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CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
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1992 Daet, Camarines Norte
OBE SYLLABUS IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
A. VISION: CNSC as a premier higher education institution in the Bicol Region.
B. MISSION: The Camarines Norte State College shall provide higher and advanced studies in the fields of education, arts and sciences,
economics, health, engineering, management, finance, accounting, business and public administration, fisheries,
agriculture, natural resources development and management and ladderized courses. It shall also respond to research,
extension and production services adherent to progressive leadership towards sustainable development.
C. QUALITY POLICY: CNSC commits to continually uphold and strive for international standards through an effective and efficient management
system providing excellent professional services on instruction, research and extension to meet the highest level of
clientele’s satisfaction.
D. DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
E. COURSE CODE: ENGEO 1
F. COURSE TITLE: Geology for Civil Engineers
G. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include rock and mineral types, soil
properties, rock mechanics, geologic structures, active tectonics and earthquake hazards, slope stability and
landslides, groundwater, rivers and flood hazards. Team projects include engineering geology case studies and
site assessment investigations.
H. CREDIT UNITS: 2 units lecture
I. PREREQUISITE: ENCHEM 1
J. NO. OF HOURS: 2 hours lecture
K. SCHEDULE:
L. CONSULTATION HOURS: 1hr./week
M. INSTITIUTIONAL INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: CSNC envisions a graduate having the following attributes: professional
competence, critical and creative thinking skills, technical competitive skills, productivity, social and ethical responsibility,
communication skills, interpersonal skills and lifelong learning.
N. PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program must attain:
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of civil
engineering;
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. An ability to design, build, improve and install a systems or processes which meet desired needs within realistic
constraints.
4. An ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multi – cultural teams;
5. An ability to recognize, formulates, and solves civil engineering problems;
6. An understanding to the effects and impact of civil engineering projects on nature and society, and of the civil engineers’
social and ethical responsibilities.
7. Specialized engineering knowledge in each applicable field, and the ability to apply such knowledge to provide solutions
to actual problems.
8. An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
9. An ability to engage in life – long learning and an acceptance of the need to keep current of the development in the specific
field of specialization.
10. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of civil
engineering.
11. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
O. COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Describe and explain the role of geology in the design and construction process of underground openings in rock.
2. Apply geologic concepts and approaches on civil engineering process.
3. Identify and classify rock using basic geologic classification system.
4. Use the geologic literature to establish the geotechnical framework needed to properly design and construct heavy civil work rock
projects.
5. Utilize background in engineering and earth science to provide solutions to engineering problems within the context of the natural world.
P. LEARNING PLAN:
TEACHING &
INTENDED LEARNING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TIME
CONTENTS TEXTBOOKS/ RESOURCE
OUTCOMES (ILO) REFERENCES ACTIVITIES TASKS (ATs) MATERIALS ALLOCATION
(TLAs)
At the end of the rating Orientation Parbin Singh, Lecture Quizzes Worksheet Week 1
period, students should CNSC Vision, Mission, Unit “Engineering Papers
be able to: Goals and Objectives and General Discussion PowerPoint
Get at overview of the topics to Geology”, presentation Case Studies
be covered in the whole Katson
semester; Publication
Have an idea of what is to be House
expected during lessons and
discussions;
Know certain rules and policies
governing the whole class;
Be aware of the requirements P.C. Varghese,
and grading system of the Engineering
course. Geology for
Civil
Define and explain 1. General Geology Engineers”, Week 1-2
the role of geology in PHI Learning
in the design and 1.1. Geology in Civil Engineering Pvt. Ltd.,
construction process
1.2. Branches of Geology
of underground
openings in rock. 1.3. Earth Structure and
Composition.
1.4. Elementary Knowledge on Week 2
Identify and apply continental drift and plate tectonics. Legeet
the different geologic Earth processes “Geology and
concepts and Engineering”, Week 3
approaches on civil 1.5. Weathering – work of rivers, McGraw Hill
engineering process. wind and sea and their engineering Book
importance – Company,
1998. Week 4
1.6. Origin and occurrence of
earthquake – mode of occurrence –
prospecting –
Describe the
importance of 1.7. Ground water – Importance Week 5
ground water in civil in civil Engineering
engineering.
2., Blyth,
“Geology for
Engineers”,
End of Prelim ELBS, 1995.
Prelim Exam. Week 6
At the end of the rating 2. Minerology Parbin Singh, Lecture Quizzes Worksheet Week 7-9
period, students should “Engineering Papers
be able to: 2.1. Elementary knowledge on and General Discussion PowerPoint
symmetry elements of Geology”, presentation Case Studies
Identify and classify crystallographic systems. Katson
rock using basic Publication
geologic 2.2. Physical properties of House
classification minerals.
system.
2.3. Study of the following rock
forming minerals – Quartz family.
Feldspar family, Augite,
Hornblende, Biotite, Muscovite,
Calcite, Garnet. P.C. Varghese,
Engineering
2.4. Properties, process of Geology for
formation of all minerals – Coal and Civil
Petroleum – Their origin and Engineers”,
occurrence in India. PHI Learning
Pvt. Ltd.,
Week 8-11
3. Petrology
3.1. Classification of rocks –
Distinction between Igneous,
Sedimentary and Metamorphic
rocks. Legeet
“Geology and
3.2. Description – occurrence, Engineering”,
properties and distribution of McGraw Hill
following rocks. Book
Company, Week 8-11
3.2.1. Igneous rocks – Granite, 1998.
Syenite, Diorite, Gabbro, Pegmatite,
Dolerite and Basalt.
3.2.2. Sedimentary rock –
sandstone, limestone, shale,
conglomerate and breccia.
3.2.3. Metamorphic rocks – 2., Blyth,
Quartsite, Marble, Slate, Gniess and “Geology for
Schist. Engineers”,
ELBS, 1995.
Midterm Exam
End of Midterm Week 12
At the end of the rating 4. Structural Geology and Parbin Singh, Lecture Quizzes Worksheet Week 13-15
period, students should Rock Mechanics “Engineering Papers
be able to: and General PowerPoint
4.1. Attitude of Beds – Outcrops Geology”, Discussion presentation Case Studies
Define structural – Geologic Maps. Katson
geology and rock Publication
mechanics. 4.2. Study of structures – Folds, House
Faults and Joints – Their bearing on
Engineering Construction.
4.3. Rock Mechanics
4.4. Physical properties and
Use the geologic mechanical properties of rocks – P.C. Varghese,
literature to establish porosity – permeability – density – Engineering
the geotechnical strength – hardness – elasticity – Geology for
framework needed
plasticity. Civil
to properly design
and construct heavy Engineers”,
civil work rock 4.5. Dynamic property of rocks PHI Learning
projects. – types of wave theory – factors Pvt. Ltd.,
influencing wave velocity – statics
and dynamics moduli of elasticity –
grouting.
Identify the different
geological and 5. Geological and
geophysical Geophysical Investigation in Civil Week 16-17
investigation applied Engineering Legeet
to civil engineering. “Geology and
5.1. Site investigations Engineering”,
McGraw Hill
5.2. Geological Methods Book
Utilize background in Company,
engineering and 5.3. Exploration techniques 1998.
earth science to
provide solutions to 5.4. Geophysical methods –
engineering direct penetration – core boring –
problems within the logging of cores
context of the natural 2., Blyth,
world. 5.5. Geological condition “Geology for
necessary for construction of dams Engineers”,
– tunnels – building - Road cutting. ELBS, 1995.
End of Final
Final Exam Week 18
Q. COURSE POLICIES
A. On Attendance
Attendance is counted from the first day of regular classes to the end of the same as reflected in the approved academic
calendar, regardless of student’s enrolment.
A student who has incurred absences of more than 20 percent of the required total number of class hours in a given semester
should not be given credit and is considered “Dropped”.
Excuses for absences shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations of the College. Excuses shall be valid for
the time missed only. All work covered by the class during the absence should be made up to the satisfaction of the instructor within
a reasonable period of time.
A student who for unavoidable cause absents him/herself from classes must obtain an excuse letter from either adviser or the
Dean to be presented to the instructors concerned not later than the second class session following his/her return. In case of illness
where the absence is for five days, a medical certificate must be secured from the College Medical Clinic or from government/private
physician. (Student Handbook)
B. Course Requirements:
1. Class Standing
a. Attendance - 5%
b. Class Recitation - 15%
c. Homework/Assignments - 5%
d. Quizzes - 25%
50%
2. Periodical Examinations
(Prelim, Mid-term & Finals) - 30%
3. Projects - 20%
Total - 100%
FINAL RATING = PRELIM GRADE + MIDTERM GRADE + FINAL GRADE
C. Passing the subject
1. In order for the student to pass the subject, he/she must obtain a grade of 3.0 or 75%. The failing grade is 5.0. Grade from 74
and below shall not earn any credit.
2. The following grading system shall be used.
1.0 99-100 2.25 84
1.1 98 2.3 83
1.2 97 2.4 82
1.25 96 2.5 81
1.3 95 2.6 80
1.4 94 2.7 79
1.5 93 2.75 78
1.6 92 2.8 77
1.7 91 2.9 76
1.75 90 3.0 75
1.8 89 4.0 Conditional (Midterm Only)
1.9 88 5.0 Failed
2.0 87 UW Unofficial Withdrawal
2.1 86 Drp Dropped
2.2 85
Prepared by:
ENGR. FRANCIS V. VILLACORTA
Instructor I
Reviewed by:
ENGR. GENARO B. BALANE
Dean – CoEng
Approved by:
DR. ERLINDA J. PORCINCULA
VP for Academic Affairs
