MINDANAO POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE

General Santos City

OFFICE OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

OUTCOME-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING

DETAILED TEACHING SYLLABUS
Subject: MECHANICS1 (STATIC OF RIGID BODIES)

INSTITUTION:

MPC VISION

The Mindanao Polytechnic College shall be a premier educational institution in Southern Philippines which aims to imbue its academic
community with the values of integrity, honesty, transparency and intellectual excellence.

MPC MISSION

Mindanao Polytechnic College is genuinely concerned with the total development of the human person. It is committed to attain the ideals of
excellence through a well –integrated educational program of instruction, research and community involvement responsive to the challenges of nation
building and global competitiveness.

MPC GOAL

The Mindanao Polytechnic College aims to produce competent professionals.

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DEPARTMENT:

BSME VISION

MPC – Mechanical Engineering Department is to be recognized and certified nationally by an accrediting body as one of the leading programs
in education and research.

BSME MISSION

To provide high-quality education, research and service to prepare graduates for successful and diverse careers in mechanical engineering and
related fields.
Employing student – centered and collaborative educational strategies, the program strives to prepare graduates to address the evolving needs
of society, engage in leadership and be creative agents for the development of a more competitive, innovative, and sustainable industry in the
Philippines.

A. Coherency of PEO to HEI’s Mission:

Mindanao Polytechnic College mission statements:

M1. To demonstrate characteristics of total development as a human person.

M2. To attain the ideals of excellence through the well – integrated educational program of instruction, research and community involvement
responsive to the challenges of nation building and global competitiveness.

MPC Mission
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
M1 M2
Graduates apply the theoretical knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences as well as the background knowledge they
PEO1 √
have learned to acquire the experience and practical skills required of professional engineers.
Graduates advance in their careers as engineers, to enable them to contribute to the developmental effort of the country as
PEO2 √
entrepreneurs or competent professionals.
Graduates manifest good moral and ethical values and the acute sense of awareness of the conservation of the
PEO3 √ √
environment for the sustainable development of the country.
Graduates continue their development in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and exposure to industrial
PEO4 √
setting in the form of field experience.
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B. Coherency of PO to PEO:

BSME PEOs:
PEO1. Graduates apply the theoretical knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences as well as the background knowledge they have
learned to acquire the experience and practical skills required of professional engineers.

PEO2. Graduates advance in their careers as engineers, to enable them to contribute to the developmental effort of the country as
entrepreneurs or competent professionals.

PEO3. Graduates manifest good moral and ethical values and the acute sense of awareness of the conservation of the environment for the
sustainable development of the country.

PEO4. Graduates continue their development in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and exposure to industrial setting in the
form of field experience.

BSME PEOs
Program Outcomes (POs)
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4
PO1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering √ √ √ √
PO2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data √ √
PO3 An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints √ √ √
PO4 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams √
PO5 An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems √ √ √
PO6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility √ √ √ √
PO7 An ability to communicate effectively in both Filipino and English languages √ √ √
PO8 An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context √ √ √ √
PO9 An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice √ √ √

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C. Coherency of CO to PO:

Program Outcomes:
The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering must have the abilities and skills in hand to perform the following
functions and competencies:

PO1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

PO2: Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

PO3: An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints.

PO5: Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.

PO9: An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice.

Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

CO1. Understand the principles of equilibrium of particles;

CO2. Undertake vector operations such as vector cross and dot product;
CO3. Determine forces of 2D and 3D structures;
CO4. Understand the principles of static, wedge and belt friction;
CO5. Determine centroids, center of mass and center of gravity of objects
CO6. Determine moment if inertia, mass moment of Inertia
CO7. Analyze the stresses of trusses and frames.

