HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

Sta. Lucia, Sta. Ana, Pampanga

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
First Semester, A.Y. 2020-2021

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

COURSE SYLLABUS IN GEOLOGY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

I. HCC VISION

HCC envisions itself as a leading formator of God-centered, self-responsive, progressive and innovative citizens.

II. HCC MISSION

HCC provides holistic character formation and strong faith in God, high sense of civic-mindedness and nationalism through effective and innovative
instruction, research, production and extension.

III. HCC CORE VALUES

Fides (Faith)
We uphold solidarity and harmony in faith and spirituality through values and religious education.

Caritas (Charity)
We commit service-responsive leadership through relevance and social responsibility.

Libertas (Liberty)
We stand for truth, integrity and independence in the pursuit of our mission.

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
IV.
HCC’s MISSION STATEMENT
1 Holistic character formation and strong faith in God
2 High sense of civic-mindedness and nationalism
3 Effective and innovative instruction, research, production and extension.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) Mission

The Holy Cross College BS Civil Engineering Program aims to produce engineers who are able to attain the 1 2 3
following Program Educational Objectives within three to five years after graduation:
1. Competent Civil Engineering professionals, applying technical managerial skills for planning, research,  
design, construction, operation or maintenance of the built environment and other infrastructures.

2. Registered Civil Engineers committed to an active program of life-long learning, including studies leading to  
professional advanced degree in civil engineering that provides for continued development of technical
abilities and management skills, and attainment of professional expertise.
 
3. Experienced engineers involved to the local, national and global issues related to the development and
applications of Civil Engineering standards and the impact of these issues that allow them to be a service-
responsive professional leaders and contributors to society.

4. Faith-oriented engineers continuously engaged in a professional organization, research, ethics, quality 

performance, public policy and safety.

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 V. Program/Student Outcomes (POs/SOs) PEO PEO PEO PEO
#1 #2 #3 #4

a) Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve 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
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;
h) Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental   
and societal context
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 engineering practice.    
l) Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a    
team, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
m) Understand at least one field of civil engineering practice.    

VIII. Course Learning Outcomes and Relationship to Program/Student Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes Program/Student Outcomes

(At the end of the course, the students should be able to) a b c d e f g h i j k l m
CO1: Describe and explain the role of geology in the design and E E E E
D
constructionprocess of underground openings in rock.

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 E E D E E
CO2: Apply geologic concepts and approaches on civil engineering projects.
E E D E E
CO3: Identify and classify rock using basic geologic classification systems.
CO4: Use the geologic literature to establish the geotechnical E E D E E
frameworkneeded to properly design and construct heavy civil works rock
projects.
CO5: Utilized backgrounds in engineering and earth science to E E D E E
providesolutions to engineering problems within the context of the
natural world.
I – An introductory course to an outcome E – A course that strengthens the outcome D – A course demonstrating an outcome

IX. COURSE CODE : CEGeo

COURSE TITLE : Geology for Civil Engineers
COURSE CREDITS : 2 units lecture Prerequisite(s) :
Co-requisite(s) : ChemEng (Chemistry for Engineers)
No. of Hours/week: : 2 Hours per week

X. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the fundamentals of geology applied to civil engineering problems. Topics include rock and mineral types, soil properties, rock
mechanics, geologic structures, active tectonics and earthquake hazards, slope stability and landslides, groundwater, rivers and flood hazards. Team
projects include engineering geology case studies and site assessment investigations..

XI. COURSE STRUCTURE

The course will adapt the Blended Learning Method, which are Face-to-Face, and Distance Learning mode that will produce the course structure. The students can
participate through online, modular or face-to-face.

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 Blended Learning Arrangements/Methods
Blended Learning Structure
Student’s Arrangement

Pure Online Setup Modular Setup

a. Learning Mode of b. Synchronous mode of Learning a. Asynchronous mode of Learning

Delivery c. Online Learning Platform (Microsoft teams, b. Distance/Blended Learning
zoom and google meet) c. Digital and Non-Digital Platforms
d. Digital Learning through HCC e-Learning d. Printed modules and lecture notes
Management System
a. Assessment b. Online Examination a. Handwritten Activities and Assignments
c. Online Activities and Assignments b. Major Examinations and quizzes
d. Video Presentation of Works c. Written Correspondence
e. Project-based Assessment d. Project-based Assessment
f. Portfolio Assessment e. Portfolio Assessment
g. Major Examinations and Quizzes
h. Self-Assessment activities

*Note: Once face-to-face is allowed, different strategies and assessment will be applied simultaneously.

