GS 500 – St. Thomas and Critical Thinking
As the philosophical foundation of Research Methodology, it is a study of the principles of and skills in critical thinking according to St. Thomas Aquinas in the three areas of mental cognition: simple apprehension, judgment, and reasoning; and of common fallacies towards the acquisition of the art of argumentation. 

PHL 821 – Philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas
An exposition of the essential philosophical teachings of the Angelic Doctor organized around the 24 fundamental theses of Thomism against the background of St. Thomas Aquinas’ successful synthesis of Scholastic Philosophy, Biblical and Catholic Tradition, and Aristotelian Method. 

PHL 603 – Philosophy of Nature
A background study on the logical structure of hylemorphism and other comparative theories, introduction to the function and meaning of philosophy of science, and of treatises on the philosophy of life, the role of models and paradigms in the scientific revolution, processes, and interdependence. Practicum in definitional analysis, philosophical reflection on various life and exact scientific specializations. 

PHL 823 – Philosophy of Values
A survey exposition of the moral philosophies dating back from Socrates, Buddha, and Confucius to contemporary moral philosophies around a reflective critique of these in the light of contemporary Catholic moral thought. 

BIO 600 – Advanced Systematics
Practical knowledge of revisionary taxonomy and phylogenetic principles. It explores the principles and methods of zoological and botanical/fungal nomenclature, biotic inventory, and description of new taxa, phylogenetic analysis, and classification. Special exercises will delve into protocols for basic taxonomic studies (including species description), and methods of phylogenetic analysis with a particular emphasis on morpho-anatomical characters. 

BIO 601 – Advanced Cell & Molecular Biology
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology focuses on the advanced concepts and applications of cytology and molecular biology. The course tackles the relationship between the cell’s molecular structures and functions, the dynamic character of cellular organelles, the use of chemical energy in cellular activities, the unity and diverPLANTsity at the macromolecular and cellular levels, and the mechanisms that regulate cellular activities. 

BIO 602 – Advanced Ecology
This course facilitates the recognition of the foundations and basic concepts of ecology and the application of these to current topics on ecology such as landscape ecology and ecosystem management. The basic and advanced concepts of the ecological principles which govern the interactions between plants and animals will be presented. 

BIO 603 – Advanced Developmental Biology
The study of the structural and physiological changes occurring in a developing vertebrate organism from fertilization, embryogenesis, gametogenesis, metamorphosis, regeneration, and growth. Molecular processes involved in differentiation, determination, and specialization of embryonic cells are also discussed. 

BIO 604 – Advanced Genetics
Study of the principles of the molecular and physical bases of biological diversity; the mechanism resulting from these diversities and the principle that governs their heredity from one generation to another. 

Molecular Sciences Track

BIO 700 – Advanced Virology
A course on modern medical virology, with an emphasis on structure, molecular biology, viral replication, mutations, the evolution of viruses, host cell interactions, and pathogenesis, as well as diagnosis, control, and prevention of infection.

BIO 701 – Advanced Immunology
The study of the immune system and the immunological principles at the cellular level from the perspective of cell and developmental biology, and at the molecular level with emphases on the molecular structure of antigen-antibody interactions and gene regulations in view of understanding the medically significant disorders of the immune system.

BIO 702 – Current Techniques in Molecular Biosciences w/ Lab

Principles and applications of different molecular techniques to better understand the Molecular Sciences.

BIO 703 – Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced topics in biomolecular interactions with an emphasis on experimental approaches and problem-solving.

BIO 704 – Molecular Phylogenetics w/ Lab
Principles of phylogenetic techniques, terminologies, and analysis using molecular data.

BIO 705 – Bioinformatics
This course is designed to introduce bioinformatics concepts, principles, and techniques within the framework of basic shell scripting and web-based databases/tools

BIO 800 – Aquatic Biotechnology
Study of and application of biotechnology for the direct and indirect use of aquatic organisms or parts or products of living aquatic organisms in their natural or modified forms. Plant Biology Track

BIO 706- Plant Morphology & Anatomy w/ Lab
Comparison of plant form and functions.

BIO 707 – Field Botany w/ Lab
Survey and collection of botanical specimens and analysis of their ecological distribution.

BIO 708 – Bryology w/ Lab
Introduction to the systematics and evolution of bryophytes (mosses, hornworts, and liverworts).

