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Document No. ISPSC-AA-F027 Revision No.0 Effectivity Date: August 8, 2018

APPROVAL SHEET

This syllabus prepared and submitted by ALLYSON T. MINA has been reviewed and duly approved for use of the faculty and students of
the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Engineering.
Course Code AE 199a
Course Title Seminar in Agricultural Engineering
Course Unit 1 UNIT
Contact Hours/week 1 HOUR
Prerequisite Senior Standing
This course deals with the basic preparation of paper, selection of instructional media, techniques and strategies in presenting a
paper
Course Description

Recommending Approval: Approved:

ARMANDO D. DIGA, Ph.D. FRANCISCO N. DIVINA, Ph.D.

Program Dean/Institute Director Campus Administrator

Date: Date:

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VISION: A vibrant and nurturing Polytechnic State College for transforming lives and communities.

To improve the lives of people and communities through quality instruction, innovations, productivity,
MISSION: initiatives, environment and industry-feasible technologies, resource mobilization and transformational
outreach programs and services.

CORE VALUES: Productivity, Resiliency, Accountability, Ingenuity, Synergy, and Excellence

PHILOSOPHY: Flourish ISPSC, Deliver Quality Education and Services and Launch Academic Excellence

PROGRAM To produce competent professionals in agriculture equipped with technical know-how and scientific expertise towards
GOALS effective and efficient management of resources and environmental conservation for sustainable development.

1. To prepare studies and designs, plans, specifications and estimates along the field of engineering;
2. To implement development programs and projects along the use of engineering principles in solving problems on farm
structure planning and design, soil and water conservation, alternative sources of energy and minimizing post-harvest losses;
3. To conduct research and development related to AB engineering concerns;
4. To manage the manufacture and marketing of AB engineering equipment and facilities;
PROGRAM
OBJECTIVES: 5. To test, evaluate and inspect AB engineering facilities and equipment;
6. To conduct extension education services which include among others the commercialization of matured AB engineering
technologies; and
7. To teach AB engineering subjects in Institution of learning in the Philippines or be employed in government wherein their
knowledge and expertise as AB engineer is required.

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Institutional Outcome:
Highly skilled and globally competitive graduates imbued with values and virtues possessing a deep sense of commitment
towards the improvement of the quality of life of the people and the communities.

Program Outcomes: Based on CMO # 94, s. 2017 and BOT Resolution No. ______, s. ______
PO 1 Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex AB engineering problems
PO 2 Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
PO 3 Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints in accordance with standards
PO 4 Function on multidisciplinary teams
PO 5 Identify, formulate, and solve complex AB engineering problems
PO 6 Understand professional and ethical responsibility
PO 7 Communicate effectively complex engineering problems
PO 8 Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
PO 9 Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
PO 10 Know contemporary issues
PO 11 Use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
PO 12 Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments
PO 13 Understand at least one specialized field for ABE practice

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COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

COURSE OUTCOMES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO PO PO
11 12 13
CO 1 Produce a technical paper for
presentation in a seminar P P P P

CO 2
Develop a seminar paradigm to the
community/farmer’s cooperative P P P P

CO 3 Apply to communicate scientific

knowledge, experiments and P P P P
conclusions effectively as speakers
and writers.

I – Introduce D – Demonstrate P - Practice

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LEARNING PLAN
In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:

Course Intended Learning Topics Teaching Learning Instructional Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes Outcome (ILO) Activities (TLA) Resources Tools/Task
Students will be able to recite the 1.1 Overview of the Lecture Laptop, LCD Recitation 1 hour
college vision, mission, goals, ISPSC Mission and Video Presentation Projector
objectives and hymn Vision Student Handbook
1.2 Course Syllabus
1.3 Classroom Policies
1.To illustrate the different parts Chapter 2. Overview of Lecture Laptop/Computer Recitation 1 hour
of technical paper the different parts of a Discussion Projector
CO 1 technical paper Rubric for writing
CO2 2. To apply rapid rural approach 2.1 Rapid rural Community immersion presentation
approach and finding the
problems/opportunities
to solve
CO 1 1.To examine guidelines in Chapter 3. Discuss the Lecture Laptop/Computer Recitation 4 hours
CO2 technical paper guidelines in writing a Discussion Projector
CO3 technical paper Rubric for oral and
(Background of the Study, First presentation of a writing presentation
Statement of the Problem, demand driven
Objectives of the Study, research from
Significance of the Study, background of the
Scope and Limitation of study to scope and
the Study, Time and Place limitations
of the Study, Definition of
Terms, Review of Provide feedbacks
Literature, Conceptual
Framework, Experimental
Procedures, Data
collection, Statistical
Analysis, Experimental
Layout, Results and

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Discussion, Conclusions, Second presentation