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 Program Outcomes (POs)
Course Outcomes (COs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO5 PO9
CO1 Understand the principles of equilibrium of particles; √ √ √ √
CO2 Undertake vector operations such as vector cross and dot product; √ √ √ √
CO3 Determine forces of 2D and 3D structures; √ √ √ √ √
CO4 Understand the principles of static, wedge and belt friction √ √ √
Determine centroids, center of mass and center of gravity of objects √ √ √ √
CO5
Determine moment if inertia, mass moment of Inertia √ √ √ √
CO6
Analyze the stresses of trusses and frames. √ √ √ √
CO7

Course Code: MECHANICS 1 Course Title: STATIC OF RIGID BODIES Credit Unit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Laboratory Hours(s): None
Year: 2nd
Semester: 2nd Course Description: Force system, structure analyses; friction; centroids and centers of gravity; and moments of inertia.
PHYSICS 1,
Pre-requisite(s):
MATH 71
Co-requisite(s): None

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 Time Intended Learning Assessment Tasks
Topics CO Teaching / Learning Activities (TLA)
Frame Outcomes (ILO) (AT)
10 hrs 1. Introduction to Mechanics; CO 1  Determine the relevance and Interactive discussion:  Assignment
Vector Operations principles of Mechanics  Discuss the brief history of mechanics its advent and  Recitation
or 2. Force Vectors and (Static) as a tool in achievement in the field of engineering and practical use.  Long Quiz
Equilibrium of Particles Engineering  Analyze and solve sample problem comprehensively.
7 sessions  Identify and calculate the
forces acting on a body to Board work:
maintain its state of  Solving the force system in equilibrium.
equilibrium.

10 hrs CO 1  Determine the resultant of two Interactive discussion:  Assignment

3. Vector Cross and Dot vectors for different magnitude  Discuss the difference between the cross and dot product  Recitation
or Product and directions. and its future relevance in space system.  Long Quiz
4. Moment of a Force  To calculate the torsion or  Discuss and identify the other term for moment of a force
5 sessions torque produce by a force and its applications.
applied from its distance of  Analyze and solve sample problems.
rotation.
Board work:
 Solving Cross and Dot prodcut and Moment of a force.
Prelim Exam

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 10 hrs 5. Couples; Moment of a CO 2  Identify the forces as the pair Interactive discussion:  Assignment
couple of moment (couple).  Discuss and identify the characteristics of a Couple.  Quiz Bee
or 6. Equivalent Forces in 2D  Apply the basic concept of  Discuss and investigate the force system in space.  Long Quiz
and 3D equilibrium in space.  Analyze and solve sample problems.
10 sessions
Group quiz bee:

10 hrs 7. Dry Static Friction, Wedge; CO 2  Calculate the effect of the Interactive discussion:  Assignment
and Belt Friction friction that causes impending  Discuss the different coefficients of common surfaces and  Quiz Bee
or motion on different surfaces solve problems.
8. Centroid, Center of Mass  Long Quiz
and Center of Gravity and its usefulness in the  Identify the advantages and disadvantages of friction as a
10 sessions system. opposing force in the system.
 Able to determine the center of  Discuss the relevance and application in determining the
gravity in a regular and center of gravity and identify how to find it center of mass.
composite area.  Board work:

Midterm Exam

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 10 hrs CILO  Determine the concentrated Interactive discussion:  Assignment
9. Distributed Loads and 3 load to solve the effect of load  Discuss the nature of load distribution, hydrostatic forces  Group Work
or Hydrostatic Forces, Cables. distribution across the system. and mass moment inertia by citing practical and real life  Long Quiz
10. Moment of Inertia; Mass  Calculate the resistance of a applications
10 sessions Moment of Inertia body to angular acceleration.  Solve and discuss sample problems
 Board work:

10 hrs 11. Trusses; Frames and CILO  Solve the forces and its effect Interactive discussion:  Assignment
Machines; Internal Forces 4 on every member (truss)  Discuss the basic concept of truss members, its application  Group Work
or 12. Beams; Shear and Bending  Illustrate the force effect of and problem solving technique.  Long Quiz
Moment Diagrams shear and bending load  Illustrate the force effect by mapping
10 sessions through moment diagrams.  Solve sample problem
 Board work:

