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BCE 211/F – COURSE SYLLABUS

a) Course Number: BCE 211/F

b) Course Name: Fundamentals of Surveying
c) Course Description: This course deals with the use of principle surveying instruments, surveying
measurements and error theory, basic plane surveying operations and
computational method of positions, horizontal and vertical distance
measurements, traverse and areas, horizontal and vertical curves, earthworks,
and global positioning system. The overall course is designed to make the
students able to learn and understand the theory and practice of basic survey
measurements and to impact awareness on the various fields of surveying and
types of instruments.
d) Pre-requisite: DRAW 101/D
e) Co-requisite: None
f) Credit: 3.0 units lecture, 2.0 unit lab
g) Class Schedule: 4 lecture hours and 6 hours laboratory (semestral)

h) Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS Civil Engineering (BSCE) Program:

Three to five years after graduation, the BSCE graduates are expected to:
1. Pursue to be globally competitive through engineering professional’s engagement,
completion of an advanced degree, and/or participating in professional development
programs or trainings.
2. Demonstrate professional success through collaborations and innovations in the field;
addressing technical, environmental, economic, social, political, and/or business challenges.
3. Exhibit professional behavior and attitude in engineering practice.
9. Student Outcomes (SO) of BSCE and their links to PEO
PEO
By the time of graduation, the students of the BSCE program shall have the ability to:
1 2 3
SO a apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;  
SO b * design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;  
design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
SO c   
constraints, in accordance with standards;
SO d * function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;   
SO e * identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;  
SO f understand professional and ethical responsibility;   
communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and
SO g *  
with society at large;
understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,
SO h  
and societal context;
SO i recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;  
SO j know contemporary issues;  
use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering
SO k *  
practice;
know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader
SO l   
of a team in a multidisciplinary environment;
SO
understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.   
m
Note: * SO being addressed in this course

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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

VISION: The University of Mindanao envisions to be a leading
(PEOs) OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
globally engaged university creating sustainable impact in
PROGRAM (CE)
society.
1. Pursue to be globally competitive
MISSION: The University of Mindanao seeks to provide a through engineering professional’s
dynamic learning environment through the highest standard of engagement, completion of an
instruction, research, extension, and production in a private advanced degree, and/or participating
non-sectarian institution committed to democratizing access to in professional development programs
education. or trainings.

VALUES: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity, Innovation and 2. Demonstrate professional success
Teamwork through collaborations and
innovations in the field; addressing
CORE COMPETENCY: “Quality affordable, and open technical, environmental, economic,
education” social, political, and/or business
challenges.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: “Transformative education
through polishing diamonds in the rough” 3. Exhibit professional behavior and
attitude in engineering practice.

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SOs) OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

(CE)
COURSE OUTCOMES (COs) of BCE 211/F
– Fundamentals of Surveying
a. apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve
complex civil engineering problems
CO 1. Apply surveying concepts, principles
b. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and and theories on distance and angular
interpret data measurements as well as area
c. design a system, component, or process to meet desired computation.
needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with
standards CO 2. Apply surveying concepts, principles
d. function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams and theories on determining horizontal and
e. identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering vertical distances using stadia.
problems
f. understand professional and ethical responsibility CO 3. Design horizontal or vertical curves in
g. communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the highway or railway in accordance to DPWH
engineering community and with society at large standards.
h. understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context CO 4. Determine the appropriate
i. recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning methodology in calculating earthworks in
j. know contemporary issues various civil engineering constructions.
k. use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for civil engineering practice
l. know and understand engineering and management
principles as a member and leader of a team in a
multidisciplinary environment
m. understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering
practice

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10. Course Outcomes (CO) of BCE 211/F and their links to SO

Upon completion of the course, the BSCE students are SO

expected to:
a b c d E f g h i j k l m
CO 1. Apply surveying concepts, principles and theories
on distance and angular measurements as well as E E I E E
area computation.
CO 2. Apply surveying concepts, principles and theories
on determining horizontal and vertical distances E E I E E
using stadia.
CO 3. Design horizontal or vertical curves in highway or
E E I E E
railway in accordance to DPWH standards.
CO 4. Determine the appropriate methodology in
calculating earthworks in various civil engineering E E I E E
constructions.
Legend: I = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the SO.
E = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the SO.
D = Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the SO.

CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Assessment Task
CO Theory-based Practice-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
Problem Set Problem Set First Exam ➢ Introduction to Surveying
Fieldwork ➢ Types of Surveying
➢ Introduction of the Survey Lab
➢ Measurement of horizontal
1. Apply surveying - Problem Set Final Exam distances
concepts, principles Fieldwork
➢ Measurement of vertical
and theories on
distances
distance and angular
measurements as
well as area ➢ Tachymetry Surveys
computation. ➢ Measurement of Directions and
- Angles
Problem Set Second Exam ➢ Traversing and traverse
Fieldwork
computations
➢ Balancing the Traverse
➢ Area Computation
➢ Missing Data

2. Apply surveying ➢ Stadia Theory

concepts, principles - Problem Set Second Exam ➢ Measurement by Stadia for
and theories on Fieldwork Horizontal Distance
determining
➢ Measurement by Stadia for
horizontal and
vertical distances Inclined Distance
- Problem Set Final Exam ➢ Sources of Error in stadia work
using stadia. Fieldwork
➢ Stadia Interval Factor

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3. Design horizontal or - ➢ Topographic Surveying

vertical curves in Problem Set Third Exam ➢ Horizontal Curves
highway or railway Fieldwork ➢ Simple Curve
in accordance to ➢ Compound Curve
DPWH standards. Problem Set ➢ Reversed Curve
- Project Final Exam
➢ Vertical Curves
Proposal
➢ Parabolic Curves
4. Determine the ➢ Earthwork Operations
appropriate Problem Set ➢ Volume of Earthworks
methodology in Fieldwork ➢ Mass Diagramming
calculating - Final Exam
➢ Global Positioning System
earthworks in
➢ Locating lots using GPS
various civil Project ➢ Boundary mapping using GPS
engineering proposal
constructions.

Assessment Task Details (Practice/Performance-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details

Schedule
First Exam Topics from 1st Problem Set • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
to 6th Week (50%) obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding on surveying terminologies, introduction to
surveying, introduction to survey laboratory, measurement
of horizontal distance, measurement of vertical distance.
• You are also expected differentiate surveying types and be
able to explain each type thoroughly. Calculate distances
using surveying principles.
• Furthermore, you are expected to solve problems
knowledge pertaining to error theory.
• Scoring System:

Each problem has corresponding points and your solution will be

graded according to the following criteria: (see attached rubrics)
1. Understanding of Problem - 25 %
2. Application of Concepts – 25%
3. Problem Solving Strategy – 50%
First Exam Topics from 1st Fieldwork (50%) • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
to 6th Week obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• In this task, you will be divided in groups of at most five
members each. The main product of this task is accurate
and reliable data collected using the surveying instrument.
This data will be used for further analysis and calculations.
• You are required to set-up different types of surveying
instrument. The goal of this task is for you to apply the
knowledge you acquire and set-up instrument appropriately
and get data accurately.

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• You will presume the role of a surveyor starting to gather data

by setting up a transit or theodolite.

• You are tasked to set up the tripod and the assigned

instrument with precision and attention to detail. Ensure that
the instrument is leveled and aligned correctly. Use the
surveying instrument to gather data accurately and
systematically. Follow the appropriate procedures for taking
measurements and recording the data.

• You will be graded according to the following criteria (see

rubric attached)
1. Fieldwork Data – 25%
2. Fieldwork Procedure – 25%
3. Analysis of Fieldwork Data – 25%
4. Technical Skill / Professionalism – 25%

Second Topics from 7th Problem Set • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
to 10th Week (50%) obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding on surveying terminologies and concepts of
tachymetry surveys.
• You will also learn to solve areas using different methods
including parcel with missing data. In line with this, you
expected to master the use of stadia principles in solving
vertical distance using different methods of determining
elevations, be able to solve even inclined distance.
• In addition, you will be tasked to solve problems involving
angular measurements, bearings, and azimuths.
• Scoring System:

