MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering

VISION
Mapúa shall be a global center of excellence in education by:
• providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the-art in delivery,
• engaging in cutting-edge, high-impact research; and
• aggressively taking on present-day global concerns

MISSION
a. The mission of Mapua Institute of Technology is to disseminates, generates, preserves and applies knowledge in various
fields of study.
b. The Institute, using the most effective and efficient means, provides its students with highly relevant professional and
advanced education in preparation for and furtherance of global practice
c. The Institute engages in research with high socio-economic impact and reports on the results of such inquiries.
d. The Institute brings to bear humanity’s vast store of knowledge on the problems of industry and community in order to
make the Philippines and the world a better place.

MISSION
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c d
1. Graduates shall practice as successful geologists/geological engineers for
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the advancement of society.

2. To promote professionalism in geology/geological engineering practice.    

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : GEO140F

2. Course Title : Field Geology (Fld)

3. Pre-requisite : GEO105-1P, GEO144-2

4. Co-requisite : GEO140

5. Credit/Class Schedule : 2 units/9 hrs. fieldwork per week

6. Course Description : Field course to accompany GEO140 lecture

7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational
Student Outcomes Objectives
1 2
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(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and  

(b)
interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired  
(c)
needs
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(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

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(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

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(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

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(g) An ability to communicate effectively

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering  

(h)
solutions in a global and societal context
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(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

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(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues

An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools  

(k)
necessary for engineering practice.
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Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles
(l) as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments

8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes*

After completing the course, the student must be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l
1. Undertake geologic mapping D R I R I D I
2. Collect and process quality field data D D R I D R I D
3. Write a scientific report with quality data representation, D D R I D R I D
analysis and interpretation
* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated

9. Course Coverage

Teaching and
WEEK COURSE OUTCOMES TOPICS Assessment Tools
Learning Activities

Orientation
CO1:Undertake geologic
1 Review of the description of different rock Lecture Field Participation
mapping
types

Introduction to field measurements with the

CO1:Undertake geologic
2 Brunton compass; orientation with Fieldwork Field Participation
mapping
topographic maps in the field
CO1:Undertake geologic Field Participation
3 Measuring stratigraphic section Fieldwork
mapping
CO1:Undertake geologic Measuring geologic structures with the Field Participation
4 Fieldwork
mapping Brunton compass
CO1:Undertake geologic
mapping Field Participation
Construction of a topographic map
5 Fieldwork
CO2:Collect and process Geologic mapping with areal photographs
quality field data

Demonstration of alidade and plane table Field Participation

CO1:Undertake geologic mapping
6
mapping Reporting field station and sample locations; Fieldwork
d process quality field data map coordinate systems
GPS mapping; Production of CAD maps

CO1:Undertake geologic Field Participation

mapping Lecture/ Class
7-8 Geologic field mapping techniques Data Presentation
CO2: Collect and process Demonstration
quality field data Geologic Map

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CO3: Prepare a scientific report Summative
with quality data Assessment:
Geologic report preparation and writing Seatwork
representation, analysis
and interpretation Final Geologic Report

CO1
11 CO2
CO3

10. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Professional Course component : 100%
General Education component :

11. Reference Materials

Robert R. Compton, Robert R., Manual of Field Geology. 3rd ed. 207 pp.
Any book on Field Geology

12. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Min. Average for

Assessment Tasks Weight Satisfactory
Performance
CO1 Field Participation 15% 70%
Field Participation 15%
CO2
Data Presentation 15% 70%
Geologic Map 15%
CO3 Final Geologic Report 40% 70%
Total 100% 70%

The following table will be used in giving the final grades:

Average Below 70.0– 73.3- 76.7- 80.0- 83.3- 86.7- 90.0- 93.3- Above
(%) 70 73.2 76.6 79.9 83.2 86.6 89.9 93.2 96.6 96.7
Final
5.00 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
grade

Aside from academic deficiency, others grounds for a failing grade are:

➢ A failing academic standing and failure to take the final exam

➢ Grave misconduct other than cheating
➢ Excessive absences ( in excess of 20% of total class hours)

13. Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20% of the total number of
meetings or 9 hrs. for a three-unit course. Students incurring more than 9 hours of unexcused absences automatically gets a
failing grade regardless of class standing.

b. Submission of Assessment Tasks

Late submissions of Learning Activities will not be accepted.

c. Written Examination
There will be 1 long exam covering the first and second CO. There will be no final exam, instead a final geologic report will be the
summative assessment of the three COs and will have to demonstrate understanding of the course.

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 d. Course Portfolio
Selected assessment tools are to be compiled and collected before the end of the term. The selection is based on statistical data
gathering (lowest, median, highest). Learning tasks and examinations with marks lowest, median, and highest must be
photocopied and must be given back to the instructor for course portfolio keeping.

e. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a lower mark if it is, in the
opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

f. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes

Students must abide with the Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institute.
For this course the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written work and no cheating on exams. Proper citation
must be given to authors whose works were used in the preparation of any material for this course. If a student is caught cheating
on an exam, he or she will be given zero mark for the exam. If a student is caught cheating twice, the student will be referred to
the Prefect of Student Affairs and be given a failing grade.

g. Consultation Schedule
Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the CEGE Faculty room. It is recommended that the student first
set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.

14. Course Materials Made Available

Syllabus
Course notes in Field Geology

15. Committee Members:

Marianne V. Fernandez mvfernandez@mapua.edu.ph

Dr. Maybellyn A. Zepeda mazepeda@mapua.edu.ph
Jocelyn C. Villanueva jcvillanueva@mapua.edu.ph
Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol tcbacolcol@mapua.edu.ph

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