SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY

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COURSE SYLLABUS

I. Course Code : ES 5
II. Course Descriptive Title : CIVIL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
III. Credit Units/No. of Hrs. : Lecture: 2 units/36 hours
IV. Course Pre-requisite/s : First Year Standing
V. Academic Term and School Year : First Semester, S.Y. 2023 – 2024
VI. Vision, Mission and Quality Policy of SSU :

SSU Vision

A Transformative University Committed to Technology, Innovation and Service Excellence.

BOR No. 41 series 2014

SSU Mission
The University shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in the arts, philosophy, social sciences, agriculture and fishery, forestry, science
and technology, engineering, education, law and other related fields. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of
specialization.

Sec. 2. R.A. 9313

Quality Policy
Samar State University commits to provide and uphold service excellence in instruction, research and extension in conformity to legal and statutory requirements for
continual improvement and customer satisfaction.
BOR No. 80 series 2016

VII. College Goal

The College of Engineering aims to develop engineers who are aware of their role as frontline technocrats in technological advancement and nation-building, equipped
with the necessary knowledge, expertise, and values, and prepared to face the challenges in the practice of the engineering profession, locally and globally.

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VIII. Program Graduate Outcomes

Institutional Graduate Outcome Attributes Link to MV-CV

Common to All Programs in All Types of School

1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. Communicator Excellence, Technology
2. Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and presenting using culturally appropriate language. Communicator Excellence
3. Work effectively in teams, in collaboration with other disciplines, and multicultural teams. Team Player Leadership
4. Practice the profession in accordance with existing laws, social, moral and/ or ethical responsibility. Professional Discipline
5. Act as a responsible citizen and show pride of being Filipino by preserving and promoting Filipino Nationalistic Discipline
historical and cultural heritage.
Common to State Universities
6. Demonstrate competence to conduct research. Competent Excellence, Innovation,
Technology
7. Demonstrate competence and commitment to develop appropriate technological services in Committed/ Service,
response to national, regional and local development. Service Oriented Technology
Common to Samar State University Graduates
8. Demonstrate ability to use innovative, creative and appropriate methods to meet the demands of the Technology Provider Innovation, Technology
industry and/or labor market.
9. Demonstrate ability to sustainably manage the resources available in the community. Resource Manager Service, Technology
10. Demonstrate ability to create scientific solutions and innovative concepts with creativity and critical Solution Provider Excellence, Innovation
mindedness. Creative/Critical
11. Demonstrate competence to translate challenges into opportunities. Risk Taker Excellence, Innovation
Change Agent
12. Demonstrate ability to engage in life-long learning with a passion to keep current with local, national Life Long Learner Excellence, Technology
and global developments.
Common to Civil Engineering Graduates
13. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems. Technology Provider Innovation, Technology

14. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for engineering practice. Competent in problem solving Excellence

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15. Demonstrate ability to provide engineering solutions in a global/societal context to alleviate the Leadership, Innovation Excellence, Leadership
socio-economic status of the community.

16. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as Creative, Innovative, and Innovation and Leadership
economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and Leadership
sustainability in accordance with standards.

17. Demonstrate and apply civil engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in Innovative, Creative Innovation, Excellence
a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

IX. Program Objectives

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Graduates of CE program shall be able to:

1. Prepare for the planning, designing, constructing, managing and maintaining of (a) railways, roads, and bridges; (b) dams, reservoirs and hydraulic structures and systems;
(c) water and wastewater disposal; (d) buildings and foundations; and (e) other types of civil works used by man;
2. Take cognizance of their environment;
3. Gain knowledge of their professional responsibilities;
4. Gain knowledge on human, financial, physical, and resource managements;
5. Utilize their knowledge of arts, sciences, and engineering concepts;
6. Prepare for the graduate tasks, researches, and extension services;
7. Discharge all the duties and responsibilities inherent to SSU Alumni Association.

X. Course Description

The course introduces the various tracks of specialization of civil engineering, emphasis on ethics, responsibility and professionalism.

