Agrarian and Rurban Development Studies (ARDS )

Institute of Agrarian and Rurban Development Studies, College of Public Affairs

Faculty:
Assistant Professor: Rolando T. Bello, MS

Degrees offered:MPAf

Area of Specialization: Agrarian and Rurban Development Studies
Core courses:13 units
PAf 201, Paf 203, PAf 204, DM 224

Required courses: 12 units
AGRS 211, ARDS 201, AGRS 291, AGRS 298, AGRS 299

Elective courses: 6 units
AGRS 221, AECO 251, DM 220

Graduate courses:

AGRS 201—Agrarian Reform and Agrarian Systems (3). PR. COI. (1,2). A survey of the history, concepts, theories, principles and programs of agrarian reform; componential analysis of agrarian systems. 3 hrs (class).
AGRS 211—Economics of Agrarian Reform (3). PR AECO 250 or COI. (1). The role of agrarian reform in economic development; cost and financing of agrarian reform programs; economics of institution-building. 3 hrs (class).
AGRS 221—Legislation and Administration of Agrarian Reform Programs (3). PR. COI (2). Statutes, executive orders, code, decrees on agrarian reforms; case studies and problems of adjudication; and comparison of agrarian reform organizations, management, policies, planning and programming. 3 hrs (class).
AGRS 231—Social Dynamics in Agrarian Reform (3). PR. COI. (1,2). The impact of agrarian reform programs on social structures and the dynamic role of peasant organizations, interest groups, and related sodalities in agrarian reform. 3 hrs (class).
AGRS 290—Special Problems (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the students program will not exceed 4 units
AGRS 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AGRS 295—Special Problem (2). PR. AERS 282. (1,2). Research conducted under supervision of an instructor.
AGRS 298—Practicum (3). PR. COI. (2). Field work in agrarian reform situations, designing feasibility studies, training program evaluation, and related activities.
AGRS 299a—Graduate Seminar on Agrarian Reform (1). PR. COI. (1). May be taken twice.
AGRS 299b—Graduate Seminar on Agrarian Reform (1). PR. COI. (2). May be taken twice.
AGRS 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S). Completion of at least 50% of the required formal course work equivalent to 12 units including AERS 282.

Agrarian and Rurban Development Studies

ARDS 201—-Social Dynamics of Agrarian and Rurban Institutions. (3). PR. ECO 11 or COI. (2). The interfluence between the agrarian and rurban sectors and the factors that affect the interrelationships among the institutions within those sectors.

Agribusiness Management (ABM)

Department of Agribusiness Management, College of Economics and Management

Faculty:
Professor: Mario V. Perilla, PhD
Associate Professors: Carolyn V. Melgar, MS; Loida E. Mojica, MM; Reynaldo L. Tan, PhD; Jimmy B. Williams, MS
Assistant Professors: Faustino Q. Arrienda II, MM; Agnes T. Banzon, PhD; Dinah Pura T. Depositario, DBA; Jeanette Angeline Madamba, MM; Nimfa D. Montes, MBA
Affiliate Professor: Mimosa C. Ocampo, PhD
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Nena O. Espiritu, PhD
Senior Lecturer: Prof. Nelia R. Belen, MBA

Degree offered: MM ( nonthesis option )

Areas of Specialization: Agribusiness Management; Business Management

The Master of Management major in Agribusiness Management is a nonthesis program with 9 units of core courses, 30 units of major courses, and 3 units of elective course. Prior to regular admission to the program, prospective students will be required to attend a summer workshop on the problems and prospects of agribusiness today, fundamentals of accounting and financial statement analysis, quantitative management, and microcomputer applications. The 5-week workshop will serve both as post-screening procedure and refresher course to prospective students.

Curriculum for MM-ABM

The total number of units for the program is 42. Nine units of core courses are MGT 201, MGT 213 and MGT 231. The 30 units of major courses are MGT 209, MGT 215, MGT 221, MGT 251, MGT 271, MGT 281, ABM 203, ABM 205, ABM 241 and ABM 298. A 3-unit elective course will be decided upon by the student in consultation with his guidance committee.

Curriculum for MM-BM

This curriculum has 39 academic units, that is, 9 units of core courses, 27 units of major courses, and 3 units of electives. The offering of this area of specialization under the Master of Management degree program will enhance the entrepreneurial development thrust of the department.
Core courses: MGT 201, MGT 231, MGT 213
Major courses: MGT 203, MGT 209, MGT 215, MGT 221, MGT 251, MGT 281, BM 240, BM 255, BM 280
Electives: MGT 271, MGT 273, BM 261, STAT 250, MGT 207, MGT 117 or any graduate course approved by the student’s guidance committee.
Graduate courses:
ABM 203—Advanced Agribusiness (3). PR. MGT 201. (S). Analysis of agribusiness industries with emphasis on major agricultural commodity systems. 3 hrs (class).
ABM 205—Agribusiness Management (3). PR. ABM 203. (1). Management of agribusiness firms with emphasis on integrative arrangements that relate to their decisions and operations. 3 hrs. (class).
ABM 241—Agricultural Production Management (3). PR. MGT 221. (2). Production management of commercial and subsistence farms; modern technologies and their impact on farming. 3 hrs (class).
ABM 298. Field Studies (3). PR. COI. (1).
MGT 201—Organization and Management (3). (1, 2). Organization and management theories, concepts and processes; organization changes and managerial systems. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 203—Environment of Management (3). PR. COI (2, S). Survey of socio-cultural, economic, politico-legal, technological and natural forces in local and international environment, their interactions/interrelationships, and their influence and effects on management of public and private organizations. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 207—Managerial Problem Solving and Decision-Making (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Quantitative and nonquantitative concepts, tools, and dynamics in problem solving and decision-making processes at the national, firm, and individual levels. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 209—Economic Analysis (3). (2). Economic theory and policy with reference to the Philippine development program. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 213—Management Accounting and Control I (3). (1). Financial accounting policy in private and public organizations within the framework of accounting conventions. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 215—Financial Management (3). (2). Short and long-range financial planning. Management of working capital and long-term financial position of a business organization. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 221—Quantitative Methods in Administration (3). PR. COI. (1). Various techniques of determining optimization involving univariate and multivariate functions. Includes differential and integral calculus, linear systems, and matrices and an introduction to linear programming. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 231—Human Behavior in Organization (3). (1,2). Individual and group behavior as these are influenced by cultural and technological factors: organizational change. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 251—Marketing Management (3). (2). The nature and dynamics of demand, the major marketing problems confronting the management in adapting to demand conditions; the development of pricing strategies for new and existing products. The types of distribution patterns and promotional programs employed to obtain sales and profits under a variety of operating conditions; the management of existing product lines, the development, testing, and introduction of new products; and the dynamics of export markets. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 271—New Enterprise Planning and Management (3). PR. MGT 215, MGT 251 and ABM 241. (2). Essentials of project feasibility studies. Problems in planning and founding new enterprises. Examination of business opportunities. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 273—Management of Small Business (3). (1). Characteristics, opportunities and hazards of small business; entrepreneurship and the formation of small business; problems of survival; problems created by growth and ways to deal with them. 3 hrs (class).
MGT 281—Business Policy (3). PR. MGT 215, MGT 251 and BM 240 or ABM 241. (1). A study on general management viewed as task of formulating strategy. This entails a discussion on the factors that determine strategy as well as the organizational moves and changes to implement strategy. 3 hrs (class).
BM 240—Production and Operations Management (3). PR. MGT 221. (2). Production, principles, procedures and techniques for efficient utilizations of production resources. 3 hrs (class).
BM 255—International Marketing (3). PR. MGT 251. (1). Export-import trade with emphasis on analyzing the commercial feasibility of export products. 3 hrs (class).
BM 261—Law in Business Transaction (3). PR. MGT 201 (1). Laws affecting the various aspects of business operations, particularly those affecting the production, financing, marketing and distribution of goods and services. 3 hrs (class)
BM 280—Research Methods in Business Management (3). PR. COI. (1, 2). Statistical description, estimation and inference; statistical decision theory; survey of research methods and analytical procedures in the social sciences and their application in business management. 3 hrs (class).

Agricultural Chemistry (ACHM)

Institute of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty: Please see faculty listing under Biochemistry

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Major research areas: analytical and environmental chemistry, biochemistry and agricultural chemistry, cocochemicals, chemical education, material science, natural products, and biotechnology.

Core courses:
CHEM 215, CHEM 220, CHEM 230, CHEM 242, CHEM 261 and CHEM 263.
Graduate courses:
ACHM 203—Advanced Agricultural Chemistry (2). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1). Chemistry and technology of compounds in relation to their application to agriculture. 2 hrs (class).
ACHM 231—Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry (2). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1). 2 hrs (class).
ACHM 235—Research in Sugar By-Products (3). PR. CHEM 40 or its equivalent. (2). 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ACHM 238—Cereal Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1). Chemistry of cereal with emphasis on rice and corn. 5 hrs. (2 class, 3 lab).
ACHM 250—Chemistry of the Coconut (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1). Composition of coconut parts and their uses; biochemical properties of the coconut. 3 hrs (class).
ACHM 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2,S). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ACHM 291—Special Topics (1-3). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ACHM 299—Graduate Seminar in Agricultural Chemistry (1). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice.
ACHM 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
ACHM 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).
For other courses, please see course listings under Biochemistry

Agricultural Economics (AECO)

Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Economics and Management

Faculty:
Professors: Corazon T. Aragon, PhD; Salvador P. Catelo, PhD; Flordeliza A. Lantican, PhD; Isabelita M. Pabuayon, PhD; Roberto F. Rañola, Jr., PhD
Associate Professors: Eusebio P. Mariano, MS; Eden S. Piadozo, MA; Corazon L. Rapera, PhD; Jose R. Yorobe, Jr., PhD
Assistant Professors: Danilo L. Evangelista, MS; Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo, PhD; Cesar B. Quicoy, PhD
Adjunct Professor: Pacencia C. Manuel, PhD
Affiliate Professor: Agnes C. Rola, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD
Areas of specialization: agricultural development, agricultural marketing, agricultural policy, agricultural prices, farm management, production economics, and resource economics.

Core courses for MS students: ECO 201, ECO 202, ECO 237, and AECO 299 (2 units)

Core courses for PhD students: ECO 203, ECO 204, and AECO 299 (2 units)

Other requirements: Graduate students admitted to the programs are required to pass a departmental written comprehensive examination given once in a semester.

