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The Department of Biological Sciences is a conglomeration of four sections: Botany, Genetics, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, and Ecology. It offers the Bachelor of Science in Biology program with its three major fields of specialization: Marine Biology, Botany and Ecology.
Together with the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry and the College of Education, the department is also offering Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Chemistry-Biology. It is also jointly offering Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Botany, with the College of Agriculture. The Department also offers two graduate programs: Master of Science major in Botany and Master in Biology (MBio) which is a non-thesis Graduate program offered in partnership with the Leyte Normal University Graduate School. This latter program aims to upgrade the academic qualifications of tertiary faculty members of state colleges and universities.
Vision, Mission & Goals
Degree Offerings
Bachelor of Science in Biology with majors in:
Marine Biology
Botany
Ecology
Master of Science in Botany
Sections
- Genetics, molecular biology and microbiology
This section includes three related disciplines on the molecular aspect of the cell, focusing on gene expression and regulation and molecular techniques and analysis; biotechnology applications; and techniques in culture and identification of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria and microscopic fungi. This section also offers graduate subjects for the Master in Biology (MBio) program. - Ecology
The ecology section serves a variety of undergraduate students, including both biology majors and non-majors throughout the university. This section deals with courses on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and resource conservation and management. Field work and conservation and assessment of status of different types of ecosystems focusing on nearby areas in Leyte are also introduced through this section. - Botany
This section strives for excellence in teaching in plant physiology and development, ecology and systematics which includes plant identification and training on herbarium preparation and plant conservation. Instruction is also enhanced through access with the botanical garden and herbarium situated in the department. - Marine Biology
This section provides interdisciplinary background in marine biology through traditional courses and experimental learning programs further enriched by access to the Marine/ Aquatic laboratory situated at the lower campus and modern field equipment for terrestrial and aquatic sampling and research. This section also conducts Marine Resource Assessment and Monitoring, Participatory resource, ecological and livelihood assessment, Water analysis, Open-water SCUBA lead by a resident faculty of the department, environmental education and training, marine sanctuary establishment and coastal resource management.
Facilities
The facilities of the Department include the main building that houses 2 lecture and 4 laboratory rooms, 1 herbarium, 1 green house, 1 preparation room containing modern laboratory equipment, conference room and library and 10 faculty offices. The department has access to the Marine Laboratory with modern equipment for aquatic sampling research with underwater documentation facilities, speedboat and SCUBA diving gear.
The Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences consists courses including Microbiology, Virology and Parasitology.
Sections
Paraclinical Sciences
- Bacteriology/Epidemiology
- Immunology/Virology
- Parasitology/Pathology
- Public Health
Course Offerings
Paraclinical Courses
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Parasitology
- Pathology
Major Offering: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
The Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences consist of the Basic Veterinary Medicine courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology and Zootechnics. In terms of courses, the DVBS consists of subjects that are taken up in the third and fourth year DVM students.
Section
- Pharmacology/Physiology
- Gross Developmental Anatomy
- Zootechnics
Course offerings
- Basic Veterinary Medicine Courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Zootechnics
In recognition of the cross-cutting role of social science in agricultural RDE, the Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies (ISRDS) takes on an orchestrating part in stirring critical thinking across disciplines and commodities by mapping out urgent issues and problems that require timely and appropriate responses. Specifically, it focuses on the complex RDE issues of rural poverty and the impacts of local governance, human capital development, energy and water to achieve sustainable agricultural progress in rural communities. In addition to its primary functions in research and extension, the ISRDS is expanding its mandate since June 2004, to offer degree courses thereby influencing young minds towards positive transformation in agriculture through quality higher education.
Vision, Mission & Goals
Divisions
- Strategic RDE Socio-economics Policy Division with five sections that deal on thematic programs:
- Local Governance
- Human Capital Development
- Water
- Energy
- Poverty
- Instruction Division with three sections:
- Masteral Curricular Program
- Rural Sociology and Development Anthropology Program
- Development Policy Studies Program Undergraduate Program Non-degree Program
- Undergraduate Program
- Non-degree Program
- Masteral Curricular Program
- Knowledge Dissemination Division
Strategic Research and Development Focus
- Rural Poverty. ISRDS strives to achieve greater understanding of the phenomenon of rural poverty and its implications to national development. The end in view is to enable policymakers, program implementers, academicians, students, and the indigents themselves to contribute to the solution of persistent poverty especially in the rural areas.
