Lyceum of the Philippines University

College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

VISION

An internationally - accredited University dedicated to innovation and excellence in the service of God and
Country.

MISSION

Lyceum of the Philippines University, espousing the ideals of Jose P. Laurel, is committed to the following
missions:

1. Advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and disseminating and utilizing the
results. – RESEARCH
2. Provide equitable access to learning through relevant, innovative, industry
based and environment-conscious programs and services in the context of nationalism and
internationalism. – INSTRUCTION and QUALITY SERVICES
3. Provide necessary knowledge and skills to meet entrepreneurial development and the managerial
requirements of the industry. – INSTRUCTION
4. Establish local and international linkages that will be the source of learning and growth of the
members of academic community. – INSTRUCTION AND INSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
5. Support a sustainable community extension program and be a catalyst for social transformation
and custodian of Filipino culture and heritage. – COMMUNITY EXTENSION
6. Build a community of God-centered, nationalistic, environment conscious, and globally
competitive professionals with wholesome values and attitudes. – PROFESSIONALISM and
VALUES

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Competencies Learning Goals

1. Communication To interpret and evaluate the different terms used in the

industry using a variety of texts and media.
2. Information Retrieval & To understand and explain terminologies, concepts,
Evaluation symbols and numerical expressions.
3. Proactive & Spiritual Values To understand and work effectively in multi-
disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
4. Teamwork & Leadership To apply and understand of group process skills by
participating in specific group tasks and by building
relationship to support group effectiveness.
5. Creative & Analytical Thinking To analyze critically complex engineering problems.
6. Computer Literacy To utilize the advancement of technology in
communicating and processing information.

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 7. Entrepreneurial To have relevant knowledge and skills from multiple
technical application in different areas to effective
industrial plans and entrepreneurial ventures.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

No PEO GA GA GA3 GA GA GA6 GA7

. 1 2 4 5
1 Are fully equipped with the fundamentals
of Civil Engineering that will allow them to
be immediately competitive in the local or
X X X X
international industries while providing the
best opportunity for achieving their full
potential;
2 Have developed a strong sense of
professional responsibility and social
X X X
awareness;

3 Are dedicated to engineering innovation

and excellence serving the people for the
X X X
love of God and country.

*GA = Graduate Attributes; GA1 = Communication; GA2=Information Retrieval & Evaluation;

GA3=Proactive &Spiritual Values ; GA4 = Teamwork & Leadership ; GA5=Creative & Analytical
Thinking ; GA6 = Computer Literacy ; GA7= Entrepreneurial

No. PEO M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
1 Are fully equipped with the fundamentals of
Civil Engineering that will allow them to be
immediately competitive in the local or
X X X
international industries while providing the
best opportunity for achieving their full
potential;
2 Have developed a strong sense of professional
X X X
responsibility and social awareness;
3 Are dedicated to engineering innovation and
excellence serving the people for the love of X X
God and country.
M1=Research; M2=Instruction & Quality Services ; M3=Instruction ; M4=Instruction and
Institutional
Development ; M5= Community Extension; M6= Professionalism and Values

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (PI)

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:

Program Outcomes Performance Indicator

a Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve Civil Perform engineering calculation
Engineering problems; manually and/or by use of
applicable software to solve CE

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b Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and Perform laboratory experiments
interpret data; and make laboratory reports.
c Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs Construct an engineering design
within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards; and evaluate if it conforms to the
standards.
d Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams; Application of knowledge gained
from General Education and
Basic Engineering subjects to
professional subjects and
engineering design subjects.
e Identify, formulate, and solve Civil Engineering problems. Perform engineering calculation
manually and/or by use of
applicable software to solve CE
related problems
f Understand professional and ethical responsibility; Observance of professional
responsibility and professional
ethics during the proposal,
construction, and oral
presentation of a project.
g Communicate effectively Civil Engineering activities with the Identify potential topics or
engineering community and with society at large; projects with high impact of
implication in a national level.
h Understand the impact of Civil Engineering solutions in a Identify potential topics or
global, economic, environmental, and societal context projects with high impact of
implication and benefits in the
environment, economy, and
society.
i Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning Value participation in the in-
house review and mentoring.
j. Know contemporary issues Recommend engineering
solutions to contemporary issues.
k Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary Perform laboratory experiments
for Civil Engineering practice and design projects related to
industrial engineering
l Know and understand engineering and management principles Perform group activities and
as a member and leader of a team, and to manage projects in a involvement in group projects
multidisciplinary environment. and related activities.

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College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture
Effective First Semester, AY 2020-2021

SYLLABUS

Subject Code : GTEL01E

Subject Title : Geotechnical Engineering 1 (Soil Mechanics)
No. of Units : Four (4) Units
Lecture Hours/Week : Three (3) hours
Laboratory Hours/Week : Three (3) hours
Prerequisite : Geology for Civil Engineers, Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Course Description:

Soil formation and identification. Engineering properties of soils. Fundamental aspects of soil
characterization and response, including soil mineralogy, soil-water movement, effective stress,
consolidation, soil strength, and soil compaction. Use of soils and geosynthetics in geotechnical and geo-
environmental applications. Introduction to site investigation techniques. Laboratory testing and evaluation
of soil composition and properties.