Recommendations and from conceptual
Literature Cited) framework to
methodology

Provide feedbacks

CO 1 1.To construct technical writing Chapter 4. Explain the Lecture Laptop/Computer Recitation 1 hour
CO2 based on given format formats on writing a Discussion Projector
technical paper (spacing,
font size and style, level
heading, figures, tables, Simultaneously editing
literature cited APA the research work
format, avoid one liner, based on format
avoid sandwiching tables
and figures)
CO 1 1.To investigate their paper if it is Chapter 5. Discuss the Lecture Laptop/Computer Quiz 2 hours
CO2 a copy of someone else’s work plagiarism and copyright Projector
2. appreciate the copyright policy Discussion

Provide feedbacks

CO 1 1.Implement a successful Chapter 6. Presenting a 1 hour

CO2 seminar with end-user, and a successful seminar Third oral presentation: Give
CO3 registered fabricator Scientific talks with handouts/reading
end-user material for
(community/lgu/farmer’s presenting a
cooperative) successful seminar

Provide feedback forms Laptop/Computer Rubric for oral

Projector presentation

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Fourth oral Laptop/Computer Rubric for oral 1 hour

presentation: Projector presentation
Scientific talks with the
registered fabricator

Consolidation of
feedbacks from end-
user and fabricator

CO 1 1.Execute a successful Fifth oral presentation: Laptop/Computer 7 hours

CO2 presentation with the technical Scientific talks with Projector
CO3 panel technical panel
Rubric for oral and
Provide feedbacks Editing and final writing presentation
report generation

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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.
Required Output Performance Target Course Outcomes It Due Date
Represents
MCO 1 Facilitate a successful scientific seminar with the end-user, 90 % of the class would have submitted their outputs CO 1, CO 2 and CO 3 After the midterm
registered fabricator and technical panel in conducting their seminar (attendance, photo docs, exam
outline, power point presentation, feedback form,
and videos)
MCO 2 Generate memorandum of agreement (MOA) or 90 % of the class would have submitted the CO 1, CO 2 and CO 3 Before final exam
memorandum of understanding (MOU) among end-user, approved and signed MOA or MOU among end-
registered fabricator and BSABE faculty user, registered fabricator and BSABE faculty

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT TO BE USED FOR MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)

A. RUBRIC FOR INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP COURSE OUTPUT

Criteria Excellent Very Satisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

93 - 100 % 84 - 92 % 75 - 83% ➢ 74%
A. Organization Student understanding of the Student understanding of the Student has limited Student has a complete lack
concept is clearly evident concept is evident understanding of the concept of understanding of the
concept
Student uses effective strategies Student uses appropriate Student uses strategies that Student makes no attempt to
B. Content to gather accurate information strategies to gather accurate are ineffective and some use a strategy and information
and all is easy to understand information and most of it is information is not easy to is difficult to understand
easy to understand understand

C. Presentation Student uses logical thinking to
arrive at conclusion
D. Teamwork Each group member actively
(Group Activity Only) participates and made
contributions to the end result
Student uses thinking skills to
arrive at conclusion
Most group members
participate and made
contributions to the end result
Student attempts to show Student shows no
thinking skills understanding
Some group members Few group members
participate and made participate and made
contributions to the end result contributions to the end result

