B ES 111 C I VIL

E NG I NE E RI N G
O RI E NTATI ON

COURSE
INTRODUCTION
Francia H. Tomenio
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Course Description
Course Objectives
Course Outline
Course Requirements
Grading System
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 An Introduction to various tracks of
specialization of civil engineering,
emphasis on
ethics, responsibility and professionalism

Course
Description
 Course Objectives
After completing this course, the student must be able to:

Explain the history of Civil Engineering and the Discuss the trend of Civl Engineering
profession. development..

Be familiar with the practices of Civil Explain the relationship of Civil

Engineers in relation to their Engineering to Environmental
interaction with society. Science..
1 - History of Civil Engineering

2 - Civil Engineering Law and Symbols

3 Civil Engineering and Society and the Environment

Current Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering
4 a. Structural Engineering
b. Construction Engineering and Management
c. Geotechnical Engineering
d. Water Resources Engineering
e. Transportation Engineering

- Civil Engineering, Sustainability and the Future Course

Outline
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Topics to be discussed
 Course Requirements

Quizzes Attendance
Study and Future Plan
(FINALS)

Examinations Assignment
 Final Midterm Grade
Class Standing 50%
Quizzes (50%) Prelim Grade + Tentative Midterm Grade
Assignments (30%)
Attendance (20%) 2

Examinations 50%
Prelim, Midterm & Final Final Grade
2 x Final Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade
3
100%

Grading System
In order to pass the subject the student must obtain at least 75% as equivalent grade
99-100 - 1.0 93 - 1.5 87 - 2.0 81 - 2.5 75 - 3.0 Note:
98 - 1.1 92 - 1.6 86 - 2.1 80 - 2.6 74 - 3.2 1.0 to 3.0 - Passed
97 - 1.2 91 - 1.7 85 - 2.2 79 - 2.7 73 - 3.4 Below 3.0 - Failed
96 - 1.25 90 - 1.75 84 - 2.25 78 - 2.75 72 - 3.6 Midterm-4.0
95 - 1.3 89 - 1.8 83 - 2.3 77 - 2.8 71 - 3.8 Conditional
94 - 1.4 88 - 1.9 82 - 2.4 76 - 2.9 70 & Below- 4.0 Finals – 5.0 – Failed

Note: In order to pass the subject the student must obtain at least 75% as equivalent grade .

Grading System
  

1. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. 2003. Manual of

Professional Practice for Civil Engineers, 2nd Edition. Manila:
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc )
2. Hinze, Jimmie.2001. Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition, Boston
USA: McGraw-Hill.
3.Central Book Supply. 2000. Engineering Laws in the Philippines
and Related Laws. Manila: Central Book
 

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