BIO 709 – Phycology w / Lab
Introduction to the systematics, identification, morphology, and ecology of micro- and macroalgae from marine and freshwater environments.

BIO 710 – Ethnobotany
The interaction of people and plants with a broad survey of the diversity of plants described both scientifically and culturally. 

BIO 711 – Pteridology w/ Lab
Introduction to the systematics and evolution of ferns and fern-allies.

BIO 712 – Economic Botany
Studies plants that are significant and important to both the ecosystem and the national economy. Traditionally useful plants found growing within an area occupied by a particular community whose culture has some bearing on useful plants are included.

BIO 704 – Molecular Phylogenetics w/ Lab

BIO 705 – Bioinformatics

BIO 801 – Plant Physiology with Lab
Examines plant physiology and relates this to growth and development.

BIO 802 – Phylogeny of Land Plants
A broad, evolutionary overview of plant diversity (club mosses and ferns to conifers and flowering plants) based on the currently accepted classification of the APG (Angiosperm Phylogeny Group).

BIO 803 – Descriptive Language of Taxonomy
A practical method of recording taxonomic descriptions for computer processing to generate natural language descriptions, interactive and illustrated identification, and information retrieval.

BIO 804 – Plant Pathology
The scientific study of plant diseases caused by pathogens and environmental conditions.

Environmental Biology Track

BIO 713 – Aquatic Biology
The ecology of freshwater and marine environments.

BIO 714 – Field Zoology w/ Lab
The principles and practice of proper sampling, processing, and analysis of zoological specimens based on actual field and laboratory exercises.

BIO 707 – Field Botany w/ Lab

BIO 715 – Terrestrial Biology
The ecology of terrestrial environments.

BIO 716 – Environmental Microbiology
This studies the microbial communities and their processes and interactions in the natural environment. It focuses on microbial communities and diversity in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and their different metabolic processes in response to biotic and abiotic factors.

BIO 805 – Population Genetics
The branch of evolutionary biology concerned with the genetic structure of populations and how it changes through time.

BIO 806 – Biogeography
The study of plant and animal distribution in space and time.

BIO 807 – Biodiversity & Conservation Biology
The principles and practice of biodiversity and conservation with emphasis on the Philippine setting.

BIO 808 – Ecotoxicology
A broad overview of different aspects of ecotoxicology, including environmental chemistry, toxicology, ecology, and risk assessment related topics.

BIO 809 – Biostatistics for Biodiversity and Ecology
Introduction to the use of statistical tools and software for interpreting data with emphasis on their application to biodiversity and ecological research. 

Animal Biology Track

BIO 717 – Invertebrate Systematics and Evolution
The evolution and systematics of invertebrate animals starting with a review of basic rules in zoological taxonomy and systematics, natural history collections as well as trace the origins and development of different invertebrate phyla.

BIO 718 – Vertebrate Systematics and Evolution
The systematics and evolution of major vertebrate phyla based on their morphology, life history, and phylogeny. The ecology and the economic and pathological significance of these animals to human life are also discussed.

BIO 719 – Field Zoology w/ Lab
The principles and practice of proper sampling, processing, and analysis of zoological specimens based on actual field and laboratory exercises.

BIO 720 – Animal Behavior
Basic principles derived from evolution, ecology, ethology, and development to explain how and why animals behave as they do in particular situations.

BIO 721 – Protozoology
The study of the taxonomy, systematics, life history, morphology, and ecology of protozoa.

BIO 722 – Advanced Animal Histology
Presents details of tissue and organ microanatomy, relating structure to function.

BIO 104 – Molecular Phylogenetics w/ Lab

BIO 705 – Bioinformatics

BIO 810 – Animal Morphology and Anatomy w/ Lab
The macroscopic structure, morphology, and location of various organs and tissues in the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, and sensory systems or representative animal phyla.

BIO 811 – Advanced Animal Physiology w/ Lab
A comparative approach to the study of morphology and function among representative animal taxa.

BIO 812 – Animal Parasitology w/ Lab
The systematics and evolution, life history, development, and ecology of animal parasites.

BIO 813 – Entomology w/ Lab
The morphology, anatomy, life history, and ecology of different insect taxa.

BIO 814 – Ichthyology w/ Lab
The diversity, morphology, life history, and ecology of fishes.

BIO 803 – Descriptive Language of Taxonomy