Final Exam

A. ASSESSMENT TASKS
D.1. Prelim

Class Performance (CP):

Quizzes - 30% Class Performance (CP) = 60.00%
Recitation - 15% Subject Proficiency (SP) = 40.00%
Assignments - 15% Prelim Grade = 100.00%
Class Performance - 60%

Subject Proficiency (SP):

Prelim Exam Grade - 40%

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 TYPE OF
CILOs to be
ASSESSMENT WEIGHT DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT TASK
addressed
METHOD
Quizzes 30% CILO 1-4 Written quizzes will test the students’ attentiveness regarding the currently presented or previously presented topics.
Recitation 15% CILO 1-4 Individual and/or group graded participation will motivate the student to be more diligent and be aware with the actual
implications of the topic presented.
Assignments 15% CILO 1-4 Assignments given will enhance the students’ ability to do research works and even improve their diligence in assessing
articles.
Prelim Examination 40% CILO 1-4 Term examination will test the students’ ability to recall the principles and concepts presented. This will also assess the
students critical thinking in situational analysis in application to the principles and concepts discussed.

D.2. Midterm

Class Performance (CP):

Quizzes - 30% Class Performance (CP) = 60.00%
Recitation - 15% Subject Proficiency (SP) = 40.00%
Assignments - 15% Midterm Grade = 100.00%
Class Performance - 60%

Subject Proficiency (SP):

Midterm Exam Grade - 40%

TYPE OF
CILOs to be
ASSESSMENT WEIGHT DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT TASK
addressed
METHOD
Quizzes 30% CILO 1-4 Written quizzes will test the students’ attentiveness regarding the currently presented or previously presented topics.
Recitation 15% CILO 1-4 Individual and/or group graded participation will motivate the student to be more diligent and be aware with the actual
implications of the topic presented.
Assignments 15% CILO 1-4 Assignments given will enhance the students’ ability to do research works and even improve their diligence in assessing
articles.
Prelim Examination 40% CILO 1-4 Term examination will test the students’ ability to recall the principles and concepts presented. This will also assess the
students critical thinking in situational analysis in application to the principles and concepts discussed.

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D.3. Final

Class Performance (CP):

Quizzes - 30% Class Performance (CP) = 60.00%
Recitation - 15% Subject Proficiency (SP) = 40.00%
Assignments - 15% Final Grade = 100.00%
Class Performance - 60%

Subject Proficiency (SP):

Final Exam Grade - 40%

TYPE OF
CILOs to be
ASSESSMENT WEIGHT DESCRIPTION OF ASSESSMENT TASK
addressed
METHOD
Quizzes 30% CILO 1-4 Written quizzes will test the students’ attentiveness regarding the currently presented or previously presented topics.

Recitation 15% CILO 1-4 Individual and/or group graded participation will motivate the student to be more diligent and be aware with the actual
implications of the topic presented.
Assignments 15% CILO 1-4 Assignments given will enhance the students’ ability to do research works and even improve their diligence in
assessing articles.
Prelim Examination 40% CILO 1-4 Term examination will test the students’ ability to recall the principles and concepts presented. This will also assess the
students critical thinking in situational analysis in application to the principles and concepts discussed.

References:

R 1 – Bedford, Anthony and Wallace Fowler, Engineering Mechanics: Static 3rd ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Inc, 2002
R 2 – Pacheco, Edgardo S Static of Rigid Bodies, SI ed.
R3 - Keith M. Walker, Applied Engineering Mechanics. SI ed.

Non – Print Media: NPM 1: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com

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April 20, 2016 ENGR. STEPHEN T. ABRAHAM, ME ENGR. DENNIS P. MANEJERO, ME RUTH U. MANUBAG, PH.D. 9
Instructor Department Head VP for Academic Affairs

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