Republic of the Philippines

NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY

Rueda Street, Calbayog City
Actualizing visions.
Harnessing potentials. (055) 209-3657; (055) 533-9857 main@nwssu.edu.ph
Improving lives. (055) 209-3657 www.nwssu.edu.ph

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Course Title Elementary and Higher Surveying Course Code: CE 314
Course Description This course provides the theory and practice of surveying techniques and instruments including tape, compass, transit, theodolite and level; running a
traverse and leveling, preparation of plans of survey, and relocation of boundaries. Topographic surveying methods, Global Positioning System location for
latitude, longitude, time and location of shorelines and sounding, measuring velocity and discharge of streams, aerial and satellite surveying. Use of a
Global Positioning System in surveying and computer software.
SY/Semester 2017-2018/1st Semester Credit Units 4 units : 3 hours lecture/week and 3 hours laboratory/week

Program(s) to BSCE Prerequisite CE 224 : Higher Surveying

which it contributes

2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU

VISION MISSION
A provider of relevant and quality education to a society where citizens are expected to An academic institution providing technological, professional, research and extension
become competent, skilled, dignified, and community-oriented. programs to form principled men and women of competencies and skills responsive to
local and global development needs.

3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)

NwSSU IGO Operational Indicators
IGO1. Creative and  Solves problems  Receptive to new ideas
Critical Thinkers  Generates new and innovative ideas  Makes a sound judgment
 Exhibits questioning mind
IGO2. Life-long  Manifests willingness to learn  Applies theory to practice
Learners  Updates knowledge, skills and qualification  Influences transformative change
 Accepts challenges while calculating risks
IGO3. Effective  Demonstrates good and oral and written communication  Listens attentively and emphatically
Communicators  Expresses thoughts clearly and responsibly  Responds to social issues and problems
IGO4. Morally and  Leads a morally and socially upright life  Advocates environmental conservation and cultural preservation
Socially Upright  Demonstrates ethics and professionalism  Manifests gender sensitivity
Individuals  Responds to community development needs  Shows social maturity in dealing with others
 Republic of the Philippines
NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Rueda Street, Calbayog City
Actualizing visions.
Harnessing potentials. (055) 209-3657; (055) 533-9857 main@nwssu.edu.ph
Improving lives. (055) 209-3657 www.nwssu.edu.ph

4. PROGRAM/DEGREE OUTCOMES (PGO)

NWSSU-IGO Program Graduate PGO BSCE Program Graduate Outcomes
Attributes Code
IGO1. Creative and Knowledge for
Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences to the practice of civil engineering.
Critical Thinkers Solving Problems CE01
Problem Analysis Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
CE02

Design, build, improve, and install systems or processes which meet desired needs within realistic constraints.
CE03
Design/
Development of Ability to recognize, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems.
Solutions CE04
Specialized engineering knowledge in each applicable field, and the ability to apply such knowledge to provide solutions
CE05 to actual problems.
Modern Tool An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of civil
Usage CE06 engineering.
IGO3. Effective Individual and
An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Communicator Team Work CE07
Communication An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
CE08
IGO4. Morally and
Socially Upright Professionalism and CE09 An understanding of the effects and impact of civil engineering projects on nature and society, and of the civil engineers’
Individuals Ethics social and ethical responsibilities.
IGO2. Life-long An ability to engage in life-long learning and an acceptance of the need to keep current of the development in the specific
Life-long Learning
Learner CE10 field of specialization.
 Republic of the Philippines
NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Rueda Street, Calbayog City
Actualizing visions.
Harnessing potentials. (055) 209-3657; (055) 533-9857 main@nwssu.edu.ph
Improving lives. (055) 209-3657 www.nwssu.edu.ph

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

Learning Outcomes CS01 CS02 CS03 CS04 CS05 CS06 CS07 CS08 CS09 CS10
LO1. Understand the appropriate surveys and investigations required for various civil engineering 1 1 1 1 1
projects.
LO2. Know the requirements of various surveys and investigations. 1 1 1 1 1
LO3. Know the methodologies of carrying out the more common surveys and investigations such as 1 1 1 1 1
topographic surveys
1-Introduce 2-Reinforced 3- Practiced

6. MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM

Learning Required Output Due Date

Outcomes
LO1/LO2 MCO1: A case report on Information Technology best practices in various applications in IT industry
LO3 MCO2: Evaluation report on IT solutions employed by an organization covering various IT issues.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Aside from the major course outputs stated above, this course requires two (2) major exams: midterm and final examinations. In addition, each of the topic
will require you to perform outputs.

GRADING SYSTEM:

To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75 points through the course requirements discussed above. The maximum points that a student can
obtain through each requirement are shown below:

Requirement/Assessment Task Points

Two Major Exams 30
Case Studies and Reports 50
Class Participation, Seatwork 20
TOTAL 100
 Republic of the Philippines
NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Rueda Street, Calbayog City
Actualizing visions.
Harnessing potentials. (055) 209-3657; (055) 533-9857 main@nwssu.edu.ph
Improving lives. (055) 209-3657 www.nwssu.edu.ph

7. LEARNING PLAN

LO TOPICS Teaching and Learning Assessment Resources Week

Activities (Methodology)
LO1 Computing Knowledge Areas Interactive Discussion Objective Tests Introduction to Computing Week 1-6
Computing Disciplines/Domains Case Analysis Case Presentation Rubric Books
Professions and Careers in the Computing Field Reflective Learning Reflection Journal Rubric Careers in IT articles in
Appreciation of Computing in Different Specializations magazines, websites
Evolution of Computing You Tube Videos
LO2 Key Components of a Computer System Interactive Discussion Quiz Introduction to Computing Week 7-8
Operating Systems Demonstration Output Presentation Rubric books
Simulation Operating Systems Software
MIDTERM EXAM Week 9
Malware Interactive Discussion Output Presentation Rubric Internet sources on Malware Week 10-14
Computer Security Simulation Case Presentation Rubric and Computer Security
Networks, Internet and Internet Protocols Case-Based Learning Networking books
Problem-Based Learning
LO3 HTML Seminar Workshop Seminar Rubric HTML books and tutorials Week 15-17
Computer Systems (Organization and Architecture) Simulation Case Presentation Rubric Computer Systems books
Case-Based Learning Portfolio Rubric
Problem-Based Learning
FINAL EXAM Week 18

8. REFERENCES

Prepared by: Approved:

NANCY L. GETALADO, Ph.D. CRISTY D. SANTIAGO NANCY L. GETALADO, Ph.D.

 Republic of the Philippines
NORTHWEST SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY
Rueda Street, Calbayog City
Actualizing visions.
Harnessing potentials. (055) 209-3657; (055) 533-9857 main@nwssu.edu.ph
Improving lives. (055) 209-3657 www.nwssu.edu.ph

BSCS Faculty BSCS Program Chairman College Dean

Date Submitted:______________________________