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TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES Issue No. 00
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VAA-ERD TUP OUTCOME-BASED SYLLABUS
QAC No. CC-07212017

COURSE SYLLABUS

VISION

The Technological University of the Philippines shall be the premier state university with recognized
excellence in engineering and technology at par with leading universities in the ASEAN region.

MISSION

The University shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and
professional education and training in industries and technology, and in practical arts leading to certificates,
diplomas and degrees.

It shall provide progressive leadership in applied research, developmental studies in technical,

industrial, and technological fields and production using indigenous materials; effect technology transfer in
the countryside; and assist in the development of small-and-medium scale industries in identified growth
center. (Reference: P.D. No. 1518, Section 2)

COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Power Plant Engineering Technology Department

Three to six years after graduation, the graduates of the program are expected to:

1. Practice their profession in the area of automotive engineering technology.

2. Contribute to the development of small-and medium scale industries relevant to their chosen field.

3. Pursue life-long learning activities such as graduate studies or advanced professional seminars, training, and
conferences.

4. Occupy key positions in their respective chosen profession and professional, civic, community-related
activities.

Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational
Program / Student Outcomes
Objectives
1 2 3 4
a. An ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering 
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and

interpret data
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

with realistic constraints
d. An ability to function in multi-disciplinary 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. An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in global and

societal context
i. A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning 
j. An awareness of the 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 team, to manage projects and in  
multidisciplinary environments

Course Code: AT 11
Course Title: Power Train, Chassis and Suspension
Pre-Requisite: None
Co-Requisite: None
Credit / Class Schedule: 3 Units; 7 hours a week

Course Description
This subject deals with the study of the major components of the power train and
under chassis of automotive vehicle. The study of power trains cover the principles of
operation, design features, methods of inspection, servicing, and repair of clutch,
transmission manual and automatic, drive line, differential and rear axle. Under
chassis covers the basic principles and design features of automotive chassis and
frames, front and rear suspension, brake system, steering system, wheel alignment
and wheel balancing. Safety is emphasized when performing repairs and servicing jobs
in this area.

Learning Outcomes (LO)

By the end of the course, the students will be able to do the following:

EGA / PEO STUDENT OUTCOMES LEARNING OUTCOMES

Competent Professional SO- F. An understanding of LO1: Acquire knowledge in the

professional and ethical maintenance servicing and
responsibility troubleshooting of power train and
under chassis

Creative Thinker SO- G. An ability to communicate

effectively LO2: Know the principle of
SO – K. An ability to use the operation construction and design,
techniques, skills and modern basis trouble shooting of power
engineering tools necessary for train and under chassis.
engineering practice
LO3: Inculcate safety in dealing
with repair and maintenance of
Committed Life-long Learner power train and under chassis
SO – L. Knowledge and
understanding of engineering and LO4: Develop safety measures
management principles as a practices.
member and leader in team, to
manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments
Course Assessment Matrix

STUDENT OUTCOMES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
a b c d e f g h i J k l
LO1 E D E
LO2 D E
LO3 D D E
LO4 D D D

Descriptor

I – Introductory course to an outcome (formative course objective to an outcome)

E – Enabling course to an outcome (course objective strengthening further an outcome)
D – Demonstrative to an outcome (course objective demonstrating an outcome)

Learning Evidences/Course Outputs

As proof of achievement of the foregoing outcomes, the students of this course are required to submit the
following evidences of learning that correspond to the target learning outcomes:

LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT METHOD DUE DATE

Quizzes Prelim, Midterm, Finals

Oral Report Every week

LO1 – LO4
Case Study Thrice per term

Company Case Study At the end of the term

Rubric for Assessment

RUBRIC FOR ORAL REPORT

EXCELLENT VERY
GOOD FAIR POOR
CRITERIA GOOD SCORE
30 points 20 points 10 points
50 points 40 points

Content The contents of The contents The contents The contents The contents
the oral report is of the oral of the oral of the oral of the oral
highly relevant to report is report is fairly report is report is not at
the assigned relevant to the relevant to the slightly all relevant to
topic assigned topic assigned topic relevant to the the assigned
assigned topic topic

Presentation The manner of The manner of The manner of The manner of The manner of
presentation is presentation is presentation is presentation is presentation is
exemplary very good good fair poor