XI. Course Outcomes and their Relationship to Program Outcomes

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Define the history, practices, trend and relationship of Civil Engineering to

I I I
other discipline in Engineering.

Key: I – Introductory E – Enabling D – Demonstrated

XII. Core Values to be Developed

Leadership, Excellence, Discipline, Service

XIII. Course Content

Content No. of Hours

0. Preliminaries 1
0.1 University VMGO and Quality Policy
0.2 College of Engineering Goals and Program Objectives
0.3 Course Overview
0.4 Policies and Grading System

1. History of Civil Engineering 2

1.1 Definition of Civil Engineering
1.2 Civil Engineering Historical Inheritance
1.3 The Ancient Engineers
1.4 Engineering in Medieval Times
1.5 Engineering in the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment
1.6 The Industrial Revolution
1.7 Modern Civil Engineering
1.8 Civil Engineering in the Philippines
2. Civil Engineering and Society and Other Professions 2.5

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2.1 Importance of Civil Engineering

2.2 Roles and Responsibilities of Civil Engineer
2.3 Civil Engineering as a Profession
2.4 Civil Engineering Education
2.5 Careers Related to Civil Engineering

3. Current Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering 9

3.1. Structural Engineering
3.1.1. History, Theory, and Profession
3.1.2. Specializations
3.1.3. Structural Elements
3.1.4. Materials
3.2 Construction Engineering and Management
3.2.1. The Role of a Contractor
3.2.2. Function
3.2.3. Types of Construction
3.2.4. Obtaining the Project
3.2.5. Project Stages
3.2.6. Resolving Disputes
3.2.7. Study and Practice
3.2.8. Required Knowledge
3.3. Geotechnical Engineering
3.3.1. History and Practicing Engineers
3.3.2. Soil Mechanics
3.3.3. Geotechnical Investigation
3.3.4. Building Foundations
3.3.5. Lateral Earth Support Structures
3.3.6. Earthworks
3.3.7. Ground Improvement
3.3.8. Slope Stabilization
3.3.9. Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
3.3.10. Geosynthetics
3.4. Hydraulic Engineering
3.4.1. History
3.4.2. Fluid Mechanics
3.4.3. Behavior of Real Fluids
3.4.4. Applications
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3.5. Water Resources Engineering

3.5.1. Introduction
3.5.2. Groundwater
3.5.3. Dams and Reservoirs
3.5.4. Water-Supply System
3.6. Transportation Engineering
3.6.1. Highway Engineering
3.6.2. Railroad Engineering
3.6.3. Port and Harbor Engineering
3.6.4. Airport Engineering
3.7. Environment and Energy
3.7.1. Water Supply and Treatment
3.7.2. Wastewater Treatment
3.7.3. Air Pollution Management
3.7.4. Environmental Impact Assessment and Mitigation
3.7.5. Purpose and History of Energy Engineering
3.7.6. Renewable Energy

4.Civil Engineering, Sustainability and the Future 7

4.1 Sustainable Engineering
4.2 Roles of Civil Engineer in Sustainable Development
4.3 Future Civil Engineering

5.Civil Engineering and Environmental Science 7

5.2 Scope and Importance of Environmental Science
5.2 Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science
5.3 Importance of Environmental Science in Civil Engineering
QUIZZES 2.5
SUMMATIVE TEST 2.0
MIDTERM/FINAL EXAMINATION 3.0
TOTAL NO. OF HOURS 36 hrs.

