Course Code and Title

CH159L
METHODS OF RESEARCH
Curriculum:
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Flordeliza C. De Vera Alvin R. Caparanga

VISION
Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION
1. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally
competitive.
2. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development and innovation.
3. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

Within five years after graduation, graduates of the Chemical Engineering program should have: 1 2 3
1. undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve problems in Chemical Engineering or ✓ ✓ ✓
related fields
2. had substantial involvement in projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental ✓ ✓ ✓
concerns and the public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and laws
3. demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility ✓
4. demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, professional ✓ ✓ ✓
development / continuing education courses, or industrial training courses
5. exhibited professional behavior and attitude in the practice of Chemical Engineering or related fields ✓ ✓
6. initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of the practice of Chemical Engineering or ✓ ✓ ✓
related fields

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

ABET STUDENT OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying ✓ ✓
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2 An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs ✓ ✓
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural,
social, environmental, and economic factors
3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences ✓ ✓
4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide ✓ ✓
leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan
tasks, and meet objectives
6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret ✓ ✓
data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
learning strategies.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PTC AND CHED STUDENT OUTCOMES
1 2 3 4 5 6
A An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering ✓ ✓
B An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret ✓ ✓
from data
C An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs ✓ ✓
D An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams ✓ ✓
E An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems ✓ ✓
F An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility ✓ ✓ ✓
G An ability to communicate effectively ✓ ✓
H The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in ✓ ✓ ✓
the global and societal context
I A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning ✓
J A knowledge of contemporary issues ✓ ✓ ✓
K An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for ✓ ✓
engineering practice
L Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a ✓
member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
M Understand at least one specialized field of Chemical Engineering practice ✓ ✓
 COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: CH159L

2. Course Title: METHODS OF RESEARCH

3. Prerequisite: CH137P

4. Co-Requisite: NONE

5. Credit: 1 unit

6. Course Description

In this course, the students are introduced to the methods of the research process such as literature search and review,
writing methodology and designing experiments. In this course, the students are required to write a research proposal
that they can present before an examination committee.

7. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Student Outcomes* Student Outcomes*

After completing the course, the ABET PTC and CHED
student must be able to:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E F G H I J K L M
Module 1: CH159LM1 – Writing the Introduction and Review of Related Literature, Reference Management
System, Plagiarism
1. Use chemical engineering
concepts to design a D D D
research plan.
2. Use information in research
plan to perform literature R R R
review.
Module 2: CH159LM2 – Writing the Methodology, Submission of Thesis Proposal
3. Use research techniques to
design scientific problems. R R R

4. Use research plan, scientific

problems, and reviewed
literature to write a research R R R
proposal.
* Level: I – Introduced; R – Reinforced; D – Demonstrated

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8. Course Coverage

TLA AT
Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous
Week Topic/s CO
Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online
In-Person Online In-Person Online
(S, A, FO) (UB, FO) (S, A, FO) (UB, FO)
Module 1: CH159LM1 – Writing the Introduction and Review of Related Literature, Reference Management System, Plagiarism
Institutional Guidelines on
Thesis Writing
Format and Content of
Manuscript Online Online Online Research Research Research Research
Choosing a Thesis Adviser, Discussion Discussion Discussion Overview Overview Overview Overview
1 Research Topic and Panel Discussion 1
Members Asynchronous Asynchronous Asynchronous Review of Review of Review of Review of
Institutional Thesis Forms and Lecture Lecture Lecture Literature Literature Literature Literature
Other Requirements
Attendance in a Research
Colloquium
Online Online Online Research Research Research Research
2 Research Overview Consultation 1
Consultation Consultation Consultation Overview Overview Overview Overview
Online Online Online Review of Review of Review of Review of
3 Review of Literature Consultation 2
Consultation Consultation Consultation Literature Literature Literature Literature
Online Online Online Review of Review of Review of Review of
4 Review of Literature Consultation 2
Consultation Consultation Consultation Literature Literature Literature Literature
Online Online Online Review of Review of Review of Review of
5 Review of Literature Consultation 2
Consultation Consultation Consultation Literature Literature Literature Literature
6 Research Overview and Review of Literature 1-2

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 TLA AT
Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous
Week Topic/s CO
Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online
In-Person Online In-Person Online
(S, A, FO) (UB, FO) (S, A, FO) (UB, FO)
Module 2: CH159LM2 – Writing the Methodology, Submission of Thesis Proposal
Online Online Online
7 Methodology Consultation Methodology Methodology Methodology Methodology 3
Consultation Consultation Consultation
Proposal Manuscript Online Online Online Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal
8 Consultation 4
Consultation Consultation Consultation Manuscript Manuscript Manuscript Manuscript
Submission for Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal
9 Consultation 4
Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal Proposal
10 Proposal Presentation 4
Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
11 Submission of Revised Proposal Manuscript 3-4

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9. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

Students make use of different databases and resource sites (Knovel®, Science Direct, Scopus®, etc.) to
access scientific journals and materials useful to the preparation of the proposal manuscript. Students learn to
use Mendeley as aid for citation, bibliographic entries and classifying collected materials for review of
literature. Students also learn to use Turnitin® to check their write-up and be conscious of plagiarism and
ethical considerations in thesis writing. Students also learn to use Grammarly® to help them come up with a
professionally-written research proposal.

10. Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics: 90%

General Education: 10%

11. Textbooks

NONE

12. References

A. METIS (Mapua E-Text Infinity Solution)

13. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Module 1: CH159LM1 – Writing the Introduction and Review of Related Literature, Reference Management
System, Plagiarism
Minimum Average
Course
Assessment Task/s Weight for Satisfactory
Outcome
Performance
CO 1 Research Overview 20% 60%
CO 2 Review of Literature 80% 60%
Total 100%

Module 2: CH159LM2 – Writing the Methodology, Submission of Thesis Proposal

Minimum Average
Course
Assessment Task/s Weight for Satisfactory
Outcome
Performance
CO 3 Methodology 25% 60%
Proposal Manuscript
CO 4 75% 60%
and Presentation
Total 100%

The module grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Average Grade Average Grade
Below 60 I 80 – 84 2.00
60 – 64 3.00 85 – 89 1.75
65 – 69 2.75 90 – 94 1.50
70 – 74 2.50 95 – 97 1.25
75 – 79 2.25 98 – 100 1.00

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 The module grade average will be the weighted average of the module grades based on the credit units of each
module.

Module 1 Grade + Module 2 Grade

Module Grade Average (MGA) =
2

The course grade will be determined from the module grade average using the table below:
Module Grade Average Course Grade
1.00 1.00
1.25 1.25
1.50 1.50
1.75 1.75
2.00 2.00
2.25 2.25
2.50 2.50
2.75 2.75
3.00 3.00
IP IP
5.00 5.00

14. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance. According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than 20%
of the total number of meetings. In the modular system, students incurring unexcused absences more than 20%
of the total number of meeting-hours will get a failing grade in the module regardless of class standing.

b. Assessment tasks. All assessment tasks must be submitted as scheduled. No late assessment tasks shall be
accepted.

c. Examination. Major examinations will be administered twice during the term, one on week 6, and another on week
11.

d. Course Portfolio. All assessment tasks shall be collected by the professor by the end of the quarter.

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.

f. Honor, Dress and Grooming Codes. All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the
Institute. We have all committed to obey and sustain these codes. It will be expected in this class that each of us
will honor the commitments that we have made.

For this course the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarism. If a student is caught plagiarizing, he or she
will be referred to the Prefect of Student Affairs and be given a failing grade for the course.

g. Academic Integrity Policy. It is the student’s responsibility to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from
conduct that may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions. Any
of the following sanctions may be imposed to any student who is found guilty of committing online academic
dishonesty:
1. Failed mark in the course
2. Suspension for a period of less than one term, with or without community service
3. Suspension for a period of one term or more, with or without community service
4. Non-readmission to the University
5. Dismissal from the University
6. Expulsion

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 The following are considered academic dishonesty:
1. Using another MyMapua email address to login to any platform (such as BlackBoard and Coursera) with
or without permission.
2. Asking or hiring someone else to do their exams, homework, Coursera course, papers, projects or other
academic requirements.
3. Recording and saving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys for distribution.
4. Receiving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys to an exam from someone who has
already taken it.
5. Plagiarizing or the unethical act of stealing the thoughts of another without proper citation or reference,
acquiring information from the Internet without acknowledging the author, copying from another student’s
work without permission and submitting it as own work.
6. Massive, pre-meditated, organized online cheating using instant messaging/email during a quiz or exam.
7. Any form of dishonesty in peer-reviewed assignments/submissions (e.g. Coursera peer-graded
submissions).
8. Engaging in any activities that will dishonestly improve results, or dishonestly improve or damage the
results of others.
9. Any other form of dishonesty or cheating in any assessment or course requirement.

All students who will violate the Academic Integrity Policy of the university will be given zero mark for the exam or
for the activity, and will be given a failing grade for the course. He or she will also be referred to the Prefect of
Discipline for appropriate sanction.

h. Consultation Schedule. The consultation schedules of the Professor are posted outside the CBMES Faculty for
face-to-face classes. It is recommended that the student first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s
availability. For online classes, students can send a message to the Professor through email, Blackboard course
messages, Facebook messenger, Microsoft Teams chat, or any approved means of sending messages.

i. Appeal system. All appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week after
the return of the assessed student work. In case the student is not satisfied, no later than one week after the
decision of the faculty has been made, he can elevate the appeal to the program chair, or dean in case there is no
program chair. The decision of the program chair or dean is final. The faculty must abide with the moderated
decision of the program chair or dean.