Each problem has corresponding points and your solution will be

graded according to the following criteria: (see attached rubrics)
1. Understanding of Problem - 25 %
2. Application of Concepts – 25%
3. Problem Solving Strategy – 50%
Second Exam Topics from 7th Fieldwork (50%) • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
to 10th Week obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• In this task, you will be divided in groups of at most five
members each. under different geometric conditions.
• You will presume the role of a survey party composing
instrument man, computer, recorder, assistant chief of party
and chief of party.
• The main output of this task is the calculated area of the land
under different geometric conditions. The area should be
expressed in square meters.
• The group members should adhere to the following standards
during the task:
- The measurements taken by the instrument man should
be as accurate as possible to ensure precise calculations
and reliable results.
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- All group members should collaborate effectively,

communicate clearly, and share relevant information to
ensure the successful completion of the task.
- The surveying process should be conducted with proper
safety precautions to protect the well-being of all group
members. This includes using appropriate safety
equipment and following relevant safety guidelines.
• You will be graded according to the following criteria (see
rubric attached)
1. Fieldwork Data – 25%
2. Fieldwork Procedure – 25%
3. Analysis of Fieldwork Data – 25%
4. Technical Skill / Professionalism – 25%
Third Exam Topics from Problem Set • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
11th to 14th (50%) obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
Week • You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• You are expected to sketch and solve different types of
curves used in road construction. You will be able to decide
on what type of horizontal curve must be used in a certain
area, it could be simple, compound or reversed. You will also
learn to relate the slope of an existing road to design the
appropriate vertical curve to be used.
• You are also expected to showcase your knowledge in
topographic surveying by producing a contour map that can
be used as a basis for your road design.
• Scoring System:

Each problem has corresponding points and your solution will be

graded according to the following criteria: (see attached rubrics)
1. Understanding of Problem - 25 %
2. Application of Concepts – 25%
3. Problem Solving Strategy – 50%
Third Exam Topics from Fieldwork (50%) • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
11th to 14th obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
Week • You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• In this task, you will be divided in groups of at most five
members each. The main output of this task is a well-
documented and accurately laid-out route on the given piece
of land, incorporating at least one simple curve, one
compound curve, and one reversed curve. The layout should
include measurements, angles, and elevations necessary for
the proposed project.
• You will presume the role of a survey party composing
tapeman (2), instrument man, rodman, computer, recorder,
assistant chief of party, and chief of party. The measurements
taken by the tapemen and the rodman should be as precise
as possible to ensure accurate curve layout and alignment.
• The recorder should maintain accurate and organized records
of the measurements, angles, elevations, and curve layout.
This documentation should be comprehensive and easy to
understand for future reference during the project proposal.
• You will be graded according to the following criteria (see
rubric attached)

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1. Fieldwork Data – 25%

2. Fieldwork Procedure – 25%
3. Analysis of Fieldwork Data – 25%
4. Technical Skill / Professionalism – 25%
Final Exam All topics Problem Set • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
(50%) obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• You are expected to interpret contour maps for you to
calculate the earthwork operations needed. Earthwork
operation includes volume of earthworks from different
stations and mass diagramming.
• You are likewise expected to locate lots using Global
Positioning System and map it accordingly.
• Scoring System:
Each problem has corresponding points and your solution
will be graded according to the following criteria: (see
attached rubrics)

1. Understanding of Problem - 25 %
2. Application of Concepts – 25%
3. Problem Solving Strategy – 50%
Final Exam Topics from Fieldwork (50%) • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
15th to 18th obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
Week • You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• In this task, you will be divided in groups of at most five
members each.
• You will presume the role of a survey party composing
tapeman (2), rodman (2), flagman, computer, recorder,
assistant chief of party and chief of party.
• You will be given one hour to complete the task. The
instructor will give you the route that you will work on and
further instructions to be followed.
• In line with this, since this is the last fieldwork examination,
you need to submit your completed Laboratory Manual with
the data and solutions of all the performed laboratory
exercises. This will serve as your final permit for the said
fieldwork.
• You will be graded according to the following criteria (see
rubric attached)
1. Fieldwork Data – 25%
2. Fieldwork Procedure – 25%
3. Analysis of Fieldwork Data – 25%
4. Technical Skill / Professionalism – 25%
Final Exam All topics Project Proposal • In this task, your goal is to solve and analyze the data
obtained from your surveying class and actual fieldwork.
• You are an engineer in a construction company assigned in
the surveying department.
• In this task, you are required to submit a complete design of
a road network.
• You will presume the role of a civil engineer designing a
highway from conducting topographic survey from the
traversed being laid out.

