MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING
ORIENTATION

Prepared by:

Engr. Tyrone John B. Diaz

Engr. Christian S. Castillo

Engr. Mark John M. Dela Cruz

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Preface

This module will give you an overview of the Mechanical Engineering profession and

the requirements needed to become a Mechanical Engineer. You will learn about the latest

revised curriculum of the NEUST Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program,

and rules and regulations that mechanical engineers in the Philippines need to follow when

practicing mechanical engineering. This will give you an overall clear understanding of what

Mechanical Engineering is.

This module is designed for first year NEUST students taking the program Bachelor

of Science in Mechanical Engineering. This course will give you the basic information

necessary to complete this program and become a Mechanical Engineer.

Engr. Tyrone John B. Diaz

Engr. Christian S. Castillo
Engr. Mark John M. Dela Cruz

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Table of Contents

Preface i
Table of Contents ii
Unit I. NEUST REVISED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM 2018-2019 1
Overview 1
Learning Objectives 1
Setting Up 2
Lesson Proper 3
References 14
Assessing Learning – Activity 1 15
Unit II. FUNCTIONS OF THE ENGINEER 17
Overview 17
Learning Objectives 17
Setting Up 18
Lesson Proper 19
References 21
Assessing Learning – Activity 2 22
Unit III. CODE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ETHICS IN THE PHILIPPINES 23
Overview 23
Learning Objectives 23
Setting Up 24
Lesson Proper 25
References 29
Assessing Learning – Activity 3 30
Unit IV. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8495 33
Overview 33
Learning Objectives 33
Setting Up 34
Lesson Proper 35
References 49
Assessing Learning – Activity 4 50

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UNIT I. NEUST REVISED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM

2018-2019

Overview

In this unit, you will learn about the latest revised curriculum of the NEUST Bachelor
of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program. This will give you an idea of what areas of
science, mathematics, technology, and other disciplines are necessary to study to complete
this program.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this unit, I am able to:

1. list the courses required to complete to acquire the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering in NEUST; and
2. be familiarized with the concepts of each course in the curriculum.

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Lesson Proper

NEUST Revised Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is a five-year program that
deals with the design, development, installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery,
engines, and structures used in industrial, biomedical, instrumentation and transportation
systems. The program discusses the study of the conversion of thermal and chemical energy
into mechanical work through engines and power plants while teaching students the proper
utilization of these energies, forces, and structures to successfully perform a variety of tasks.

The latest Mechanical Engineering curriculum of NEUST is based on the Commission

on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Order No. 97 Series of 2017. It specifies the core
competencies expected of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering graduates
regardless of the type of Higher Education Institutions they graduated from.

The following is the NEUST Revised Mechanical Engineering Curriculum which was
effective on academic year 2018-2019.

First Year

First Year, First Semester

Course Hours
Hours of Pre-
Code Descriptive Title of Units
Laboratory requisite
Lecture
ME 112 Mechanical Engineering 2 0 2
Orientation
Chem Chemistry for Engineers 3 3 4
114
Math Differential Calculus 4 0 4
114
Math Mathematics for Engineers 3 0 3
113
Fil1 Kontekswalisasyon,
Komunikasyon sa 3 0 3
Filipino
GE 1 Understanding the Self 3 0 3
GE 2 Reading in the Philippine History 3 0 3
PE 1 Advanced Gymnastics 2 0 2
NSTP 1 ROTC/CWTS/LTS 3 0 3
TOTAL 26 3 27

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Mechanical Engineering Orientation - The course introduces mechanical engineering (ME) as

a discipline and its various applications. It also discusses ME as a profession with emphasis
on the requirements for professional practice as well as career opportunities. The course also
provides venues to develop engineering skills in order to succeed in engineering studies.

Chemistry for Engineers – This course provides students with core concepts of chemistry that
are important in the practice of engineering profession. It is also a fundamental laboratory
course designed to relate and apply the principles and theories in chemistry to engineering
practices. It is a combination of experimental and calculation laboratory.

Differential Calculus – An introductory course covering the core concepts of limit, continuity
and differentiability of functions involving one or more variables. This also includes the
application of differential calculations in solving problems on optimization, rates of change,
related rates, tangents and normal, and approximations; partial differentiation and
transcendental curve tracing.

