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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Syllabus in Geotechnical Engineering I (CE412-Enhanced Curriculum)/(CE105a-New Curriculum)
1st Semester, SY 2021-2022
Academically competitive, research and development- focused, To provide the best quality education and technical training for
public service-driven, and economically sustainable state higher all engineering and technical degree programs offered by the college
education institution. for national and global competitiveness.
1. To offer academic program and services that will effectively A graduate of the University of Eastern Philippines should:
transform individuals into productive citizens of the country; and
2. To accelerate the development of high-level professionals who will 1. Exhibit proficiency in their chosen field of discipline through their
provide leadership in meeting the demands of sustainable involvement in various types of employment;
development and challenges of a diverse and globalized society. 2. Utilize research methodologies that will allow them to generate
new knowledge and address problems and issues and promote
QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT: development;
The University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) commits to be academically 3. Values Philippine historical and cultural heritage;
competitive, research and extension-focused, and economically-sustainable 4. Demonstrate global awareness through responsible global
public higher education institution. citizenship;
Specifically, UEP shall: 5. Clearly communicate in several modes of delivery (oral, written,
Uphold the values of relevance, integrity, productivity and and visual) in English and Filipino; and
excellence in service delivery; 6. Manifest high degree of professionalism through observation of
Endeavor to continually improve the quality management ethical and professional behavior.
system;
Provide quality services through participatory governance and
compliance to legal and other prescribed requirements.
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Program Outcomes Program Outcomes Continued
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 7. The ability to communicate effectively civil engineering activities
Program must attain: with the engineering community and with the society context;
8. The ability to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions
1. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
solve complex civil engineering problems; 9. The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in life-long
2. The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to learning;
analyze and interpret data; 10. The ability to know contemporary issues;
3. The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet 11. The ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
desired needs within realistic constraints, accordance with necessary for civil engineering practice;
standards; 12. The ability to know and understand engineering and management
4. The ability to function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams; principles as a member and a leader of a team, and to manage
5. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil projects in a multidisciplinary environment;
engineering problems; 13. The ability to understand at least one specialized field of civil
6. The ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility; engineering practice.
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Mission
Program Educational Objectives
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Within 3 – 5 years after graduation, the program expects that the Civil Engineering graduate will :
1. be able to impart essential knowledge, elements, tools and skills necessary to become successful engineers;
2. develop students’ ability to recognize, formulate and solve civil engineering problems; and
3. provide the students with a meaningful experience in research and design that are relevant to the civil engineering
field.
Program Educational
Program Outcomes Objectives
1 2 3
A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program must attain an ability to:
1. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;
2. The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints,
accordance with standards;
4. The ability to function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
5. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;
6. The ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility;
7. The ability to communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with the
society context;
8. The ability to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context;
9. The ability to recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;
10. The ability to know contemporary issues;
11. The ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;
12. The ability to know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and a leader of a
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Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes Addressed
by the Course 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course Learning Outcomes Program Code
After completing this course, the student must be able to : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
1. Apply basic mathematics, science and engineering principles to I
solve engineering problems
2. Calculate the stresses transferred to underlying soils applied by I
superstructural loads
3. Deal with the estimation of compressibility and settlement I
properties of soils for shallow foundation footings design
4. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and I
interpret data
5. Be familiar with soil mechanics tests and determine which test is I
needed in designing civil engineering projects and/or solving
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Program Learning Course Teaching and Performance Standard Assessment Resources Time
Outcome Outcomes Content/Topics Learning Activities/ Tasks Allotment
s Methodologies
PO8, 9, CLO 5 1. Introduction: Module with Sample 60% of the students shall Assignment B1, B2 6 hrs
10, 11, 13 Soil Problems, Recorded have a rating of at least Short Quiz
1.1. Soil’s Video Discussion, & 70%
Problem Solving
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PO1, 2, 3, CLO 1, 2, 4, 5 7. Permeability of Module with Sample 60% of the students shall Assignment B1, B2 12 hrs
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B1 - Das, Braja M. & Sobhan, Khaled, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering 8 th Ed., SI Edition
B2 - Das, Braja M., Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual. 6th Ed.
Besavilla, Basic Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, 5 th Ed.
Suggested Readings
Mc Carthy, David F. 2001. Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations: Basic Geotechnics, 6th Edition. New Jersey, USA :
Prentice Hall.
Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soils and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons.
Liu, Cheng. 2000. Soil Properties Testing Measurement and Evaluation, 4th Edition. New Jersey, USA : Prentice Hall.
Budhu, Muni. 2000. Soil Mechanics and Foundations. New York, USA : John Wiley & Sons.
Cernica, John N. 1995. Soil Mechanics. USA:John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Terzaghi, Karl et. al. 1995. Soil Mechanics For Engineering Practice. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Besavilla, Basic Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering, 5 th Ed.
Website/Videos/Film Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55RwyS0-ySo&list=PL3MO67NH2XxKxWtYte3GeJJN8LNQWcJqP
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Laptop
Paper & Pen
Laboratory Tools & Equipment
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