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• As civil engineer, you must able to design at least one simple

curve, compound curve, reversed curve and vertical curve.
• You need to develop and provide appropriate construction
drawings printed in a 20 x 30 tracing paper that would satisfy
the following requirements:
1. Cross-sections and slopes as per DPWH standards
2. Minimum of at least one simple, compound, reversed
and vertical curves. Show all computations in an A4 size
book paper (Font type: Cambria, Font size: 12, 1.5
spacing)
3. Draw to scale the following:
a) Road Plan 1:1000
b) Profile and centerline of ground surface and the
road 1:1000
c) Relative profiles of the pavement edges with respect
to centerline, Horizontal 1:1000, vertical as desired
d) Cross sections at stations 1:200
e) Mass diagram; horizontal 1:1000, vertical as desired

• You will be graded according to the following criteria (see

rubric attached):
1. Project on Time and Adequacy – 10%
2. Project Presentation – 30%
3. Project Output – 30%
4. Design Computation – 30%

11. COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

TIME FRAME TOPICS TLA REQUIRED READINGS

Week 1 • Orientation (UM VMG, CEE PEO, • Student Handbook
Grading System) • Discussion
• Course Syllabus
• Lecture
➢ Policies & Guidelines • Blackboard Learn • Laboratory Guidelines
➢ Introduction to Surveying
❖ Types of Surveying
➢ Introduction of the Survey Lab
Week 2 ➢ Measurement of horizontal 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying
To distances • Lecture (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Week 3 ❖ Measurement of • Solving additional
problems from Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
Distance, Errors in
textbook Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
measurement
• Laboratory Exercise Random Publications
❖ Pacing and field works
❖ Taping • Blackboard Learn
Week 4 ➢ Measurement of vertical 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying
To distances/elevation •
Lecture (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Week 6 ❖ Two-Peg Test •
Solving additional
problems from Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
❖ Differential Leveling
textbook Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
❖ Profile Leveling
• Laboratory Exercise Random Publications
❖ Curvature and Refraction and field works
❖ Elevation Determination • Blackboard Learn
FIRST EXAMINATION

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Week 7 ➢ Tachymetry Surveys 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying

to ❖ The Stadia Theory (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Week 8 ❖ Measurement by Stadia • Lecture
for Horizontal Distance • Solving additional Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
❖ Measurement by Stadia problems from Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
for Inclined Distance textbook Random Publications
❖ Sources of Error in stadia • Laboratory Exercise
work and field works
❖ Stadia Interval Factor • Blackboard Learn
❖ Triangulation and
Trilateralization
Week 9 ➢ Measurement of Directions and
to Angles • Lecture 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying
Week 10 ❖ Bearing and Azimuth • Solving additional (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
❖ Magnetic Declination problems from
textbook Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
➢ Traversing and traverse
• Laboratory Exercise Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
computations and field works Random Publications
❖ Balancing the Traverse • Blackboard Learn
❖ Area Computation
❖ Missing Data
SECOND EXAMINATION
Week 11 ➢ Topographic Surveying
to ❖ General Characteristics • Lecture 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying
Week 12 of Contours • Solving additional (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
problems from
textbook Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
• Laboratory Exercise Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
and field works Random Publications
• Blackboard Learn
Week 13 ➢ Horizontal Curves
To ❖ Simple Curves by Chord- • Lecture 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying
Week 14 Deflection Method; • Solving additional (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Tangent Offset Method; problems from
textbook Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
Sub-Chord-Deflection
• Laboratory Exercise Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
Method; Moving-Up on and field works Random Publications
the Curve; When the • Blackboard Learn
Point of Intersection is
Inaccessible; Using Two
Total Stations; and When
an Obstacle Intervenes
on the Curve
❖ Compound Curves
❖ Reversed Curves
➢ Vertical Curves
❖ Symmetrical and
Unsymmetrical Tangents
THIRD EXAMINATION