Graduate courses:
AECO 210—Advanced Agricultural Production Economics (3). PR. COI. (1). Selected economic theories and their application to problems in agricultural production and their distribution. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 211—Advanced Farm Management (3). PR. AECO 111 and ECO 102 or COI. (2). Production problems of small and large farms; farm business analysis; production decision criteria; and labor management. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 220—Economics of Agricultural Marketing (3). PR. AECO 120 or COI. (1). Economic theory applied to marketing; analysis of marketing functions, cost and prices of agricultural inputs and products; industry structure, marketing policies. 3 hrs (class)
AECO 222—Agricultural Prices (3). PR. ECO 102 or COI. (2). Price determination in product and factor markets; supply and demand; price variation and instability; dynamic analysis; price policy. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 230—Advanced Agricultural Finance (3). PR. COI. (2). Conceptual bases of agricultural finance; risks and uncertainties in farm-related financial intermediaries; issues in financing agricultural development. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 240—Natural Resource Economics (3). PR. ECO 101 or COI. (1). Application of economic theory to developmental and intertemporal issues in the optimal management of agricultural land and other resource-evaluation of economic institutions affecting use of such resources. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 241—Economic Analysis and Planning of Agricultural Projects (3). PR. ECO 101 and ECO 102 or COI. (2). Economic analysis of agricultural projects from national and individual viewpoints; identification of projects; preparation and evaluation of project plans. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 248—Economic Analysis and Design of Natural Resource and Environmental Policies (3). PR. AECO 240 or COI. (2). Economic principles, methods and tools in the analyses and design of natural resource and environmental policies. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 250—Agriculture and Economic Development (3). PR. ECO 101 and ECO 102 or COI. (2). Factors that accelerate or inhibit the growth of agriculture; survey of existing growth theories and establishment of their relevance to Philippine experience. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 251—Agricultural Programs for Economic Development (3). PR. ECO 101 and ECO 102 or COI. (1). Past and present action programs of government agencies and farmer’s organizations; coordination of programs of viable private operating units and public agencies. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 252—Agricultural Administration (3). PR. COI. (1). Philosophy, techniques, and problems of modern administration, planning, programming, implementation and evaluation of agricultural development plans in the Philippines. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 253—Applied Regional Economics (3). PR. ECO 101 and STAT 1 or COI. (2). Application of economic theories and analytical tools to regional planning, development, and program implementation. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 260—Research in Agricultural Economics (3). PR. ECO 101 and ECO 102 or COI. (1). Methods and techniques of economic research, emphasis on current agricultural economic problems. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 261—Food and Nutrition Economics (3). (1). World food problems and the economic consequences of malnutrition; review of food and nutrition policies and programs. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AECO 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AECO 299—Graduate Seminar in Agricultural Economics (1). PR. COI. (1,2). May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 units.
AECO 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
AECO 320—Organization and Performance of Agricultural Markets (3). PR. AECO 220 and ECO 202 or COI. (2). Agricultural markets: structure, conduct and performance; policy and welfare analysis; research and development. 3 hrs (class).
AECO 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Economics (ECO)

Department of Economics, College of Economics and Management

Faculty:
Professors: Liborio S. Cabanilla, PhD; Tirso B. Paris, Jr., PhD; Yolanda T. Garcia, PhD
Associate Professors: Ma. Angeles O. Catelo, MA; U-Primo E. Rodriguez, MA; Zenaida M. Sumalde, PhD
Assistant Professors: Jhoana V. Alcalde, MA/MS; Amelia L. Bello, MA; Jose V. Camacho. Jr.; MA; Gideon P. Carnaje, PhD; Agham C. Cuevas, MA; Benjamin A. Endriga, MA
Professorial Lecturer: Asa Jose U. Sajise, PhD

Degree offered: MS

Areas of Specialization: Economics of Growth and Development and Quantitative Methods in Economics

This program requires the student to earn at least 32 units of graduate work. This consists of 17 units major courses and 15 units of courses in the chosen field of specialization. In the field of specialization, 9 units of course work must be earned. In addition, 6 units of master’s thesis is required with the work on the thesis to be undertaken along with the chosen field of specialization.

Other requirements: All applicants will be given validation examination in undergraduate level macroeconomic theory, microeconomic theory, mathematical economics, and econometrics.
Applicants who pass these examinations will not be required to undergo the Summer Program.

The Summer Program in Economics (SPE) is a two-month program offered regularly from April to May of each year. For the prospective applicant to proceed to the regular graduate program, he/she must obtain a weighted average grade of 2.00 or better in four modules in the SPE.

Core courses: ECO 201, ECO 202, ECO 206, ECO 237, ECO 203 or ECO 204

Graduate courses:
ECO 201—Macroeconomic Theory I (3). PR. ECO 101 or COI. (1).Theories of income and employment determination and the business cycle; theories of inflation and unemployment; the macro economy and the fiscal, monetary, and external sectors; open economy macroeconomics; stabilization policies. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 202—Microeconomic Theory I (3). PR. ECO 102 or COI. (1). Preference and choice; consumer choice and demand; production costs, profits, and supply; competitive markets; market structure; externalities, public goods, and market failure; general equilibrium and welfare. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 231—Economic Dynamics (3). PR. ECO 206. (2). Dynamic analysis and dynamic optimization with applications in economics. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 237—Econometrics (3). PR. AECO 103, ECO 137, or COI. (1). Single equation and simultaneous equation problems; techniques of estimation, specification, and identification problems in economic analysis. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 238—Econometric Time Series Analysis. (3). PR. ECO 237. (2). Theory of difference equations, stationary time-series models, unit root processes, multi-equation time-series models, cointegration and error-correction models. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 239—Economy-Wide Modeling (3). PR. ECO 201, ECO 202, ECO 230 AND ECO 237. (2). Macro-economic models and applied general equilibrium models. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 241—( formerly Eco 271) International Trade and Commercial Policy (3). PR. ECO 201 and ECO 202. (2). Causes of trade and effects on resource allocation, economic growth, and income distribution. Selected issues in international commercial trade policies particularly those relating to agricultural commodity trade. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 271—( formerly Eco 246) Advanced Resource Economics (3). PR. AECO 240 or COI. (2). Applications of economic concepts such as social welfare, externalities, social cost and gains to decision-making associated with optimizing use of natural resources. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 275—( formerly Eco 242)(or ENS 242) Economic Valuation of Environmental and Natural Resource System (3). PR. COI. (1). Approaches and techniques for economic measurements and valuation of natural resources and environmental impacts of development. 3 hrs ( class).
ECO 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ECO 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ECO 299—Graduate Seminar in Economics (1). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice for a maximum of 2 units.
ECO 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S)

Adopted Courses from UP Diliman

ECO 203—Macroeconomic Theory II (3). PR. ECO 201 and ECO 230. (2). Theories of consumption, saving and investment; theories of growth, theories of economic development and accumulation. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 204—Microeconomic Theory II (3). PR. ECO 202 or COI. (2). Information assymetry; hidden action; equilibrium under uncertainty and over time; social choice; axiomatic bargaining; incentive and mechanism design. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 230—Mathematical Economics (3). PR. COI. (1). Applications of linear algebra, theory of functions, linear and nonlinear optimization in economic theory. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 251—Public Economics (3). PR. ECO 202 or COI. (2). Market failures; theory of public goods; public choice and incentive mechanisms for good allocation; public sector pricing; incentive effects of taxation; optimal taxation and redistribution. 3 hrs (class).
ECO 285—Development Economics I (3). PR. ECO 201 or COI. (2). Theories of economic growth and development; background and comparative analyses of growth in developed and developing countries. 3 hrs (class).

Agricultural Education (AgED)

Institute of Community Education, College of Public Affairs

Faculty:
Professor: Virginia R. Cardenas, PhD
Associate Professors: Josefina T. Dizon, PhD; Carolina P. Santillana, PhD
Assistant Professors: Rowena DT. Baconguis, PhD; Ernesto L. Bumatay, PhD
Adjunct Professors: Rhodelia L. Gabriel, PhD; Samuel T. Mancebo, PhD; Won-Kyeun Yoon, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professors: Federico A. Cruz, PhD; Elvira S. Talatayod, PhD
Affiliate Associate Professor: Rufino S. Mananghaya, DBA
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Ma. Ana T. Quimbo, PhD
Degrees offered: MS and PhD

MS Program

The MS program consists of four components for a minimum of 37-38 units; (1) core courses (minimum of 12-13 units); (2) research specialization courses (minimum of 9 units) and seminar (1 unit); (3) cognate courses taken from outside the department (minimum of 9 units); and (4) thesis (6 units).

The core courses are: (theory) CED 212, and CED 220 or AERS 265; (methods) AERS 282, and STAT 166 or AERS 291.
PhD Program

The PhD program consists of four components for a minimum of 43-48 units; (1) core courses (minimum of 12-14 units); (2) research specialization courses (minimum of 9 units) and seminar (1 unit); (3) cognate courses taken from outside the department (minimum of 9 units for single cognate or, for two cognates, minimum of 12 units with a minimum of 6 units taken from each cognate field); and (4) dissertation (12 units).

The core courses are: (theory) CED 227, CED 301, and CED 365; (methods) AERS 281, AERS 282 (if not taken in the MS program). If AERS 291 has been taken, additional social science statistics or qualitative research methods may be required.

Graduate courses:
CED 201—( formerly AERS 201) Philosophy of Education (3). PR. COI. (2). Significant theories and principles of education and their implications for development education in the Philippines. 3 hrs (class).
CED 210—Managing Education for Community Welfare. (3). PR. COI. (2). Management principles and tools for productivity and quality improvement in education within the community. 3 hrs (class).
CED 211— (formerly AERS 211) Advanced Educational Psychology (3). PR. COI. (1). Psychological theories and principles underlying the learning processes. 3 hrs (class).
CED 212—( formerly AERS 212) Social Psychology (3). PR. COI. (2). Principles of social psychology and analysis of empirical studies and their implications. 3 hrs (class).
CED 213—Instructional Systems Design and Management (3). PR. COI. (2). Principles, approaches, and processes in designing and managing instructional systems. 3 hrs (class).
CED 215—Leadership for Educational and Community Productivity (3). PR. COI. (2). Leadership behavior, theories, qualities, approaches, skills and techniques. 3 hrs (class).
CED 217—Educational Planning (3). PR. COI. (2). Concepts, procedures and tools in developing plans at various levels and types of educational systems. 3 hrs (class).
CED 220—( formerly AERS 220) Sociology of Education (3). PR. COI. (2). Analysis of education as a factor in social change; the sociological significance of schools and other social institutions in rural development; social factors in the learning process. 3 hrs (class).
CED 222—( formerly AERS 222) Curriculum Development (3). PR. COI. (1). Process of rational curriculum planning; strategies of curricular change. 3 hrs (class).
CED 224—( formerly AERS 224) Economics of Education (3). PR. COI. (1). Application of the economics in the analysis of problems and issues in financing education, both formal and nonformal, particularly in low-income countries. 3 hrs (class).
CED 226—( formerly AERS 226) Educational Evaluation (3). PR. COI. (1). Measurement approaches, evaluation techniques, models and processes in determining the effectiveness of formal education training programs. 3 hrs (class).
CED 227—( formerly AERS 227) Administrative Theory (3). PR. COI. (2). Management theories and concepts as they relate to organizations with emphasis on educational institutions; forces in the organization and the external environment and their influence on managerial roles, functions, and management policies. 3 hrs (class).
CED 229—( formerly AERS 229) Internship in Educational Management (3). PR. COI. (1,2).
CED 231—( formerly AERS 231) Vocational Education in Agriculture (3). PR. COI. (1). Concepts of vocational education in agriculture; current trends and issues as they relate to the development process. 3 hrs (class).
CED 233—( formerly AERS 233) Experiential Learning Programs in Agriculture (3). PR. COI. (1). Identification and analysis of contemporary issues and problems in conducting experiential learning programs in agriculture. 3 hrs (class).
CED 234—( formerly AERS 234) College Teaching in Agriculture (3). PR. COI. (1). Selection and organization of the subject matter for specific courses; the learning process, teaching techniques, and the measurement of the results of techniques. 3 hrs (class).
CED 240—( formerly AERS 240) Extension Science (3). PR. COI. (1). The theory and practice of extension. 3 hrs (class).
CED 242—( formerly AERS 242) Adult Education in Agriculture (3). PR. COI. (1). A course to acquaint prospective teachers, agricultural leaders, and community workers regarding ways of developing programs for young and adult farmers, and effective methods of teaching adults. 3 hrs (class).
CED 244—( formerly AERS 244) Comparative Analysis of Extension Approaches (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Analysis of different extension approaches and their application under varied socioeconomic and physical milieux. 3 hrs (class).
CED 246—( formerly AERS 246) Evaluation in Rural Development (3). PR. COI. (1). The nature, principles, and role of evaluation in vocational agriculture education; extension education, and community development; selection, construction, and use of evaluation devices. 3 hrs (class).
CED 248—( formerly AERS 248) Participatory Extension (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Concepts and practice in community-based participatory extension and action research planning and development. 3 hrs (class).
CED 250—( formerly AERS 250) Community Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2).Philosophy, principles, and problems of community development in the Philippines. 3 hrs (class).
CED 251—( formerly AERS 251) Comparative Community Development (3). PR. COI. (2). Analysis of the characteristics of national community development programs in selected countries, with emphasis on their comparative merits and demerits and on the extraction of elements that may have universal application. 3 hrs (class).
CED 252—( formerly AERS 252) Planning and Administration of Community Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Features of community development programs in the Philippines, their organization, administrative planning, interrelationship with local government units, financing, personnel administration, field execution, and evaluation. 3 hrs (class).
CED 253—( formerly AERS 253) Comparative Local Government (3). PR. COI. (1). Organization, management, and finance of local rural government in selected high-income and low-income countries, including the relationship between level of government and the alternative to local autonomy. 3 hrs (class).
CED 290—Special Problems (1-3).(1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CED 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CED 298—Field Studies (3). PR. COI. (S).
CED 299—Graduate Seminar (1). (1,2).
CED 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S)
CED 301—( formerly AERS 301) Philosophical Ideas in Development (3). PR. COI. (1). Philosophical traditions in development and conceptual frameworks for analyzing contemporary development programs. 3 hrs (class).
CED 365—( formerly AERS 365) Rural Institutions (3). PR. AERS 265 or AERS 261 or COI. (2). Identification, description, and analysis of changes taking place in rural institutions, which relate to the economic, social, political, and cultural life of the rural population. 3 hrs (class).
CED 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S)

Agricultural Engineering (AENG)

Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

Faculty:

1. Agricultural and Bioprocessing Division
   Professors: Ernesto P. Lozada, PhD
   Associate Professors: Jessie C. Elauria, PhD; Arnold R. Elepaño, PhD; Ponciano S. Madamba, PhD; Engelbert K. Peralta, PhD
   Adjunct Professor: Dante B. de Padua, PhD

2. Agricultural Machinery Division
   Professor: Delfin C. Suministrado, PhD
   Associate Professor: Arsenio M. Resurreccion, PhD
   Assistant Professor: Pepito M. Bato, PhD

3. Land and Water Resources Division
   Professors: Wilfredo P. David, PhD; Danilo T. Franco, PhD; Victor S. Luis, Jr., PhD
   Associate Professors: Catalino U. Collado, Jr., MS; Victor B. Ella, PhD; Romualdo B. Firmalino, MS; Manolo S. Villano, MS
   Adjunct Professors: Bas M. Bouman, PhD; To Phuc Tong, PhD
   Affiliate Professors: Felino P. Lansigan, PhD; Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Areas of specialization:
MS: Farm power and machinery, crop processing, soil and water engineering
PhD: Land and water resources engineering, agricultural power and machinery and agricultural process engineering

Core courses: (for Agricultural Power and Machinery and Agricultural Process Engineering specializations)
AENG 201, AENG 299
Graduate courses:
AENG 201—Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3). PR. MATH 28 or its equivalent. (1). Formulation and solution of differential and systems equations in engineering. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 202—Engineering Similitude (3). PR. COI. (2). Theory of similitude and its application to engineering models. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 203—Heat, Mass and Momentum Transport (3). PR. AENG 111 or COI. (2). Principles of transport phenomena and their application to agricultural, biological, and food systems. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 204—Advanced Thermodynamics (3). PR. ENSC 14 or CHEM 102; MATH 151. (1). Thermodynamic theory of irreversible processes. Selected applications in physiological unit operations and separation processes. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 205—Numerical Methods in Thermo-Fluid Engineering (3). PR. AENG 201 or COI. (2). Finite differences, finite elements analysis and application in agricultural process engineering. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 225—Advanced Heat Transfer (3). PR. ENSC 14a. (1). Analysis and application of steady state and transient heat conduction; radiant heat transfer; radiation networks; spectral properties, natural and forced convective transfer of heat and mass in boundary layers and in fluids with phase change. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 226—Convective Heat Transfer (3). PR. AENG 225 or COI. (1). Equations of convective heat transfer, solutions to laminar and turbulent forced convection; free and mixed convective transfer; property variation; condensation and heat transfer in porous media. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 232—Drying, Storage, and Preservation of Cereal and Forage Crops (3). PR. COI. (1). Systems for drying, storage and preservation of cereal and forage crops; theory of heat and mass transfer in drying and its relation to quality control. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 233—Agricultural Process Engineering (3). PR. COI. (2). Design and operations of systems for drying and storage, material handling and refrigeration; other unit operations in the processing of agricultural products. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 235—Agricultural Process Systems Analysis and Design (3). PR. AENG 233. (1). Modeling agricultural process equipment; systems simulation; economic analysis of process systems. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 236—Physical Properties of Agricultural Materials (3). PR. AENG 233 or COI. (2). Measurement and application of mechanical, rheological, thermal and electrical properties of agricultural materials. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 237—Process Control in Agricultural Process Engineering (3). PR. AENG 270 or COI. (2). Control systems analysis and design; simulation for process control. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 238—Drying and Dehydration of Agricultural Crops (3). PR. AENG 232 or COI. (1). Principles of drying and dehydration, drying methods; design and operation of drying sytems. 3 hrs (class)
AENG 240—( formerly AENG 249) Statistical Hydrology (3). PR. AENG 140 or COI. (2). Frequency analysis of hydrologic events; hydrologic models, single and multisite generation of synthetic sequences; data augmentation; flood estimation; application studies. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 241—Research Methods in Land and Water Resources Engineering (3). PR. COI. (1). Quantitative and qualitative research methods; validity and reliability considerations in research design; analytical tools and techniques; computer-oriented approaches; application to land and water resources engineering problems. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 242—Water Management (3). PR. COI. (1). Irrigation practices as affected by soil properties and topography; interrelations of irrigation with tillage, fertility and fertilizer applications; moisture control during germination and harvest; irrigation for water conservation; influences of salinity and drainage on water management. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 244—Groundwater Hydrology (3). PR. AENG 5O or AENG 149 and MATH 26 or 36. (2). Groundwater as a source of water supply, occurrence and distribution, flow hydraulics, aquifer and well characteristics, well drilling, discharge, development, maintenance, and recharge. Pumps and pumping test analysis. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 245—Drainage Engineering (3). PR. AENG 42 and MATH 151. (1). Dynamics of soil water; rainfall-runoff relations; seepage analysis; soil permeability measurements; generalized flow equations; design criteria; quantitative determination of drainage spacing and depth; subsurface and open ditch drainage design. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 246—( formerly AENG 243) Soil and Water Conservation (3). PR. COI. (2). Agricultural hydrology; flood control and structures; diversion and waterways; relationship between water management and soil-water conservation; land clearing, development, and formation. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 247—Water Quality Control Engineering (3). PR. AENG 147 or CEN 150 or COI. (2). Water and waste water characteristics; design and operation of water and waste water treatment systems; water reclamation and reuse. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 248—Erosion and Sediment Transport (3). PR. AENG 146 or COI. (1). Theories and models of erosion and sediment transport; control measures; soil and water conservation planning. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 249—( formerly AENG 240) Advanced Water Resources Planning (3). PR. AENG 142 or COI. (1). Factors and issues in water resource planning; application of systems methodologies. 3 hrs (class).
AENG 260—Experimental Stress Analysis (3). PR. ENSC 13 or its equivalent. (1). Elasticity, brittle-coating methods, photoelastic methods, strain measurement methods and related instrumentation; principles of testing and inspection of engineering materials. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 261—Agricultural Machinery Design (4). PR. COI. (2). Design and testing of agricultural machinery to meet their functional and economic requirements. 8 hrs (2 class, 6 lab).
AENG 262—Advanced Soil Mechanics of Tillage and Traction (3). PR. AENG 165 or AENG 180 or COI. (1). Soil failure theories, traction, compaction and flotation on agricultural soils; tillage tool design. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 263—Crop Establishment Engineering (3). PR. AENG 165 or AENG 180 or Soil 1. (1,2). Dynamics of seeding and transplanting; soils seed and seedling-machine interactions. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AENG 264—Pesticide Application Equipment (3). PR. AENG 62. (1). Design, operation and the efficient and safe use of pesticide application equipment for crops. 5 hrs (2 class, 3lab).
AENG 265—Design of Harvesting and Threshing Machinery (3). PR. AENG 62 or COI. (2). Theory of operation of and design of harvesters and threshers 3 hrs (class).
AENG 266—Advanced Agricultural Energy and Power Engineering (3). PR. AENG 61 or COI. (2). Conventional and non-conventional energy sources; engine test on dynamometers; design of alternative power sources. 5 hrs (2 class, 3lab).
AENG 270—( formerly AENG 231) Instrumentation for Engineering Research (4). PR. ENSC 19 or its equiv. (2). Instruments and principles of measurement and control of temperature, humidity, strain, moisture content, and pressure and fluid flow in engineering process; principles of digital measurements. 6 hrs (3 class, 3 lab).
AENG 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AENG 291—Special Topics (1-3). (2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AENG 296—Special Problems in Agricultural Engineering (2). PR. COI. May be taken twice for additional credits not to exceed a total of 6 units.
AENG 299—Graduate Seminar in Agricultural Engineering (1). May be taken twice.
AENG 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
AENG 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12).

Agrometeorology (AGMET)

Agrometeorology and Farm Structures Division, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology

Faculty:
Assistant Professor: Avelino M. Ramirez, PhD

Degree offered: MS

Foundation courses:
AENG 150, AGME 150

Core courses:
AGME 250, AGME 260, AGME 290, AGME 291, AENG 231, AENG 299

Minor field required courses:
AGME 250, AGME 260
Graduate courses:
AGME 250—Micrometeorology (3). PR. PHYS 13 or its equivalent. (1). Radiation, energy and water balances over land surfaces, radiation, temperature, humidity and wind profiles in the atmospheric boundary; microclimate modifications; and instrumentation. 3 hrs (class).
AGME 260—Tropical Agrometeorology (3). PR. AGME 250. (2). Climatic controls; agrometeorological observation network and practices; crop and animal weather-relations; research methods in agrometeorology; agrometeorological forecasts and advisories. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AGME 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AGME 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AGME 299—Graduate Seminar in Agricultural Engineering (1). May be taken twice.
AGME 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).

Agronomy (AGR)

Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture

Faculty:
Professor Emeritus: Azucena L. Carpena, PhD
Professors: Teresita H. Borromeo, MS; Pamela G. Fernandez, PhD; Jose E. Hernandez, PhD; Joveno S. Lales, PhD; Teodoro C. Mendoza, PhD; Oscar B. Zamora, PhD
Associate Professor: Pompe C. Sta. Cruz, PhD
Assistant Professor: Celsa A. Quimio, PhD
Adjunct Professors: Brar S. Darshan, PhD; David J. Mackill, PhD; Kenneth l. McNally, PhD;
Adjunct Associate Professors: Bas A. Bouman, PhD; Abdelbagi M. Ismail, PhD; Parminder S. Virk, PhD;
Adjunct Assistant Professors: Glenn B. Gregorio, PhD; Tanguy Lafarge, PhD
Affiliate Professors: Aurora M. Baltazar, PhD; Desiree M. Hautea, PhD
Affiliate Associate Professor: Consorcia E. Reaño, PhD
Research Associate Professor: Artemio M. Salazar, PhD
University Research Associate: Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo, MS

Degrees offered: MAgr, MS, and PhD

Areas of Specialization:
MAgr: Crop Production and Management
MS: Crop Physiology, Crop Production and Management, Seed Science and Technology, Weed Science
PhD: Crop Production and Management, Crop Physiology, Weed Science

Foundation courses:
For MAgr and MS students - HORT 132/BOT 132, CHEM 40 and SOIL 150
For PhD students - BOT 132 or HORT 132, CHEM 40, SOIL 150, CHEM 160
Core courses:
For MAgr and MS students - AGR 112, AGR 241, CHEM 160, AGR 299 (2 units)
For PhD students - AGR 112, AGR 241, AGR 240, AGR 299 ( 2 units)
Students who have not taken the foundation or core courses should include them in the plans of course work in addition to the requirements for the degree. A foundation or core course need not be included in the program of the student if the course has been taken by the student. If an equivalent course was taken outside UPLB, the student must pass a validating examination. Determination of equivalence shall be the prerogative of the academic department offering the course.
For MS and PhD students with Agronomy as Minor/Cognate Field
Whether Agronomy is the sole or one of two minor/cognate courses, at least 9 units of course work in Agronomy is required. Agronomy 241 or Agronomy 240 or both may be taken plus 6 or 3 units of other Agronomy courses depending on area of specialization.

Examination

PhD students are required to pass a departmental written comprehensive examination in their area of specialization to be administered by a department committee. This examination is given once in a semester.

Graduate courses:
AGR 218—Advanced Pasture and Fodder Crop Management and Utilization (3). PR. AGR 118 (2). The improvement, management and utilization of pasture and fodder crops, including seed production and techniques in grassland research. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
AGR 235—Physiology of Herbicides (3). PR. BOT 20 and CHEM 40 (2). Absorption translocation, mechanism of action, and selectivity of herbicides. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 235.1—Laboratory on Mode of Action of Herbicides (2). Laboratory phase of Agronomy 235, 6 hrs (lab). (2)
AGR 236—Herbicide-Soil Interactions (3). PR. SOIL 1 or COI. (1). Herbicide adsorption, leaching, volatilization, degradation, and persistence in soils. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 240—Environmental Physiology (3). PR. BOT 20 or COI. (1,2). Characterization of climatic environment and elucidation of varied response of plants to its environment with emphasis on economically important crops. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 241—Advanced Field Crop Physiology and Ecology (3). PR. BOT 20 or COI. (1,2). Management and evaluation of the effects of climatic and edaphic factors on crop growth. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 250—Advanced Plant Breeding I (3). PR. AGR 150 (2). Types, uses, and induction of genetic variation; systems of pollen control; selection concepts and general breeding procedures for crops in each mode of pollination; approaches in breeding for specific characters. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 251—Advanced Plant Breeding II (3). PR. BIO 130b and AGR 250. (1). Advanced concepts and methods in population breeding and cultivar development. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 254—Crop Evolution (3). PR. AGR 50 or COI. (1). Origin and evolution of crop plants and dynamics of plant domestication. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 255—Population Genetics (3). PR. BIO 130b and MATH 26. (1). Genetics of population undergoing random mating and inbreeding; effects of selection, mutation, migration and other forces on the genetic composition of natural and artificial biological population. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 256—Quantitative Genetics (3). PR. AGR 255. (2). Genetics of quantitative characters in random and nonrandom mating population. Application of quantitative genetic theories in breeding work. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 258—Molecular Plant Breeding (3). PR. AGR 150 & BIO 101 or COI. (1). Molecular markers, recombinant DNA technology, and cell and tissue culture technology in crop improvement. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 270—Seed Science, Technology and Program Development (3). PR. AGR 170 or COI. (1). Advanced concepts in the science and technology of seed production, postproduction, genetic conservation, testing and quality control; policies and management of seed and related programs. 3 hrs (class).
AGR 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2,S). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AGR 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2,S). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
AGR 299—Graduate Seminar in Agronomy (1). PR. Graduate standing. (1,2). May be taken twice for a maximum of 2 units. I hr (class).
AGR 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
AGR 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Agriculture

AGRI 211—Design and Assessment of Farming Systems (3). PR. AGRI III or COI. (2). Critical analysis, designing and evaluating farming systems. 3 hrs (class).
AGRI 221—Advanced Ecological Agriculture (3). PR. AGRI 121 or COI. (2). Dynamics of agroecosystem in relation to ecological agriculture practices, issues and concerns. 3 hrs (class).

Crop Science

CRSC 245*—Stress Physiology of Plants (3). PR. BOT 20. (1,2). Response of plants to various environmental stresses; morphophysiological, biochemical and genotypic variation as bases for adaptation to stress. 3 hrs (class).

Animal Science (ANSC)

Animal and Dairy Science Cluster, College of Agriculture

Faculty:
Professors: Virginia L. Barraquio, PhD; Marcela R. Batungbacal, PhD; Orville L. Bondoc, PhD; Severino S. Capitan, PhD; Angel L. Lambio, PhD; Edwin S. Luis, PhD; Carmencita D. Mateo, PhD; Francisco F. Peñalba, PhD; Alberto Y. Robles, PhD; Domingo B. Roxas, PhD; Ninfa P. Roxas, PhD; Cesar C. Sevilla, PhD
Associate Professors: Sonia P. Acda, PhD; Clarita T. Dagaas, PhD; Enrico P. Supangco, PhD
Assistant Professors: Oliver D. Abanto, MS; Elpidio M. Agbisit Jr., PhD; Consuelo Amor S. Estrella, PhD; Percival P. Sangel, MS; Renato S.A. Vega, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Areas of specialization:
MS: Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Animal Production, Meats
PhD: Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Animal Production

Foundation courses for MS and PhD students:
CHEM 160 and STAT 162

Graduate courses:
ANSC 210—Advances in Swine Production (3). PR. ANSC 110 or COI. (1,2). Modern concepts and practices in swine production. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 220—Advanced Course in Cattle and Carabao Production (3). PR. ANSC 120 or COI. (1). Cattle, carabao, and draft animal production with emphasis on smallholder systems; integration with crops and farm activities. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 225—Conservation of Grass and Forage Crops (3). PR. AGR 118 or COI. (2). Principles and methods of preserving grasses, legumes, and farm by-products; their nutritive value, utilization and cost of production. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 240—Advanced Poultry Production (3). PR. ANSC 140 or COI. (2). Modern practices and new concepts in commercial poultry production. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 250—Advanced Course in Meats (3). PR. ANSC 150 or COI. (1). Physical and chemical characterization of meats and determination of meat quality. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 260—Artificial Breeding of Farm Animals (3). PR. COI. (1). Techniques in the artificial breeding of farm animals. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ANSC 261—(or Zoology 261) Livestock Endocrinology (3). PR. ANSC 160 or COI. (2). Anatomy and functional interrelationships of the endocrine gland in vertebrates. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 262—(or Zoology 262) Physiology of Reproduction (3). PR. ANSC 162 or COI. (2). Comparative physiology of reproduction in higher animals; factors involved in fertility; genetic and environmental variations in fertility mechanisms. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 263—Mammalian Anatomy (3). PR. COI. (1). Anatomical dissection of mammals with emphasis on the horse, ox, and pig. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ANSC 264—Mammalian Physiology (3). PR. ANSC 160 or COI. (1). General mammalian physiology with emphasis on circulation, respiration, digestion, metabolism, renal function, endocrinology, and nervous system. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 265—Advanced Animal Breeding (3). PR. ANSC 165 or COI. (2). Population genetics; estimation and interpretation of genetic parameters in experimental population; selection index theory and application; breeding plans for maximum rate of improvement. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 266—Poultry Breeding (3). PR. ANSC 165 or COI. (2). Breeding for the improvement of the economically important traits of poultry. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 270—Research Techniques in Animal Nutrition (3). PR. COI. (2). Feeding experiments; metabolism and laboratory studies. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ANSC 271—Feed Formulation and Quality Control (3). PR. COI. (1). Microscopic, chemical, and other tests for identification of feedstuffs additives and adulterants, advances in feed formulation for different classes of farm animals and for different nutritive purposes. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ANSC 272—Advanced Animal Nutrition (3). PR. COI. (2). Advances in animal nutrition research and in industry practices. 3 hrs (class).
ANSC 280—(or Zoology 280) Animal Parasitology (3). PR. ANSC 180 or ANSC 181 or COI. (2). Biology and control of parasites commonly affecting farm animals in the Philippines. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 285—Environmental Physiology of Domestic Animals (3). PR. ANSC 185 or COI. (2). Physiological mechanisms of animal adaptation, body temperature regulation, and related nutritional, metabolic and hormonal functions affecting animal production. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ANSC 290—Special Problems in Animal Science (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2) . May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ANSC 291—Special Topics in Animal Science (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ANSC 299—Graduate Seminar in Animal Science (1). PR. Graduate standing. (1,2). May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 units.
ANSC 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
ANSC 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Dairy Science

DSC 230—Advances in Dairy Production (3). PR. DSC 130 or COI. (2). Recent advances in feeding, breeding, type, classification and other management practices in dairy production. 3 hrs (class).
DSC 235—Dairy Products Processing I (3). PR. DSC 135 or COI. (1). Handling and processing of liquid milk cream and butter. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
DSC 236—Dairy Products Processing II (3). PR. DSC 135 or COI. (2). Handling and processing of concentrated, dried, and fermented milk and frozen dairy products. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
DSC 240—Quality Control of Milk Products (3). PR. CHEM 32 and DSC 135 or COI. (2). The physical, chemical and microbiological quality control testing of milk and milk products, dairy water supplies, detergents, and sanitizers. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).)
DSC 268—Physiology of Lactation (3). PR. ANSC 160 and CHEM 160 or COI. (1,2). Anatomy and physiology of the mammary gland; theories of milk secretion affecting lactation. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
DSC 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total numbers of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
DSC 291—Special Topics in Dairy Science (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that total numbers of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
DSC 299—Graduate Seminar (1). PR. Graduate standing. (1,2). May be repeated once for a total of 2 units.

Applied Nutrition (ApN)

Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology

Faculty:
Professor Emeritus: Corazon VC. Barba, PhD
Professor: Ma. Antonia G. Tuazon, PhD
Associate Professor: Wilma A. Hurtada, PhD
Assistant Professors: Angelina R. Bustos, MPS; Ma. Theresa M. Talavera, PhD;
University Extension Specialist: Marites G. Yee, PhD
Degree offered: MS

Foundation courses:
STAT 1, CHEM 160, HNF 11, HNF 121, HFDS 12

Core courses:
HNF 223, HNF 251, HNF 222, HUME 290, HUME 291, HUME 299
Major courses could be chosen from any of the following: HNF 221, HNF 224, HNF 225, HNF 252, HNF 253, HNF 254, HNF 298
Graduate students may choose to minor in any of the following areas/disciplines: Agricultural Education, Community Development, Extension Education, Rural Sociology, Development Communication, Food Science and Technology, Agronomy, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Development Management, Agricultural Chemistry, Chemistry, and Statistics.

Graduate courses:
HNF 211—Food and Culture (3). PR. COI. (2). Human food behavior and food ways as influenced by various factors; related relationships to dietary patterns and application to nutrition development programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 221—Biochemical Aspects of Human Nutrition (3). PR. CHEM 160 or 161 or COI. (1). Analysis of biochemical processes and regulations, and their interrelationships in the metabolism of nutrients. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 222—Nutrition in Health and Disease (3). PR. COI. (2). Nutrition in relation to physiological and biochemical changes during special health and disease conditions. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 223—Evaluation of Nutritional Status (3). PR. COI. (1). Principles, methods and techniques used in the evaluation of nutritional status of population groups. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HNF 224—Nutritional Epidemiology (3). PR. STAT 101 or COI. (1). Epidemiologic principles and methods and their application to the promotion of nutrition and health; and control of nutrition-oriented diseases in human population. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HNF 225—Nutritional Physiology (3). PR. COI. (1). Analysis of physiological principles and processes as applied to human nutrition in health and disease. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 251—Ecology of Food and Nutrition (3). PR. COI. (1). Ecological, sociocultural, economic, and demographic factors affecting food consumption and nutritional status of region and population. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 252—Food and Nutrition Planning (3). PR. COI. (2). Identification and analysis of problems, resources, and processes involved in the formulation of policies and planning of food and nutrition programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 253—Workshop in Food and Nutrition Planning (3). PR. HNF 252 or COI. (2). Formulation of policies and plans for food and nutrition programs on the national and sectoral levels. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 254—Nutrition Programs (3). PR. COI. (1). Activities involved in food and nutrition programs at local, national, and international levels; planning and evaluation of applied nutrition programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 298—Field Studies (6). PR. COI. (S).

Human Ecology

HUME 290—Special Problems (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 299—Graduate Seminar (1). (1,2). May be taken twice.
HUME 300—Master’s Thesis (6).
HUME 400—Doctoral Dissertation (1-2).

