Syllabus

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COLEGIO DE MUNTINLUPA
Department of CIVIL engineering
VISION
The Premier Local Government Institution for Engineering in the Country
MISSION
1. The college shall provide high quality professional and technological education that meets international standard of excellence.
2. The college shall provide accessible and equitable opportunities for deserving and qualified Filipinos wanting to pursue higher education.
3. The college shall produce efficient and competent engineers who will be the drivers of the sustainable development in the country.
4. The college shall produce solutions to the needs of the industries and communities.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
MISSION
1 2 3 4
Within 3 to 5 years after graduation, the program expects that the Civil Engineering graduates will have:
1. Completed civil engineering projects that showcase their ability to solve complex engineering problem;
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2. Involved immensely in projects that take into considerations safety, economy, health, environmental
concerns as well as public welfare interest by adhering to required codes and laws;
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3. Demonstrated professional growth and success manifested thru promotion and/or promotion to positions of
increasing responsibility;
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4. Shown life-long learning desire aimed for progress and growth in profession, thru completion of advanced
degrees, high professional development programs and education and industrial training courses.
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PROGRAM OUTCOME PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
By the time of graduation, the students of Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering program shall have the
ability to: 1 2 3 4
a. apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;    
b. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;    
c. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance
with standards;
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d. function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;    
e. identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;    
f. understand professional and ethical responsibility;    
g. communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at
large;
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h. understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context;
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i. recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;    
j. know contemporary issues;    
k. use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;    
l. know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team in a
multidisciplinary environment; and
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m. understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.   
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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code : CIEN 2211
2. Course Title : Construction Materials and Testing (Laboratory)
3. Pre-requisite : Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
4. Co-requisite : Construction Materials and Testing (Lecture)
5. Credit : 2 units
6. Course Description : The course deals with the physical properties of common construction materials primarily metals, plastics, wood, concrete, coarse and fine aggregates, asphalt
and synthetic materials; examination of material properties with respect to design and use of end product, design and control of aggregates, concrete and asphalt mixtures, principle of testing;
characteristics of test; properties of materials and materials testing equipment.
7. Course Learning Outcomes
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a b c d e f g h i j k l m
After completing the course, the students must be able to:
 CLO1: Explain relevant properties of common construction materials; D D D D E E E E I D D D
 CLO2: Conduct experiments on common construction materials according to international standards such as
 the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM);
D D D D E E E E I D D D
 CLO3: Evaluate the results of the test of common construction materials. D D D D E E E E I D D D
* Level: I – Introductory, E – Enabling, D – Demonstrating

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8. Course Coverage
WEEK
CLOs
TOPIC/S TEACHING ACTIVITIES LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT TASKS /
METHODS / TOOLS
TARGET
1 2 3
1 
Mission and Vision of Colegio
de Muntinlupa
Orientation and Introduction to
the Course
 Discussion of CLOs, TLAs
and ATs of the course
 Overview of student-
centered learning and
eclectic approaches to be
used in the course
Introduction to Construction
Materials & Testing
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Seatworks
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks
Pre-Test
Short Quiz
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
2 
 Fineness of Portland
Cement
 Normal Consistency of
Portland Cement
Lecture
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
3  LONG QUIZ 1 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
4 
 Time Setting of
Portland Cement
 Compressive Strength
of Portland Cement
Lecture
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60

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5 
 Specific Gravity of
Portland Cement
 Compressive Strength
of Portland Cement
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Seatworks
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks / Problem Sets
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
6  LONG QUIZ 2 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
7  
Preparation and Curing of
Concrete Test Specimen
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Seatworks
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks / Problem Sets
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
8   LONG QUIZ 3 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
9   MIDTERM EXAM Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
10   
Determination of Setting Time
of Hydraulic Cement
Lecture
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
11 
Familiarization with the Parts
and Functions of the Universal
Testing Machines
Lecture
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60