Proposed First Year, Second Semester

Course Hours
Hours of Pre-
Code Descriptive Title of Units
Laboratory requisite
Lecture
Math Integral Calculus 4 0 4 Math 114
124
Phys Physics for Engineers (Calculus 3 3 4 Math 114
124 Based)
Draw Engineering Drawing 0 3 1
121
Fil 2 Filipino sa Iba't Ibang Disiplina 3 0 3
GE 3 The Contemporary World 3 0 3
GE 4 Mathematics in the Modern World 3 0 3
GE 5 Purposive Communication 3 0 3
PE 2 Rhythmic Activities/Folk 2 0 2
Dance/Social Dance
NSTP 2 ROTC/CWTS/LTS 3 0 3
TOTAL 24 6 26

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Integral Calculus – The course introduces the concept of integration and its application to
some physical problems such as evaluation of areas, volumes of revolution, force, and work.
The fundamental formulas and various techniques of integration are taken up and applied to
both single variable and multi-variable functions. The course also includes tracing of
functions of two variables for a better appreciation of the interpretation of the double and
triple integral as volume of a three-dimensional region bounded by two or more surfaces.

Engineering Drawing – The course deals with the practices and techniques of graphical
communication; application of drafting instruments, lettering scale, and units of measure;
descriptive geometry; orthographic projections; auxiliary views; dimensioning; sectional
views; pictorial drawings; requirements of engineering working drawings; and assembly and
exploded detailed drawings.

Second Year

Second Year, First Semester

Course Descriptive Title Hours Hours of Units Pre-requisite
Code of Laboratory
Lecture
Math 213 Differential Equations 3 0 3 Math 124
ME 213 Thermodynamics 1 3 0 3 Physics
124/Math 124
Fil 3 Dalumat ng/sa Filipino 3 0 3
CAD 1 Computer-Aided Drafting 0 3 1 Draw 121
GE 6 Art Appreciation 3 0 3
GE 7 Science, Technology and 3 0 3
Society
GE 8 Ethics 3 0 3
GE 9 The Life and Works of 3 0 3
Rizal
PE 3 Advanced Individual/Dual 2 0 2
Sports
TOTAL 23 3 24

Differential Equations – This course is intended for all engineering students to have a firm
foundation on differential equations in preparation for their first degree-specific advanced
mathematics courses. It covers first order differential equations, nth order linear differential
equations and systems of first order linear differential equations. It also introduces the
concept of Laplace Transforms in solving differential equations. The students of Laplace
Transforms in solving differential equations. The students are expected to be able to relate
differential equations to various practical engineering and scientific problems as well as
employ computer technology in solving and verifying solutions.

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Thermodynamics 1 - A course dealing with the thermodynamic properties of pure

substances, ideal and real gases and the study and application of the laws of thermodynamics
in the analysis of processes and cycles. It includes introduction to vapor and gas cycles.

Computer-Aided Drafting – The course deals with the concepts of computer-aided drafting
(CAD); introduction to the CAD environment; terminologies; and the general operating
procedures and techniques in entering and executing basic CAD commands.

Second Year, Second Semester

Course Descriptive Title Hours Hours of Units Pre-requisite
Code of Laboratory
Lecture
Mech Statics of Rigid Bodies 3 0 3 Physics 124/
223 Math 213
EE 223 Basic Electrical 2 3 3 Physics 124/
Engineering Math 213
Math 243 Engineering Data Analysis 3 0 3 Math 114
ME 223 Thermodynamics 2 3 0 3 ME 213
ME 222 Engineering Management 2 0 2
Math 223 Advanced Mathematics for 3 0 3 Math114
ME
Comp Computer Fundamentals 6 2
222 and Programming 0
ME Shop Workshop Theory and 0 6 2
1 Practice
PE 4 Advanced Team Sports 2 0 2
TOTAL 18 15 23

Statics of Rigid Bodies – The course deals with the forces acting on non-moving bodies. It
covers concurrent and non-concurrent forces, operation with the free body concepts,
equilibrium of coplanar and non-coplanar systems, friction forces, centroids and moments of
inertia.