- Human Capital Development. ISRDS seeks to critically look at the state of human capital development. We analyze the contributions of both the formal and nonformal education systems in order to determine what needs to be done and to advocate policies that promote human capital development for the agriculture and natural resources sectors.
- Local Governance. ISRDS R&D team aims to generate knowledge around the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of local governance to effect agricultural and rural development, and people empowerment.
The Department of Consumer and Hospitality Management prepares students to become successful professionals by integrating experimental and problem-based learning approaches into the program. DCHM continues to produce competent graduates capable of functioning effectively as leaders and service providers in the national and international hospitality and tourism industries.
Vision, Mision & Goals
Course Offered
Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Research and Extension Agenda
The DCHM faculty acts as study leaders of research and extension projects implemented in partnership with research institutes in VSU such as the Institute of Strategic Research and Development Studies and the Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management. Among the projects the DCHM is engaged in include:
- Research and mapping of economic potentials and planning infrastructure in Salcedo, Eastern Samar
- Natural Resource Management
- Eco-tourism at VSU
The Department has two sections: Agricultural Economics which covers all areas and applications of economics in the field of agriculture and agro-industries, and Economics which focuses mainly on understanding and articulating relevant economic theories and principles.
Vision, Mission, and Goals
Course Offered
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Research and Extension Agenda
Services Offered
- Basic data management and software orientation for SPSS and STATA
- Socio-economic analysis
- Impact assessment and policy analysis
- Economic valuation
Through the years, the Department of Business and Management (DBM) continues to provide students with relevant expertise in the field of agribusiness and business management to meet and serve the demands of agro-industries in the country.
DBM carries out VSU’s mandate in agricultural development and thus, focuses most of its research programs on regional commodities such as vegetables, jackfruit, cereals, small ruminants, agroforestry, tropical ecology/environmental resource management and socio-economics. Its research activities are initiated by its faculty members, some of whom are affiliate researchers in different national research centers including the Phillippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PhilRootcrops), Abaca National Research Center (NARC), and the National Coconut Research Center – Visayas (NCRC-V).
Vision, Mission, and Goals
Course Offered
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
Research Agenda
DBM's research activities adhere to VSU’s RDE principle of integration, inter-disciplinary, inter-department/center and interagency partnership/collaboration. Collaborative interagency projects are implemented after a memorandum of understanding is made and terms of reference are agreed. RDE collaborators and external funding institutions are from international (ACIAR, GTZ/GIZ, etc), national (PCAARRD, DA-BAR, DOST, NRCP, CHED-HEDF, etc), regional (DA 8, DOH, CHED, etc.) and institutional (VSU, and other SUCs) agencies, non-government organizations, and local government units.
Ecotourism
- VSU Tourism Development Plan
- Product identification, development, and promotion
- Enterprise development plan for the establishment of the VSU Green Mountain Resort
Entrepreneurship
- Developing feasibility studies’ business plans etc. under the SBAU of DBM
- Enhancing entrepreneurship and RDE skills
- Proper record keeping (enterprise budgeting, accounting, auditing, income statement, etc.)
Climate
- Coping mechanism/adaptation strategies for climate change impact among LGUs and households
- Assessment of policy implementation
- Assessment of climate-resilient production systems
Environment and Natural Resources Management
- Governance and management models
- Land and water use plans
- Economic analysis of ENRM options
Energy
- Governance and management models
- Economic analysis of power generation, transmission and distribution, and alternative energy sources
- Assessment of policy implementation
Education
- Economic analysis of K+12 program
- Assessment of facilities utilization and manpower needs
- Assessment of alternative learning systems
Agriculture, food, and fisheries policy research
- Economic analysis of devleoped technologies
- Impact assessment of VSU technologies
- Assessment of policies related to AFF
- Supply/value chain improvement studies in crop and livestock
Student development
Learn about the career opportunities for BSAB graduates and the Society of Agribusiness Students that can help you get by with your college education at VSU.
Event Venues
Convention Center
Capacity: 1,000
Rates:
-For VSU employees and relatives: PHP4,000 for the first four hours, PHP1,500 for every succeeding hour
-For outsiders: PHP10,000 for the first four hours, PHP2,000 for every succeeding hour
Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1044
Center for Continuing Education
Perfect for training, workshops, meetings, wedding receptions, and parties.
Rates:
Training Hall (1st floor)
For non-VSU employees/students
-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour, with air-con
-For church-related activities: PHP500 for the first hour, PHP200 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP900 for the first hour, PHP425 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.