Discussion There is an There is a very There is a There is a fair There is no

excellent good good discussion of discussion at
discussion of the discussion of discussion of the topic all of the topic
topic during the the topic the topic during the oral during the oral
oral report during the oral during the oral report report
report report
Course Evaluation:

Major Examinations …………………………………………… 45%

Quizzes …………………………………………… 30%

Assignments …………………………………………… 10%

Project (Company Case Study ………………………………… 15%

Total …………………………………………………………….. 100%

Grading System

The student will be graded according to the following:

Average of examinations (prelim, midterm, final) - 45%

Average of quizzes - 30%
Average of assignments - 10%
Average of projects (case study, company case study) - 15%

The highest grade for this course is 1.0 and the passing grade is 3.0.

Course Requirements:

The students should:

1. Attend all lectures.
2. Present individual oral report.
3. Participate in all class discussions and all related activities.
4. Complete all assignments, case studies, projects, and submit other requirements on or before due dates.

Note: Attendance and deportment are not part of the computation of the grade. There can be special major
examinations such as prelim, midterm and finals provided there is a medical certificate or request letter signed by
the parent or guardian with a copy of his/her ID. Make-up quizzes, however, will not be allowed without valid
reasons and at the discretion of the faculty.

Learning Plan:

Week Methodologies & Assessment

Nos.
Learning Outcomes Content/ Topics
Strategies Tools
Type of clutch, transmission
and differential. Function of
powertrain components
design and principle of
operation of transaxle,
overhauling procedure of
power train components,
adjustment of clearance and
back lash, introduction to Lecture Recitation
1-3 LO1
transmission and transaxle, Discussion Homework
Reciprocal
servicing of CV joints and
Questioning
propeller shaft and
computation of gear Ratio.

PRELIM

4-6 LO2 Steering system, principle Lecture Recitation

 of operation of
conventional and power
steering system of various
car models and Homework
Discussion
overhauling of steering Quiz:
Reciprocal
components. Objective
Questioning
Type

MIDTERM

Suspension system, types of

suspension system, multilink
Lecture Recitation
suspension, disassembly and Homework
Reciprocal
7-9 LO2 assembly technique of Quiz:
Questioning
suspension components, Objective
torsion bars and stabilizer. Type

FINAL

Brake system, type of brake

system, principle of operation
of master cylinder, wheel
Lecture: Recitation
cylinder, wheel brake
Discussion Homework
10-15 LO2/LO3 assembly and vacuum booster Reciprocal
overhaul brake system adjust Questioning
and bleed brake system and
introduction to ABS

References:

 Course, William Automotive Mechanics 9th edition

 Gerschler H. Technology for Automotive Trade vol 1 and 2
 Stocket, Martin, Fundamental of Automotive
 CLASS POLICIES:

1. Make-up quizzes will be given only with prior approval of the faculty and due to valid reasons. An excuse
letter or medical certificate shall be provided together with the copy of the identification card of the
parent/guardian. For excused absences during the major examinations, the university policy will be
followed.

2. Students are not allowed to leave the classroom once the class has started, unless extremely necessary.
Students who leave the classroom without any valid reason will be marked absent.

3. Students are expected to comply strictly with the university rule on dress code, class tardiness and
attendance.

4. Cell phones or any electronic gadgets must be switched off or put in a silent mode during class hours, except
when allowed by the faculty for activities that require use of such gadgets.

5. Assignments or projects submitted later than the one-week allowance or more on exceptional cases will not be
accepted anymore. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in their academic work.
Acts of academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or inappropriately using the work of others to
satisfy course requirements, will not be tolerated and may result in failure of the affected assignments or
projects and/or failure of this course.

6. Deportment and attendance are not part of the computation of the grade, but three consecutive absences
without valid reasons will result to automatic withdrawal from the class.

Students with Special Needs:

Students with special medical needs are advised to inform the faculty as to how he/she can best assist
him/her. All information related to such medical needs will be considered confidential

Prepared by:

EDGARDO V. DULA
Faculty
Contact No.: 09436640857
Email Add: edgardodula@rocketmail.com

Reviewed & Recommended for Approval:

Dr. BILOMAR N. FLORESCA

Department Head

No part of this syllabus may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying or otherwise, without prior written permission
of the Program Coordinator