Biochemistry (BCHM)

Institute of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty:
Professors: Ernesto J. del Rosario, PhD; Maxima E. Flavier, PhD; Florinia E. Merca, PhD; Evelyn B. Rodriguez, PhD
Associate Professors: Nieva L. Basilio, PhD; Norma N. Fajardo, PhD; Milagros M. Peralta, PhD; Myrna S. Rodriguez, PhD; Veronica C. Sabularse, PhD
Assistant Professors: Marivic S. Lacsamana, PhD; Mary Ann O. Torio, MS
Adjunct Professors: Melissa Anne Fitzgerald, PhD; Sigrid Heuer, PhD
Senior Lecturer: Ruel V. Maningas, PhD
University Researcher: Eufrocinio M. Marfori, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Major research areas: See listing under Agricultural Chemistry

Core course:
CHEM 260

Other core courses:
See listing under Agricultural Chemistry

Graduate courses:
CHEM 205—Intermediate Physical Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 115 or COI. (1). Principles and calculations in intermediate physical chemistry, with emphasis on quantum chemistry, molecular thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 211—Quantum Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 205 or COI. (1). Fundamental principles, computational methods, and chemical applications of quantum mechanics. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 214—Molecular Thermodynamics (3). PR. CHEM 205 or COI. (2). Principles of statistical thermodynamics and its applications to molecular systems. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 215—Advanced Physical Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 111 or COI. Classical and quantum mechanics; statistical thermodynamics. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 216—Chemical Kinetics (3). PR. CHEM 205 or COI. (2). Empirical and theoretical treatments of rates of simple gas phase reactions, reactions in solutions, complex reactions; catalysis. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 220—Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 120 or COI. (1). Structure, bonding, stereochemistry and reactivity of inorganic compounds; recent advances in the field. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 225—Organometallic Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 120 and CHEM 140 or COI. (1). Principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 227—Bioinorganic Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 120 and CHEM 161 (or 160) or COI. (2). Role of metals in biological systems. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 230— (formerly ACHM 202) Research Techniques in Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 112.1 or COI. (1). Theories and principles of analytical techniques important to agricultural research. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab)
CHEM 231—Chromatography (3). PR. CHEM 112 and CHEM 137 or COI. (2). Principles and applications of chromatographic separations. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 232—Spectrochemical Methods of Analysis (3). PR. CHEM 112 and CHEM 137 or COI. (2). Theories and principles of modern spectrometric techniques used for chemical analysis; their instrumentation and applications. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 233—Electroanalytical Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 112 and CHEM 137 or COI. (1). Principles, methodology and applications of electroanalytical chemistry. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 242—Organic Reaction Mechanism (3). PR. CHEM 44 or COI. (2). Advanced study of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds; stereochemistry. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 244—Organic Synthesis (3). PR. CHEM 242 or COI. (2). Principles and applications of organic synthesis. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 246—Heterocyclic Compounds (3). PR. CHEM 44 or COI. (1). Structure and chemical behavior of heterocyclic systems, with emphasis on naturally occurring types. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 252—Chemistry of Natural Products (3). PR. COI. (2). Isolation and identification of chemical compounds obtained from natural sources. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
CHEM 254—Physical Biochemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 and CHEM 102 or CHEM 112. (1). Applications of thermodynamics and kinetics in biological systems. 3 hrs a week (class).
CHEM 260—Intermediary Metabolism I (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1). Metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 261—Intermediary Metabolism II (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (2). Metabolism of proteins, nucleic acids, and biologically-active nitrogen-containing compounds. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 262—Lipid Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161. (1). Structure and biological functions, properties and applications of lipids. 3 hrs a week (class).
CHEM 263—Analytical Biochemistry (3). PR. CHEM 32 and CHEM 160.1 or COI. (1,2). Isolation, purification, and characterization of biomolecules. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
CHEM 265—Enzyme Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 111 and CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (2). Equilibrium and kinetic aspects of enzyme reactions; enzyme structure and function; allosterism. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 266—Chemistry of Nucleic Acids (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161. (2). Structure, chemical properties, metabolism and biological functions of nucleic acids. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 267—Advanced Biochemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1,2). Special topics in advanced biochemistry. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 268—Carbohydrate Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161. (1). Occurrence, structure and properties, isolation and purification, characterization, synthesis, biosynthesis and application of carbohydrates. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 269—Protein Chemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161. (2). Structure, function, interrelationships and applications of protein. 3 hrs (class)
CHEM 273—Chemical Toxicology (3). PR. CHEM 160 or CHEM 161 or COI. (1,2). Toxicological concepts, reaction mechanisms and regulatory policies involved in the use of and exposure to chemicals in environment. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 275—Enzyme Technology (3). PR. CHEM 178 and CHEM 265 or COI. (1). Large-scale enzyme extraction and purification; immobilized enzyme technology; functional characteristics of enzyme reactors; recent advances in enzyme technology. 3 hrs (class).
CHEM 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CHEM 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CHEM 299—Graduate Seminar (1). (1,2,S). May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units.
CHEM 300—Master’s Thesis (6).

For other courses, please see listing under Agricultural Chemistry.
Botany (BOT)

Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty:
Professors: Cleofas R. Cervancia, PhD; Virginia c. Cuevas, PhD; Milagrosa M. Goss, PhD; William SM Gruezo, PhD; Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, PhD; Macrina T. Zafaralla, PhD
Associate Professors: Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., PhD; Nina M. Cadiz, PhD; Lourdes B. Cardenas, PhD
Assistant Professors: Analee C. Soligam-Hadsall, MS; Damasa M. Macandog, PhD; Nerissa K. Torreta, MS
Adjunct Professors: Ramon C. Barba, PhD; Zenaida M. Sierra, PhD
Affiliate Professor: Rhodora Verzon Azanza, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Areas of specialization:
MS: Economic Botany, Mycology, Palynology, Phycology, Plant Anatomy and Morphology, Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology (Plant Growth, Plant Nutrition, Salt Tolerance, Water Relations), Plant Systematics.
PhD: Mycology, Palynology, Phycology, Plant Physiology (Plant Growth, Plant Nutrition, Salt Tolerance, Water Relations).

Foundation courses:
BOT 20 (Elementary Plant Physiology); BOT 110 (Morphology and Anatomy of Plants); BOT 140 (Systematics of Spermatophytes); other related basic courses as may be deemed necessary by the Graduate Program Coordinating Committee. All graduate students of Botany are required to take 1 unit of BOT 299 (Graduate Seminar).

Graduate courses:
BOT 201—Cell Ultrastructure (3). PR. COI. (1). Ultrastructure, molecular organization, origin and function of cellular organelles. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 202—Advances in Phycology (3). PR. COI. (1). Selected topics on the biology of algae with emphasis on recent ecological, physiological, and ultrastructural studies. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 210—Developmental Plant Anatomy (3). PR. COI. (2). Analytical study and interpretation of the initiation, differentiation, and organization of tissues and organs with emphasis on vascular plants. A term report on the development of specific tissues or organs is required. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 220—Plant Photophysiology (3). PR. BOT 20 and CHEM 160 or CHEM 161. (1). Photosynthesis, photo respiration, photo morphogenesis, and other related processes in photophysiology of the plants. 3 hrs (class).
BOT 221—Water Economy and Related Process in Plants (3). PR. COI. (2). Water relations, energy exchange, ion uptake, and ionic relations in plants. 3 hrs (class).
BOT 225—Biotechnology of Plant Secondary Metabolites (3). PR. BOT 20 and CHEM 160 or COI. (2). Physiological bases of secondary plant metabolites production in vitro. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 232—(or HORT 232). Physiology and Biochemistry of Endogenous Growth Regulators (3). PR. COI. (2). Physiology, biochemistry, transport, mode of action, assay and application of endogenous growth regulators. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 240—Problems and Methods in Plant Systematics (3). PR. BOT 140 or its equivalent. (1,2). A consideration of recent developments in plant taxonomy. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 245—Weed Systematics (3). PR. BOT 140 or its equivalent. (2). Identification and ecology of major tropical weeds. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 250—Advanced Plant Ecology. (3). PR. BOT 150 or its equivalent. (1). Physical, chemical, and biological processes which underlie ecosystem structure and function including plant competition, plant succession, material, and energy cycling. 3 hrs (class).
BOT 261—Pollination Biology (3). PR. BOT 161 and BIO 150 or COI. (1). Pollination processes, relationships of plants and pollinating agents, population dynamics of pollinators, and techniques in pollination biology. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
BOT 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
BOT 291—Special Topics (1-3). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
BOT 299—Graduate Seminar in Botany (1). PR. COI. (1, 2, S). May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 units.
BOT 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1, 2, S).
BOT 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1, 2, S).
CRSC 245—Stress Physiology of Plants (3). See entry under Agronomy

Chemical Engineering (ChE)

Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, CEAT

Faculty:
Professors: Casiano S. Abrigo, Jr., PhD; Reynaldo I. Acda, DEng; Jovita L. Movillon, PhD
Associate Professor: Sixto a. Valencia, PhD
Assistant Professors: Catalino C. Alfafara, PhD; Myra G. Borines, MS; Rex B. Demafelis, MS
Affiliate Research Assistant Professors: Susan M. Mercado, PhD; Veronica P. Migo, PhD
University Researcher: Laura J. Pham, PhD

Degree Offered: MS

Core courses: (13 units)
ChE 204, ChE 242, ChE 243, ChE 245, ChE 299
Other Major courses: (6 units)
ChE 240, CHE 272, ChE 290, ChE 291
Partial list of cognate/minor courses (9 units in same field)
Animal Science (Dairy Science): DSC 230, DSC 235, DSC 236
Food Science (Food Science and Engineering): FST 212, FST 213, FST 214, FST 219, FST 235, FST 236, FST 240, FST 241, FST 242, AENG 232, AENG 233
Chemistry: ACHM 235, CHEM 214, CHEM 205, CHEM 216, CHEM 230, CHEM 265, CHEM 267, CHEM 275
Computer Science: CMSC 215, CMSC 231, CMSC 250, CMSC 280
Environmental Science: ChE 291, AENG 247, ENS 275, ENS 201, ENS 203, ENS 242, ENS 296, CHEM 273
Mathematics: MATH 213, AMAT 266, AMAT 267
Statistics: STAT 235, STAT 245, STAT 251, STAT 252
Management: MGT 207, MGT 251, DM 204, DM 210, MGT 271
Economics/Agricultural Economics: AECO 241, AECO 248, AECO 240, ECO 246
Agricultural Engineering: AENG 202, AENG 231, AENG 201, AENG 204, AENG 225, AENG 232, AENG 233, AENG 240, AENG 247
Forestry (Pulp and Paper Technology): WST 203, WST 204, WST 205
Forestry (Forest Products Engineering): WST 212, WST 225, WST 260, WST 262

Graduate courses:
ChE 204—Mathematical Methods for Chemical Engineering Analysis (3). PR. ENSC 26 and ENSC 21. (1,2). Numerical and analytical methods of solutions to systems of linear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations; and their applications in chemical engineering analyses.
ChE 240—Advanced Control Theory (3). PR. EE 130 or COI. (2). Theories for analysis and design of advanced control systems.
ChE 242—Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3). PR. ChE 143 and ENSC 21 or COI. (2). Estimation of the thermophysical properties of substances and modeling of phase equilibrium.
ChE 243— Advanced Transport Phenomena (3). PR. ChE 149 or COI. (1). Heat, mass and momentum transport analysis in chemical and biochemical engineering systems. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 245—Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering (3). PR. ChE 145 and ENSC 21 or COI. (1). Kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic and non-catalytic reactions; analysis and design of multiphase, non-ideal and non-isothermal reactors.
ChE 272—Advances in Biochemical Engineering (3). PR. CHEM 177 or COI. (1). Engineering developments in bioprocesses, non-conventional biological systems; recent developments in biochemical engineering.
Che 282—Physical and Chemical Wastewater Treatment Design (3). PR. ChE 180 or COI. (1). Applications of the physical and chemical principles in the design of wastewater treatment facilities. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 283—Biological Wastewater Treatment Design (3). PR. ChE 180 and MCB 1 or COI. (1). Wastewater treatment design of bioreaction systems for suspended and immobilized aerobic and anaerobic digestion processes. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 284—Solid Waste Management (3). PR. ChE 180 or COI. (2). Technical aspects of solid waste minimization, treatment and disposal. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 286—Air Quality and Pollution Control Engineering (3). PR. ChE 180 or COI. (1). Air quality; elements, sources, and effects of air pollution; measurement, monitoring, and engineering control. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 288—Hazardous Waste Management (3). PR. ChE 180 or CE 52 or CHEM 180 or COI. (2). Minimization, treatment, and disposal of hazardous wastes; integrated management of hazardous wastes. 3 hrs (class).
ChE 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ChE 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ChE 299—Graduate Seminar (1). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice for a maximum of 2 units.
ChE 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).

