WELCOME

TO
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF
TAGUM

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION
SY 2020-2021
 WELCOME

TO

CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROGRAM
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION
SY 2020-2021
VISION STATEMENT

We at St. Mary’s College of Tagum (SMCT)

are prophetic witnesses to the love of the
Triune God. True to our Ignacian Marian
identity, we empower and nurture learners
to become ethical, service-oriented and
engaged citizens towards inner and social
transformation for the common good.
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT

We commit ourselves to:

1. Deepen our intimacy with the Triune God;

MISSION STATEMENT

We commit ourselves to:

2. Continuously form engaged Igancian Marian

learners who witness to Faith, Excellence and
Service in varied socio – cultural
environment;
MISSION STATEMENT

We commit ourselves to:

3. Intensify research, instruction and community

involvement to develop world-class
professionals
MISSION STATEMENT

We commit ourselves to:

4. Enhance resources and strengthen capabilities

to improve the quality of life; and
MISSION STATEMENT

We commit ourselves to:

5. Expand our educational thrust for the poor.

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

1. LIVE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND BE A

WITNESS TO THE VALUES OF CHRIST IN
HIMSELF AND HRSELF AND IN HIS/Her
INTERACTION WITH OTHS IN THE
COMMUNITY.
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

2. ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AS

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS TO DEVELOP
INDEPENDENCE OF MIND AND CAPACITY
TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY.
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

3. DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS IN PLANNING

AND DESIGNING INSFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS BENEFICIAL TO THE WELFARE OF
THE COUNTRY.
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

4. GAIN AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR

FURTHER ADVANCEMENT IN KNOWLEDGE
THROUGH RESEARCH AND
EXPERIMENTATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF
THE COUNTRY.
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

5. BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY

PROJECTS WHICH DEMAND THE
PROFICIENT APPLICATION ON THE FIELD
OF SPECIALIZATION IN PROMOTING
JUSTICE, LIFE AND PEACE.
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OUTCOMES

AFTER FINISHING THE 5-YEAR ENGINEERING

COURSE THE GRADUATE IS EXPECTED TO:

6. GAIN TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SHARE IN

THE COUNTRY’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL REFORMS.
ADMISSION AND RETENTION POLICY
THE BSCE PROGRAM ADOPTS THE POLICY
OF SELECTIVE ADMISSION AND SELECTIVE
RETENTION

A. FOR FRESHMEN STUDENTS:

HE/SHE MUST HAVE A RATING OF STANINE 3
IN THE ENTRANCE EXAM
THE BSCE PROGRAM ADOPTS THE POLICY
OF OPEN ADMISSION AND SELECTIVE
RETENTION

A. FOR TRANSFEREES AND SHIFTERS, THE

STUDENTS MUST HAVE NO FAILURE WITHIN
THE SEMESTER OF THE LAST SCHOOL
ATTENDED.
THE BSCE PROGRAM ADOPTS THE POLICY
OF OPEN ADMISSION AND SELECTIVE
RETENTION

B. FOR RETURNEES, THE STUDENTS WHO STOPPED

SCHOOLING FOR REASONS OTHER THAN
DISCIPLINARY AND ACADEMIC PROBLEMS MAY BE
READMITTED AS LONG AS THEY HAVE COMPLIED
WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENT SET BY THE
ADMISSION OFFICE.
A STUDENT TO BE RETAINED IN THE
PROGRAM, HE/SHE MUST:

A. HAVE NO FAILURE IN ALL SUBJECTS;

B. BE ON PROBATION IF HE/SHE:
*FAILS IN ONE MAJOR SUBJECT AND
*FAILS IN TWO OR MORE MINOR
SUBJECTS.
A STUDENT IS REFUSED FOR ADMISSION
TO THE PROGRAM IF HE/SHE:

A. FAILS IN TWO (2) MAJOR SUBJECTS IN A SINGLE

SEMESTER (NOT APPLICABLE TO FRESHMEN)
B. FAILS THE SAME SUBJECT THREE (3) TIMES
C. FAILS CONSECUTIVELY IN ANY TWO (2) SUBJECTS;
AND
D. HAS TWO (2) UNLIFTED CONSECUTIVE
PROBATIONS
GRADING SYSTEM:
THE COLLEGE ADOPTS THE CUMULATIVE SYSTEM
PRELIM : 100%

MIDTERM: PRELIM 30%

MID-TERM 70%

FINALS: MID-TERM 30%

FINALS 70%
COVERAGE OF EXAM:
PRELIM EXAM: PRELIM TOPICS

MIDTERM EXAM: MID-TERM TOPICS

PRE-FINALS: PRE-FINAL TOPICS

FINALS: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM

PRELIM TO PRE-FINAL TOPICS
GRADING SYSTEM:

PRE-FINAL EXAM IS CONSIDERED LONG QUIZ.