For VSU employees/students
-For official activities of VSU: PHP350 for the first hour, PHP50 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP510 for the first hour, PHP290 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.
-For activities of recognized VSU organizations: PHP400 for the first hour, PHP100 for every succeeding hour, without air-con; PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.
-For personal activities of VSU employees such as graduation parties, weddings, etc: PHP450 for the first hour, PHP150 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour, with air-con.
Function Room (2nd floor)
For non-VSU employees/students
-PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP1,000 for the first hour, PHP450 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.
For VSU employees/students
-PHP550 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour without air-con; PHP600 for the first hour, PHP350 for every succeeding hour with air-con. Rates include sound system (2 microphones, basic amplifier), electricity, and demolition.
Opening/Closing: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Reservation: +63 53 565 0600 Local 1069
Beach Garden
Rate:
Non- Exclusive
1. Entrance Fee/head - P 10.00
2. Use of Swimming Pool
Children (10years and below) - P 25.00
Adult (VSU Employees & students) - P 50.00
Non- VSU employees & students - P 75.00
3. Kiosks/Cottages
Social Park Area - P 200.00
Swimming Pool Area - P 250.00
4. Floating Cottage
Group usage/hour - P 100.00
Individual usage/head - P 25.00
5. Function Hall - P 2,500.00
6. View Deck - P 800.00
Exclusive
1. Social Park Area - P 4,500.00
2. Swimming Pool Area - P 6,000.00
3. Riverside Area - P 2,000.00
Opening/Closing: Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Friday, Saturday and Holiday: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Accommodation/Lodging
Apartelle
The VSU Apartelle offers rooms with balconies facing the beach and dorm-type rooms.
Rates:
Standard Room (airconditioned, with 3 single beds, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with Queen-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,500/night
Superior Room (airconditioned, with King-sized bed, hot and cold shower, TV): PHP1,600/night
*Extra bed: PHP100/night
Apartelle Annex Rates:
Matrimonial Room (airconditioned, with TV): @ PHP1,200, PHP1,500, PHP1,600/night
Dorm-type rooms (Minimum of 5 pax, can accommodate 8, 10, and 12 pax, airconditioned, with double-decked beds, and TV): PHP200/person
Other amenities: Wifi in lobby and balcony areas, laundry area, parking with 24-hr security, swimming pool 100 meters away
Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1094 / (+63)997-351-6469
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Seafront Suite
The VSU Seafront Suite offers two cottage units by the beach, with four air-conditioned rooms, kitchen, and home entertainment. It can accommodate a maximum of 9 persons.
Rates:
-PHP3,500/unit
Additional charges:
-For party events: PHP1,000
-Use of riverside pavement with tent: PHP1,500
-Social park area stage: PHP500
-Chair rental: PHP5/piece
-Table rental: PHP50/piece
-Sound system with videoke: PHP1,500
Check-in time: 2:00PM
Check-out: 12:00 NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7482
Balay Alumni
Rates:
Bed Spacer (with fan)
-Double-deck bedrooms (choice of a maximum capacity of 10 and 16 pax): PHP120/person
-Single bed (maximum of 6 pax): PHP150/person
Rooms for rent (maximum of 2 pax)
-4 air-conditioned rooms with shared comfort rooms: PHP550
-4 air-conditioned rooms with comfort room: PHP750
Conference room
-One day rent (8:00AM-5:00PM): PHP1,500, PHP200 for every succeeding hour
Check-out: 12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7151 / +63 (53) 565-0600 local 1008
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Hostel
The VSU Hostel offers affordable rooms and small cottages by the beach that are perfect for a short- and long-term stay. Wifi connection is available at the receiving area. All rooms have air-con and TV.
Rates:
Standard:
-Twin beds: PHP700
-Triple beds: PHP800
Deluxe
-Triple beds (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,000
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP900
Superior
-Matrimonial (with hot and cold shower and refrigerator): PHP1,500
Cottages
-With twin beds: PHP500
-Air-conditioned room with twin beds, kitchen, refrigerator, hot and cold shower: PHP1,500
*Extra mattress/person: PHP150 for standard, deluxe, and superior rooms, PHP60 for shared beds
Function room:
-PHP2,500 for 3 hours, PHP300 for every succeeding hour
Check-out:12:00NN
Reservation: (053) 563-7187/ 0965 625 2246 / +63 53 565 0600 Local 1043 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
