DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINAS

COLLEGE OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE : T-CEET316LA

COURSE TITLE : Geotechnical Engineering 1 Lab
COURSE TYPE : Laboratory
COURSE CREDIT : 1 unit
PRE-REQUISITES : T-CEET213, T-CEET222
CO-REQUISITES : T-CEET411, T-CEET414/LA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers the determination of engineering properties of soil and the forces acting at soil
particles in a laboratory setting. It aims to provide with a detailed knowledge of the behavior of
engineering soils through theory classes and laboratory testing.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, students are expected to:

CLO1. Evaluate different engineering properties of soil;
CLO2. Classify soil according to different classification systems;
CLO3. Calculate seepage volume through a soil mass;
CLO4. Estimate settlement magnitude of compressible soils;

LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcomes for Midterm Period

Course Learning Outcomes Topic Learning Outcomes
CLO2. Classify soil according to different  TLO1. Identify steps in performing grain-size
classification systems. analysis of soil (mechanical analysis)
CLO1. Evaluate different engineering soil  TLO2. Determine moisture content of soil
properties  TLO3. Determine specific gravity of soil
 AssessmentSummative

Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous
Synchronous
Teaching-Learning Activities /
Module Assessment Strategy
No and Offline/Printed
Learning Module Online Module Technology
Outcomes Date Activities Activities Enabler
 Printed course  Discussion on
syllabus uploaded
Schoolbook
Sep  Course Syllabus
MS Teams / 3.0
15 overview  Course
PowerPoint
 Soil Sampling introduction
 Soil Sampling
 Gospel reading  Gospel reading
Module 1
 Laboratory  Laboratory
TLO 1 experiment 1: experiment 1:
Sep Grain Size Grain Size Schoolbook
CLO 2 / 3.0
22 Analysis Analysis MS Streams
 Plate No. 1a:  Plate No. 1a:
Grain Size Grain Size
Analysis Analysis
 Plate No. 1b:  Plate No. 1b:
Sep Grain Size Grain Size Schoolbook
/ 3.0
29 Analysis Analysis MS Streams
Problem set Problem set
 Gospel reading  Gospel reading
 Laboratory  Laboratory
Experiment 2: Experiment 2:
Oct
Moisture Moisture Schoolbook
6 / 3.0
Module 2 Content of Soil Content of Soil MS Streams
 Plate No. 2a:  Plate No. 2a:
TLO 2 Moisture Moisture
CLO 1 Content of Soil Content of Soil
 Plate No. 2b:  Plate No. 2b:
Oct  Moisture Moisture Schoolbook 1.5
/ /
13 Content of Soil Content of Soil MS Streams 1.5
Problem Set Problem Set
Oct
Self Care (Me-time) 3.0
20
Module 3  Gospel reading  Gospel reading
 Laboratory  Laboratory
TLO 3 Experiment 3: Experiment 3:
CLO 1 Oct Specific Specific Schoolbook
/ 3.0
27 Gravity of Soil Gravity of Soil MS Streams
 Plate No. 3a:  Plate No. 3a:
Specific Specific
Gravity of Soil Gravity of Soil
Nov  Preparation  Preparation / 3.0
3 time/Consultati time/Consultati
on time (if on time (if
willing and willing and
allowed) allowed)
  Summative  Summative
Nov Assessment: Assessment:
Schoolbook / 3.0
10 Comprehensive Comprehensive
Exam Exam
13. 27.
TOTAL 4.5 3.0 3.0
5 0

Learning Outcomes for Final Period

Course Learning Outcomes
CLO1. Evaluate different engineering soil
properties
CLO4. Estimate settlement magnitude of
compressible soils.
Topic Learning Outcomes
 TLO4. Analyze different moisture contents in soil.
 TLO5. Evaluate compressibility of soil through standard
proctor test.