Week 15 ➢ Earthwork Operations • Lecture 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying

to ❖ Volume of Earthworks • Solving additional (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Week 16 ❖ Mass Diagramming problems from
textbook

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• Laboratory Exercise Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).

and field works Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
• Blackboard Learn Random Publications

Week 17 ➢ Global Positioning System • Lecture 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying

To ❖ Locating lots using GPS • Solving additional (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
Week 18 ❖ Boundary mapping using problems from
GPS textbook Shivsharan Sharma. (2020).
• Laboratory Exercise Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi :
and field works Random Publications
• Blackboard Learn

FOURTH EXAMINATION

12. TEXTBOOK: Bhatta, B. (2021). Global Navigation satellite systems: new technologies and applications (2E). Boca
Raton, FL: CRC Press

REFERENCES
a) 3G E-learning. (2020). Basic surveying (2E). New York, NY : 3G E-Learning
b) Shivsharan Sharma. (2020). Fundamentals of surveying. New Delhi : Random Publications
c) Chung Wai Calvin Keung, et. al. (2022). Quantity surveying practice : the nuts and bolts. New York:
Routledge
d) Hossain, S., Kibria, G., Khan, S. (2019). Site investigation using resistivity imaging. Boca Raton: CRC
Press
e) Burkholder, E. (2017). The 3-D Global Spatial Data Model: Principles and Applications (2E). Taylor
& Francis Group. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uniofmindanao-
ebooks/detail.action?docID=4929789.
f) Johnson, A. (2017). The First Mapping of America: The General Survey of British North America. IB
Tauris & Company, Limited. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uniofmindanao-
ebooks/detail.action?docID=5329986.
g) Emery, W., Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to satellite remote sensing: atmosphere, ocean, land
and cryosphere applications.
h) Ghilani, C.D. (2016). Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics. Boston:
Pearson/Prentice Hall
i) Ogundare, John Olusegun (2016). Precision surveying : the principles and geomatics practice.
Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley

13. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment methods Weights
I. LECTURE 50%
A. Exam 1 10%
B. Exam 2 10%
C. Exam 3 10%
D. Exam 4 40%
E. Quizzes 5%
F. Assignments/Plates 10%
G. Oral Recitation/Board Work/Seat Work 5%
H. Group Report/Group Plates 10%
LECTURE GRADE 100%
II. FIELDWORKS 50%
I. Field Exercises Performance 30%
J. Field Experiment (Accomplished Manual) 40%
K. Practical Exam 30%
FIELDWORK GRADE 100%
FINAL GRADE 100%
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14. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
b. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is
called for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR
PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS and UNPRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT allowed
during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams
are recommended to attend the tutorial class.
f. The policies and guidelines from existing relevant operational procedures manual (OPM) instituted
by the university shall always be adhered.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

LEANDRO S. DACERA, RCE SHOWNA LEE T. SALES, RCE, RMP, ME1

JOSE S. CONDONAR JR., RCE BSCE, Program Head
REYNALDO P. SAHAGUN JR., RCE
ABO YASSER L. MANALINDO, RCE, RMP
Faculty
References reviewed by:

BRIGIDA E. BACANI, MAEd-LS

Head-LIC

Recommending approval:

CHARLITO L. CAÑESARES, DEng-ME

Dean, College of Engineering Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, Ed. D

