CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – UNIVERSITY

N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Number CE131

Descriptive Title CIVIL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
Number of Units 2 UNITS
Number of Hours 36 HOURS
Pre-requisites
Co-requisite 0
Course Description Introduction to various tracks of specialization of civil engineering, with emphasis on ethics, responsibility and professionalism.
CIT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
VISION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT
A top academic institution continuously developing values-driven, highly competent, and innovative A reputable school of engineering and architecture regarded by industry & government as a prime
Technologians mover for local and international development

MISSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT

To ensure quality instruction, research and community extension for the total development of To provide quality education in the development of technically competent, innovative and upright
Technologians committed in practicing professionalism and in meeting the demands of local, national engineers and architects
and global communities
GOAL
CORE VALUES To produce graduates with a comprehensive knowledge and competence in engineering and
 SPIRIT OF ALTRUISM is upholding the common good rather than one’s own interest and enhances architecture responsive to the dynamic needs of the local and global communities
capacity of persons to give witness to God’s love for mankind.
 PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE is total quality in any endeavor by striving to work in the best way that DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
one could. VISION STATEMENT
 INTEGRITY is an uncompromising adherence to moral and ethical principles. A leading center of Civil Engineering education renowned for its excellence and innovation in
 RESPONSIBILITY is accountability over one’s actions. construction industry with professional competence, research aptitude, social, and environmental
 INNOVATIVENESS is the ability to create new things as well as to act effectively and imaginatively in responsibility.
difficult situations.
 TEAMWORK is the promotion of cooperation and collegiality in the pursuit of the institution’s mission. MISSION STATEMENT
 TENACITY is the persistent determination to achieve the Vision, Mission, and Goals of the University. To produce graduates equipped with competence for a professional Civil Engineering career using knowledge in the
arts, sciences, and engineering in the planning, design, and development of infrastructures locally and globally
STATEMENT OF CORE COMPETENCY with considerations of the economic, social, and environmental impact.
Science & Technology is a way of academic life among administrators, faculty, and students. In the
design, administration, and implementation of curricular programs, technology is embedded, articulated, GENERAL GOAL
and actuated. To develop students to lead in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure and
civil works. Graduates of the Civil Engineering program are expected to be environmentally conscious,
prepared for graduate works and research in any area of the Civil Engineering field of practice and must
know their professional responsibilities with regard to values, ethics, and laws.
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

Code Institutional Outcomes

Description Code Institutional Outcomes Description
IO1 Ethical and values-driven
Act in accordance with moral and ethical principles personally IO5 Effective communicator Communicate effectively in spoken, written, visual, and other forms
and professionally
IO2 Competent and Apply knowledge of science, mathematics, and technology in life IO6 Team player and Work productively as an individual or as a member or leader of a
Technology-oriented and professional practice manager multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
IO3 Critical thinker and Practice creative and critical thinking skills in solving real-life IO7 Lifelong learner Engage in lifelong learning for personal and professional
problem solver problems development
IO4 Innovative Conduct research, create new things, and act capably in complex IO8 Well-rounded citizen Use, develop, and integrate knowledge and skills across
situations disciplines for nation building and effective global citizenship
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) STUDENT OUTCOMES
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve complex civil engineering
The department of Civill Engineering endeavors to produce graduates with: problems.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
a. Committed to engage in life-long learning and be updated of the current trends and c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
development in any specific field of civil engineering constraints in accordance with standards.
b. Possess the capacity to plan, design, develop and construct infrastructure and civil works d. Ability to function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
considering the economic, social and environmental significance of their works e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex civil engineering problems.
c. Possess the ability to do graduate work and research in any area of the various civil f. Ability to understand of professional and ethical responsibility.
engineering fields of practice; g. Ability to communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community
d. Has the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups in diverse fields and with society at large
and expertise locally and globally
h. ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
and societal context
i. ability to recognized the need for, and to engage in life-long learning
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues
k. Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
l. Ability to know and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member
and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
m. The ability to understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice

Course Learning Outcomes: SO. Code Link(s) Course Outcomes: S.O. Code Link(s)

CLO1. Understand the history of Civil Engineering and the profession f, h, j CLO3. Know the trend of Civil Engineering development f, h, j

CLO2. Familiarize the with practices of Civil Engineers in relation to their CLO4. Understand the relationship of Civil Engineering to Environmental
f, h, j f, h, j
interaction in society Science
Time
Teaching and Learning Assessment Tools / Frame Week
Content CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
Activities (TLA) Tasks No.
(hrs)

ILO 1: To know the history of Civil Engineering as a

discipline
 Lecture
 Seatworks
ILO 2: To identify the distinct Civil Engineers and
 History of Civil Engineering  Interactive Discussion
scientists who contributed and improved the Civil
3 3 2 1
Engineering profession
 Quiz 1
 Library research 2
ILO 3: To appreciate the past and present structures and
construction works that significantly contributed
knowledge and innovation in the field of Civil Engineering