Chemistry (CHEM)

Faculty: See listing under Biochemistry

Degree Offered: MS

Core courses: 12 units, seminar (1 unit) and thesis (6 units)
CHEM 205, CHEM 220, CHEM 230, CHEM 242, CHEM 299, CHEM 300

Other major courses: 3 units
CHEM 211, CHEM 214, CHEM 216, CHEM 225, CHEM 227, CHEM 231, CHEM 232, CHEM 233, CHEM 244, CHEM 246, CHEM 252, CHEM 290, CHEM 291
Other Chemistry courses that may be taken from UP Diliman:
CHEM 217, CHEM 219, CHEM 224, CHEM 227 and any of the series of Special Topics

Graduate courses: See course listing under Biochemistry and Agricultural Chemistry

Cognate courses: 9 units

Communication Arts (COMA)

Department of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty:
Professor Emeritus: Edelwina C. Legaspi, PhD
Associate Professor: Noel K. Torreta, MS
Assistant Professors: Ruperta P. Asuncion, MEd; Milagros B. Blauta, MA; Leonora M. Fajutagana, MA; Jerry R. Yapo, MA

Degrees offered: MA and MCA
1. MA in Communication Arts

Core courses:
COMA 201 and COMA 202

Major courses:
Can select 9 units from the following: COMA 211, COMA 212, COMA 213, COMA 214, COMA 215, COMA 220, COMA 224 and COMA 226.

Cognate courses:
Nine units can be taken from any of the disciplines of social sciences, human ecology, management, linguistics, philosophy, literature, mass communication, development communication, and other related areas.

2. Master in Communication Arts (MCA)

Core courses:
COMA 201 and COMA 202

Major courses:
COMA 290 (3 units) and any 15 units of the following courses: COMA 211, COMA 212, COMA 213, COMA 214, COMA 215, COMA 220, COMA 224, and COMA 226.

Cognate courses:
Twelve units can be taken from any of the disciplines of social sciences, linguistics, literature, philosophy, mass communication, human ecology, management, development communication, and other related areas.

Graduate courses:
COMA 201—Critical Approaches to Communication Studies (3). PR. COMA 192 or COI. A survey of critical theories and their application to analysis of texts and to communication research. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 202—Discourse Analysis in Communication (3). PR. COMA 104 or COI. (1). The study of language and its extension through communication technology using discourse analysis. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 211—Rhetoric (3). (1). Adopted course from UP Diliman.
COMA 212—Phonology (3). PR. COI. Theories and principles of speech communication, the physiology of speech production, and transcriptions of sounds in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). 3 hrs (class).
COMA 213—Advanced Oral Interpretation (3). PR. COMA 212. Principles, concepts and techniques of oral interpretation applied to a variety of literary genres. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 214—Varieties of Public Speaking (3). PR. COMA 212 or COI. The preparation, presentation, and critical evaluation of different kinds of individual and group-speaking performances in professional and off-the-job situations. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 215—Speech Communication Strategies for Instruction (3). PR. COI. Preparation, design and application of speech communication tools and strategies for effective teaching. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 220—Grammar and Stylistics (3). PR. COI. Interactive relationship between grammar, semantics, and style. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 224—Writing for Corporate Communication (3). PR. ENG 102 or COI. Strategies in the design and preparation of communication forms to meet corporate objectives. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 226—Writing Children’s Literature (3). PR. ENG 106 or COI. Writing in context, fiction, and nonfiction for children. 3 hrs (class).
COMA 290—Special Problems (3).
COMA 299—Graduate Seminar (1).
COMA 300—Master’s Thesis (6).

Community Development (CD)

Institute of Community Education, College of Public Affairs

Faculty:
Professor: Virginia R. Cardenas, PhD
Associate Professors: Josefina T. Dizon, PhD; Carolina P. Santillana, PhD
Assistant Professors: Rowena DT. Baconguis, PhD; Ernesto L. Bumatay, PhD
Adjunct Professors: Rhodelia L. Gabriel, PhD; Samuel T. Mancebo, PhD; Won-Keun Yoon, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professors: Federico A. Cruz, PhD; Elvira S. Talatayod, PhD
Affiliate Associate Professor: Rufino S. Mananghaya, PhD
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Ma. Ana T. Quimbo, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD
For other information, see listing under Agricultural Education.
Graduate courses: See course listing under Agricultural Education

Computer Science (CMSC)

Institute of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty:
Professor: Eliezer A. Albacea, PhD
Assistant Professors: Concepcion L. Khan, MS; Vladimir Y. Marianao, PhD; Jaderick P. Pabico, MS; Jaime M. Samaniego, MS
Adjunct Professor: Arnulfo P. Ascarraga, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor: Richard Bruskiewich, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Admission requirement:
The student will be admitted as a regular student if he has a BS in Computer Science degree in any accredited institution and has an average of 2.0 or better in all his computer science courses. Foundation courses are: CMSC 123, CMSC 124, CMSC 125, CMSC 127, CMSC 131, CMSC 141, CMSC 142. Applicants who have not taken these courses may do so as nondegree students. Once a student obtains an average of 2.0 or better in these seven courses, he may be admitted as a regular student.

Course requirement:
The major core courses required of all MSCS students are: CMSC 214, CMSC 215, CMSC 244, and CMSC 245.

The major courses are computer application courses (Computer Applications I and II) which can be selected from existing applications like CMSC 222, CMSC 227, CMSC 228, and CMSC 291.

The minor cognate courses may be taken from another field like Mathematics, Statistics, Management, Economics, Agriculture, Forestry, and other departments in UPLB with an MS program.

Research areas

Graduate students may do their thesis on any of the following areas of strength of the Institute: Algorithm (Serial, Distributed, and Parallel), Computer Performance Evaluation, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Expert Systems, Information and Database Systems, Networking, Software Engineering.

Graduate courses:
CMSC 214—Programming Language Design Concepts (3). PR. CMSC 124 and CMSC 141 or COI. (2). Formal language theory, principles, and techniques of compiler construction, programming language, design concepts; parallelism and formal semantics. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 215—Advanced Computer Systems (3). PR. CMSC 125 and CMSC 131 or COI. (1). Recent developments in computer architecture and computer systems. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 220—Computer System Performance Evaluation (3). PR. COI. (1). Formulation, analysis, and design of experimental, simulation and analytical methods in computer system performance evaluation. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 222—Information Retrieval (3). PR. CMSC 127 or COI. (1). Retrieval systems; storage organization; systems analysis and testing; dynamic information processing. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 224—Advanced Programming Languages (3). PR. CMSC 124 or COI. (1) Interfacing procedures, recursion, syntactic and semantic structures of selected high-level languages. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 225—Advanced Operating Systems (3). PR. CMSC 125 or COI. (2). Resource allocation, process communication, distribute systems, kernel philosophies, verifiability and proof techniques. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 227—Advanced Database Systems (3). PR. CMSC 127 or COI. (1). Conceptual design of a database; models for conceptual design; database management, security and recovery; database languages. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 228—Software Engineering (3). PR. CMSC 123 or COI. (1). Software design; structured programming approach to software development; verification and validation; security and privacy. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 229—Compiler Construction (3). PR. CMSC 141 and CMSC 124 or COI. (2). Design, implementation, analysis, and modification of compiler. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 231—Advanced Computer Architecture (3). PR. CMSC 131 or COI. (2). Associative processor architecture; parallel processing and pipelining; multiprocessors, multicomputers, and networks; high performance machines and special purpose processors; data flow architecture. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 241—Formal Languages, Automata Theory and Computations (3). PR. CMSC 141 or COI. (1). Finite automata and regular expression; context-free languages; Turing Machines, undecidability. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 243—Combinatorial Algorithms (3). PR. CMSC 142 or COI. (1). Representation and generation of combinatorial objects; searching, sorting and graph algorithms; NP-hard and NP-complete combinatorial problems. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 244—Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures I (3). PR. CMSC 142 or COI. (1). Design, analysis, and implementation of algorithms; use of advanced data structure in algorithm design. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 245—Algorithms and Advanced Data Structures II (3). PR. CMSC 244. (2). Advanced topics in algorithmic graph theory, efficient polynomial and matrix algorithms; number theoretic algorithms, string processing and computational geometry; design and analysis of parallel algorithms; the theory of NP completeness and approximation algorithms. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 250—Scientific Computing (3). PR. MATH 28 or 38, or COI. (1). Principles, methodology, and tools of scientific computing. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 271—Management Information Systems (3). PR. CMSC 127 or COI. (1). Computer-based methodologies for the design and development of management information systems. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 272—Strategic Information Systems Development (3). PR. CMSC 127 or COI. (2). Information engineering concepts and tools for strategic systems planning and development. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 280—Parallel Processing (3). PR. CMSC 132 or COI. (2). Parallel machine models; design, analysis, and implementation of parallel algorithms. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 290—Special Problems (1-3). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CMSC 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
CMSC 299—Graduate Seminar (1). (1,2). May be taken twice.
CMSC 300—Master’s Thesis (6). PR. COI.
CMSC 341—Advanced Theory of Computation (3). PR. CMSC 241. (1). Recursive function theory, computability and decidability. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 342—Computational Complexity Theory (3). PR. CMSC 245. (2). Time and space complexities of algorithms. 3 hrs (class).
CMSC 391—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2).
CMSC 399—Graduate Seminar (1). PR. COI. (1,2).
CMSC 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Cooperative Management (CM)

Agricultural Credit and Cooperative Institute, College of Public Affairs

Faculty:
Professor: Eulogio T. Castillo, PhD
Assistant Professors: Severino I. Medina, Jr. MS; Winifrida D. Medina, MS

Degree offered: MPAf

Area of Specialization: Cooperative Management

Core courses: 13 units
PAf 201, PAf 203, PAf 204, DM 224

Required courses: 12 units
COST 201, COST 202, COST 291, COST 298, COST 299

Elective courses: 6 units
COST 140, COST 141, COST 150, COST 160, COST 203, MGT 27

Graduate courses:
COST 201—Theory and Comparative Development of Cooperatives (3). PR. COI. (1). Concepts, philosophy, history, and nature of cooperatives; comparative study of cooperatives development in different societies. 3 hrs (class).
COST 202—Organization and Management of Cooperatives (3). PR. AECO 136 or COI. (1,2). Nature, types of operations of cooperatives as business enterprises; problems and prospects in organizing and managing cooperatives. 3 hrs (class).
COST 203—Cooperatives Legislation (3). PR. COI. (1). The Philippine cooperatives movement and laws on cooperatives; analysis of legislative measures from the perspective of social and economic development in line with current national developmental goals and strategies. 3 hrs (class).
COST 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units. 2 hrs (class).
COST 298—Field Studies (3). PR. COI.(S).
COST 299—Graduate Seminar (1). PR. COI. May be taken twice. 1 hr (class).

