UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

Department of Civil Engineering

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SANITARY ENGINEERING
2018 Curriculum
OUTCOMES-BASED SYLLABUS
I. Course Code – Name HRENG – Highway & Railroad Engineering Classification Code P-16
Term and Year Offered 2nd Term 3rd Year Course Classification PROFESSIONAL COURSE
II. Course Description Presents the methods and underlying principles for the design and control of elements of road and railroad infrastructure. Students also become
familiar with transportation system terminology, flow analysis, drive, vehicle and road characteristics, and aspects of road geometrics, road
construction, drainage and maintenance.
Contact Hours 50 hours per term Credit Units 3 units lecture
2 meetings per week, 2.5 hour per meeting
10 weeks
Prerequisite(s) GE 231; GE 231L Co-requisites None

III. Institutional Vision: UC envisions itself as a community of scholars aggressively involved in the pursuit of knowledge who help preserve Filipino culture and values to act
Mission, Vision positively by training them to think critically and creatively.
Statement (VM)
Mission Statement: To provide functional knowledge and skills, dynamic interaction, and leadership in various disciplines for a better quality of life.
To these ends, UC shall:
1. Develop teaching-learning environment that is conducive to inquiry and independent thought;
2. Regularly update its curricular offerings to keep abreast of the ever-changing academic environment;
3. Intensify the university’s research and community involvement programs;
4. Contribute to the appreciation of the historical and cultural heritage of the Filipinos;
5. Be actively involved in the molding of a national identity, the formation of the national purpose, and the attainment of unity among Filipinos;
6. Cultivate a deep sense of moral and spiritual values;
7. Expand its scholarship program by making it available to a wide segment of the community; and
8. Empower its constituents for responsible and functional leadership.

UC Graduate Attributes:
o Professional Competence, ○ Collaborative ○ Lifelong learning capabilities
o Critical thinking and Problem Solving ○ Communication Skills

College Mission: The College of Engineering & Architecture (CEA) commits to train and produce graduates who will be A.R.M.D.:
Able to pass the licensure examinations and/or government/industry certifications;
Ready for professional practice;
Steadfast in upholding Moral uprightness;
Confident and aggressive in the pursuit of professional and personal Development.
 IV. Program Within 3 to 5 years after graduation, graduates of Civil Engineering are expected to: Mission Vision
Educational PEO 1 Apply knowledge in mathematics and engineering concepts, communicate effectively and efficiently, and
Objectives  
understands and implements ethical practices;
(PEO) PEO 2 Initiate activities of life-long learning such as membership and active participation in professional organizations,
post graduate studies, trainee and trainor certifications, skills in using current technology (software and hardware)  
to facilitate efficiency and involvement in research in the advancement of the Civil Engineering practice;
PEO 3 Actively engage in the practice of Civil Engineering and its related fields with due regard to preserving the
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environment for the next generation;
PEO 4 Demonstrate professionalism, ability to work with teams, quality performance, conscious practice to health, safety
and environment standards (HS&E), and leadership in professional organizations and the community.  

V. Student By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall be able to: PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO3 PEO4
Outcomes (SO) SO 1 apply knowledge and skills in mathematics, physical sciences, and engineering sciences to the practice of
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Engineering;
SO 2 design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data;  
SO 3 design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance   
with standards;
SO 4 participate effectively as a member and leader in multidisciplinary teams;  
SO 5 identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;  
SO 6 act in accordance to professional and ethical standards and responsibility;  
SO 7 communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical forms; 
SO 8 apply an in-depth understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
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and societal context;
SO 9 engage in life-long learning and demonstrate willingness to be updated with the developments of the Engineering
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field;
SO 10 exhibit keen awareness of contemporary issues and their impact on the practice of Engineering profession;   
SO 11 use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for Engineering practice; 
SO 12 apply knowledge and competence in engineering and management principles to manage projects and in
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multidisciplinary environment.
SO 13 exhibit mastery of at least one specialized field in civil engineering.   

VI. Course Program Education

Student Outcomes
Learning At the end of the course, the students shall be able to: Objectives
Outcomes

PEO 1

PEO 2

PEO 3

PEO 4
SO 12

SO 13
SO 10

SO 11
SO 1

SO 2

SO 3

SO 4

SO 5

SO 6

SO 7

SO 8

SO 9
(CLO)

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 CLO 1 Define the basic concepts of highway and railroad
transportation and present how to apply them in civil E I E E E D
engineering practice;
CLO 2 Recognize the concepts associated with the
geometric and structural design of highway and E I E E E D
railway engineering systems;
CLO 3 Explain the basic service requirements of highway
and detail the procedure to conduct level of service E I E E E D
analysis; and
CLO 4 Develop basic traffic stream parameters and models,
E I E E E D
traffic flow, and apply the queuing theory.
I – Introductory E – Enhance D – Demonstrate

VII. Course Content

Grading Topics/Activities No. of Meetings Teaching Graded Activities

Period (Time Allotment) Learning
Activities
MIDTERM CLASS ORIENTATION AND LEVELLING OF EXPECTATIONS
Course Syllabus, Course Expectations, and Learning Contract 6.5 meetings Lecture Quiz
(13 hours)
Module 1: Introduction to Highway Engineering Group Work Seatwork
A. Highway History and Highway Development
B. Highway Importance and Contemporary Issues Presentation Exam
C. Public Involvement in Highway projects