Course Outcomes:

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l mn o
CO1 –Apply basic mathematics, science and engineering principles E E I I I
to solve engineering problems
CO2 –Calculate the stresses transferred to underlying soils applied E I I I
by the super structural loads
CO3 – Deal with the estimation of compressibility and settlement E I I I
properties of soils for shallow foundation footing designs.
CO4 –Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and D E D E I I
interpret data.
I – Introductory E – Enhance D – Demonstrate

Course Content / Learning Plan

Course Teaching Graded Activities/

Wee Outcomes Topics Learning Assessment Tools
k Activities
1 Orientation
2 CO1 Soil Formation Lecture Quizzes
Soil Constituents, weathering of rocks Seatwork Problem Sets
and types of soils. Description and Recitation Laboratory Output
identification of soil (Visual-Manual
Procedure), Mineralogy of soil solids.
3 CO1 Physical Properties of Soil Lecture Quizzes
CO2 Water content, void ratio, porosity, Seatwork Problem Sets

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unit weight and their determination.
Atterberg limits, sieve analysis,
hydrometer and Pipette analysis,
Stoke’s Law, grain size distribution.
4 CO1 Soil Classification Lecture Quizzes
CO2 Grain size classification, Bureau of Seatwork Problem Sets
soils. AASHTO and ASTM Recitation Laboratory Output
classification systems. Textural
Classification by triangular chart, united
soil classification system.
6 Prelim Examination

7-9 CO2 Permeability and Seepage Lecture Quizzes

CO3 Seatwork Problem Sets
CO4 Definition of Hydraulic Gradient, Recitation Laboratory Output
Darcy’s Law and Permeability.

Seepage force, quick and sand

condition, and flow nets.

10- CO2 Compaction Lecture Quizzes

11 CO3 Seatwork Problem Sets
CO4 Compaction fundamentals and Moisture Recitation Laboratory Output
density relationship.

12 Midterm Examination

13- CO2 Vertical Stresses in Soil Lecture Quizzes

15 CO3 Definition of stresses caused by self- Seatwork Problem Sets
CO4 weight of soil, stresses caused by point Recitation Laboratory Output
loads and uniformly distributed loads

16- CO2 Lecture Quizzes

17 CO3 Compressibility of Soil Seatwork Problem Sets
CO4 Recitation Laboratory Output

Textbooks:
Principles of geotechnical engineering – 8th Edition by Das, Braja M. and Sobhan , Khaled
Call Number: TA 710 D37

References:
Principles of Foundation Engineering – SI Edition – 8th Ed. (2016) by B. M. Das – Cengage Learning
Call Number: TA 775 D372

Course Requirements:
1. Problem sets or Seatwork (must be submitted on the deadline set by the instructor).
2. Research work related to the course (preferably related to the program took by the student).
3. Assignments (must be submitted on the deadline set by the instructor).
4. Attendance (Should not exceed to the maximum allowable number of hours required for this subject.
Refer to Student Handbook)
5. Quizzes
6. Examinations
a. Preliminary Examination

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c. Final Examination
7. Recitation and participation.

Computation of Grades
Prelim Term Grade Midterm Grade Final Term Grade
Prelim Examination 40% Midterm Examination 40% Final Examination 40%
Creative Academic Creative Academic Creative Academic
60% 60% 60%
Performance Performance Performance
Total 100 Total 100 Total
100%
% %

Prelim Term Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade

FINAL GRADE =
3

Updated and Prepared

Validated by/Date Approved by/Date Noted by/Date
by/Date

Engr. Carmelo
Zapanta Jr.
August 6, 2021

Engr. Drexler Sibal

Chairperson/Coordinator ________________ Engr. Arnel A. Avelino Dr. Ramon C. Maniago

Industry Advisory OIC Dean, COECSA Executive Director
Board Academic Affairs

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Course Outcomes Assessment and Evaluation

Subject Code : GTEL01E Section: _____________________

Subject Title : Geotechnical Engineering AY: ______________________

Course Outcomes Assessment Task Performance Target Evaluation Recommendation

CO1 - Apply basic
mathematics, science At least 60% of the
and engineering Final Examination students will get a
principles to solve grade of at least 75%
engineering problems
CO2 – Calculate the
stresses transferred to At least 60% of the
underlying soils Final Examination students will get a
applied by the super grade of at least 75%
structural loads
CO3 – Deal with the At least 60% of the
estimation of students will get a
compressibility and grade of at least 75%
settlement properties
Final Examination
of soils for shallow
foundation footing
designs.
CO4 Design and
conduct experiments, At least 60% of the
Final Examination
as well as to analyze students will get a
and interpret data. grade of at least 60%

Evaluated by:

_____________________
Faculty Member

Reviewed by: Noted by:

_____________________
____________________________
Program Coordinator Chairperson / Dean

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