XII. COURSE OUTLINE

Time Blended Instructional Teaching and Learning Assessment of Tasks

Frame Course Activities (TLAs) (ATs)
Course Content
Outcome(CLO/s)
Online Learning Modular Learning
Week 1 • Orientation:
• House Rules Orientation and discussion of Orientation and discussion of
• Grading System class policies class policies
• Requirements
• Class Organization
• Course Description

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 Week 2- 4 • CLO1, CLO2 Lesson 1: General Geology Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Individual Scores
Microsoft teams Printed Modules Quizzes & Major Exams
• Geology in Civil Engineering Zoom Digital Modules Individual Seatwork
• Branches of geology Google Meet HCC-elms Assignments
• Earth Structure and Composition HCC-eLMS Take home activities
• Continental drift and plate
tectonics Inverse Trigonometric
functions
• Hyperbolic functions
• Constant of Integration
Week 5-6 • CLO2 Lesson 2: Minerology Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Individual Scores
Microsoft teams Printed Modules Quizzes & Major Exams
• Symmetry elements of Zoom Digital Modules Individual Seatwork
crystallographicsystem Google Meet HCC-elms Assignments
• Physical properties of minerals HCC-eLMS Take home activities
• Study of rock forming minerals
• Process of formation of all minerals
PRELIM EXAMINATION
Week 7-9 • CLO3 Lesson 3: Petrology: Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Individual Scores
Microsoft teams Printed Modules Quizzes & Major Exams
• Classification of rocks Zoom Digital Modules Individual Seatwork
• Occurrence, properties and distribution of Google Meet HCC-elms Assignments
rocks HCC-eLMS Take home activities

Week 10-12 • CLO3, Lesson 4: Structural Geology and Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Individual Scores
CLO4,CLO5 RockMechanics Microsoft teams Printed Modules Quizzes & Major Exams
Zoom Digital Modules Individual Seatwork
Google Meet HCC-elms Assignments
• Attitude of beds HCC-eLMS Take home activities
• Geological maps
• Folds, faults and joints
• Physical and mechanical properties
ofrocks
• Types of wave theory
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 Week 13-17 • CLO3, Lesson 5: Geological and Synchronous Learning Asynchronous Learning Individual Scores
CLO4,CLO5 GeophysicalInvestigation inn Civil Microsoft teams Printed Modules Quizzes & Major Exams
Engineering Zoom Digital Modules Individual Seatwork
Google Meet HCC-elms Assignments
HCC-eLMS Take home activities
• Site Investigations
• Geologic methods
• Exploration techniques
• Geophysical methods
• Seismic and electrical methods
FINAL EXAMINATION
*Note: Once face-to-face is allowed, different strategies and assessment will be applied simultaneously.

XIII. Assessment Tools

CLO’s Assessment Tools Standards
CLO1 Seatwork and Assignments, Quiz , Major Exams At least 70% of the students will get a score of 60%
CLO2 Seatwork and Assignments, Quiz , Major Exams At least 70% of the students will get a score of 60%
CLO3 Seatwork and Assignments, Quiz , Major Exams At least 70% of the students will get a score of 60%
CLO4 Seatwork and Assignments, Quiz , Major Exams At least 70% of the students will get a score of 60%
CLO5 Seatwork and Assignments, Quiz , Major Exams At least 70% of the students will get a score of 60%

XIV. Course References:

• Earth Science. Cengage Learning. Rex Bookstore
• Das, B.,. Geotechnical Engineering. Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd.,Singapore. First Philippine reprint 2009

XV. Grading system:

Grading Percentage

Major Exam Class Standing

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 Prelim Grade (20%) 50% 50%

Midterm Grade (30%) 50% 50%

Final Term Grade 50% 50%

(50%)

Semestral Grade= Prelim Grade (20%)+ Midterm Grade (30%)+ Final Term Grade (50%)

*NOTE: The grading system above will be implemented during pandemic.

XVI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

*Students are required individually to submit all the activities, assignment, quizzes and major examinations via digital platform. They have to know and understand
everything written in the modules regarding the course content and to gain knowledge in answering the exercises. They will not simply copy paste rather understand and
gain skills on how to solve problems involving Definite and Indefinite Integral. In order to gain knowledge and ability to solve any integration problems, the student must
submit the course requirement needed.

XVII. COURSE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:

Please refer to the Student Handbook.

1. Tests and Make-ups

All quizzes for this course must be completed. The final examination will be delivered during class schedule.
2. Extra Credit. Students are expected to complete the projects as required for the class and to do the best they can on each project
throughout the semester. Thus, it is the policy of the instructor not to give additional assignments for extra credit for students who wish to pull up their grades at the
end of semester. Every attempt is made to provide a complete syllabus that provides an accurate overview of the courses. However, circumstances and events may
make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. This may depend, in part, on the progress, needs and experiences of the students.
3. Students participate in the discussion, and answer the discussion questions. Failure to do those in 3 weeks will mean dropping from the course.
4. Requirements such as assignments/projects should be submitted/posted on or before the given deadline.
5. Coordinate with the professor, using various modes given on concerns/problems regarding the requirements.
Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering
 6. Non-submission of requirements will be rated Incomplete in the course.

XVIII: CONSULTATION HOURS:

DAYS TIME ROOM

Monday 7:30-10:30AM

Course Code: CEGeo Date Effective: Date Prepared by: Evaluated by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
Course Title: Geology for 2nd semester Revised:
Civil Engineers A.Y. 2020 – 2021 Dec. 2020, Marvin O. Mallari, MSCpE Leticia D. Flores, Ph.D.
REV 03 Dean, College of Engineering VPAA
Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE Engr. Melchor L. Peralta, RCE, MSCE
Faculty,SECLS Program Chair, Civil Engineering