Basic Electrical Engineering – This course covers the fundamentals of both DC and AC circuits
intended for non-electrical engineering major students. It covers the principles, basic laws
and theorems used in analyzing electrical circuits in both direct current and alternating
current conditions.

Engineering Data Analysis – This course is designed for undergraduate engineering students
with emphasis on problem solving related to societal issues that engineers and scientists are
called upon to solve. It introduces different methods of data collection and the suitability of
using a particular method for a given situation.

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Engineering Management - Decision-making; the function of management; managing

productions and service operations; managing the marketing function; and managing the
finance function.

Thermodynamics 2 - This course is aimed to further enhance the student’s’ knowledge

regarding the principles of Thermodynamics by using these principles in practical application
specifically in the field of power generation. This includes study of real gases, properties of
gas and vapor mixtures and introduction to reactive systems.

Workshop Theory and Practice - The course deals with the basic principles of machine shop
practices. It includes workshop safety and organization; simple workshop measuring
instruments, hand tools, fitting bench work, bench drill and bench grinder; sheet metal
working; principles of welding processes; welding metallurgy; joining processes; testing and
inspection of welds; foundry and metal casting.

Advanced Mathematics for ME – numerical techniques in engineering applications. Finding

roots of equations, curve fitting, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration,
systems, and solutions to ordinary differential equations.

Third Year

Third Year, First Semester

Course Descriptive Title Hours Hours of Units Pre-requisite
Code of Laboratory
Lecture
Mech 312 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 2 0 2 Mech 223
Mech 314 Mechanics of Deformable 4 0 4 Mech 223
Bodies
EE 313 Basic Electronics 2 3 3 EE 223
EE 333 DC & AC Machinery 2 3 3 EE 223
ME 312 Heat Transfer 2 0 2 ME 223
Mech 333 Fluid Mechanics 3 0 3 ME 213
ME 332 Vibration Engineering 2 0 2 Math 213
Comp 311 Computer Application for 0 3 1 Comp 222
ME
Econ 313 Engineering Economics 3 0 3 Third Year
Standing
ME Shop 2 Machine Shop Theory 0 6 2 ME Shop 1
TOTAL 20 15 20

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Dynamics of Rigid Bodies – The course deals with the forces acting on bodies in motion. It
includes kinematics of machines and kinetics of particles of rigid bodies such as rectilinear
and curvilinear translation and rotational motions.

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies – The course covers the fundamental concepts of stresses
and strains such as axial stress, shearing stress, bearing stress, torsion, flexural stress and
strain-stress relationship.

Basic Electronics – This course discusses the construction, operation and characteristics of
basic electronics devices such as PN junction diode, light emitting diode, Zener diode, Bipolar
Junction Transistor and Field Effect Transistor. Diode circuit applications such as clipper,
clamper and switching diode circuits will be a part of the lecture. Operation of a DC regulated
power supple as well as analysis of BJT and FET amplifier circuit will be tackled. This course
also discusses the operation and characteristics of operational amplifiers.

DC and AC Machinery – The course deals with performance characteristics and operation
including losses and efficiencies of DC and AC machines such as alternators,
induction/synchronous converters and transformers. It includes demonstrations and
laboratory experiments.

Engineering Economics - Concepts of the time value of money and equivalence; basic
economy study methods; decisions under certainty; decisions recognizing risk; and decisions
admitting uncertainty.

Heat Transfer - The course deals with the different modes of heat and mass transfer; laws
governing conduction, convection and radiation and its application to the design of common
heat exchangers such as condenser. Cooling coils and evaporators; and the environmental
impact of their operation.

Fluid Mechanics - The course deals with the nature and physical properties of fluids as well
as the identification and measurement of fluid properties. It emphasizes the application of
conservation laws on mass, energy and momentum to fluid systems either incompressible
or compressible flow and inviscid or viscous flow as well as head loss calculation on pipes
and fittings.

Vibration Engineering - This course is intended to introduce the students to the fundamental
concepts of vibration as it affects operation and performance of machine components. It
involves modelling of mechanical systems, derivation of the differential equations for such
systems and its varying solutions (responses) based on different excitations. Emphases will
be on analysis, design, measurement, damping and computational aspects. The computer as
a computational tool will also be utilized.