XIV. Grading System

Class Participation - 15%
Term Requirements - 20%
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Summative Tests - 25%

Major Examinations - 40%
Total: 100%

( Total Score ) ×35

Rating Score= +60(¿ BOR Resolution No. 168 s .2020)
Highest Possible Score

FINAL GRADE = 50% Mid-term Grade + 50% Final-term Grade

Requirements

1. Seventy-five percent (75%) average rating or 3.0 is required to pass this course.
2. (Class Participation) 5% will be for the attendance; 5% will be for the accuracy of the students’ answers in their unit assessments indicated in the learning packets ̶
the unit assessments will then be submitted in the online classroom to be used ̶ ̶ late submissions shall neither be accepted nor graded; and 5% will be for the
reporting wherein the class will be grouped to specific number of students and each group will be graded using a specific rubric that is shown below

RATING SYSTEM
CATEGORY
Excellent (4 Points) Good (3 Points) Fair (2 Points) Poor (1 Point)

Student/s is/are able to

Student/s generally looks/look Student/s occasionally Student/s
Eye-Contact while present the topic looking at
at the audience, but generally exhibits/exhibit eye- presents/present with no
Reporting the audience and making
to the instructor contact eye-contact
them feel included
Non-Verbal Skills
Student/s stands/stand up Student/s occasionally Student/s sways/sway or Student/s slumps/slump
Posture straight and still with both sways/sway or fidgets/fidget, fidgets/fidget during or leans/lean during
feet on the ground, and but stands/stand up straight presentation presentation
moves the hands for with both feet on the floor

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emphasis most of the time

Student’s/s’ voice/s Student/s

Student’s/s’ voice/s is/are
Student/s uses/use a clear is/are low-medium, but mumbles/mumble,
clear and most of the
voice, rhythm, and tone, so part of the audience still has/have very low
Elocution audience members can easily
that all audience members has some difficulty voice/s and does/do not
hear the presentation.
can hear the presentation hearing presentation. use any tonal
The tone used changes.
Tonality barely changes differences
Oral Skills
Student/s
Student/s Student/s
pronounces/pronounce Student/s does/do not
pronounces/pronounce pronounces/pronounce good,
Pronunciation some terms incorrectly, do any effort regarding
mostly everything clearly but some constructions and
mostly vocabulary of the pronunciation
and correctly terms are incorrect.
unit

Student/s has/have a good Audience cannot

Student/s presents/present Audience has some
hook and presents/present understand the
information in a logical difficulty following
Organization information in logical, presentation because
sequence which audience presentation because
interesting sequence which there is no sequence of
can follow student jumps around
audience can easily follow information
Contents
Student/s Student/s is/are Student/s does/do not
Student/s is/are at ease with
demonstrates/demonstrate comfortable with appear to have a grasp
information and answers
Subject Knowledge full knowledge and can information, but is/are of information; cannot
questions satisfactorily, but
answer and elaborate on only able to answer answer questions about
fails/fail to elaborate
most/all questions asked simple questions the topic

The images used

Visual aid shows effort and The presentation had
The audience could read the changed from blurry to
creativity is used thus small fonts and blurry
Presentation Visual slides and the images were high-resolution. Text
improving overall pictures. It has been
generally good. varied depending on
presentation difficult to follow.
parts.

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One or two members of

The group was mostly
The group run perfectly the group have focused The group did not know
coordinated, but there were
coordinated, with clear most of the presentation. when to speak, or what
some moments of doubt
Teamwork Coordination guidelines about each The rest of the group did role were having. Only
and/or unbalance. A minority
member’s role. Each not have clear one person leads the
of the members of the group
member has participated. instructions about their group.
did not know what to do.
role.

Based on https://jaimegeografiaehistoria.wordpress.com/2017/03/16/rubric-grading-the-oral-presentation/

3. (Term Requirements) For the midterm, the required video shall be an interview with licensed civil engineers both from private and government (except from the
academe) agencies on how they practice their profession; whereas for the final term, the required video shall be an interview with private and government agencies
on how they implement infrastructure projects. Deadline will be on or before the day of major examination of each term. The length of the said video shall not be less
than eight (8) minutes and not more than ten (10) minutes. The members per group shall be the same during their reporting and they will be graded according to the
given rubric on the succeeding page:

Rating System
Category
Excellent (4 Points) Good (3 Points) Fair (2 Points) Poor (1 Point)

Presentation The video clearly communicates The video communicates The video indirectly The video does not
the main idea and is strongly some of the important ideas communicates the idea but still sufficiently communicate
educational. and is educational. educational. any idea that can educate
the audience.

