University of the Philippines Los Baños Institute of Biological Sciences
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| Type | Institute |
|---|---|
| Established | March 23, 1983 |
| Director | Nina M. Cadiz |
| Location | R.B. Espino Wing, L.B. Uichanco Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines |
| Website |
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The University of the Philippines Los Baños Institute of Biological Sciences (also referred to as UPLB IBS or IBS) is an academic institute associated with the College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños. It was established in March 23, 1983 as one of the national center of excellence in the basic sciences. It also supports instruction, research and extension programs in the Philippines and the Asian region.
It offers the four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with specializations in cell and molecular biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, systematics, wildlife biology, and zoology. Its graduate program is offered through the Graduate School.
In 2014, the undergraduate degree program in Biology of the institute received its certification and accreditation under the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance System.[1]
History
The Institute of Biological Sciences was formed on March 23, 1983 under Executive Order 889[2] from the existing staff of the previous University of the Philippines Los Baños departments of Botany, Life Sciences, and Zoology. It began operations on December 1, 1983 and in 1999, the Commission on Higher Education confirmed its status as a Center of Excellence in Biology.[3] The institute is composed of five divisions namely on animal biology, environmental biology, genetics and molecular biology, microbiology, and plant biology.
Other facilities that support these divisions are the Limnological Station, UPLB Museum of National History, University of the Philippines Open University, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, National Crop Protection Center, Institute of Plant Breeding, and International Rice Research Institute.
Organization and administration
| Institute of Biological Sciences Executive Committee | |
|---|---|
| Name | Position |
| Nina Cadiz | Director |
| Juan Carlos Gonzalez | Deputy Director |
| Wilma Cruz | Division Head, Microbiology |
| Charina Grace Banaay | Division Head, Environmental Biology |
| Ma. Dalisay Maligalig | Division Head, Animal Biology |
| Ma. Genaleen Diaz | Division Head, Genetics and Molecular Biology |
| Nerissa Torreta | Division Head, Plant Biology |
| Pablo Ocampo | Station Manager, UPLB Limnological Station |
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| References | [3] |
The institute is under the direct supervision of its director and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Currently, Nina M. Cadiz serves as director of the institute while Juan Carlos Gonzalez serves as the deputy director. It is also managed by an executive council formed by the director, deputy director, division heads, and the station manager of the Limnological Station.[3]
Academics
Students are admitted to the institute through the University of the Philippines College Admission Test. Admission to graduate programs are managed by the Graduate School. The institute offers one undergraduate degree program in Biology with majors in the following fields: cell and molecular biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, systematics, wildlife biology, and zoology.[4] The twelve graduate degree programs offered through the Graduate School include six master's degree, three doctor of philosophy, and three doctor of philosophy by research.[5]
Research
Researchers from the institute discovered new species of spiders from Mount Makiling.[6]
Extension
Extension services offered by the institute include technical assistance as resource person or consultant, instructional support services, and some short courses.[7] The institute-led Bee Program received an award from the Civil Service Commission in 2008.[8]
References
- ↑ "BS Biology Program gets AUN-QA Standard Accreditation". University of the Philippines Los Banos. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Executive Order no. 889, series of 1983". Official Gazetteer. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 Montecillo, Andrew. "About IBS". Institute of Biological Sciences. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Undergraduate Programs". Institute of Biological Sciences. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Graduate Programs". Institute of Biological Sciences. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ Mateo, Janvic (4 January 2015). "UPLB scientists discover new spiders". Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Extension Projects". Institute of Biological Sciences. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "UPLB Bee Program" (PDF). Civil Service Commission. Retrieved 3 April 2015.