three to five years after graduation, the BSES graduates are:
professionals who demonstrate mastery of the fundamental concepts of environmental science, and apply appropriate multidisciplinary and integrated tools and approaches in addressing environmental problems and concerns;
environmental scientists or managers who (a) demonstrate competence in the utilization or development of tools, methodologies and technologies for the study, protection and management of the environment, and (b) adhere to professional ethics and standards;
environmental practitioners who demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to work well either individually or as part of a multidisciplinary or multicultural team, and the qualities of a lifelong learner who continuously work for personal and professional development, and;
professionals who are able to use appropriate knowledge and technology, perspectives from the natural and social sciences, and environmental values to tackle local, regional and global environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students of the BSES program have the ability to:
PO 1: Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the core areas of physical, natural sciences, and environmental science.
PO 2: Apply analytical, mathematical, statistical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills using the scientific method and appropriate technologies to address environmental challenges.
PO 3: Communicate effectively in both English and Filipino, presenting scientific and environmental knowledge to various audiences, including scientists, policymakers, and the public.
PO 4: Work effectively both independently and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, demonstrating professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
PO 5: Design and conduct research or projects that contribute to environmental protection, management, and the generation of new knowledge or innovation.
PO 6: Demonstrate awareness of the limitations and ethical implications of scientific and environmental practices in real-world settings.
PO 7: Promote and preserve Filipino historical and cultural heritage
PO 8: Support national, regional, and local development plans through the application of environmental science knowledge and competencies.
Curriculum Map
Basic Course Information
Catalog Number: PSYCH 1100
Course Name: Understanding the Self
Course Description: Nature of identity; factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: None
Corequisite/s: None
Program Outcomes addressed by the Course: 1, 2, 3, 4
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING)
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2210
Course Name: Wildlife Biology
Course Description: Survey of Philippine flora and fauna; wild life pattern of behavior and adaptation, population dynamics and conservation.
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: BIOL 2148
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2220
Course Name: Computer Applications in the Environmental Sciences
Course Description: Introduction to the application of computer science and technology in environmental science with emphasis on GIS technology.
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: STAT 2108
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2230
Course Name: Environmental Chemistry and Engineering
Course Description: Fate, transport and dynamics of chemicals in the environment and engineering methods to control environmental problems
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: CHEM 2208
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8
Catalog Number: SOILS 2240
Course Name: Environmental Soil Science
Course Description: Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of soils; soil formation and development; soil fertility management and elementary principles of soil conservation management.
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 2 Lec; 1 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 5 h (2 h Lec; 3 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: CHEM 1108
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2251
Course Name: Environmental Parasitology
Course Description: The course explores the role of parasites in the ecosystem, with emphasis on how parasites in the environment affect humans
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 2 Lec; 1 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 5 h (2 h Lec; 3 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2252
Course Name: Industrial Ecology
Course Description: Industrial pollution; explorations on the link between industrial activity and environmental science; environmental accounting; cleaner production and life cycle assessments
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2253
Course Name: Environmental Health
Course Description: Survey of the physical, chemical and biological hazards in the environment and their effects on human health; control of risks associated with environmental hazards
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2254
Course Name: The Urban Environment
Course Description: A study of the biophysical environment of urban centers, including urbanization patterns, human population dynamics, and with emphasis on urban pollution management
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2256
Course Name: Special Topics
Course Description:
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v
Catalog Number: ENVSC 2256
Course Name: Special Topics
Course Description:
Number of Units for Lecture and Laboratory: 3 Lec; 0 Lab
Contact Hours per Week: 3 h (3 h Lec; 0 h Lab)
Prerequisite/s: ENVSC 2210; ENVSC 2220; ENVSC 2230; SOILS 2240
Corequisite/s: None
Program outcomes addressed by the course: a, b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v
Other Information about the Program
Board of Regents Approval: BOR Res. No. 42-2018 (13 September 2018); Effective SY 2018-2019
CHED Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC): No. 19, s. 2015 (issued on January 8, 2015); Effective AY 2014-2015
Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP): Level 1 Accredited; September 16, 2022 - September 15, 2025