Development Communication (DEVC)

College of Development Communication

Faculty:
Professor Emeritus: Nora C. Quebral, PhD
Associate Professors: Ma. Celeste H. Cadiz, PhD; Serlie B. Jamias, PhD; Madeline M. Suva, PhD; Cleofe S. Torres, PhD; Lolita L. Vega, MS; Ma. Theresa H. Velasco, PhD
Assistant Professors: Benjamina Paula G. Flor, PhD; Ma. Stella C. Tirol, MS
Adjunct Professors: Ely D. Gomez, PhD; Mariechel J. Navarro, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor: Dindo M. Campilan, PhD
Affiliate Professors: Alexander G. Flor, PhD; Felix Librero, PhD; Angelito G. Manalili, PhD
Affiliate Associate Professors: Melinda F. Lumanta, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Areas of specialization:
MS: Community Broadcasting, Development Journalism, Educational Communication, General Development Communication
PhD: General Development Communication

Core courses:
MS: DEVC 201, DEVC 208, DEVC 291, DEVC 299, AERS 282
PhD: DEVC 205, DEVC 210, DEVC 261, DEVC 262, DEVC 291, DEVC 299
Minimum course requirements as minor field:
MS: DEVC 201, one 100-level course, one 200-level course or DEVC 201 and two 100-level courses
PhD: DEVC 201 and one 100-level course, two 200-level courses or DEVC 201 and two 100-level courses and one 200-level course or DEVC 201 and three 200-level courses

Graduate courses:
DEVC 201—Communication Theory (3). PR. COI. (1,2). The significance, nature, elements and dynamics of the communication process; some theories and perspectives in the study of communication. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 205—Communication and Development (3). PR. COI. (2). Communication systems and processes in developing societies: their nature, functions and relationships with other factors relevant to development. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 208—Communication and Social Marketing (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Application of relevant communication, social and behavioral paradigms; development communication strategies; commercial and social marketing concepts, principles, and practices in the promotion of social development projects. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 210—Advanced Communication Theory (3). PR. COI. (1,2). An interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of behavioral change through communication. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 211—Organizational Communication (3). PR. COI. (2). Communication structures and processes as they affect performance in an organization; internal and interorganizational communications as a factor in planned change. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 212—Environmental Communication (3). PR. COI. (2). Principles, strategies, approaches of communication applied to environmental protection and management. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 215—Communication and Culture (3). PR. COI. (1). Approaches to the study of communication and culture; comparative analysis of communication variables and system across cultures. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 220—Communication Policies and Planning (3). PR. DEVC 205 or COI. (1). Dimensions of communication systems planning; formulation and operationalization of communication policies; experiences in communication planning and national development. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 230—Educational Communication Technology (3). PR. COI. (1). Theories of educational communication technology and their application to formal and nonformal learning. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
DEVC 231—Educational Communication Systems Management (3). PR. COI. (2). Planning, designing and managing educational communication systems. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 235—Educational Broadcasting in Development (3). PR. COI. (2). Philosophy, principles, practice, trends, and prospects of educational broadcasting in development. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 234—( formerly DEVC 236) Telecommunication for Development (3). PR. COI. (1). Telecommunications technologies and their role in socioeconomic, political, educational, scientific, and cultural development. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 261—Testing and Evaluation of Communication Materials (3). PR. COI. (1). Methods of testing and evaluating print, broadcast, and audiovisual communication materials; audience studies. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 262—Communication Research (3). PR. COI. (1). Communication research methods, design, data analysis and reporting. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 263—Communication of Scientific and Technical Information (3). PR. COI. (1). Retrieving, processing, and interpreting scientific and technical information for the utilization of scientists, educators, and other knowledge linkers. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
DEVC 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
DEVC 299—Graduate Seminar in Development Communication (1). (2). May be taken for one or two semesters.
DEVC 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
DEVC 393—Qualitative Approaches to Communication (3). PR. COI. (2). Participant-centered perspectives, concepts, tools, and approaches to the study of communication process. 3 hrs (class).
DEVC 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Development Management (DM)

Institute of Development Management and Governance, College of Public Affairs

Faculty:
Professor: Mimosa C. Ocampo, PhD
Associate Professors: Wilfredo B. Carada, MPA/MPS; Vivian A. Gonzales, PhD; Rufino S. Mananghaya, DBA; Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero, MM
Assistant Professor: Aser B. Javier, PhD

Degree offered: MM

Course requirements:
For the Master of Management, a minimum of 36 units of courses is required with at least 27 units above the 200 level. Nine units of core courses are common for all students. A field study is required instead of a research thesis. One elective course is required which can be selected from any of these following courses: AERS 141, AECO 241, DM 210, and DM 220.

Core courses (9 units):
MGT 201, MGT 213, MGT 231
Major courses (30 units including an elective course):
DM 201, DM 204, DM 221, DM 223, DM 230, DM 241, DM 291, DM 298, DM 299, DEVC 208

Graduate courses:
DM 201—Development Perspective (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Systems theory and concepts and their application to the analysis of the national development process; comparison of development patterns; and Philippine historical realities and current national development goals and strategies. 3 hrs (class).
DM 204—Management Dimensions of Development Organizations. PR. COI. (1,2). History, environment, and dynamics of development organizations; application of management principles in the analysis of development organization. 3 hrs (class).
DM 210—Research Management (3). (1,2). Principles, practices, and dynamics of research management. 3 hrs (class).
DM 220—Public Policy and Program Administration for Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Policy formulation, analysis, and implementation; program administration and project management for development. 3 hrs (class)
DM 221—Fiscal Administration in Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Theories and methods of fiscal administration and their application in the financial planning and analysis of development programs. 3 hrs (class).
DM 223—Project Development and Management (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Design, implementation, and evaluation of development projects. 3 hrs (class).
DM 224—Public Affairs Management in Development I (3). PR. COI. (1). Political and administrative structures and processes in national development with emphasis on rural development. 3 hrs (class).
DM 225—Public Affairs Management in Development II (3). PR. DM 224 or COI. (2). Concepts, scope, and components of rural development management. Analysis of management environment and behavior in the implementation of rural development programs. 3 hrs (class).
DM 230—Planned Change in Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Concepts, models, and strategies of planned transformation. 3 hrs (class).
DM 241—Managerial Leadership (3). PR. MGT. 101 or COI. (1,2). Leadership theories, roles, styles, and skills in various management levels. 3 hrs (class).
DM 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited in the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
DM 298—Field Studies in Development Management (3). PR. COI. (1,2,S).
DM 299—Graduate Seminar in Development Management (1). PR. COI. (1,2). May be taken twice.

Education Management (EDM)

Institute of Community Education, College of Public Affairs

Faculty: Please see listing under Community Education

Degree offered: MPAf

Area of Specialization: Education Management

Core courses: 13 units
PAf 201, PAf 203, PAf 204, DM 224

Required courses: 12 units
CED 210, CED 215, CED 291, CED 298, CED 299

Elective courses: 6 units
CED 213, CED 217, CED 242, CED 246

Graduate courses: Please see course listing under Agricultural Education

Entomology (ENT)

Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture

Faculty:
Professor Emeriti: Venus J. Calilung, PhD; Leonila C. Raros, PhD; Belen M. Rejesus, PhD
Professors: Candida B. Adalla, PhD; Victor P. Gapud, PhD; Jose R. Medina, PhD; Virginia R. Ocampo, PhD; Augusto C. Sumalde, PhD; Luis Rey I. Velasco, PhD
Associate Professor: Grace F. Barroga, PhD
Assistant Professor: Barbara A. Caoili, DAgrSci
Affiliate Professor: Cleofas R. Cervancia, PhD

Degrees offered: MAgr, MS, and PhD

The Master of Agriculture (MAgr) program offers a nonthesis option for Entomology graduate students involved in undergraduate teaching and extension as well as those occupying managerial and similar positions whose professional competencies may be better enhanced by taking more courses in lieu of a thesis.

The Master of Science (MS) program has the following specific objectives: (1) to develop in the student the capacity to sort out and critically analyze the facts and train him in the process of scientific thinking and (2) to provide him with a broad basic background for independent scientific experimentation.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, on the other hand, has the following additional objectives: (1) to develop in the student a keen perception for and sensitivity to diverse entomological problems and the ability to formulate and implement their solutions independently, (2) to enable the student to analyze, synthesize, and integrate seemingly unrelated and discordant facts into a meaningful, unified body of knowledge from which he can draw intelligent responses to specific situations, and (3) to develop in the student a sense of moral commitment and conviction towards the solution of entomological problems affecting the nation.

Three PhD programs are being offered, namely: (a) Regular PhD, (b) PhD by Research, and (c) Straight PhD.

Other admission requirements

Strong>General

Baccalaureate students should have the academic background in general entomology, genetics, biology, microbiology, and chemistry. A prospective student will be informed of his deficiencies in the academic requirements mentioned for guidance.

Specific

MAgr/MS programs – A student with a baccalaureate degree will be admitted either on a regular status (minimum average grade, 2.25) or probationary status (minimum average grade, 2.75).

If his average grade is slightly below the minimum grade requirement the applicant could still be admitted provided he has published one or more technical papers.

Regular PhD program– A student must have a minimum average grade of 2.00 during his master’s degree to be admitted.

PhD by Research – Applicants must have the following minimum qualifications: (1) an MS degree in Entomology with a GPA of 1.75 or better, (2) at least 5 years of experience in research beyond the MS degree, and (3) at least three published entomological papers (excluding MS and BS theses) in refereed scientific journals, at least two of which he must be the sole or senior author. In addition, he must have a certification of full support for his proposed research from his institution, a research funding agency, or his future adviser. Finally, he must pass a written qualifying examination and an interview to be administered by a departmental committee.

Straight PhD – An MS student-applicant must obtain a general weighted average of 1.25 in 18 units of required courses beyond 200 level in his first year. He must also pass a qualifying examination to be administered by the department.

Core course

Students are required to take core courses in Entomology to ensure background adequacy. One with a graduate degree in Entomology is expected to have higher level of knowledge of the science than one with a bachelor’s degree. He should, therefore, be able to demonstrate a good grasp of the basics of Entomology expected to be learned from the core courses listed below.

For the MAgr and MS programs: ENT 101, ENT 110, ENT 120, ENT 140, ENT 151.
For the PhD program: all courses for the MAgr enumerated above and ENT 209 (History of Entomology).
Graduate courses:
ENT 209—History of Entomology (3). PR. ENT 101 or COI. (2). Historical perspective in the development of world entomology. 3 hrs (class).
ENT 220—Advanced Insect Physiology (3). PR. CHEM 160, ENT 120 or COI. (2). Biochemical bases of life processes in insects. 5 hrs (2 class 3 lab).
ENT 225—Advanced Insecticide Toxicology (3). PR. CHEM 160 or ENT 125 or COI. (1). Physiochemical concepts of the action or toxic agents in biochemical systems; mechanism of action or anticholinesterase inhibitors; insecticide resistance and synergism; selective toxicity. 5 hrs (2 class 3 lab).
ENT 240—Advance Insect Taxonomy (3). PR. ENT 140 or COI. (1). Recent concepts in systematics; original research on taxonomic group of student’s interest. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 246—Taxonomy of Immature Insects (3). PR. ENT 140 or COI. (2). Identification, classification, and behavior of immature forms of insects, with emphasis on the endopterygote orders. 7 hrs (1 class, 3 lab).
ENT 247—Aphidology (3). PR. ENT 140 or COI. (2). Systematics, ecology, behavior, and economic significance of the Aphidoidea. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ENT 251—Advanced Insect Ecology (3). PR. ENT 151 or COI. (1). Contemporary ecological concepts and methods as they related to insect populations. 3 hrs (class).
ENT 271—Insect Transmission of Plant Pathogens (3). PR. ENT 101 and PPTH 101 or COI. (2). Insect vectors of plant pathogens, techniques of plant pathogen transmission, interrelationships of plants, insects and pathogens; physiology of insects in relation to transmission of plant pathogens. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 272—Biology of Entomophagous Insects (3). PR. ENT 140 or COI. (1) Life history, habits, host relationship, and other biological peculiarities of selected groups of entomophagous insects. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 275—Insect Pathology (3). PR. ENT 101 and MCB or COI. (2). Insect pathology and microbiology, including biological relationship between microorganisms and insects. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 277—Economic Acarology (3). PR. ENT 146 or COI. (1). Taxonomy and biology of mites associated with crop plats, stored products, leaf litter and soil; control of injurious species; laboratory rearing techniques. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
ENT 279—Insect Resistance in Plants (3). PR. ENT 120 and BOT 20 or COI. (2). Pest control through resistant plants, methods of selection, analysis of the components of resistance interactions between resistant plants and insects. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. (1,2,S). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ENT 291—Special Topics (1-3). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units. (1,2,S).
ENT 295—Pesticide Residues (3). PR. ENT 125 or COI. (1). Analysis of pesticide residues; their fate in the environment; and their ecological significance; pesticide legislation. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
ENT 299—Graduate Seminar in Entomology (2). PR. Graduate standing (1,2,S). May be taken for additional credit not exceeding 2 units.
ENT 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).
ENT 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12). (1,2,S).