AssessmentSummative

Onsite Activities

Allotted Hours
Asynchronous
Synchronous
Teaching-Learning Activities /
Module Assessment Strategy
No and Offline/Printed
Learning Module Online Module Technology
Outcomes Date Activities Activities Enabler
 Gospel reading  Gospel reading
 Laboratory  Laboratory
Nov Experiment 4: Experiment 4: Schoolbook
/ 3.0
17 Liquid Limit Liquid Limit MS Streams
 Plate No. 4a:  Plate No. 4a:
Liquid Limit Liquid Limit
 Plate No. 4b:  Plate No. 4b:
Nov Schoolbook
Liquid Limit Liquid Limit / 3.0
24 MS Streams
Problem Set Problem Set
 Gospel reading  Gospel reading
Module 4  Laboratory  Laboratory
Experiment 5: Experiment 5:
TLO 4 Plastic Limit Plastic Limit
CLO 1 Dec and Plasticity and Plasticity Schoolbook
/ 3.0
1 Index Index MS Streams
 Plate No. 5a:  Plate No. 5a:
Plastic Limit Plastic Limit
and Plasticity and Plasticity
Index Index
 Plate No. 5b:  Plate No. 5b:
Plastic Limit Plastic Limit
Dec Schoolbook
and Plasticity and Plasticity / 3.0
8 MS Streams
Index Problem Index Problem
Set Set
Dec
Self-care (me time) 3
15
  Gospel reading  Gospel reading
 Laboratory  Laboratory
Experiment 6: Experiment 6:
Jan
Standard Standard Schoolbook 1.5
5 / /
Proctor Test Proctor Test MS Streams 1.5
 Plate No. 6a:  Plate No. 6a:
Standard Standard
Module 5 Proctor Test Proctor Test
 Plate No. 6b:  Plate No. 6b:
TLO 5 Jan Soil Soil Schoolbook
/ 3.0
CLO 4 12 Compaction Compaction MS Streams
Problem Set Problem Set
 Preparation  Preparation
time/Consultati time/Consultati
Jan
on time (if on time (if / 3.0
19
willing and willing and
allowed) allowed)
Jan  Summative  Summative
Schoolbook / 3.0
26 Assessment Assessment
13. 27.
TOTAL 4.5 3.0 3.0
5 0

GRADING SYSTEM

Midterm
Formative Assessments - 60%
Summative Assessment - 40%
100%

Finals
Formative Assessments - 60%
Summative Assessment - 40%
100%

Note:
Formative Assessments = ∑ Plate grades
No.of plates

Overall Final Grade = Midterm + Final

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COURSE POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Enrollment in an E-Class. Your teacher shall enroll you in the e-class. This will be based on the
class list provided by the Office of the University Registrar and at the portal. For those who opted
for printed modules, you will only be given the module if you are officially enrolled.

2. Communication and Feedback

a. Online Synchronous Communication shall happen as indicated in the learning plan
section of the syllabus.
b. Online Asynchronous Communication shall happen when the faculty utilizes at least one
of the recommended asynchronous communication. The minimum response time for
asynchronous communication is 24 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays. All
communication platforms must be explicitly indicated in the syllabus. Below are the
recommended asynchronous communication platforms:
i. Forum – at the Forum Tab at Schoolbook, students can post their general
concerns. The forum is public and any post can be seen by the class.
ii. Messaging – at Schoolbook. Any private or confidential matters must may be
messaged through Schoolbook messaging feature.
iii. Email – you may email your professor at fmtepace@dlsud.edu.ph.
c. Offline Communication are only for Students who opted for Printed Modules. Text
messaging subject to strict confidentiality agreement between the student and the
professor maybe used. This mode of communication is exclusive only for the specified
type of student. Calls may be entertained within working hours (8AM to 5PM), while text
messages may be responded to within 24 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays.
d. No using of foul, curse, and other bad words, whether in written or verbal. No shouting.
No flooding of chat and messages. No selling.