THIS IS ONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF FINAL
GRADING PERIOD.
GRADING SYSTEM:

PERIODICAL EXAMINATION 55%

QUIZZES 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATION 10%
ASSIGNMENTS/SEAT WORKS/ATTENDANCE 5%
____________
100%
ATTENDANCE

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL

CLASSES DAILY, REGULARLY AND PUNCTUALLY.
ANY STUDENT WHO HAS 7 ABSENCES IS
AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM THE SUBJECT.
ABSENCES

EVERY SMC STUDENT IS DUTY BOUND TO

ATTEND CLASSES DAILY AND REGULARLY. THE
SUBJECT TEACHER CHECKS DAILY ATTENDANCE
OF THE STUDENTS.
ABSENCES

A LETTER OF EXCUSE FROM PARENT, DULY

NOTED BY THE PROGRAM HEAD, IS REQUIRED BY
THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE A STUDENT IS
ADMITTED TO CLASS. ABSENCES ARE
REGULARLY REFERRED BY THE INSTRUCTOR TO
THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. ASK FOR
ADMISSION SLIP FROM THE PROGRAM HEAD.
ABSENCES

IF A STUDENT COMES FIVE (5) MINUTES AFTER THE

BELL HAS RUNG, HE/SHE IS MARKED LATE BUT IS
ALLOWED TO ENTER THE CLASS.

THREE (3) TARDINESS IS CONSIDERED ONE (1)

ABSENCE.
ABSENCES

BEFORE A STUDENT IS DROPPED FROM A

PARTICULAR SUBJECT, HE/SHE IS ALLOWED THE
FF. ABSENCES:

NON-LABORATORY SUBJECTS
7 ABSENCES FOR 1 HOUR (3-UNIT SUBJECT)
6 ABSENCES FOR 2 HOURS (5-UNIT SUBJECT)
ABSENCES

BEFORE A STUDENT IS DROPPED FROM A

PARTICULAR SUBJECT, HE/SHE IS ALLOWED THE
FF. ABSENCES:

LABORATORY SUBJECTS
5 ABSENCES FOR 6 HOUR (3-UNIT SUBJECT)
6 ABSENCES FOR 2 HOURS (5-UNIT SUBJECT)
EXEPTIONS
ABSENCES IN THE CLASS DUE TO THE FF
REASONS SHALL BE EXEMPTED IN ALL CLASS
ACTIVITIES AND OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:
1. SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE
2. SERIOUS ILLNESS
3. DEATH OF ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY
MEMBER
4. VICTIM OF CALAMITIES
 CRITERIA FOR ACADEMIC HONORS

GRADE IN FINALS
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NO GRADE
BELOW
FIRST HONORS 95% 93%
SECOND HONORS 92% 89%
THIRD HONORS 90% 85%
PROVIDED THAT:

A. THE WEIGHTED GENERAL AVERAGE IS COMPUTED ON THE

BASIS OF THE GRADES TAKEN DURING THE GRADING PERIOD
INCLUDING P.E. AND NSTP.
B. THE NORMAL SUBJECT LOAD PER SEMESTER SHOULD NOT BE
LESS THAN 18 UNITS OR THE NUMBER OF UNITS PRESCRIBED
IN THE CURRICULUM.
C. THE HONOR STUDENT MUST NOT HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO
ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION DURING THE ENTIRE STAY WITH
THE SCHOOL.
GRADUATION HONORS CRITERIA:
STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE THEIR COURSE WITH THE FF
WEIGHTED GENERAL AVERAGE COMPUTED ON THE
BASIS OF AN APPROVED FORMULA SHALL GRADUATE
WITH HONORS AS FOLLOWS:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NO GRADE LOWER THAN
SUMMA CUM LAUDE 95% OR ABOVE 93%
MAGNA CUM LAUDE 92% OR ABOVE 89%
CUM LAUDE 90% 85%
PROVIDED THAT:

A. THE GRADUATING STUDENT MUST HAVE

TAKEN 75% OF HIS REQUIRED SUBJECTS IN
SMC. THEREFORE, A STUDENT IN A FIVE-YEAR
COURSE MUST HAVE BEEN ENROLLED IN THE
SCHOOL, AT LEAST SINCE HIS THIRD YEAR.
PROVIDED THAT:
B. THE WEIGHTED GENERAL AVERAGE IS
COMPUTED ON THE BASIS OF THE GRADES IN
THE PRESCRIBED CURRICULAR OFFERING OF
THE COURSE TAKEN INCLUDING P.E. AND
NSTP.
C. THE GRADUATING STUDENT MUST NOT HAVE
BEEN SUBJECTED TO ANY DISCIPLINARY
ACTION DURING THE ENTIRE STAY WITH THE
PROVIDED THAT:

D. THE NORMAL SUBJECT LOAD PER SEMESTER

SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 18 UNITS OR
THE NUMBER OF UNITS PRESCRIBED IN THE
CURRICULUM.
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:
INSTITUTIONAL:
FIDELITY AWARD – CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF
STUDY IN SMCT OR ANY RVM
SCHOOL FROM
KINDERGATEN/GRADE 1 TO
COLLEGE
LOYATY AWARD – CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF
STUDY FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO
COLLEGE
MOTHER IGNACIA SERVICE AWARD
LEADERSHIP AWARD
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:

PROGRAM :
LEADERSHIP AWARD
SERVICE AWARD
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD

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