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B. RUBRIC FOR COURSE PROJECTS
Criteria Excellent
93 - 100 %
A. Effort and Conduct Always tries best, seeks help
when needed and follows
expectations at all times
B. Knowledge and Skills Demonstrates advanced
Application understanding and applies the
lessons learned
Performs skills and/ or expresses
creativity at a high level
C. Craftmanship and Performs all work neatly and with
Work Quality care, well-organized, properly
labeled and excellent
workmanship
Always uses and treats materials
appropriately
D. Timeliness Submits the project output in
advance or ahead of the deadline
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Very Satisfactory
84 - 92 %
Usually tries best, seeks help
when needed and usually
follows expectations
Demonstrates full
understanding and applies
the lessons learned
Performs skills and/ or
expresses creativity at
proficient level
Performs most work neatly
and with care, organized,
properly labeled and very
satisfactory workmanship
Usually uses and treats
materials appropriately
Submits the project output
on time or few days before
the deadline
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Satisfactory
75 - 83%
Sometimes tries best, seeks
help when needed and
sometimes follows expectations
Demonstrates moderate
understanding and applies the
lessons learned
Performs skills and/ or
expresses creativity at a basic
level
Performs some work neatly and
with care, less organized,
labeled and satisfactory
workmanship
Sometimes uses and treats
materials appropriately
Submits the project output on
the deadline
Unsatisfactory
➢ 74%
Rarely tries best, seeks help
when needed and rarely
follows expectations
Demonstrates little to no
understanding and applies
the lessons learned
Does not perform skills and/
or expresses creativity at an
appropriate level
Performs work with little
neatness or care, less
organized, labeled and
satisfactory workmanship
Rarely uses and treats
materials appropriately
Submits the project output
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RUBRIC FOR TO BE USED FOR OTHER ASSESSMENT TOOLS/TASKS
Criteria Excellent
93 - 100 %
Attendance 93 to 100% of the number of
meetings
Class Participation or Answers to questions, ideas or
Recitation opinions are 93 to 100% relevant
to the lesson
Quiz/Long Quiz Results or outputs are 93 to 100 %
of the total number of items
Laboratory Exercises Outputs submitted on time with
accurate answers and excellent
workmanship
Practical Examinations 93 to 100% correct identification of
the specimen presented
Term Exam Results of the exam are 93 to 100
% of the total number of items
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Very Satisfactory
84 - 92 %
84 to 92 % of the number of
meetings
Answers to questions, ideas
or opinions are 84 to 92 %
relevant to the lesson
Results or outputs are 84 to
92 % of the total number of
items
Outputs submitted on time
with few corrections and very
satisfactory workmanship
84 to 92 % correct
identification of the specimen
presented
Results of the exam are 84 to
93 % of the total number of
items
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Satisfactory
75 - 83%
75 to 83 % of the number of
meetings
Answers to questions, ideas
or opinions are 75-83 %
relevant to the lesson
Results or outputs are 75 to
83 % of the total number of
items
Outputs submitted on time
with some corrections and
satisfactory workmanship
75 to 83 % correct
identification of the specimen
presented
Results of the exam are 75 to
83 % of the total number of
items
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Unsatisfactory
➢ 74%
74 to >74% of the number of
meetings
Answers to questions, ideas or
opinions are irrelevant to the
lesson
Results or outputs are >74 %
of the total number of items
Outputs submitted late with
inaccurate answers and
unsatisfactory workmanship
>74 % correct identification of
the specimen presented
Results of the exam are >74%
of the total number of items
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GRADING SYSTEM

The following shall be used as basis for giving grades:

1. Class Standing ------------------------------------- 100%

Where class standing consists of: Final grade is computed as follows:

MCO1 ------------20%
MCO2 ------------20% Mid Term -------------- 50%
Quiz -------------5% Final Term -------------- 50%
Attendance -------------5%
Oral presentation ------------25%
Writing presentation ------------25%

References:

1. ABUCAY CAMPUS-BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY. 2018. Thesis Writing Format. Brgy. Bangkal Abucay Bataan.

2. ANGELES, A. V. 2010. Technical Writing format. Affiliated Renewable Energy Center-Central Luzon State University. Science City of Muñoz Nueva Ecija.
Lecture notes.

3. PARROT, W. Presenting a Successful Seminar. Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia. Retrieved from
http://yoda.rx.uga.edu/~momany/Public/.ResHandoutStart.html. on September 13, 2019.

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COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

The following policies are to be observed and implemented inside the classroom by both the Instructor and Students.

1. Attendance:
➢ Students are expected to regularly and punctually attend classes.
➢ LATE MARKS are given to students arriving 15 minutes after the scheduled class period.
➢ THREE (3) LATE marks is equivalent to ONE (1) ABSENT. THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE OR FIVE (5) CUMULATIVE ABSENCES RESULTS TO RE-ADMISSION to the class
wherein class card is given to the Program Dean/Institute Director which should be returned to the instructor by the student, FAILURE to return the class card means non-admission
to the class;
2. Uniform and ID:
➢ Students shall wear ID with the prescribed uniform
➢ As prescribed by the subject e.g. (P.E., NSTP, Field work and etc.);
3. Submission of requirements:
➢ Requirements are expected to be submitted on or before the deadline, failure to submit on the schedule deadline means NO ACCEPTANCE of requirement.
4. Laboratory activities:
➢ Non-performance of laboratory activity means 5.0 for the particular activity, unless otherwise allowed by the instructor to conduct/perform for a make-up for missed laboratory activity
5. Term examinations:
➢ Dishonesty – Offenses on dishonesty/cheating during examination period will be dealt with accordingly as stipulated in the STUDENT HANDBOOK
6. Additional requirements:
➢ Attendance to the educational tour, school activities (gender and development, Linggo ng Wika, intramurals, Intercampus, foundation week, charter day, and departmental
programs).

Prepared by:
Contact Information

Name ALLYSON T. MINA

email Address allysonmina1@gmail.com and focushub10@gmail.com
Contact Number 09283212575
Consultation Hours 8:00 – 11:00am and 1:00 – 4:00pm, Friday

ALLYSON T. MINA, MS AgEng’g

(Signature Over Printed Name)

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