 Lecture
ILO 1: To appreciate the significant of Civil Engineering
 Seatworks
discipline in the society
 Interactive Discussion
 Civil Engineering and Society 3 3 2 1  Quiz 2 2
ILO 2: To identify the roles and contributions of Civil
Engineering in the economy and development of the  Library Research
country

ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different

 Lecture
sub-specialization of structural engineering
 Seatworks
 Current Field/Careers of Civil Engineering:  Interactive Discussion
ILO 2: To identify the different services the structural
2 3 3 1  Quiz 4 3-4
engineer can render to its clients
a. Structural Engineering  Team Based Discussion
ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and  Homework
opportunities of a Structural Engineers

 Lecture
ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different
sub-specialization of water resources engineering
 Interactive Discussion  Seatworks
b. Water Resources ILO 2: To identify the different services the water
2 3 3 2  Team Based Discussion  Quiz 4 5-6
Engineering resources engineer can render to its clients

ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and  Homework

opportunities of water resources Engineers

ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different

 Lecture
sub-specialization of geotechnical engineering
 Seatworks
 Interactive Discussion
ILO 2: To identify the different services the geotechnical
c. Geotechnical Engineering 2 3 3 2  Quiz 4 7-8
engineer can render to its clients
 Team Based Discussion
ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and  Homework
opportunities of a geotechnical Engineers
ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different
 Lecture
sub-specialization of transportation engineering
 Seatworks
 Interactive Discussion
ILO 2: To identify the different services the transportation
d. Transportation Engineering 2 3 3 2  Quiz 4 9-10
engineer can render to its clients
 Team Based Discussion
ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and  Homework
opportunities of a transportation Engineers

ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different  Lecture
sub-specialization of environmental and energy
engineering  Interactive Discussion  Seatworks
b. Environment and Energy
2 3 3 3 ILO 2: To identify the different services the environmental  Team Base Discusison  Quiz 4 11-12
engineer can render to its clients
 Homework
ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and
opportunities of an environmental Engineers

ILO 1: To know the definition, the scope, and the different

sub-specialization of construction management
engineering  Lecture
 Seatworks
c. Construction Engineering and
2 3 3 1 ILO 2: To identify the different services the construction  Interactive Discussion 4 13-14
Management
manager can render to its clients  Quiz
 Team Based Discussion
ILO 3: To know the different professional careers and
opportunities of a construction manager

 Lecture
 Seatworks
 Civil Engineering Sustainability and the ILO 1: To recognise the importance of Civil Engineering
15-16
2 3 3 2  Interactive Discussion 4
Future profession in the future
 Quiz
 Journal Reading

 Lecture
 Seatworks
ILO 1: To know the significant and relation of Civil
 Civil Engineering and Environmental Science 2 3 3 3  Interactive Discussion 4 17-18
Engineering and Environmental Science
 Quiz
 Journal Reading

Legend: Whether the CLO is addressed by the content/ topic: 1 – Slightly Addressed 2 – Moderately Addressed 3 – Substantially Addressed
Assessment System and Performance Standards Final Grade Evaluation System
Formative Assessment: Summative Assessment: Assessment System Midterm Grade, MG = 30% Formative + 40% Summative Assessment + 30% Synoptic

Where:
 Seatwork  Prelim Exams  Rubrics
 Homework  Midterm Exams Formative Assessment = class standing (quizzes, seatwork, homework, etc)
Synoptic Assessment

 Oral Recitation  Pre-final Exam Summative Assessment = 15% Prelim + 25% Midterm Exam
 Demo
 Discussion Synoptic Assessment = Discussion
 Final Exams
Final Grade, FG = 40% MG + 15% Formative Assessment + 25% Summative Assessment + 20% Synoptic

where:

Formative Assessment = Class Standing like quizzes, seatwork, homework, etc.

Summative Assessment = 10% Prefinal Exam + 15% Final Exam
Synoptic Assessment = Discussion

Passing Scores: 60% Passing Scores: 60% Passing Scores: 60%

LIST OF RESOURCES

REFERENCES / PRINTED LEARNING RESOURCES WEB AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES

Donaldson, K., The Engineering Student Survival Guide, McGraw Hill www.khanacademy.org/historyofengineering

University Values of the Month

June Passion for Excellence September Spirit of Altruism & Commitment December Generosity March Honesty

July Interdependence October Peace & Unity January Global Competitiveness April Patience & Perseverance

August Teamwork & Tenacity November Nationalism February Love May Care for Mother Earth
SYLLABUS REVISION:

Version Adopted: June 2018

Prepared by: Engr. Felrem G. Lor Adopted by: Engr. Felrem G. Lor

Faculty

Noted by: Engr. Suzette B. Pacaña Approved by: Engr. Evangeline C. Evangelista

Chair, Civil Engineering Department Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

History

Version 1 1st Semester 2018-2019 Date Created: June 2018 Author: Engr. Felrem G. Lor