Content and Organization The video shows a continuous Fairly well documented and Portions may be poorly Not organized. Poor
progression of ideas. Well organized. Good explanation documented and/or organized. quality shows poor effort.
documented and organized. shows good effort. Explanation shows some effort.
Excellent, well-thought out
explanation shows superior effort.

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Accuracy and Relevance of The contents of the video are Most of the contents of the Some contents of the video are The contents of the video
the Content accurate and related to the topic. video are accurate and accurate and related to the are neither accurate nor
related to the topic. topic. related to the topic.

Creativity and Elements of Excellent sense of design. Video Good use of graphics and/or Minimal use of design elements. Use of design elements
Design clips and pictures are in focus and other design elements. Video Some video clips and pictures distracts the video. Too
of good quality. Smooth clips and pictures are clear may be out of focus or shaky. many video clips, too
transitions are appropriate. and in focus. Some No transitions. many pictures, and too
transitions are inappropriately many transitions are
placed. distracting.

Submission of the Video Submitted on or before the Submitted a day after the Submitted two days after the Submitted three to five
Requirement deadline deadline deadline. days after the deadline.
The video shall not be
accepted if submitted
beyond five days after the
deadline.

Based on https://www.docsity.com/en/rubrics-for-a-video-presentation/7419637/

4. (Summative Test) A summative test will be given after all the discussions of every unit of the course as specified in the learning plan of this syllabus.
5. (Major Examinations) The coverage of every major examination is also indicated in the learning plan of this syllabus.
XV. Required Reading
1. Sugawara, Y. (2019). An Introduction to Engineering. Engineering and Technology.
2. Kim, M.S. (2019). Professional Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Engineering and Technology.
3. Nikolaides, A. (2015). Highway Engineering. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.

XVI. Suggested Readings and References

1. Sarausad, R.F. (2006). Construction Project Management User’s Manual (2 nd ed.). C & E Publishing, Inc.
2. Fajardo, M.B. (2000). Construction Management (2 nd ed.)
3. Linsley, R., et. Al. (1992). Water-Resources Engineering (4 th ed.). Mc-Graw Hill International Editions
4. 3G E-Learning. (2014). Civil Engineering and Architecture. UAE: 3G ELearning FZ LLC.
5. Willey, B. (2013). Introduction to Soil Mechanics. John Willey and Sons, Ltd.

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6. https://ascelibrary.org
7. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com

XVII. Classroom Policies

General Classroom Policy

1. Classes will be delivered based on flexible-learning scheme. Classes will be based on the available resources of both the university and the students.
2. If the student is capable, the learning materials will all be available through the SSU Learning Management System (LMS) which can be accessed using the respective
institutional account of the students.
3. If the student is not capable of accessing the SSU LMS, feel free to contact the instructor for other possible options to deliver the learning needs of the students.
4. Students are expected to exhibit discipline, honesty, integrity and good conduct to go along with the new learning experience.
5. Students are required to regularly check the available communication platforms used in the delivery of instruction.
6. Students can contact the instructor at the prescribed platform. However, queries or questions will be entertained during the course regular schedule.
7. Be on time, be prepared, plan well, and remain on task.
8. Do not disrupt the class or teacher, or waste class time.
9. Be honest and respectful of ideas of people, and of their property.
10. Cheating is absolutely not allowed at all times. Anyone caught cheating will be automatically marked “Failed” in the course.
11. Students are encouraged to be resourceful and use these resources wisely. If by any means the student have an access to internet, it is required that he/she regularly visit
their accounts for additional resources. Observe proper computer ethics.
12. Students in the conduct of online class synchronous/asynchronous, are required to look for a safe and convenient place (with good internet connection).
13. Students are advised to ask questions/queries regarding course requirements, topics, and others related to the instruction.
14. Concerns and questions of the students will be addressed by raising their hand first and they are not allowed to talk unless they are told to do so.
15. Students are strictly to follow traffic regulations and signages within the college of engineering premises.
16. Students are mandated to stay in their seat throughout the class unless required to move.
17. Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean environment.
18. Student whose area found unclean will be marked absent during the class.
19. Mobile phones are strongly advised to be switched off during class especially during exams.
20. Refer to the Student’s Handbook for other university policies.
21. BY ALL MEANS, THE STUDENT HAS TO REACH OUT ITS FACULTY OR ADVISER THE WHOLE SEMESTER.