15. Course Materials to be Provided to Students

Course Syllabus
Course Schedule (see Annex)

16. Committee Members

Almendrala, Michelle C.
Bernabe, Dante P.
Caparanga, Alvin R.
De Jesus, Medarlo B.
De Vera, Flordeliza C.
Doma Jr., Bonifacio T.
Eleazar, Elisa G.
Leron, Rhoda B.
Mendoza, Joseph Albert M.
Osias, John Mark L.
Pamintuan, Kristopher Ray S.

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 ANNEX A: COURSE SCHEDULE (B22:F)

W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE

Nov Mission and Vision of Mapúa University Online
1 F S
27 Orientation and Introduction to the Course Discussion

MODULE 1: CH159LM1 – WRITING THE INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE, REFERENCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PLAGIARISM

CO 1: Use chemical engineering concepts to design a research plan.

CO 2: Use information in research plan to perform literature review.
W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE
Institutional Guidelines on Thesis Writing Research
Format and Content of Manuscript Overview
Nov Choosing a Thesis Adviser, Research Topic and Panel
1 F Online Lecture S
27 Members Review
Institutional Thesis Forms and Other Requirements of
Attendance in a Research Colloquium Literature

Dec Online Research

2 F Research Overview A
4 Consultation Overview

Review
Dec Online of
3 F Review of Literature A
11 Consultation Literature
Review
Dec Online
4 F Review of Literature of A
18 Consultation
Literature
Review
Jan Online
5 F Review of Literature of A
8 Consultation
Literature
Online Review
Jan
6 M Review of Literature Submission of of A
11
Documents Literature

MODULE 2: CH159LM2 – WRITING THE METHODOLOGY, SUBMISSION OF THESIS PROPOSAL

CO 3: Use research techniques to design scientific problems.

CO 4: Use research plan, scientific problems, and reviewed literature to write a research proposal.
W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE
Jan Online
7 F Methodology Methodology A
22 Consultation

Jan Online Proposal

8 F Proposal Manuscript A
29 Consultation Manuscript

Feb Online Proposal

9 F Distribution of Proposal Manuscript and Proposal Forms A
5 Consultation Manuscript

Feb Online Proposal

10 M Proposal Presentation S
8 Consultation Manuscript
Online
Feb Submission of Revised Proposal Manuscript and Proposal
11 Tu Submission of A
16 Completely Signed Proposal Forms Manuscript
Documents

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 ANNEX B: COURSE SCHEDULE (B21:Sa)

W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE

Nov Mission and Vision of Mapúa University Online
1 Sa S
28 Orientation and Introduction to the Course Discussion

MODULE 1: CH159LM1 – WRITING THE INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE, REFERENCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PLAGIARISM

CO 1: Use chemical engineering concepts to design a research plan.

CO 2: Use information in research plan to perform literature review.
W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE
Institutional Guidelines on Thesis Writing Research
Format and Content of Manuscript Overview
Nov Choosing a Thesis Adviser, Research Topic and Panel
1 Sa Online Lecture S
28 Members Review
Institutional Thesis Forms and Other Requirements of
Attendance in a Research Colloquium Literature

Dec Online Research

2 Sa Research Overview A
5 Consultation Overview

Review
Dec Online of
3 Sa Review of Literature A
12 Consultation Literature
Review
Dec Online
4 Sa Review of Literature of A
19 Consultation
Literature
Review
Jan Online
5 Sa Review of Literature of A
9 Consultation
Literature
Online Review
Jan
6 M Review of Literature Submission of of A
11
Documents Literature

MODULE 2: CH159LM2 – WRITING THE METHODOLOGY, SUBMISSION OF THESIS PROPOSAL

CO 3: Use research techniques to design scientific problems.

CO 4: Use research plan, scientific problems, and reviewed literature to write a research proposal.
W DATE TOPIC/S TLA AT MODE
Jan Online
7 Sa Methodology Methodology A
23 Consultation

Jan Online Proposal

8 Sa Proposal Manuscript A
30 Consultation Manuscript

Feb Online Proposal

9 Sa Distribution of Proposal Manuscript and Proposal Forms A
6 Consultation Manuscript

Feb Online Proposal

10 M Proposal Presentation S
8 Consultation Manuscript
Online
Feb Submission of Revised Proposal Manuscript and Proposal
11 Tu Submission of A
16 Completely Signed Proposal Forms Manuscript
Documents

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