BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

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COURSE SYLLABUS
SECOND SEMESTER AY 2017 - 2018

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Code: TROP 412

Course Title: Tropical Design
Course Description: Techniques for the design and planning of buildings within the technological and social constraints prevailing in the hot-humid tropics.
Credit Unit: 3 units
Contact Hours: 3 hours lecture
Pre-requisite: PHYS 213 College Physics 2
Co-requisite: None
Intended for: BSAR
Class Schedule: Indefinite

Vision / Bisyon Mission / Misyon

A leading University in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable
Development through equitable and inclusive programs and services by 2030
Nangungunang Pamantasan sa Pilipinas na kinikilala sa maagap na pag-aambag sa Pagpapanatiling
Pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng mga karampatan at pinagsamang programa at serbisyo sa taong 2030
To develop competitive graduates and empowered community members by providing relevant, innovative and
transformative knowledge, research, extension and production programs and services through progressive
enhancement of its human resource capabilities and institutional mechanisms
Makalinang ng mga magsisipagtapos na nakikipagtagisan at ng mga mamamayang pinalakas sa pamamagitan ng
pagbibigay ng program at serbisyong pangkaalaman, pananaliksik, ekstensyon at produksiyon na may katuturan,
makabago, at transpormatibo gamit ang progresibong pagpapahusay ng mga kawani at institusyonal na
mekanismo
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

Program Outcome Code Program Outcomes

Ensure mastery of comprehensive architectural knowledge, both in theory and practice, and proficiency of skills by the
PO1 graduates in accordance with the scope of the practice of architecture as provided for in the Republic Act 9266 and its
implementing rules and regulations.

PO2 Inculcate to the students an abiding faith in God, the value of honor and sense of responsibility, sanctity of home, dignity of
labor and love of country and fellowmen.

PO3 Promote academic freedom and congenial atmosphere that is conducive to effective teaching and learning process and
receptiveness to new ideas and knowledge through scientific research;

PO4 Direct and focus the thrust of architecture education to the needs and demands of society and its integration into the social,
economic, cultural and environmental aspects of nation building.

PO5 Infuse a high sense of intellectual capability to seek for the truth, experience new fields and endeavor to enhance the quality of
life;

PO6 Develop the ability and the capacity to analyze facts, to think critically and to express ideas effectively;

Instill appreciation of the basic philosophy and the fundamental principles of the multi-dimensional aspects of architecture,
PO7 understanding of the direct relationship between man and his environment, and the role of the architect in the furtherance of this
objective;

PO8 Engender the importance of preserving, conserving and promoting the nation’s heritage and culture, customs and tradition.

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COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Course Outcome Program Outcomes

After completion of the course, the students should be
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8
able to :
Students should understand the
CO1 significance of climate in the design D D I I
process
Students should explain the different
CO2 D E E E I D
concepts and theories of tropical design
Students should be able to illustrate the
different processes and instruments that
CO3 E D E I I
may be applied in a climate-responsive
design
Students should apply the different
CO4 tropical design concepts in an E E E E I D
architectural design problem
Note: For every course outcome, please identify if it is Introductory (I), Demonstrative (D) or Enabling (E) under the applicable program outcome.

LEARNING PLAN

In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:
Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Teaching Instructional
Course Assessment
Topics Learning Resources Time Frame
Outcomes Knowledge Skills Attitudes Tools/Tasks
Activities (TLA)
Know the importance Orientation
of the course content Policies Hard copy of
in relation to
1 hr
Grading System Syllabus
architectural designing Introduction to the course
Types of Climate and Learning
Recitations,
corresponding factors Modules /
Identify the different Application of
Factors use to classify Lectures Reference
global climates Topic to actual 6 hrs
climates Team Exercises Books/ Power
CO1 practice
Tropical Climates point
Presentations

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 Learning
Thermal comfort
Modules /
Know the concept of Influencing factors Recitations,
Lectures Reference
comfort, its indices Considerations in Application of 3 hrs
Books/ Power
and analysis designing Topic to actual
point
practice
Presentations

Heat Gain
Analyze the Source of Heat Lecture Learning Quizzes
different heat How heat affects spaces Exercises Modules and Essays 3 hrs
characteristics Control Heat Gain Reference Books

CO2

Principles of Air
Movement Application on
Analyze the Lecture Learning
Geographical Plates 9 hrs
different wind Exercises Modules and
Characteristics Quizzes
characteristics Reference Books
Diurnal Temperature
Maximizing Air

Apply the Micro Site Design Plates

Lecture Learning
CO3 different design Materials & elements Application of 3 hrs
Exercises Modules and
techniques for Building enclosure in Topic to actual
Reference Books
tropical design design practice

Definition of
sustainability
Understanding Lecture Learning Quizzes
CO4 Depletion of sources 12 hrs
sustainability in Plate Exercises Modules and Plates
Sustainable architecture
design Reference Books
Sustainable Materials

Definition of Green
Architecture Lecture Learning Quizzes
CO4 Understanding 9 hrs
Difference of Sustainable Plate Exercises Modules and Plates
green architecture
and Green Architecture Reference Books
Designing Green

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 Green Materials

Green Building Code

Introduction
Know Green Green Architecture Lecture Learning Quizzes
CO4 Architecture in the Groups & Movements Plate Exercises Modules and Recitation 6 hrs
Philippines Green Building in the Reference Books
Phils.

MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, students are required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs are provided.

Performance Target Course Outcomes it

Required Output Represents Due Date
MCO1 Midterm Exam 80% will get passing grade CO1 and CO2 Midterm Examination Day
Last Friday before Midterm
MCO2 Midterm Term Plate 100% will submit CO1 and CO2
Exam
MCO3 Final Exam 80 will get passing grade CO3 Final Examination Day
Last Friday before Final
MCO4 Final term Term Plate 100% will submit CO3
Exam

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR MCO

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

91 - 100% 81 - 90% 71 - 80% 70 - 61%

MC01: Midterm Exam Result Scored from 91 to 100% Scored from 81 to 90% Scored from 71 to 80% Scored below71%

MC02: Plate for Midterm
Accomplished 91 to 100% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 81 to 90% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 71 to 80% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Graded below 71% for the
required output, or late
submission, or did not follow
guidelines for submittal.

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 MC03: Final Exam Result Scored from 91 to 100% Scored from 81 to 90% Scored from 71 to 80% Scored below71%

MC04: Plate for Final term
Accomplished 91 to 100% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 81 to 90% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 71 to 80% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Graded below 71% for the
required output, or late
submission, or did not follow
guidelines for submittal.

OTHER COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Aside from the major course outputs, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
 Class Participation
 Seatworks and Assignments
 Quizzes
 Group Exercises
 Individual Exercises
 Plates
 Reaction Papers

GRADING SYSTEM
The following shall be used as basis for giving grades:
Midterm Grade Final Grade
Class Standing 70% Class Standing 70%

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 Quizzes 60% Quizzes 60%
Attendance/ Behavior 05% Attendance/ Behavior 05%
Assignment 05% Assignment 05%
Exercises 10% Exercises 10%
Term Plate 20% Term Plate 20%
Oral Participation Oral Participation
Term Examination 30% Term Examination 30%

The Term Grade will be computed based on the 70-30 policy (70% class standing + 30% term exam)
The Final Grade will be computed based on the 50-50 policy (50% of the Midterm + 50% of the tentative Final Grade).

TEXTBOOK:
1. Tropical Sustainable Architecture Social and Environmental Dimensions, Joo-Hwa Bay and Boon-Lay Ong,Hidden Dimension, Edward Twitchell Hall, Nachor,
2. Tropical Architecture: Critical Regionalism in the Age of Globalization, Alexander Tzonis, Bruno Stagno & Liane Lefaivre,Visual Dictionary of Architecture, D.K. Ching
3. Blue print Magazines

COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

Attendance Policy:
1. Regular school attendance is important to student’s academic achievement therefore students are expected to attend and be on time for all occasions for which they are registered.
2. Absence due to illness may be excused; a certificate from his attending physician or parent should be submitted by the student to the Dean of the College who shall issue an excuse slip if
the absence is found reasonable. Being excused does not exclude students from the work covered during the absences.
3. For three consecutive absences or five accumulative absences, the student will be required to submit a letter to the Guidance Office who shall issue a permit for the admission of the student
to class.
4. Students whose absences are due to participation in intercollegiate functions and other co-curricular activities arranged by the college will be excused from class attendance but not from the
responsibility for the work that they may miss during their absence for approved functions.
5. Student who has been absent for seven (7) or more days in a grading period without excused letter approved by the Dean of the College will be dropped from the roll.
6. Time lost for late enrollment shall be considered as time lost by absence. A student who is late shall be admitted to class but with corresponding deduction in the grade for attendance

Make-up Policy:
1. It is the responsibility of each student to recover material when he/she is absent. Absences due to illness or family emergency will be excused with a signed not from a parent. It is the
student’s responsibility to make-up any tests because of an excused absence the day they return to school (5 days if a medical certificate is enclosed). There will be NO make-up tests for
excused absences submitted after 5 days..

Valid Homework and exercises/assignments/plates

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 1. All homework, exercises and plates must be submitted on time. Late submission with valid reasons will get corresponding deductions. Late submission without valid reasons will not be
accepted.
2. Written report should follow a prescribed format.

Classroom Regulations
1. Respect other people’s opinion and property.
2. Come to class on time.
3. Bring required materials everyday unless directed otherwise.
4. Observe entrance and exit policy (advance reading).
5. Keep books, classrooms and homework on good conditions.
6. Observe classroom cleanliness and orderliness.
7. Do your own work
8. Submit the tasks on time.
9. Cheating, copying or sharing assignments will not be tolerated. Reprimands will be based on Student Manual.
10. Attendance will be monitored regularly.
11. Wearing of school uniform is required.
12. It is a matter of courtesy and being considerate to everyone. Reprimands will be based on Student Manual.
13. In case of inability of the class and the instructor or the instructor alone to attend a scheduled class due to typhoon, holidays, or other school activities,, students are required to study the
instructional materials prepared by the instructor to lessen adjustments in the time frame of the syllabus.

Prepared by:
Ar. Shiela Marie E. Roxas
ARCHITECTURE CLUSTER

Contact Information
email Address smeroxas@yahoo.com
Contact Number 09228946450
Consultation Hours

Peer Reviewed by:

Ar. Ramon S. Lamira Jr. Ar. Danilo Galura Ar. Yves Jan Atienza
Member Member Member

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Endorsed by:

AR. ROBERT O. AGUILAR

Program Head Architecture

Approved by:

Engr. NELSON S. ANDRES

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

_____________________
Date Approved

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