COURSE SYLLABUS

First Semester 2023/24

Construction Methods and Project Management (CE 4114)

USC Vision
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A SOCIETY where citizens are competent, noble in character, and community-oriented:
What they know, they apply justly and honestly.
What they do not know, they seek to learn.
What they do not have, they endeavor to acquire.
What they have, they share.
USC Mission
The University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution of learning that embodies the principles of
academic discipline of San Carlos Borromeo and the missionary charisma of the Society of the
Divine Word.
We aim to develop competent and socially responsible professionals and lifelong learners in an
environment that fosters excellence in the academic core processes of teaching-learning, research
and community extension service.
Our mission is to provide timely, relevant and transformative academic programs responsive to the
needs of the local, national, and global communities, in a rapidly changing world.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Department of Civil Engineering
Program Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Construction Technology Major)

PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL One to Three years after graduation, the Carolinian civil engineering graduate is:
OBJECTIVES
(PEOs)
PEO1 A productive professional exhibiting competence, leadership and life-long learning in the
practice of civil engineering.
1.1 Meets employer’s expectations with respect to professional engineering skills,
including critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
1.2 Takes initiative, demonstrates innovation, and strives for excellence in delivering
outputs or in providing services.
1.3 Exercises leadership and management skills to help promote productivity and
achievement of organizational goals.
1.4 Adapts to change and continuously seeks out opportunities for improving self
personally and professionally.
PEO2 A global citizen who is noble in character(CO1-CO3)
and community-oriented.
2.1 Upholds professional ethics and responsible engineering practice to ensure safety,
health, and welfare of clients and the general public.
2.2 Takes full accountability for assigned tasks and promotes teamwork in a
multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment.
PEO3 A civil engineer with an emerging expertise in a specialized practice of civil engineering in
various civil works including design, construction, retrofitting and maintenance of
structures, water supply and drainage, land development, and transportation.

Program Outcomes
a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems, putting
Construction Health and Safety first before anything else.
b) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge
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 and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions
c) Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or
processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
d) Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in
multi-disciplinary settings.
e) Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
f) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice
g) Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community
and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
h) Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in
the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental context.
i) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and
life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change
j) Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
k) Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT
tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems with an
understanding of the limitations.
l) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and
economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a
team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
m) Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice
n) promote through extension work the use of engineering as a tool for the good of Philippine culture and society.

o) participate in the Carolinian mission to be Witnesses to the Word

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 COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, AY 2023-20234
Course Information Faculty Information
Course Code: CE 4114 Name: Br. Lambert Kwabla Azieve, SVD
Course Title: Construction Methods and
Project Office: CE Dept.
Management
Credit Units: 3 Email: bertoazieve@gmail.com
Pre-requisites:

Schedule: TTH 3:00pm – 04:30pm,

Phone: 09155321770
TTH 04:30pm – 06:30jpm,
MW 10:30AM – 12pm,
MW 12pm – 1:30pm
Consultation 11:00-12:00 MW
Time: 8:00-10:00 Sat or via appointment

Course Description: First and foremost, the course adapts an Agile approach
Construction Methods and Project Management course deals with the principles of
construction methods and
equipment, management and their applications. It covers project planning, scheduling,
monitoring, & control. It also
includes concepts on organization, safety, information systems and computer applications.

Course Outcome: At the end of the course the students can understand theories, plan and apply effectively Project Management
concepts with all standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry.

UNIT OUTCOMES (UO)

By the end of the semester, students should Alignment to Program Outcomes
be able to:
The learning outcomes in this course enables
(POc & POk) and demonstates(Pol) the
achievement of:

CO1: read and interpret construction plans [POc] Ability to design solutions for
and technical specifications construction site
CO2: prepare and coordinate work activities problems considering external realistic
in order of succession constraints.
CO3: prepare Gantt chart and S-curve [POk] Ability to create and apply appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering
CO4: prepare project network diagram tools to project management problems with an
understanding of the limitations.
[POl] Knowledge and understanding of
engineering management principles and economic
decision-making.
ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
As evidence of having achieved the outcomes, students must produce quality outputs and/or carry out tasks
successfully.
Formative Summative (Rubric-Based)
For CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4, the formative Midterm and Final Examinations
assessments are the assignments.