Machine Shop Theory - The course deals with use and operation of machines such as lathes,
shapers, planers, drilling and boring machines, milling machine, cutters, grinding machines,
machine tools and accessories. It covers technological advances in metal working and new
innovations in machine shop.

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Third Year, Second Semester

Course Hours
Hours of
Code Descriptive Title of Units Pre-requisite
Laboratory
Lecture
ME 321 Method of Research for ME 1 0 1 Math 243
ME 322 Combustion Engineering 2 0 2 ME 223
ME 323 Refrigeration System 3 0 3 ME 312
ME 343 Fluid Machineries 3 0 3 Mech 333
ME 363 Materials Science & 2 3 3 Mech
Engineering for ME 314/Chem 114
ME 383 Machine Elements 2 3 3 Mech 312
ME Mechanical Engineering Lab 0 6 2 ME 223
322L 1
ES 313 Technopreneurship 101 3 0 3 Third Year
Standing
Compre Comprehensive Exam in 0 3 1 Third Year
1 Mathematics Standing
MEE Mechanical Engineering 2 0 2 Third Year
322 Elective 1 Standing
TOTAL 18 15 21

Methods of Research for ME - This course covers the study of the methodologies used in
conducting an engineering research. It includes the types and application of research,
characteristics of a good research, research design, research instrument and data gathering
procedures. It also deals with the study of writing a research proposal and various formats.

Combustion Engineering - The course deals with principles involved in combustion,

carburetion and fuel injection; fundamentals and basic principles of combustion processes,
compression and combustion charts, fuels, (manifolds) engine components, engine
performance and combustion engine design.

Refrigeration System - The course is designed to provide a thorough foundation of the

thermodynamic principles and components of mechanical refrigeration systems; cycles and
associated equipment, and the effect of their operation on the environment.

Fluid Machineries - The course is a comprehensive study of the principles and theories in the
proper operation, selection and application of the most commonly used fluid machineries
such as pumps, fans, blowers, compressors and turbines.

Material Science and Engineering for ME - The course deals with the properties of
engineering materials including mechanical acoustical, electrical, magnetic, chemical, optical
and thermal properties; laboratory experiments using equipment include; tension,
compression, bending shear, torsion and impact tests.

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Machine Elements - The course deals with the study of mechanisms disregarding the forces
and energies that causes the motion. It emphasizes on the analytical and graphical study of
displacement, velocity and acceleration.

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 1 - The course involves the study and use of devices and
instruments used to measure pressure, temperature level, flow, Speed, weight, area, volume,
viscosity, steam quality, and products of combustion. It also includes the study and analysis
of fuels and lubricants.

Technopreneurship 1- Technopreneurship is a philosophy, a way of building a career or

perspective in life. The course covers the value of professional and life skills in
entrepreneurial thought, investment decisions, and action that students can utilize in starting
technology companies or executing research and design projects in companies as they start
their careers. The net result is a positive outlook towards wealth creation, high value adding,
and wellness in society.

ME Elective 1 (Energy Engineering and Management)

1. Nuclear Energy
2. Solar Energy and Wind Energy
3. Micro-hydro-electric Power
4. Energy Management in Buildings

SUMMER

OJT On-the-Job Training (240 Hours) 2 3 3 4th year

standing

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Fourth Year

Fourth Year, First Semester

Course Hours
Hours of
Code Descriptive Title of Units Pre-requisite
Laboratory
Lecture
ME 411 ME Project Study 1 0 3 1 ME 321
ME 413 Airconditioning and Ventilation 3 0 3 ME 323
System
ME 434 Control Engineering 3 3 4 EE 313
ME 414 Power Plant Design with 3 3 4 ME 322
Renewable Energy
ME Machine Design 1 3 3 4 ME 383 and Mech
414D 314
ME Mechanical Engineering Lab 2 0 6 2 ME 343/ME 322L
412L
MEE Mechanical Engineering Elective 2 0 2 Fourth Year
412 2 Standing
TOTAL = 5 14 18 20

ME Project Study 1 - The first phase of mechanical engineering project study involving writing
and defense of the project proposal.