Module 2: Road Classification and Design Factors Importance of planning

A. Different Categories of Highway Functional Classification
B. Factors Affecting Functional Classification

Module 3: Geometric Design of Highways and Railroads

A. Stopping Sight Distance
B. Decision Sight Distance
C. Intersection Sight Distance
D. Passing Sight Distance
E. Rate of Super elevation
F. Horizontal Alignment
G. Vertical Alignment

Topic Learning Outcomes (TLO)

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 a. To comprehend the complexities of driver, pedestrian and vehicle characteristics as applied to the geometric design of highways. (CLO 1)
b. To solve geometric design problems involving sight distance, horizontal alignment, and vertical alignment computations(CLO 2)
FINALS Module 4: Earthworks
A. Earthwork Equipment and Operations 6.5 meetings Lecture Quiz
B. Excavation and Embankments (13 hours)
Demonstration Seatwork
Module 5. Structural Design of pavements
A. Rigid Pavement Design Presentation Exam
B. Flexible Pavement Design
C. Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation

Module 6. Traffic Engineering

A. Traffic studies
B. Traffic flow and analysis

Topic Learning Outcomes (TLO)

a. To be familiar with earthwork operations and equipment and compute volume of earthworks (CLO 2)
b. To design flexible and rigid pavements. (CLO 2)
c. To be familiar with highway maintenance and rehabilitation procedures. (CLO 2)
d. To be familiar with traffic characteristics(CLO 3, CLO 4)

VIII. CO Assessment Tasks (AT)

CLOs Assessment Tools Standard

CLO 1 Class Standing (Quiz, Seatwork) , Exam At least 80% of the students will get a score of at least 60%.

CLO 2 Class Standing (Quiz, Presentation, Seatwork) , Exam At least 80% of the students will get a score of at least 60%.

CLO 3 Class Standing (Quiz, Seatwork) , Exam At least 80% of the students will get a score of at least 60%.

CLO 4 Class Standing (Quiz, Seatwork) , Exam At least 80% of the students will get a score of at least 60%.

IX. Computation of Scores

Passing Score: 60%

Raw Midterm Score (RMS): 60%(Class Standing) + 40%(Midterm Exam Score)

Raw Final Score (RFS): 40%(Class Standing) + 60%(Final Exam Score)

Final Score (FS): 50%(MS) + 50%(RFS)

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 Note: Scores are transmuted to an equivalent grade where a score of at least 60% would be the minimum passing grade of 75.

X. References

Textbook Wright, P., Dixon, K. (2004), HIGHWAY ENGINEERING. 7th Edition, United States, Wiley and Sons

References Mannering, F. L., Kelarski, W. P., (2009), PRINCIPLES OF HIGHWAY ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC ANALYSIS, New York: John Wiley and Sons
Khan, M., (2010), BRIDGE AND HIGHWAY STRUCTURE REHABILITATION AND REPAIR. New York : McGraw-Hill,
Mundrey, J. S., (2010), Railway track engineering. 4th ed. New Delhi: Tata McGraw
Fajardo, Max Jr. B.,(2002), ELEMENTS OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, 2nd Edition, Manila: 5138 Merchandising Publisher
Websites https://psa.gov.ph/content/department-public-works-and-highways-dpwh
https://www.engineeringcivil.com
https://civildigital.com/pavement-design-road-construction-design-parameters

XI. Other Course Policy

Attendance The maximum allowable number of absences of a student per trimester is 20% of the total number of class hours. A student who incurs more than the
allowable percentage of class hours, whether excused or unexcused, will be considered unofficially dropped and shall be given a failing grade. However,
other considerations shall be considered as reflected in the CEA Student handbook regarding Classroom Policies.
Assignment Assignments and other coursework are due at the beginning of the class period of the specified date. Late assignments are worth 50% credit after due
date.
Language of Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive a lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor,
Instruction deficient in English.
Consultation Consultation schedules with the instructors are posted in the CEA bulletin board. It is recommended that the student first set an appointment to confirm the
Schedules instructor’s availability. All consultation activities should be reflected in the Student-Teacher Consultation Form.
Final Product/ None
Performance/
Capstone Project

XII. Assessment, Evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement

Assessment The assessment is based on the performance of the students in various teaching learning activities through the indicated assessment
techniques. Scores obtained by the students are encoded using the university’s automated class record to determine the extent of
achieving the course learning outcomes. The instructor prepares and submits the intervention form to the college if the class targets and
standard is not attained.
Evaluation Each engineering program has three (3) OBE coordinators to facilitate the monitoring of students’ achievement to CLOs, SOs and PEOs
and ensure that OBE implementation is in place. They are responsible in recommending appropriate interventions to further improve the
delivery of the course as well as achieving the desired outcomes.
CQI Regularly updates course syllabi based on CHED requirements and industry advisory board recommendations.

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 XIII. Committee Members

Engr. Jan S. Baldo

Michelle C. Balong-angey

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by References Verified Noted by

Engr. Jan S. Baldo Engr. Alma A. Aguilar Engr. Nelson G. Notarte Ms. Beverly B. Chapichap Dr. Ariel Nimo Pumecha
Instructor Program Chair, CE OIC-Dean, CEA Chief Librarian VP for Academics and Research

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