Environmental Science (ENSC)

School of Environmental Science and Management

Faculty:
Professor Emeritus: Enrique P. Pacardo, PhD
Professors: Antonio J. Alcantara, PhD; Nicomedes D. Briones, PhD
Associate Professors: Leonardo M. Florece, PhD; Carmelita M. Rebancos, PhD
Adjunct Professor: Jurgene Honculada Primavera, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor: Mary Ann Pollisco-Botengan, PhD
Affiliate Professors: Severino S. Capitan, PhD; Rex Victor O. Cruz, PhD; Virginia C. Cuevas, PhD; Danielito T. Franco, PhD; William SM. Gruezo, PhD; Felino P. Lansigan, PhD; Mimosa C. Ocampo, PhD; Agnes C. Rola, PhD; Luis Rey I. Velasco, PhD; Oscar B. Zamora, PhD
Affiliate Associate Professors: Nestor T. Baguinon, PhD; Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., PhD; Lourdes V. Castillo, PhD; Ayolani V. de Lara, PhD; Josefina T. Dizon, PhD; Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, PhD; Ritchelita P. Galapate, PhD; Corazon B. Rapera, PhD; Walfredo R. Rola, PhD; Zenaida M. Sumalde, PhD; Sixto A. Valencia, PhD
Affiliate Assistant Professors: Consuelo DL. Habito, PhD; Aser B. Javier, PhD; Eleno O. Peralta, PhD
University Researcher: Jesusita O. Coladilla, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Areas of specialization:
MS: Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Restoration, Community-Based Resource Management, Protected Area Management, Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology, Environmental Biology
PhD: Environmental Security and Management, Protected Areas Planning, Development and Management, Social Theory and Environment

Core courses:
MS: ENS 201, ENS 211, ENS 275, ENS 296, ENS 299
PhD: ENS 242, ENS 270, ENS 299 if graduates of MS in Environmental Science. If non-MS in Environmental Science, foundation courses such as ENS 201 plus any other two courses from ENS 211, ENS 275, and ENS 296 are required. Core courses are ENS 242, ENS 270 and ENS 299.

Graduate courses:
ENS 201—Ecosystem Structure and Dynamics (3). PR. BOT 150 or BIO 150 or COI. (1,2). Ecosystem structure, function, energetics, nutrient cycles, population dynamics, ecosystem models. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 202—Landscape Ecology (3). PR. ENS 201, BIO 150 or COI. (2). Principles, theories, research methods and application of landscape ecology in environmental and natural resource management. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 203—Advanced Aquatic Ecology (3). PR. COI. (1). Recent studies in aquatic environment-organism interactions; adaptive mechanisms; species displacement and extinction; modern approaches in the evaluation of production rates. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 204—Issues in Aquatic Resources Management (3). (2). Problems and issues in the use of aquatic resources with emphasis on the Philippines situation. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 211—Systems Analysis and Quantitative Methods in Natural Resources Management (3). PR. MGT 211 or COI. (1). Statistical concepts and data analysis; optimization techniques; stochastic modeling; application of the systems approach to resource-based problems. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 220—Institution and the Environment (3). PR. COI. (2). Social science approaches to the study of man-environment interactions; analysis of the interrelationships between culture, population, and the natural environment, and human responses to changing habitats. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 221—(or FRM 221) Environmental and Natural Resource Policy Formulation (3). PR. COI. Theories, concepts, and issues in environmental and natural resource policy formulation, case studies with special reference to developing countries. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 230—Industrial Ecology (3). PR. ENS 201 or COI. (1). Ecological principles and their applications in the organization and management of industrial systems. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 242—(or ECO 275) Economic Valuation of Environmental and Natural Resource System (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Approaches and techniques for economic measurements and valuation of natural resources and environmental impacts of development. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 255—(or PSY 255) Environmental Psychology (3). PR. COI. (2). Analysis of the confluence of psychological processes and environmental context from a transactional perspective. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 265—(or SOC 265) Gender and Environments (3). PR. COI. (1). Theories, research, and issues relevant to the analysis of gender relations in the home and work environments. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 270—Dynamics of Population, Resources and Environment (3). PR. HUME 2 or COI. (1). Interactions of human populations with resources and environment in different ecosystems; local, national, and global in scope. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 275—Contemporary Issues in Environment and Development (3). PR. COI. (1,2). Environmental issues, concerns and opportunities; environment-economy interactions; environmental administration; sustainable development policies and issues; resource-use conflict and resolution. 3 hrs (class).
ENS 290—Special Problems (1-3). PR. COI. May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ENS 291—Special Topics (1-3). PR. COI. May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
ENS 296—Environmental Impact Assessment: Perspectives from the Natural and Social Sciences (4). PR. COI. (2,S). Framework and methodology for environmental impact assessment of the biophysical and socioeconomic systems; ecological, social and ethical bases of EIA; risk assessment and management; mitigation of negative impacts and enhancement of positive impacts; case studies. 6 hrs (3 class, 3 lab).
ENS 299—Graduate Seminar (1). May be taken twice.
ENS 300—Master’s Thesis (6).
ENS 400—Doctoral Dissertation (12).

Extension Education (EXTE)

Institute of Community Education, College of Public Affairs

Degrees offered: MS and PhD
For other information and courses see listing under Agricultural Education and Community Education

Family Resource Management (FaRM)

Department of Human and Family Development Studies, College of Human Ecology

Faculty:
Assistant Professors: Marison R. Dy, PhD; Melissa P. Ferido, MS; Sue Liza C. Saguiguit, PhD

Degree offered: MS

Core courses:
HFDS 221, HFDS 231, HFDS 232

Graduate courses:
HFDS 221—Family Behavior (3). PR. COI. (1). Analysis of family behavioral pattern as affected by ecological factors. 3 hrs (class).
HFDS 222—Problems in Family Relations (3). PR. HFDS 112 or COI. (2). Approaches and strategies in handling problems of families. 3 hrs (class).
HFDS 231—Family Management (3). PR. COI. (1). Current concepts and issues in family management. 3 hrs (class).
HFDS 232—Consumer Behavior (3). PR. COI. (2). Consumer motivation and behavior in relation to various factors. 3 hrs (class).
HFDS 243—Experimental Craft Design (3). PR. COI. Advanced experimental craftwork and design development. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HFDS 256—Consumer Textiles (3). PR. COI. (1). Problems related to new developments in textiles and market conditions. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HUME 290—Special Problem (1-3). (2,S). May be taken twice provided that total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 299—Graduate Seminar. (1). May be taken twice.
HUME 300—Master’s Thesis (6). (1,2,S).

Food and Nutrition Planning (FNP)

Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology

Faculty: see listing under Applied Nutrition

Degree offered: MPS
The Regional Training Program is an interdisciplinary course of advanced training which leads to the degree of Master of Professional Studies in Food and Nutrition Planning (MPS-FNP). FNP utilizes a multisectoral approach to food and nutrition planning. Such an approach integrates nutrition into the overall development process as a necessary factor in policy-making and as an indicator of development.

Currently, the FNP Program is under the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food. The core and teaching staff, however, come from the three units of the university:
• College of Agriculture (CA)
- Agricultural Systems Cluster
- Food Science Cluster
• College of Economics and Management (CEM)
- Department of Agricultural Economics
• College of Human Ecology (CHE)
- Institute of Human Nutrition and Food

College of Development Communication

The regular course covers three semesters and a summer totaling 17 months with an academic load of 41 units. The course consists of a set of interdisciplinary lectures; seminar-workshops and field work in micro planning.

Core courses: (20 units)
HNF 251, HNF 252, HNF 298, HUME 291, AECO 261, AECO 241

Supportive courses: (15 units)
DEVC 201, AERS 291, HNF 253, HUME 299, FST 290

Electives: (6 units)
The student may choose courses from any of the following fields, subject to the approval of his guidance committee: Agrarian Studies, Rural Sociology, Community Development, Development Communication, Agricultural Economics, Development Management, Agricultural Chemistry, Human Nutrition and Food, Food Science and Technology, Animal Science, Horticulture, Agronomy

Graduate courses:
HNF 211—Food and Culture (3). PR. COI. (2). Human food behavior and food ways as influenced by various factors; related relationships to dietary patterns and application to nutrition development programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 221—Biochemical Aspects of Human Nutrition (3). PR. CHEM 160 or 161 or COI. (1). Analysis of biochemical processes and regulations, and their interrelationships in the metabolism of nutrients. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 222—Nutrition in Health and Disease (3). PR. COI. (2). Nutrition in relation to physiological and biochemical changes during special health and disease conditions. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 223—Evaluation of Nutritional Status (3). PR. COI. (1). Principles, methods, and techniques used in the evaluation of nutritional status of population groups. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HNF 224—Nutritional Epidemiology (3). PR. STAT 101 or COI. (1). Epidemiologic principles and methods and their application to the promotion of nutrition and health; and control of nutrition-oriented diseases in human population. 5 hrs (2 class, 3 lab).
HNF 225—Nutritional Physiology (3). PR. COI. (1). Analysis of physiological principles and processes as applied to human nutrition in health and disease. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 251—Ecology of Food and Nutrition (3). PR. COI. (1). Ecological, sociocultural, economic, and demographic factors affecting food consumption and nutritional status of a region and population. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 252—Food and Nutrition Planning (3). PR. COI. (2). Identification and analysis of problems, resources, and processes involved in the formulation of policies and planning of food and nutrition programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 253—Workshop in Food and Nutrition Planning (3). PR. HNF 252 or COI. (2). Formulation of policies and plans for food and nutrition programs on the national and sectoral levels. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 254—Nutrition Programs (3). PR. COI. (1). Activities involved in food and nutrition programs at local, national, and international levels; planning and evaluation of applied nutrition programs. 3 hrs (class).
HNF 298—Field Studies (6). PR. COI. (S).
HUME 290—Special Problems (1-3). (2,S). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 291—Special Topics (1-3). (1,2). May be taken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited to the student’s program will not exceed 4 units.
HUME 299—Graduate Seminar (1). (1,2). May be taken twice.
HUME 300—Master’s Thesis (6).
HUME 400—Doctoral Dissertation (1-2).

Food Science (FS)

Food Science Cluster, College of Agriculture

Faculty:
Professors: Erlinda I. Dizon, PhD; Linda B. Mabesa, PhD; Reynaldo C. Mabesa, PhD
Associate Professor: Ernesto V. Carpio, PhD
Assistant Professors: Lilia S. Collado, PhD; Vermont P. Dia, MS
Affiliate Research Associate Professor: Francisco B. Elegado, PhD

Degrees offered: MS and PhD

Core courses: FST 202, FST 210, FST 221, FST 235

Areas of specialization:
Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Food Microbiology, Food Processing

Graduate courses:
FST 202—Food Analysis (3). PR. CHEM 32 or COI. (2). Physical and chemical methods in the analysis of foods. 7 hrs (1 class, 6 lab).
FST 210—Food Biochemistry (3). PR. CHEM 160 or COI. (1). Biochemical and physicochemical changes in foods such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, cereals, and root crops. 3 hrs (class).
FST 212—Advances in Food Protein and Enzymes (2). PR. COI. (2). Current researches and developments on the technology of food protein and enzymes. 2 hrs (class).
FST 213—Advances in Food Lipids (2). PR. COI. Current researche