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BS Human Ecology Curriculum
Major in HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PLANNING (effective July 2018)
First Year
Course Code
Course Title
Description
Units
Class Hour
Pre-Requisites
1st Semester
HIST/KAS 1
Philippine History
The political, economic, social and cultural development of the Philippines
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
ETHICS 1
Ethics and Moral Reasoning
The nature and development, sources and frameworks of ethics and moral reasoning and their application to various issues and contexts
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HFDS 101
Family and the Environment
The family in relation to individual members, society and institutions; includes structural patterns, relations and formations
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 100
Introduction to Human Ecology
Nature, scope and development of human ecology.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
CERP 101
Fundamentals of Human Settlements
An introductory course on types, elements and functions of Human Settlements, dimension and planning.
3 units
3 hrs
COI
SDS 101
Introduction to Social Development
History, perspectives, trends, approaches, and contemporary issues and problems of social development
3 units
3 hrs
None
HK 11
Concept in Wellness and Basic Injury Management
Basic theoretical, and practical concepts of physical conditioning and injury prevention as applied to stress management, first aid, and safety
2 units
3 hrs
None
2nd SEMESTER
ARTS 1
Critical Perspectives in the Arts
A critical study of the experience, language, and context of art
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 112
Sustainability Science
Concepts, theories and practices in sustainability science
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 107
Principles of Human Development
Theories, principles and processes involved in human development across the lifespan
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 105
Humans and their Environment
Human-environment interaction through time and space; contemporary ecological problems encompassing physical, biological, social and ethical dimensions; implications to human well-being and behavior.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 100
SOC 140
Introduction to Demography
Basic demographic concepts and processes, determinants and consequences of population change; historical and contemporary trends; differentials in regional and world population growth
3 units
3 hrs (class)
COI
BIO 150
Principles of Ecology
Organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere in relation to changes on Earth through time
4 units
-
None
HK 12 or 13
Human Kinetics Activities
-
2 units
-
None
NSTP 1
National Service Training Program 1
-
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
Second Year
Course Code
Course Title
Description
Units
Class Hour
Pre-Requisites
1st Semester
PI 10
Life and Works of Rizal
Significance of the life and writings of Rizal in the life of the Filipino people
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
GE 5 (Elective)*
-
-
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
GE 6 (Elective)*
-
-
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 110
Ecology and Value Systems
Analysis of value orientation of men and social groups, their role in dealing with the environment, other groups and institutions
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 105 & BIO 150
HUME 111
Human Ecological Perspective in Development
Relating human ecological perspective and concepts in the multi-dimensions of development.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 105 or COI
HUME 113
Community Study in Human Welfare
Analysis of communities as to social and physical structure, functions, resources technology and levels of living; implications on community and human welfare
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HK 12 or 13
Human Kinetics Activities
-
2 units
-
None
NSTP 2
National Service Training Program 2
-
3 units
3 hrs (class)
NSTP 1
2nd Semester
STS 1
Science, Technology, and Society
Analyses 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 units
3 hrs (class)
None
GE 8 (Elective)*
-
-
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
STAT 166
Statistics for Social Sciences
Principles of survey research design and analysis of data in social research
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 114
Material and Energy Flows
Matter and energy forms and transformation; thermodynamic principles; material cycle; and energy flows; role of people in material and energy production; recycling.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
CERP 161
Planning Theory and Practice I
Planning theories, process and dimensions and their contextual applications.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 111 or COI
HUME 115
Social Policies
Social and resources policies based on analysis of problems and approaches; introduction to benefits/costs in human, social and economic terms
3 units
3 hrs (class)
COI
HK 12 or 13
Human Kinetics Activities
-
2 units
-
None
Third Year
Course Code
Course Title
Description
Units
Class Hour
Pre-Requisites
1st Semester
COMM 10
Critical Perspectives in Communication
Theories and frameworks of communication in various contexts
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 195
Research Methods in Human Ecology
An understanding and applications of the basic concepts, various methodologies, tools and skills in undertaking research in Human Ecology.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HUME 122
Human Needs and the Built Environment
Designing the built environment based on human needs, principles and elements of design
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 100
HUME 123
Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Human Ecosystems
Concepts, frameworks, models, tools and methodologies of climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and their applications to human ecosystems.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 100 or COI
CERP 140
Fundamentals of Environmental Economics
Economic concepts and techniques applied to environmental studies.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 111 or COI
CERP 122
Conservation of Natural Resources
Principles and practices in the use and conservation of natural resources.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
BIO 150 or COI
SDS 172
Techniques in Community Organizing
Techniques and practices in organizing human-centered development groups
3 units
3 hrs (class)
SDS 101
2nd Semester
HUME 125
Human Ecological Systems Mapping
Mapping for human ecosystems analysis.
3 units
5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab)
HUME 105 or COI
HUME 124
Environmental Health
Nature of environmental hazards including pollution and human wastes; effects on human functioning and means of minimizing such effects.
3 units
3 hrs
HUME 105 or COI
SDS 173
Consumer Education
Problems, issues and challenges on safety, labeling and advertising of goods and services as these relate to the consumer in the market; the effects of social and economic policies on consumer behavior and human welfare
3 units
3 hrs (class)
None
HFDS 110
Migration
Theories of migration, determinants, problems and adjustments; economic and social outcomes of migration in the individual, community and national levels
3 units
3 hrs (class)
SOC 140
CERP 162
Planning Theory and Practice II
Plan implementation concepts, theories, processes and tools.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
CERP 161
CERP 163
Land Use Planning for Human Settlements
Concepts and techniques of spatial analysis and site planning for human settlements.
3 units
5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab)
CERP 161
CERP 165
Human Settlements Planning I
Techniques in the planning of human settlements.
3 units
5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab)
CERP 161 and HUME 195
Fourth Year
Course Code
Course Title
Description
Units
Class Hour
Pre-Requisites
1st Semester
HNF 141
Food and Nutrition Systems
Concepts and components of the food and nutrition system in relation to food and nutrition security
3 units
3 hrs (class)
COI
CERP 166
Human Settlements Planning II
Casework-based planning of human settlements.
3 units
7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab)
CERP 165
CERP 170
Environmental Project Planning & Administration
Elements and approaches in formulating and administering environmental projects.
3 units
3 hrs (class)
HUME 115 and CERP 140 or COI
CERP 164
Spatial Analysis & Planning for Human Settlements
Methods and approaches in spatial analysis for planning of human settlements.
3 units
5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab)
HUME 125 and CERP 163 or COI
CERP 200
Undergraduate Thesis
-
3 units
-
COI
2nd Semester
HUME 200a
Supervised Field Experience
Participation in on-going development programs; case study.
6 units
-
COI
HUME 199
Seminar in Human Ecology
Review and discussion of current issues in human ecology and related fields.
1 unit
1 hr (class)
COI
CERP 200
Undergraduate Thesis
-
3 units
-
COI