Airconditioning and Ventilation Systems - Air Conditioning Theory and Design. The course
deals with Psychrometric properties of air; factors affecting human comfort; air distribution
and basic duct design, drying, heating and ventilation; cooling load calculations; complete
design of an air-conditioning system and its components.

Control Engineering - The course introduces the basic concepts of instrumentation and
process controls as well as important applications of feedback control systems with emphasis
on analysis as well as design techniques.

Power Plant Design with Renewable Energy - Study of the fundamental concepts in the design
and installation of typical power plants such as steam power plant, diesel electric plant,
geothermal power plant as well as other generating plants using non-conventional sources of
energy.

Machine Design 1 – The course deals with various mechanical properties of engineering
materials in lieu of the determination of design factor and design stresses. It includes the
analyses of simple, variable and combined stresses applied to different mechanical elements
such as shafts, mechanical springs.

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 2 - The course involves the study and test of mechanical
engineering equipment and machineries such as steam generator, steam turbine, heat

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exchangers, internal and external combustion engines, pumps, fans, blowers and
compressors.

ME Elective 2 (Mechatronics Engineering)

1. Mechatronics
2. Introduction to Robotics
3. Industrial Robots

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Course Hours
Hours of Pre-
Code Descriptive Title of Units
Laboratory requisite
Lecture
ME 421 ME Project Study 2 0 3 1 ME 411
ME 422 ME Laws, Ethics, Contract, Codes
and Standards 2 0 2 GE 8
ME 423 Basic Occupational Safety and Fourth Year
Health 3 0 3 Standing
ME 424 ME
413(P)/
ME 444
Industrial Plant Engineering 3 3 4 (C)
ME Machine Design 2 3 3 4 ME 414D
424D
ME 444 Manufacturing and Industrial Fourth Year
Process with Plant Visits 3 3 4 Standing
ME Mechanical Engineering Lab 3 0 6 2 ME 414
422L
Compre Comprehensive Exam in Power Fourth Year
2 Plant and Machine Design 0 3 1 Standing
TOTAL = 7 14 21 21

ME Project Study 2 - The second phase of the mechanical engineering project study which
includes the completion and final defense of the approved project.

ME Laws, Ethics, Contract, Codes and Standards - The course deals with the study of the
Mechanical Engineering law, code of ethics, ethical theories, and ethical issues in the practice
of engineering. Familiarization with the technical codes and standards are included.

Basic Occupational Safety and Health – the course tackles key Occupational, Health and Safety
(OSH) concepts, principles and practices that are foundational knowledge requirements
acceptable in almost all industries. Specifically, it assists learners in identifying the key elements
in the OSH situation both here and abroad, determine existing and potential safety health hazards,
identify the range of control measures, discuss pertinent provisions of the Philippine laws that
refer to occupational safety and health, explain key principles in effectively communicating OSH,
identify components of effective OSH programs and demonstrate some skills in identifying
hazards and corresponding control measures at the workplace.

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Industrial Plant Engineering – A study of mechanical engineering theories, equipment and

systems that are needed in the operation of an industrial/manufacturing plant.

Machine Design 2 – This course is a continuation of machine design 1 which involves the
analysis of simple, variable and combined stresses applied to the different machine elements
such as flywheels, brakes and clutches, bearings, flexible power transmissions such as belts,
wire ropes and chains. It also includes analysis and synthesis of machineries which consist of
two or more machine elements preferably using an application software.

Manufacturing and Industrial Processes with Plant Visits – A course dealing with the study of
industrial and manufacturing processes and the equipment involved in the processes. This
includes plant visit to various manufacturing and power plants.

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory 3 - The course deals with the performance analysis and
evaluation of refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation systems and power plants.

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References

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 97 SERIES OF 2017. (2017).

NEUST Revised Mechanical Engineering Curriculum 2018-2019. (2018).

BS in Mechanical Engineering in the Philippines. (n.d.). Retrieved from Find University:

https://www.finduniversity.ph/majors/bs-in-mechanical-engineering-philippines/

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