In the conduct of online class:

Students are advised to strictly follow the policies prescribed in the BOR Resolution No. 92, series of 2020 in the conduct of online classes.
22. Students must be in proper and decent attire while attending online classes
23. Students must use full name or real name on social media account for proper identification and for prompt admission during online classes
24. Turn camera on at all times, if applicable (i.e. when required by instructor/professor). Even when the camera is off, students must stay attentive and participative and face
the screen/camera in an upright position throughout the entire class session
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25. Students must stay focused during the entire class discussion. Student should set the microphone into mute mode when it is not his/her turn to talk or if not recognized by
the instructor/professor to avoid disruption of classes
26. Students must observe good manners and right conduct at all times. Students must be polite when asking for clarifications or in answering his/her instructor’s/professor’s
and classmates’ questions. All messages, either for instructors/professors or classmates must be in professional/educated manner and are well-written
27. Students must use concise, clear, specific, and formal language in asking questions and giving responses. Students must avoid using trendy or non-standard
abbreviations and jargons and be particular in using emoticons to show emotions
28. Students must give appropriate response to the person who generated the original message. Students must avoid replying to any message unless it is with a good
purpose. No student should respond when he/she is angry/upset to avoid delivery of derogatory words
29. Students must consider the audience or the recipients of the message. The content must be checked and proofread. Apply “think before you click” principle in replying,
sending or posting anything on social media or in any online platform. Evaluate the content and remember your purpose. (Is it helpful? Or is it worth sharing?)
30. Students must not publicize other person’s email address or contact number/s in adherence to Data Privacy Law
31. Students must be the authors and real owners of any course requirements. Plagiarism must be avoided and proper referencing and citation must be practiced at all times
32. Students must display honesty and value integrity at all times. It must be noted that all forms of cheating are prohibited during an online quiz and examination
33. Students must adhere to the provisions of the policies enumerated above.

XVIII. Consultation Hours

9:30 AM – 10 AM (MON, TUES, THURS)
10:00 AM – 12 NN (FRI)

XIX. Learning Plan

Course
Learning Intended Learning Outcome Time Frame Teaching-Learning
Content Resources Assessment
Outcome (ILO) (Hour) Activities/Strategies
(CLO)
LEC LAB
 Interpret the university’s 0. Preliminaries 1 hr.  Student Handbook Online Synchronous:
vision and mission, college 0.1 SSU Vision, Mission,  ES 5 syllabus (printed or Interactive discussion
goal, and program objectives and Quality Policy e-copy)
0.2 College of Engineering Preliminaries are done  Q&A

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 Understand the course Goals and Program  Zoom/Google Meet online in a synchronous  Recitation
description and expected Objectives  Mobile device/laptop/ setup where all students
outcomes 0.3 Course Overview and desktop or other gadgets are encouraged to be on
Expected Outcomes board. The students who
 Define the course policies, that may be useful for the
0.4 Course Policies, cannot attend the online
requirements and grading Requirements, and orientation with internet synchronous setup may
system Grading System connection follow the online
asynchronous mode.

