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VISION

Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION

1. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally competitive.
2. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development and innovation.
3. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

1 2 3
Within five years after graduation, graduates of the_______ Engineering program should have:
1. undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve problems in ______ Engineering   
or related fields
2. had substantial involvement in projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental   
concerns and the public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and laws
3. demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility   
4. demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, professional   
development / continuing education courses, or industrial training courses
5. exhibited professional behavior and attitude in practice of _______ Engineering or related fields   
6. initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of practice of ______ Engineering or   
related fields

Program Educational Objectives

ABET Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of      
engineering, science, and mathematics
2 An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of      
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences      
4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed      
judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental,
and societal contexts
5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a      
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use      
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.      

Program Educational Objectives

PTC and CHED Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
A An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering      
B An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret from data      
C An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs      
D An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams      
E An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems      
F An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility      
G An ability to communicate effectively      
H The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in the global and      
societal context
I A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning      
J A knowledge of contemporary issues      
K An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice      
L Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a      
team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
M Understand at least one specialized field of _________ engineering practice      
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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: RES100-11

2. Course Title: METHODS OF RESEARCH

3. Pre-requisite: 2nd Year Standing

4. Co-requisite: None

5. Credit: 3 UNITS

6. Course Description: This course is designed to support students in developing their research
capabilities and to assist them in defining their mode of enquiry. The course has been constructed to
guide students through a range of issues and considerations which should inform their general approach
to research. It will give students a general understanding of research, its methodologies, its statistical
elements, its challenges and its organization, including in creative practice.

7. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes* Student Outcomes*

After completing the ABET PTC and CHED
course, the student 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a b c d e f g h i j k l
must be able to:
Module 1
Choose a significant
topic which is timely and
I I I I I
of current issue and
clearly delimited.
Module 2
Apply the most
appropriate research
methodology with the
design clear and in R I R I R I R I R I
accordance with the
scientific method of
research.
Module 3
Prepare a research
proposal following
acceptable APA format
and mechanics with
adequate D R D R D R D R D R
documentation, and
defend the research
proposal developed in
the class.
 Level: I – Introduced; R – Reinforced; D – Demonstrated
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8. Course Coverage

Session
TLA AT
Week

Learning
Topic CO
Synchronous Asynchrono Synch Asynchro Objects
F2F (Onsite) F2F (Onsite) ronou nous
Online us Online
Module 1: Developing Research Skills, Understanding the Conceptual and Theoretical Framework s Online
Week 1
Orientation Syllabus,
Class Orientation, Textbook,
Course Introduction Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
1 Chapter 1 - 1 Book, Modules, CO1
synchronous/asynchronous and APA
Introducing
Research Journal for
-Methods in Thesis Writing
Research Study
Week 2 AT1 –
Chapter 2 - Classwork/ Syllabus,
Developing Class Textbook,
Research Skills Exercise 1 Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
2 - Phases on 2 Book, Modules, CO1
synchronous/asynchronous and APA
managing a
research process Journal for
- Statement for the Thesis Writing
research project
Week 3 AT2 – Syllabus,
Concept/ Textbook,
Chapter 3 -
Exploratory Reference
Understanding the 3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
3 3 Paper Book, Modules, CO1
Research Ethics synchronous/asynchronous and APA
- Importance of Journal for
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- Ethical Guidelines
into Research
Project
Chapter 4 -
Understanding
Research
Philosophy
- Research Project
and the
Philosophical
Frameworks
- Theory in the
Generation of
Knowledge
Wek 4 AT3- Quiz 1
Chapter 5 – Syllabus,
Developing a Textbook,
Research Proposal Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
4 - Develop Research 4 Book, Modules, CO1
synchronous/asynchronous and APA
Questions and
Statement Journal for
- Generate research Thesis Writing
ideas

