PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Nalsian, Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines, 2418

ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED, Member: Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU), Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions
(PAMI)
SYLLABUS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (BSCE)
(Effective School Year 2018-2019)

DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS (DTS) AND INSTRUCTORS GUIDE (IG’S)

RESEARCH A (METHODS OF RESEARCH)

PHILOSOPHY
The PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is committed to the pursuit of excellence relative to student’s professional
growth and development.

VISION
PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY envisions producing quality graduates fully equipped with knowledge, attitudes,
values, and skills and who are globally competitive in their chosen profession ever ready to render quality services.

MISSION STATEMENT
PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY provides quality education to every student through a well-balanced research
oriented learning environment that develops critical and creative thinking for maximum development of individual’s talents and capabilities.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES
In pursuit of its Vision and Mission, PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY will achieve the following:
1. Provide programs and activities that will enhance the development of the students physically, intellectually, culturally, emotionally, socially,
spiritually and morally.
2. Provide college education opportunities to poor but deserving students through the PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY scholarship grants.
3. Train students with globally competitive technical skills that will make them competent and capable of handling challenges in life.
4. Provide manpower needs of the country with professionally qualified graduates imbued with dignity and high moral values who are mature,
productive, self-reliant, responsible and self-disciplined citizens.

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SPECIAL OBJECTIVES
To provide the country with globally competitive and professionally licensed graduates as integral part of the total manpower needed for the
economic development in the national and international levels.

CORE VALUES
P Professionalism
H High Spirituality
I Integrity
L Love of Humanity
C Compassionate and Competent
S Solidarity
T Transformative

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Instructor Engr. Charo G. Almonte Engr. Raul B. Gironella, DMin
Dean VP for Academic Affairs/QAM

Issue Date: June, 2018 Revision Status: 0 Revision Date: June, 2018

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 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’s)

The BSMT program shall produce graduates who:
1. Are competent merchant marine deck officer on seagoing ships of 500 gross tonnage or more (LEADERSHIP IN THE PRACTICE
OF THE PROFESSION);
2. Is qualified to pursue a professional career or advance studies in related maritime field of specialization (LIFE-LONG LEARNING),
and;
3. Will engage in activities that promote professional and community development (SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY).

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO’s)

A BSME Graduate of Philippine College of Science and Technology must have the ability to:
1. Solve complex mechanical engineering problems by applying their knowledge of mathematics, science and professional mechanical
engineering courses;
2. Design and conduct experimentations, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
4. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
5. Formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems;
6. Practice the engineering profession ethically and responsibly;
7. Communicate effectively engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;
8. Innovate civil engineering solutions that will bring impact in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. Engage in life-long learning and keep abreast with developments in Mechanical Engineering.
10. Know contemporary social issues;
11. Use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools in the practice of the profession in order to remain globally competitive;
12. Act as a team leader and member of Mechanical Engineering projects by employing their management principles in a multidisciplinary
environment;
13. Conduct research using appropriate research methodologies.

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 PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – Nalsian, Calasiao, Pangasinan
DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS(DTS) AND INSTRUCTOR’S GUIDE (IG’S) Academic Year 2018-2019
Form
No.:BSMEIG#12RESEARCHA Units 1 Program [] BSCE [] BSEE [x] BSME [] BSECE [] BSCOE
Issue Date: 06/2018
Course Lecture
RESEARCH A 0 Curriculum [] 1st year [] 2nd year [X] 3rd year [] 4th year
Code Hours
Course METHODS OF Laboratory
3 Term [] 1st Semester [X] 2nd Semester [] Summer
Name RESEARCH Hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the study of the methodologies used in conducting an engineering research. It includes the types and application of research,
characteristics of a good research, research design, research instrument and data gathering procedures. It also deals with the study of writing a
research proposal and various formats.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES ADDRESSED INTRODUCTORY ENABLING DEMONSTRATIVE

PO4 Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams; X
PO5 Formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems; X
PO6 Practice the engineering profession ethically and responsibly; X
PO7 Communicate effectively mechanical engineering activities with the
X
engineering community and with society at large;
PO9 Engage in life-long learning and keep abreast with developments in
X
Mechanical Engineering

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COURSE
: RESEARCH A
CODE
COURSE
: METHODS OF RESEARCH PREREQUISITE : 3RD Year Standing
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
LECTURE LABORATORY
COURSE CREDITS : 3 Unit CONTACT : 3 HOURS CONTACT : 0
HOURS / WEEK HOURS / WEEK
At the end of the course, the students would be able to:
1. Explain the research methods and procedures.
COURSE OUTCOMES : 2. Write a research proposal.
3. Formulate a research problem.
4. Defend research proposal.