3. Attendance Policy
a. Attendance Policy for Online Classes is scheduled based on the learning plan.
Attendance, especially in synchronous classes, shall not be a basis for receiving a failing
grade. It will not comprise any grade in the class standing.
b. RSVP as part of an ethical process of conducting online meetings, the following will be
observed:
i. The synchronous meeting will be made by the teacher at least 14 calendar days
before its schedule.
ii. The student must RSVP at least three days before the scheduled synchronous
meeting.
iii. The faculty will announce two days before the calendared synchronous meeting
if it will push through or if it will be cancelled. If cancelled, the faculty will
announce a replacement asynchronous activity and the new schedule of the
synchronous meeting.
c. The minimum required attendees in synchronous class shall be 50 percent of the entire
class. It is the faculty’s prerogative whether to continue or discontinue the session if it
does not reach 50 percent. However, if the attendees are less than 20 percent of the total
class, the synchronous session will be rescheduled, an asynchronous learning activity will
take the place of the supposed synchronous meeting.
 d. All synchronous meetings will be recorded and embedded into a schoolbook page
section. It will also be accessed by students at MS Teams and other institutionally
subscribed video hosting platform.
e. The synchronous meeting will only be held at the schedule indicated in the registration
form.

4. Intellectual Property Policy

a. Policy and copyright infringement will not be tolerated. Any violation of such will earn
students a grade of zero in the assessment.
b. Using of any illegally obtained software is strictly prohibited.
c. Students are encouraged to use their original photos, videos, and other resources.
Otherwise, students can use royalty-free resources or embed the sources in their
submissions to avoid copyright infringement and/or plagiarism.
d. Inviting people, that are not part of the class, in synchronous meetings is strictly
prohibited, unless approved by the subject teacher. Posing as another person during a
synchronous activity is strictly prohibited.
e. Giving of password to Schoolbook and Office 365 is strictly prohibited. Likewise,
accessing Schoolbook and Office 365 account other than the students’ personal account is
also strictly prohibited. Violating students will be reported to the Student Welfare and
Formation Office (SWAFO).

5. Other Policies
a. Attire - students must wear decent casual or smart-casual attire prescribed by the Student
Handbook.
b. Microphone Use – microphone must be muted and only unmuted when the teacher
requires them to.
c. Video – videos may be used by the teacher to validate attendance. However, the student
can choose to turn off the video if the teacher allows them to.
d. Use of English is required for any presentation including the question and answer.
Tagalog or Taglish can be used during consultation.

REFERENCES

Online References
Call Reference Material
number or
e-provider
Website Vert. J. (2019) Hydraulics and Geotechnical Engineering. Retrieved from
https://www.mathalino.com/ce-board-subject/hydraulics-and-geotechnical-engineering
Online McQueen, L.B. et al., (2018) Rock mechanics for design of Brisbane tunnels and implications of
Journal recent thinking in
relation to rock mass strength
. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1674775518304128

On-Site References
Call Reference Material
number or
e-provider
TA 775 Das, B. (2017) Fundamentals of geotechnical engineering. Boston, MA : Cengage Learning,
.D26 2017 [2017].
ASTM, 1998 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, West Conshohocken, PA, 1998. Copyright,
American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
PA 19428-2959
TA 775 Huang, A. and Yu, H. (2018) Foundation engineering analysis and design. Boca Raton : CRC
.H860 2018 Press, [2018].
TA 710 Das, B. (2016) Introduction to geotechnical engineering. Boston, MA : Cengage Learning,
.D260 2016 [2016].

Prepared by: Noted by:

Syllabi Committee Engr. Francis F. Villareal, MSCE

Civil Engineering Program Civil Engineering Program Head

Endorsed by: Approved by :

Ma. Estrella Natalie B. Pineda, MSManE, PIE Jose Rizaldy De Armas, MEng, PECE
Chair, Engineering Department Dean, CEAT