Module 2: Understanding the Methodological Framework

Week 5 Syllabus,
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
5 Chapter 6 - 5 Textbook, CO2
synchronous/asynchronous Reference
Reviewing the
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Literature
Book, Modules,
- Literature in
and APA
Research
Journal for
- Writing the Thesis Writing
Literature Review
Week 6 AT1 –
Chapter 7 – Classwork/
Understanding Class
Research Syllabus,
Exercise 2 Textbook,
Methodology and
Reference
Design 3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
6 6 Book, Modules, C02
- Write about synchronous/asynchronous and APA
research Journal for
methodology Thesis Writing
- Value and
limitations of the
methodologies
7 Week 7 7 3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using AT2- Syllabus, CO2
Chapter 8 - synchronous/asynchronous Preliminary/ Textbook,
Understanding Analytical Reference
Research Paper Book, Modules,
Methods, and APA
populations and Journal for
Sampling Thesis Writing
-Research Method
VS Methodology
-Other Data
Collection Methods
Chapter 9 - Using
Secondary Data
- Secondary data:
Advantages and
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disadvantages
- Evaluating the
utility of the data
available
Week 8 AT3 -
Chapter 10 - Using Syllabus,
Observational Quiz 2 Textbook,
Approach Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
8 - Discussion on 8 Book, Modules, CO2
synchronous/asynchronous and APA
observation: a data
collection method Journal for
- Structure of Thesis Writing
Observation

Module 3: Understanding the Research Analytical Framework and Writing the Research Proposal

9 Week 9 9 3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using AT1 – Syllabus, CO3
Chapter 11 - Using synchronous/asynchronous Classwork/ Textbook,
Interviews and Class Reference
Focused Groups Exercise 3 Book, Modules,
- Bias in Research and APA
Study Journal for
- Focused Grou Thesis Writing
Chapter 12 – Using
Questionnaires
and Scales
- Design
Questionnaires and
scales
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- Different scaling
techniques
Chapter 13 -
Analytical
Framework
- Data Management
- Introduction to
Data Analysis
Week 10 AT2 –
Chapter 14 – 15 -
Analyzing Terminal/ Syllabus,
Quantitative and Final Paper Textbook,
Qualitative Data Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
10 -Variable in Data 10 Book, Modules, CO3
synchronous/asynchronous and APA
Analysis
- Dispersion Journal for
Measures Thesis Writing
-Basic Statistical
Analysis
Week 11 AT3- Quiz 3
Chapter 16 - Syllabus,
Drawing Textbook,
Conclusion and Reference
3 hours using Tri-X Mode, and 1.5 hrs. using
11 Writing Research 11 Book, Modules, CO3
synchronous/asynchronous
- Conclusion in and APA
Research Journal for
- Writing a Thesis Writing
research study
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9. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

The students in Methods of Research can learn different approaches and techniques in conducting
research that they apply to innovate and develop a system in Engineering field.

10. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

General Education Component 20%

Basic Science and Mathematics 30%
Engineering Topics 50%

11. Textbooks

A. METIS (Mapua E-Text Infinity Solution)

B. Others

12. Other References and Educational Resources

A. METIS (Mapua E-Text Infinity Solution)

B. Others

13. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Module 1

Minimum Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance
AT1 – Classwork/
20 14%
Class Exercise
CO 1 AT2- Concept/
30 21%
Exploratory Paper
AT3 Quiz 1 50 35%
Total 100% 70%

Module 2

Minimum Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance
AT1 – Classwork/
20 14%
Class Exercise
CO 2 AT2- Preliminary/
30 21%
Analytical Paper
AT3 - Quiz 2 50 35%
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Total 100% 70%

Module 3

Minimum Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance
AT1 – Classwork/
20 14%
Class Exercise
CO 3 AT2 - Terminal/ Final
30 21%
Paper
AT3 - Quiz 3 50 35%
Total 100% 70%