After the preliminaries,

the class shall be
grouped as Set A and
Set B where each
student from the first
group has a
corresponding pair from
the second group. Each  Q&A
pair will then serve as
accountability partners
throughout the semester.
CLO 1  Explain what Civil History of Civil Engineering 2 hrs.  Learning Packet Face-to-Face Classes:
Engineering is  Definition of Civil  Required/Suggested Class Discussion /
 Determine the origin of Civil Engineering Reporting  Reporting/
references and other
 Civil Engineering Question &
Engineering related reference
Historical Inheritance Face-to-face classes will
 Describe the evolution of materials Answer/
 The Ancient Engineers have alternating
civil engineering  Engineering in Medieval  LMS-Moodle/Google Quiz/
schedules which will be
 Enhance the communication Times Classroom/ Google Meet attended by Set A first, Exercises
skill of the student.  Engineering in the then by Set B on the indicated
Renaissance and the Age Mobile device/laptop/desktop next session. The in the
of Enlightenment or other gadgets that maybe students who have learning
 The Industrial Revolution useful with internet attended the face-to-face packet/
 Modern Civil Engineering connection class shall have the Summative
 Civil Engineering in the responsibility to share
Philippines what they have learned Test/ Major
from the lectures to their Examinatio

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respective accountability n
partners. In case that a
student will not be able
to attend the face-to-face
class on his/her
schedule, he/she must
undergo online
asynchronous setup.

A group of students will

then be tasked to
discuss the topics under
this unit where there will
also be exchange of
ideas with the instructor
to validate the
information being
discussed.

However, summative
tests and major Exercises
examinations must be indicated in the
conducted via face-to- learning packet
face setup where all the
students must be
present.
CLO 1  Determine the importance of Civil Engineering and 2.5 hrs.  Learning Packet Face-to-Face Classes:
civil engineering Society and Other  Required/Suggested Class Discussion /
 Describe the roles and Professions Reporting  Reporting/
references and other
 Importance of Civil Question &
responsibilities of civil related reference
Engineering Face-to-face classes will
engineer materials Answer/
 Roles and Responsibilities have alternating
 Define civil engineering as of Civil Engineer  LMS-Moodle/Google Quiz/
schedules which will be
profession and civil  Civil Engineering as a Classroom/ Google Meet attended by Set A first, Exercises
engineering education Profession then by Set B on the indicated
 Civil Engineering Mobile device/laptop/desktop next session. The in the

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Enhance the communication Education or other gadgets that maybe students who have learning
skill of the student  Careers Related to Civil useful with internet attended the face-to-face packet/
Engineering connection class shall have the Summative
responsibility to share
Test/ Major
what they have learned
from the lectures to their Examinatio
respective accountability n
partners. In case that a
student will not be able
to attend the face-to-face
class on his/her
schedule, he/she must
undergo online
asynchronous setup.

A group of students will

then be tasked to
discuss the topics under
this unit where there will
also be exchange of
ideas with the instructor
to validate the
information being
discussed.

However, summative
tests and major Exercises
examinations must be indicated in the
conducted via face-to- learning packet
face setup where all the
students must be
present.
CLO 1  Compare the careers of civil Current Fields/Careers of 9 hrs.  Learning Packet Face-to-Face Classes:  Reporting/
engineering in structural, Civil Engineering  Required/Suggested Class Discussion / Question &
and construction and  Structural Engineering Reporting Answer/
references and other
 Construction Engineering
related reference Quiz/

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management and Management materials Face-to-face classes will Exercises

 Geotechnical Engineering  LMS-Moodle/Google have alternating indicated in
Enhance the communication  Hydraulic Engineering Classroom/ Google Meet schedules which will be the learning
skill of the student.  Water Resources attended by Set A first,
packet/
Engineering Mobile device/laptop/desktop then by Set B on the
 Transportation next session. The  Exercises
or other gadgets that maybe indicated in
Engineering useful with internet students who have
 Environment and Energy connection attended the face-to-face the learning
class shall have the packet
responsibility to share
what they have learned
from the lectures to their
respective accountability
partners. In case that a
student will not be able
to attend the face-to-face
class on his/her
schedule, he/she must
undergo online
asynchronous setup.