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12    LONG QUIZ 4 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
13   
Testing of Wood: Samples for
Bending, Compression, Shear,
Tension, and Water Content
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Boardworks / Recitations
Seatworks
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Homeworks / Problem Sets
Short Quiz 50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
14    LONG QUIZ 5 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
15   
Determine the Compressive
Strength of Concrete Hollow
Blocks
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Researches / Consultations
Reading Activities
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Oral Examination / Presentation
Reaction Paper
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
16   
- Determining the Time of
Setting of Portland Cement
- Testing the Tensile Strength
of Steel Bars
- Field Tests of Construction
Materials
Lecture
Problem Solving
Demonstrations
Powerpoint / Video
Presentations
Researches / Consultations
Seatworks
Reading Activities
Group Discussions / Peer
Mentoring Activities
Oral Examination / Presentation
Reaction Paper
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
17    LONG QUIZ 6 Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60
18    FINAL EXAM Written Examination
50% of the student shall have
a score of at least 60

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9. Scoring Rubrics
 Laboratory Performance (50.00%)
CRITERIA SCORE
RUBRICS
5 4 3 2 1
Pre-Lab Short Quiz 5 *based on correct items (scores)*
Instructor and
Peer-Evaluation
5
Obtained 5 points in the
evaluation.
Obtained 5 points in the
evaluation.
Obtained 5 points in the
evaluation.
Obtained 5 points in the
evaluation.
Obtained 5 points in the
evaluation.
Preliminary Data Sheet 30 *based on correct items (scores)*
Laboratory Attire /
Personal Protective
Equipment
5
Wears proper laboratory
attire with complete PPE.
Wears proper laboratory
attire with one PPE
missing.
Wears proper laboratory
attire with two PPE
missing.
Wears proper laboratory
attire with three PPE
missing.
Wears proper laboratory
attire with four PPE
missing.
Cleanliness 5
Maintains cleanliness in
the working area all the
time.
Maintains cleanliness in
the working area
sometimes.
Maintains cleanliness in
the working area
oftentimes.
Rarely maintains
cleanliness in the
working area.
Does not maintain
cleanliness in the
working area.
 Laboratory Report (50.00%)
CRITERIA SCORE
RUBRICS
5 4 3 2 1
Title Page 5
Correctly followed the
prescribed format for the
title page.
Followed the prescribed
format for the title page
with one mistake.
Followed the prescribed
format for the title page
with two mistakes.
Followed the prescribed
format for the title page
with three mistakes.
Followed the prescribed
format for the title page
with four mistakes.

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Report Forma 35
Perfectly answered all
the items in the report
form with correct
grammar, spelling, and,
punctuation.
Mostly answered the
items in the report form
with correct grammar,
spelling, and,
punctuation.
Partially answered the
items in the report form
with correct grammar,
spelling, and,
punctuation.
Slightly answered the
items in the report form
with correct grammar,
spelling, and,
punctuation.
Slightly answered the
items in the report form
without consideration of
correct grammar,
spelling, and,
punctuation.
Conclusion 10
Completely addressed
the objectives of the
experiment.
Mostly addressed the
objectives of the
experiment.
Partially addressed the
objectives of the
experiment.
Slightly addressed the
objectives of the
experiment.
Does not address the
objectives of the
experiment.
a rubric score multiplied by 7
 Instructor and Peer-Evaluation Sheet
Group No. Experiment No. Date:
DESCRIPTION
Member’s Full Name and Rating
QUALITY AND VOLUME OF WORK
Quality and thoroughness generally above requirements;
works exceptionally accurate, neat, and complete
1 – 3 Rare 4 – 5 Sometimes
6 – 8 Oftentimes 9 – 10 Always
INITIATIVE
Consistently searches for ideas; prompt in taking actions; not
easily put off by obstacles.
1 – 3 Rare 4 – 5 Sometimes
6 – 8 Oftentimes 9 – 10 Always
ATTITUDE TOWARDS OTHERS