The module grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below

Module Module
Average Average
Grade Grade
0 - 59.99 5.00 78.00 - 80.99 2.00
60.00 - 64.99 3.00 81.00 - 84.99 1.75
65.00 - 69.99 2.75 85.00 - 89.99 1.50
70.00 - 73.99 2.50 90.00 - 93.99 1.25
74.00 - 77.99 2.25 94.00 - 100.00 1.00

The module grade average will be the weighted average of the module grades based on the credit units
of each module:
no of modules
∑ ( credit unit )i ( module grade )i
i=1
Module Grade Average=
total credit units of the course

The course grade will be determined from the module grade average using the table below:

Module Grade Average

Course Grade
(MGA)
1.0 ≤ MGA ≤ 1.10 1.0
1.10 < MGA ≤ 1.40 1.25
1.40 < MGA ≤ 1.60 1.5
1.60 < MGA ≤ 1.85 1.75
1.85 < MGA ≤ 2.10 2.0
2.10 < MGA ≤ 2.40 2.25
2.40 < MGA ≤ 2.60 2.5
2.60 < MGA ≤ 2.85 2.75
2.85 < MGA ≤ 3.0 3.0
IP IP
5.00 5.00
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14. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than
20% of the total number of meetings or 9 hrs for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more
than 9 hours of unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class
standing

b. Guided Learning Output

Guided learning outputs through various worksheets in each clusters of topics are assigned to
the students. Problems encountered in the worksheets will be discussed in class.

c. Course Portfolio
Selected guided learning outputs and examinations are to be compiled and collected before the
end of the term. The selection is based on statistical data gathering (lowest, median, highest).
Guided learning outputs and examinations with marks lowest, median, and highest must be
photocopied and must be given back to the instructor for course portfolio keeping.

d. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may
receive a lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

e. Dress and Grooming Codes

All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the University.

f. Academic Integrity Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that
may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions.
Any of the following sanctions may be imposed to any student who is found guilty of committing
online academic dishonesty:
a. Failed mark in the course.
b. Suspension for a period of less than one term, with or without community service.
c. Suspension for a period of one term or more, with or without community service.
d. Non-readmission to the University.
e. Dismissal from the University.
f. Expulsion.

The following are considered academic dishonesty:

1. Using another MyMapua email address to login to any platform (such as BlackBoard and
Coursera) with or without permission.
2. Asking or hiring someone else to do their exams, homework, Coursera course, papers,
projects or other academic requirements.
3. Recording and saving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys for distribution.
4. Receiving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys to an exam from someone
who has already taken it.
5. Plagiarizing or the unethical act of stealing the thoughts of another without proper citation or
reference, acquiring information from the Internet without acknowledging the author, copying
from another student’s work without permission and submitting it as own work.
6. Massive, pre-meditated, organized online cheating using instant messaging/email during a
quiz or exam.
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7. Any form of dishonesty in peer-reviewed assignments/submissions (e.g. Coursera peer-

graded submissions).
8. Engaging in any activities that will dishonestly improve results, or dishonestly improve or
damage the results of others.
9. Any other form of dishonesty or cheating in any assessment or course requirement.

All students who will violate the Academic Integrity Policy of the university will be given zero
mark for the exam or for the activity, and will be given a failing grade for the course. He or she
will also be referred to the Prefect of Discipline for appropriate sanction.

g. Consultation Schedule

Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the SCEGE Faculty room and in
the School’s web-page (http://cege.mapua.edu.ph). It is recommended that the student first set
an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

h. Appeal system

All appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week
after the return of the assessed student work.

In case the student is not satisfied, no later than one week after the decision of the faculty has
been made, he can elevate the appeal to the program chair or dean in case there is no program
chair. The decision of the program chair or dean is final. The faculty must abide with the
moderated decision of the program chair or dean.

15. Course Materials to be Provided to Students

15.1. Syllabus

16. Committee Members

Dr. Dante L. Silva

Engr. Bernard Villaverde
Engr. Divina Gonzales