A group of students will

then be tasked to
discuss the topics under
this unit where there will
also be exchange of
ideas with the instructor
to validate the
information being
discussed.

However, summative
tests and major
examinations must be
conducted via face-to-
face setup where all the

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students must be
present.
QUIZ 1 hr
SUMMATIVE TEST 1 hr
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1.5 hrs.
CLO 1  Define sustainable Civil Engineering, 7 hrs.  Learning Packet Face-to-Face Classes:  Reporting/
engineering Sustainability and the  Required/Suggested Class Discussion / Question &
 Determine the role of civil Future Reporting Answer/
references and other
engineer in sustainable  Sustainable Engineering related reference Quiz/
Face-to-face classes will
development  Role of Civil Engineer in materials Exercises
have alternating
 Describe future civil Sustainable Development  LMS-Moodle/Google schedules which will be indicated in
engineering  Future Civil Engineering Classroom/ Google Meet attended by Set A first, the learning
 Enhance the communication  Mobile then by Set B on the packet/
skill of the student. device/laptop/desktop or next session. The  Exercises
students who have indicated in
other gadgets that maybe
attended the face-to-face
useful with internet the learning
class shall have the
connection responsibility to share packet
what they have learned
from the lectures to their
respective accountability
partners. In case that a
student will not be able
to attend the face-to-face
class on his/her
schedule, he/she must
undergo online
asynchronous setup.

A group of students will

then be tasked to
discuss the topics under
this unit where there will
also be exchange of

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ideas with the instructor

to validate the
information being
discussed.

However, summative
tests and major
examinations must be
conducted via face-to-
face setup where all the
students must be
present.
CLO 1  Determine the scope and Civil Engineering and 7 hrs.  Learning Packet Face-to-Face Classes:  Reporting/
importance of environmental Environmental Science  Required/Suggested Class Discussion / Question &
science  Scope and Importance of Reporting Answer/
references and other
 Compare environmental Environmental Science related reference Quiz/
Face-to-face classes will
engineering with  Environmental materials Exercises
have alternating
environmental science Engineering and  LMS-Moodle/Google indicated
schedules which will be
 Describe the importance of Environmental Science in the
Classroom/ Google Meet attended by Set A first,
 Importance of
environmental science in civil  Mobile then by Set B on the learning
Environmental Science in
engineering device/laptop/desktop or next session. The packet
Civil Engineering
 Enhance the communication students who have  Exercises
other gadgets that maybe
skill of the student. attended the face-to-face
useful with internet indicated
class shall have the
connection responsibility to share in the
what they have learned learning
from the lectures to their packet
respective accountability
partners. In case that a
student will not be able
to attend the face-to-face
class on his/her
schedule, he/she must
undergo online
asynchronous setup.

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A group of students will

then be tasked to
discuss the topics under
this unit where there will
also be exchange of
ideas with the instructor
to validate the
information being
discussed.

However, summative
tests and major
examinations must be
conducted via face-to-
face setup where all the
students must be
present.
1.5 hr
QUIZ
1 hr
SUMMATIVE TEST
1.5 hrs.
FINAL EXAMINATION
18 hrs.
Sub-total (Midterm)
18 hrs.
Sub-total (Finals)
36 hrs.
Grand Total

XX. Additional Topics as Suggested by the Students

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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
.

Prepared by:

ENGR. GLADYS C. DELA CRUZ

Instructor

Peer Reviewed:

ENGR. EDGAR D. CELADA JR. _________________________ MS. GLADY O. ROMA__

Instructor/Professor Area Chairperson GAD Coordinator

Examined and Endorsed:

ENGR. APRILLE ELLEN E. QUEBADA ENGR. GLADYS C. DELA CRUZ _ENGR. HEBE C. UY_______ _ENGR. ADRIAN U. GADIN_
Program Chairperson CIMRC Chairperson Quality Assurance Coordinator Associate Dean

Approved:

ENGR. MEDDY S. MANGARING_____

Dean/ Campus Director

Date Approved: _______________________

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