METHODS OF RESEARCH Learning Plan

Note: Topics that have been shaded indicate the areas for opportunities for interdisciplinary
Indicative Hours
LEARNING OUTCOME TOPIC METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSESSMENT

I. Nature and Teaching Activity: • Learning Written 1-3

characteristics of Online discussion: Zoom Management System Assessment 9 hours
At the end of course or Research and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle) Assignments
topic the student will be II. Types of Learning Activity:  Your Research Quizzes
• Participate in the Project: Designing and Check Up
able to: Research
Online discussion Planning Your Work; Examination
 Define a good a. Basic
• Watching videos N. Walliman; Los Prelim
Research. b. Applied • Advance reading on Angeles, Sage Examination
 Differentiate the types c. Pure the given lecture Publications;
of Research. III. Parts of a notes.
 Identify the parts of a Research Paper
Research Paper. a. Title Page
b. Preliminaries
c. Abstract

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 d. Introduction
e. Methods
f. Results
g. Discussion
h. References
i. Appendices

➢ Identify elements of a Preparation of 4-6

good thesis title Thesis Title 9 hours
➢ Write a thesis Title – Characteristics
and Elements of a
thesis title,
guidelines in
writing a thesis
title
Prelim Examination

➢ Identify main purpose Review of related Teaching Activity: • Learning Written 7-8
and significant outcomes literatures Online discussion: Zoom Management System Assessment 6 hours
of review of related – Criteria of related and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle) Assignments
literatures literatures, Learning Activity:  Your Research Quizzes
➢ Identify characteristics • Participate in the Project: Designing and Midterm
critiquing
of a good related literature Online discussion Planning Your Work; Examination
guidelines and
• Watching videos N. Walliman; Los
➢ Generate review of concepts • Advance reading on Angeles, Sage
related literature
the given lecture Publications;
Organization of the notes. 9- 10
 Organize chapter 1 of a Research Proposal 6 Hours
thesis proposal – Chapter 1:
Introduction

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 Organize chapter 2 of a Organization of the 11-12
thesis proposal Research Proposal 6 Hours
–Chapter 2: Review
of Related Literature

Midterm Examination

Organization of the Teaching Activity: • Learning Written 13-15

Organize chapter 3 of a Research Proposal Online discussion: Zoom Management System Assessment 9 Hours
thesis proposal –Chapter 3: and/or Big Blue Button (LMS - Moodle) Assignments
Research Learning Activity:  Your Research Quizzes
Methodology • Participate in the Project: Designing and Semi-Final
Thesis proposal Online discussion Planning Your Work; Examination 16-18
– guidelines in • Watching videos N. Walliman; Los Final 9 Hours
• Defend orally the proposed Angeles, Sage Examination
➢ Prepare a thesis proposal writing a thesis
project Publications;
 Defend the proposal proposal
prepared - Guidelines in
defending a thesis
proposal

Final Examination

PART C
COURSE ASSESSMENT:
(Criteria for Grading)
Final Grades of the students will be based from knowledge and understanding of the course which will constitute fifty percent (50%) of the final
grade. The other fifty percent will be based from the Assessment Result (Evaluation of the course outcomes)
Knowledge and understanding will be evaluated according to the following:
1. Examinations (Check-Up Examination, Preliminary Examination, Mid-Term Examination, Semi-Final Examination, and Final
Examination);
2. Quizzes; and

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 4. Assignments
5. Including the laboratory activity and laboratory report if the course has a laboratory component.

The final course grade will be computed according to the following formula:
1. [(Knowledge and Understanding Result) x 0.50] + [Assessment Result] x 0.50;
2. The passing standard shall be the grade of 50% but the student must have attended at least eighty percent (80%) of the total number of
required meeting of the course, and must have a rating of “Competent” in all the Assessment Result; and;
3. The table below shows a sample of the range of percentage marks and their corresponding equivalents.
PERCENTAGE LETTER DESCRIPTIVE FIVE POINT
REMARKS
GRADE GRADE RATING GRADING
Meets minimum competence with exceptional
90% – 100% A Excellent 1.0
score
Meets minimum competence with over and above
80% – 89% B Very Good 1.5
average score
Meets minimum competence with above average
70% – 79% C Good 2.0
score
60% – 69% D Satisfactory 2.5 Meets minimum competence with average score
50% – 59% E Passed 3.0 Meets minimum competence
0% – 49% F Failed 5.0 Does not meet the minimum competence

COURSE POLICIES: (Requirements)

A. Attendance Procedure: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class using the CLASS CARD which is issued to each student
upon enrolment. Students are expected to attend every class. Students are responsible for all material covered during any absence and
assignments must be completed by the due date for credit. The absence of more than twenty percent of the required number of meetings
in lectures and/or laboratory will result in a “DROPPED” grade (DRP). Missed exams will require proof of extenuating circumstances
for any make-up consideration.
B. Absence due to Illness: If you are sick, DO NOT ATTEND THE CLASS. Contact the instructor by e-mail, telephone, or cell phone to
discuss how you will keep up with the coursework assignments and complete the Laboratory Experiments.
C. Methods of Instruction: Methods will include round-robin discussion and demonstrations that discuss key terms, concepts and formulae
of the assigned chapter. During the discussion, a quiz about the basic concepts of each chapter will be given. The student is expected to
read one chapter and solve the assigned problems each week. This will require an average of five hours of study outside of the classroom

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 each week. The previously assigned problems will be collected for grading and the solutions will be derived in class. This process is
designed to help the student thoroughly understand the concepts and applications of the material covered.
D. Academic Honesty: All students are expected to behave with academic honesty. It is not academically honest, for example, to
misrepresent another person’s words or ideas as one’s own, to take credit for someone else’s work or ideas, to copy and paste material
from another document or from the internet, to accept help on a test or to obtain advanced information or confidential test materials, or to
act in a way that might harm another student’s chance for academic success. When the instructor believes that a student has failed to
maintain academic honesty, he or she may be given an “F” grade, either for the assignment, laboratory report, quiz, examination, or the
course depending upon the severity of the offense.

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