VP-Institute of Pedagogical Advancement and Competitiveness

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RUBRIC FOR PROBLEM SOLVING

Performance Exceeds expectation Meets expectation Approaching Developing Beginning
Indicator (88 – 100) (72 – 88) expectation
(56 – 72) (40 -56) (4 – 40)
Understanding of Clearly identifies the Demonstrate a Demonstrate a Clearly identifies the Does not identify the
Problem surveying problem thorough thorough surveying problem surveying problem
and its requirements. understanding of the understanding of the and its requirements, and its requirements
Demonstrates a topic in question but topic in question but but does not and does not
thorough missed some did not understand demonstrate a demonstrate a
understanding of the important point/s the problem. thorough thorough
given information that led to his error. understanding of the understanding of the
and constraints. topic in question. topic in question.
(25) (22-25) (18-22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Application of Applies relevant Applies relevant Demonstrates the Identifies the Failed to identify the
Concepts surveying concepts surveying concepts ability to use surveying problem surveying problem
and principles and principles appropriate formulas, but does not and does not
appropriately. appropriately but calculations, and demonstrate the demonstrate the
Demonstrates the because of procedures but did ability to use ability to use
ability to use carelessness, missed not understand the appropriate formulas, appropriate formulas
appropriate formulas, some points that led problem. calculations. and calculations.
calculations, and to his error.
procedures.
(25) (22-25) (18-22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Problem Solving Develops a logical Arrives at the Clearly demonstrates Does not clearly No clear solution and
Strategy and systematic plan accurate answer but the steps taken to demonstrate the does not have a final
to solve the problem. the solution is not arrive at the solution steps to arrive at his answer.
Clearly demonstrates systematic. but with the wrong wrong answer.
the steps taken to answer.
arrive at the solution.
(50) (44-50) (36-44) (28-36) (20-28) (2-20)

SURVEYING FIELDWORK RUBRICS

Performance Exceeds Meets expectation Approaching Developing Beginning
Indicator expectation (72 – 88) expectation
(88 – 100) (56 – 72) (40 -56) (4 – 40)
Fieldwork Data Survey fieldnote is Survey fieldnote is Survey fieldnote is Survey fieldnote is Survey fieldnote is
complete, accurate, complete, accurate, complete and complete and relevant not complete and
consistent, and and consistent but relevant to the to the activity but with mostly inaccurate.
relevant to the also includes some activity but with major inaccuracies and
fieldwork activity. data unnecessary for minor inaccuracy and inconsistencies.
fieldwork activity. inconsistency.
(18 - 22) (10-14)
(22 -25) (14-18) (1-10)
Fieldwork Procedure Prepared in terms of Prepared in terms of Prepared in terms of Prepared in terms of Not prepared in
surveying equipment surveying equipment surveying equipment surveying equipment terms of surveying
and materials. and materials. and materials. and materials. Does equipment and
Adhered to the Adhered to the Compliant with the not adhere to the materials. Does not
planned planned surveying safety planned methodology adhere to the
methodology and methodology and protocol but the and procedures. Not planned
procedures. procedures. Not planned compliant with the methodology and
Compliant with the compliant with the methodology and surveying safety procedures. Not
surveying safety surveying safety procedures were not protocol. compliant with the
protocol. Fieldwork is protocol. Fieldwork is followed. Fieldwork is Fieldwork is done late. laboratory surveying
done as scheduled. done as scheduled. done as scheduled. protocol. Fieldwork is
done late.
(22 -25) (18-22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Analysis of Fieldwork Fieldnote is well Fieldnote is well Fieldnote is well Fieldnote is not well Fieldnote is not well
Data organized, with organized, with organized, with organized. Proficient organized. Not
sketches and sketches and sketches and in applying proficient in applying
computations. computations. computations. Not appropriate analytical appropriate
Proficient in applying Proficient in applying proficient in applying techniques is shown. analytical techniques.
appropriate analytical appropriate appropriate analytical Relative Precision (if Relative Precision (if
techniques is shown. analytical techniques techniques. Relative applicable) of the applicable) of the
Relative Precision (if was shown. Relative Precision (if work is below work is below
Precision (if applicable) of the acceptable. acceptable.
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applicable) of the applicable) of the work is below

work is acceptable. work is acceptable. acceptable.
(22 -25) (18-22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Technical Skill / Shows ability to Shows ability to Shows ability to Shows ability to Does not show ability
Professonalism observe and record observe and record observe and record observe and record to observe and
data. data. data. data. record data.
Communicate Communicate Communicate Does not Does not
effectively with team effectively with team effectively with team communicate communicate
members. members. members. effectively with team effectively with team
Shows ability to Shows ability to Does not show ability members. members.
handle unexpected handle unexpected to handle unexpected Does not show ability Does not show ability
situations. situations. situations. to handle unexpected to handle
Shows adaptability to Does not show Does not show situations. unexpected
changing field adaptability to adaptability to Does not show situations.
conditions. changing field changing field adaptability to Does not show
conditions. conditions. changing field adaptability to
conditions. changing field
conditions.
(22 -25) (18-22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)

RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE SUBMITTED FIELDNOTES

Criteria Exceeds Meets Expectation Approaching Developing Beginning
Expectation Expectation
Clarity and The fieldnote is clear The fieldnote is clear The fieldnote is not The fieldnote has The fieldnote is not
Organization and easy to and easy to comprehensive questionable gaps or comprehensive
understand. There is a understand but it is enough to provide a missing information. enough to provide a
logical flow of not comprehensive thorough thorough
information in the enough to provide a understanding of the understanding of the
notes. The notes are thorough activity. activity and has
comprehensive understanding of the questionable gaps or
enough to provide a activity’s objective. missing information.
thorough
understanding of the
activity’s objective.
(22-25) (18-22) (10-14) (1-10)
(14-18)
Computations, Details about the Computations and Computations and Computations and No remarks. The
Sketches, and environment, group sketches are sketches are good, sketches are good, sketches are
Remarks members, equipment, excellent, but the but some details are but the remarks are incomprehensible,
and weather remarks do not reflect lacking. missing. and the computations
conditions were well the operations are questionable.
provided sufficiently. made.
Changing situations (2-20)
and changing (36-44) (28-36) (20-28)
environment were
captured in the notes.
The sketches show no
evidence of
impartiality or initial
interpretations.
Computations identify
patterns or
connections and
clearly supports the
observations made.
(44-50)
Formatting and The overall The overall The formatting is not The formatting is not The notes are not
Presentation presentation of the presentation of the consistent with the consistent with the presented in a
fieldnotes is visually fieldnotes is visually prescribed. prescribed and does professional and
appealing and easy to appealing but the not look well- organized manner.
navigate. formatting was not organized.
fully followed. (10-14)
(22-25) (18-22) (14-18) (1-10)

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RUBRICS FOR BCE 211F GEOMETRIC DESIGN PROPOSAL

Performance Exceeds expectation Meets expectation Approaching Developing Beginning
Indicator (88 – 100) (72 – 88) expectation
(56 – 72) (40 -56) (4 – 40)
Design Objectives Clearly identifies and Clearly identifies and Identifies and Identifies and Design objectives
defines the defines the defines the defines the were not defined.
objectives of the objectives of the objectives of the objectives of the No proper
geometric design geometric design geometric design geometric design understanding of
proposal. proposal. proposal. Some of proposal. Some of the project
Demonstrates an Demonstrates an the project the project requirements and
understanding of understanding of requirements and requirements and constraints.
the project the project constraints were constraints were not
requirements and requirements and not met. met. Submitted late.
constraints. constraints.
Submitted late.
(22 -25) (18 - 22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Alignment with Adheres to relevant Adheres to relevant A few of the design Adheres to relevant Majority of the
Standards and design standards, design standards, standards were not design standards, design standards
Guidelines guidelines, and best guidelines, and best met. guidelines, and best were not met.
practices. Considers practices. Considers Shows awareness of practices. Does not Submitted late.
turning radii, design turning radii, design safety, accessibility, show awareness of
speed, and speed, and and environmental safety, accessibility,
pedestrian facilities, pedestrian facilities, consideration. and environmental
etc. etc. considerations.
Shows awareness of Shows awareness of
safety, accessibility, safety, accessibility,
and environmental and environmental
considerations. considerations.
Submitted late.
(22 -25) (18 - 22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Logical and Efficient Demonstrates a Demonstrates a Unnecessary Unnecessary curves, The design is
Design logical and efficient logical and efficient curves, transitions, transitions, or generally not
design layout. design layout. or abrupt changes abrupt changes in efficient.
Minimizes Minimizes in alignment are alignment are
unnecessary curves, unnecessary curves, present. present. Submitted
transitions, or transitions, or late.
abrupt changes in abrupt changes in
alignment. alignment.
Submitted late.
(22 -25) (18 - 22) (14-18) (10-14) (1-10)
Documentation and Presents the design Presents the design Does not follow the Does not follow the Does not follow the
Presentation proposal in a clear, proposal in a clear prescribed format prescribed format prescribed format,
organized, and but not organized, but is presented in but is presented in not presented in an
professional and manner. Follows an organized an organized organized manner.
manner. Follows the the prescribed manner. manner. Submitted Submitted late.
prescribed format format and late.
and margining. margining.
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