DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARIÑAS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE: MEET429
COURSE TITLE: Engineering Economy
COURSE TYPE: Lecture
COURSE CREDIT: 3
PRE-REQUISITES: SOSC107
CO-REQUISITES: 4th Yr. Level

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Guided by the values of faith, zeal for service and communion in mission, the course prepares the
students to acquire the skill in using analytical method of analysis of machine design in relation to
design process.
This is a course subject deals with the study of various concepts of the time value of money and
equivalence, basic economy methods, decisions under uncertainty, decisions recognizing risk, and
decisions admitting uncertainty.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME:
By the end of the semester, student can:
1. Define the terminologies related to engineering economy.
2. Illustrate the solutions of the engineering economy problems in a clear and logical process of
computations.
3. Apply the process of system analysis regarding financial problems of a certain engineering firm.
4. Clarify the systematic approach on how to create system analysis in the condition of engineering
economy problems.
5. Justify the important issues in relation to engineering economy
6. Evaluate project alternatives by applying engineering economic principles and methods and select the
most economically efficient one.

LEARNING PLAN
TOPIC HOURS/WEEK LEARNING TEACHING- ASSESSMENT
OUTCOME LEARNING STRATEGY
ACTIVITY
PRELIMINARY
Course Orientation 3.0 / W1
●Terminologies on
Engineering Economy Describe some
Discussions
●Engineering economy 3.0 / W2 terminologies
Problem Solving
and the design process, and important Problem Exercises Board work
cost concepts for aspects of
Assignments Set work, Quiz
decision making, and engineering
present economy economy
studies
●Interest & Money-
Time Relationships and 3.0 / W3
Equivalence
-Interest Identify some
Simple Interest economy Discussions
Compound Interest methods in Problem Solving
-Cash flow 6-0 / W4 – 5 relation to Problem Exercises Board work
-Discount engineering Assignments Set work, Quiz
-Inflation economy
-Annuities
MIDTERM
●Annuities Compute all
-Ordinary Annuity engineering Discussions Problem Solving
-Differed Annuity economy Board work
-Annuity Due 6.0/ W7-8 methods used in Problem Exercises Seat work, Quiz
-Perpetuity engineering Assignments
-Amortization financial
analysis
●Depreciation
-Straight Line Method
-Sinking Fund Method Distinguish the Discussions
-Declining Balance applicable Problem Exercises Problem Solving
Method system analysis Board work
-Double Declining 9.0 / W 9-11 about financial Assignments Seat work, Quiz
Balance Method problems of an
- Sum of the Years’ engineering firm
Digits Method
-Service Output Method
FINALS
●Selections on Present
Economy Apply necessary
●Basic Methods for solutions and Discussions
Making Economy develop Problem Solving
Studies important Problem Exercises Board work
-Annual Worth Method 9.0 / W10-11 system analysis Assignments Seat work, Quiz
-Present Worth Method to be considered
-Future Worth Method in engineering
-Payback Period economy
Method problems
●Fixed Increment and Justify the Discussions
Sunk Costs important issues Problem Solving
-Types of Costs 6.0 / W12-15 in relation to Problem Exercises Board work
●Replacement Studies engineering Assignments Seat work, Quiz
●Break-even Analysis economy

GRADING SYSTEM
Preliminary Period Midterm Period Final Period
Quizzes (Short or Long) 45% Quizzes (Short or 45% Quizzes (Short or 45%
Long) Long)
Class Participation/ Class Participation/ 25% Class Participation/
Assignment/ Problem 25% Assignment/ Problem Assignment/ Problem 25%
Set/ Recitation/ Board Set/ Recitation/ Board Set/ Recitation/ Board
Work/ Seat Work Work/ Seat Work Work/ Seat Work
Major Exam 30% Major Exam 30% Major Exam 30%
Total 100% Total 100% Total 100%

Semestral Grade = (Average Class Standing x 75%)+(Comprehensive Exam x 25%)

Note: Average Class Standing = (Prelim + Midterm + Final)/3

COURSE POLICIES
1. Students are allowed 20% of the total hours for the term for absences inclusive of tardiness. All
absences or tardiness after that shall mean excessive absences, which merits a grade of 0.00.
2. Students who want to be excused for a class, an activity, an exam, etc. or would like to seek for an
extension to any class requirement should provide the necessary documents prior to being absent or
immediately after the missed date which is in accordance to the student handbook.
3. Assignments will be due at the beginning of class. Assignments turned in after the due time will
NOT be accepted. No special assignment is given to make up for any missed assignment.
4. Make-up quizzes may be given at anytime during the period (prelim, midterm, and final) in
accordance to what is written on the student’s handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.)
5. Special major exams may be given and are scheduled one week after the administration of the major
exams in accordance to what is written on the student’s handbook (or in relation to policy letter B.) A
special examination permit should be secured and processed.
6. Major examination exemptions are in accordance to the discretion of the faculty handling the subject
which is based on student’s academic performance. Moreover, student outputs are given grades based on
the criteria set by the faculty handling the subject.
7. Students should be honest at all times; cheating and plagiarism in any form could merit a 0.0 grade.
Cheating during quizzes will merit a grade of 0.00 for the term, and cheating during major examinations
will merit a grade of 0.00 for the semester.
8. Cellular phones should always be in silent mode or turned-off during class hours. Any disturbance
caused by not following the said policy will be raised to the D.O.
9. The use of any e-gadgets is strictly prohibited unless otherwise relevant to the class discussion. The
discipline officer will sanction anyone caught not following the said policy.
10. All written reports or written presentations should be submitted to the instructor at-least 3 days prior
the assigned date.
11. Any complaints (way and mode of teaching, grading, etc.) against the teacher or against any
classmates (relative to the class) should be immediately and properly addressed to the faculty concerned
for resolution.
12. Students may seek the help of their adviser in resolving the issue with regards to the subject-teacher.

REFERENCES
Call number/e-provider Materials (textbooks, references, journals, online)
TA 177.4 .St11 2000 Sta . Maria, Hipolito B. (2000), Engineering Economy, 3rd Ed.
Mandaluyong City, Phils., c2000.

TA 177.4 .Su56 2000 Sullivan, William G, (2000), Engineering Economy, 11th ed.,
International ed., Singapore : Pearson Education Asia Pte Ltd, c2000

TA 177.4 .Ar69 1993 Arreola, Matias (1993), Engineering Economy, 3rd ed.,
Quezon City : Ken, Inc., c1993

TA 177.4 .B611 2012 Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin (2012), Engineering Economy, 7th ed.,
International ed., New York : McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), c2012.

Prepared: Syllabi Committee

Mechanical Engineering Program

Noted: Wilfredo G. Vidal

Mechanical Engineering Program Head

Endorsed: Ma. Estrella Natalie B. Pineda, MSManE, PIE

Chair, Engineering Department

Approved : JOSE RIZALDY DE ARMAS, MEng, PECE

Dean, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology