COURSE GUIDE

Course: CE-111 (CE ORIENTATION) Semester: FIRST School Year: 2020-2021

Class Schedule:
MW (7:30 – 9:00) Instructor: CONRADO V. BALEÑA
TTh (7:30 – 9:00)
Course Description
Introduction to various tracks of specialization of civil engineering, emphasis on ethics, responsibility
and professionalism.

Course Outline
SCHEDULE TOPIC
MIDTERMS 1. History of Civil Engineering
(COVERAGE) 2. The Civil Engineering Profession

FINALS 1. Current Fields/Careers of Civil Engineering

(COVERAGE) 2. Civil Engineering Sustainability and the Future
Course Learning Outcomes
• Understand the history of Civil Engineering and the profession
• Familiarize with the practices of Civil Engineers in relation to their interaction with society
Course Requirements
Quizzes
1. Accomplish all quizzes covered from each chapter in an intermediate yellow pad.
2. Place it inside a long brown envelope and submit during the major examinations.

As for major exams, midterm examination will cover Chapters 1 & 2, and final examinations
will cover Chapters 3 & 4.

Course Policies Grading System

Midterm Grade:
1) Student must submit all course 50% Quizzes + 50% Midterm Exam
requirements on the set deadline.
2) In order to pass the course, students must Final Grade:
submit all course requirement and pass the 50% Quizzes + 50% Final Exam
examinations
GRADE: (Midterm Grade + Final Grade)

References
1. Donaldson, K., The Engineering Student Survival Guide, McGraw-Hill, 1999.
2. Chen, W.F., The Civil Engineering Handbook, 2000.
3. Rodgers, J. D., Sustainability and Civil Engineering, 2009
4. Mojica, D., Ang Pananaw ng Isang Simpleng Inhinyero, 2013
5. http://thecivilengg.com/History.php
6. http://www.salaryexplorer.com/salary-survey.php?loc=171&loctype=1&job=256&jobtype=3
7. www.en.wikipedia.org
8. http://en.wikipilipinas.org/

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