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Definitely friendly, cooperative, considerate and
understanding.
1 – 3 Rare 4 – 5 Sometimes
6 – 8 Oftentimes 9 – 10 Always
DEPENDABILITY AND RESPONSIVENESS
Always reliable, dependable, and complete works as
requested without confusion.
1 – 3 Rare 4 – 5 Sometimes
6 – 8 Oftentimes 9 – 10 Always
PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE
Exceptionally punctual; always the first to come to class in
your group.
1 – 3 Rare 4 – 5 Sometimes
6 – 8 Oftentimes 9 – 10 Always
10. Course Evaluation
Student performance will be rated based on the following:
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT TASK/S PERCENTAGE WEIGHT
MINIMUM AVERAGE FOR
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
MIDTERMS:
CLO1 Long Quiz 1 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 Long Quiz 2 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 & CLO2 Long Quiz 3 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 & CLO2 Midterm Exam 25.00% 60.00%
CLO1 & CLO3 Other Learning Activities 15.00% 60.00%

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(attendance, boardwork, course portfolio, group
activity, homework, notebook, problem set,
reaction paper, recitation, seatwork)
FINALS:
CLO1 - CLO3 Long Quiz 4 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 - CLO3 Long Quiz 5 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 – CLO3 Long Quiz 6 20.00% 60.00%
CLO1 – CLO3 Final Exam 25.00% 60.00%
CLO1 – CLO3
Other Learning Activities
(attendance, boardwork, course portfolio, group
activity, homework, notebook, problem set,
reaction paper, recitation, seatwork)
15.00% 60.00%
SEMESTRAL GRADE = 50% (MIDTERM GRADE) + 50% (FINAL GRADE)
PASSING GRADE 60.00% using BASE 0
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
AVERAGE GRADE AVERAGE GRADE
95 – 100 1.00 72 - 75 2.25
91 – 94 1.25 68 - 71 2.50
86 – 90 1.50 64 - 67 2.75
81 – 85 1.75 60 - 63 3.00
76 – 80 2.00 <60 5.00
11. Textbook
None

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12. Other Reference/s
 Sivakugan, N. et.al. (2018) Civil engineering materials. Australia, Cengage Learning
 Pratt, D. (2019) Fundamentals of construction estimating. 4th ed. Australia, Cengage Learning
 Mincks, W & Johnston H. (2017) Construction jobsite management. 4th ed. Australia, Cengage Learning
 Nur, T. (ed-2017) Organic materials for civil engineering. USA, Arcler Press LLC
 ASTM
 AASHTO
13. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities
Problem solving skills developed in this course allow the student to perform technological and professional tasks with confidence.
14. Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component
 General Education: 95%
 Engineering Topics: 5%
15. Course Materials Made Available
 Course Performance Table
 Course Schedule for Lectures and Exams
 Course Syllabus
16. Other Course Policies
a. Attendance. According to CHED policy, the total number of absences incurred by the students should not be more than 20% of the total number of meetings or 10.80 hours for this three unit
lecture course. Students incurring more than 10.80 hours of unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of his/her class standing.
b. Submission of Assessment Tasks. All assessment tasks must be submitted as scheduled. No late assessment tasks shall be accepted.
c. Written Examination. Written examinations are given as scheduled, covering the topics discussed within the period. Special exams for missed ones may be given upon the discretion of the
instructor provided that the reason of being absent is valid.
d. Course Portfolio. All exams and learning tasks shall be collected by the professor by the end of the semester.
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.

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f. Honor, Dress, and Grooming Codes. The Dress and Grooming Codes of the Institution will be in force. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with in accordance with the Student Manual
provided by the Office of Student of Affairs.
g. Consultation Schedule. The consultation schedule of the instructor will be posted outside the faculty room. It is recommended that the student first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s
availability.
17. Committee Members
Engr. Ida P. Mandawe
Engr. John Mark Payawal
Engr. Jethro Angara
Engr. Harvey Malolos
Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved by: Noted by:
Engr. Ida P. Mandawe, M. Sc. Engr. Bienvenido A. Cervantes, M. Sc. Engr. Lovelyn C. Garcia, M. Sc. Dr. Teresita C. Fortuna, CESO III
Faculty Member Chair, Civil Engineering Department Dean Acting College President