Assessment Rubrics
Rubric 1. Assessment Rubric for Problem Solving in Homework
Rubric 2: Assessment Rubrics for Problem Solving and Calculations in Examinations

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Grading System
The student’s grade for the course is computed based on both formative and summative assessment data. The
computation is detailed below.
Formative
Computation
For CO1-CO4: Assignments, Activities &
Short Quizzes (AASQ) Component 1 Grade x 0.05
Component 1 Grade x 0.05
Grade Component Weight Component 2 Grade x 0.30
Component 1 (10%) Component 4 Grade x 0.60
Total Grade
Component 2 (Midterm Exam 30%)
Passing Grade: 3.0
Component 3 (Final Exam 60%
Condition for Passing: Specific conditions regarding
grades in summative assessment tasks.

Summative (Rubric-Based)
For CO1-CO4: Mastery Exams (MEx and FEx)

LEARNING PLAN
Course
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcome
Indicate what students will do or carry out
CO# Topic to be covered for the week. in relation to this topic; must activate the
“verb” in the targeted CO.
I. Construction Activities and Project
• Read various Chapter of books
Resources
listed below under further
1. Construction Documents
references along-side pre posted
2. Construction Plans Familiarization
lecture slides, as well as other
1.1. Architectural Plans
relevant books and materials.
CO1 1.2. Structural Plans 1-8 • Attend face to face and periodic
1.3. Plumbing Plans
google meet lecture of the topics.
1.4. Electrical/Mechanical Plans
• Solve Homework problems posted
• 2. Formworks by the lecturer.
& Equipment • Take quiz.
• Take exams.
II. Construction Activities Ditto
Organization
1. Building Construction Activities
2. Quality Requirements
3. Manpower Allocation (Formulate
Work Parameters)
CO2 3.1. RSB
3.2. Concreting
3.3. Masonry Works
3.4. Steel Works
3.5. Plumbing Works
3.6. Electrical Works
3.7. Painting Works

Midterm exam 9 To be announced

IV. Bar Chart
Ditto as in no.1
CO3 1. Bar Chart per Work Item
10-12
2. Structural Work Schedule

V. S-Curve
CO3 1. Work Percentage Breakdown
2. Work Percentage Distribution

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 3. Work Production Plan

Ditto.
VI. PERT-CPM
1. Network Diagram
CO4 2. Critical Path Method 13-17
3. Early Start/Finish

VII. Monitoring and Controlling

Construction Activities
CO4
1. Manpower and labor Cost
Monitoring

Final Exam

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Learning Resources
Textbooks, major references, online resources, and other learning materials that students can access on their own outside of
class. Reference Books:
1. Modern Construction Management by R.L. Peurifoy
2. Construction Planning Equipment & Methods by R.L. Peurifoy
3. Simplified Methods on Building Construction Part 2 by Virgilio N. Porte
4. Construction Performance Evaluation System (CPES)
5. Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management by Helen Lingard and Steve
Rowlinson © 2005 Helen Lingard and Steve Rowlinson.
Course Policies
1. Students must have an activated USC email and an active Canvas account.
2. Students are required to attend scheduled online, synchronous lectures. Those who cannot join the
online lectures due to valid reasons (e.g medical reasons, connectivity issues, etc.) are required to
inform the instructor ahead of time. An excuse letter must be sent through email or text message.
Please see the instructor’s contact details found on page 1.
3. In the Canvas Discussions, students are allowed to make posts. The posts must be on topic and
within the scope of the course. Proper credit must be given when referencing or quoting from other
sources. Students are expected to practice online decorum by being respectful in replying to posts and
avoiding insulting remarks.
4. During online lectures, students are required to turn off their microphones to avoid unnecessary
feedback noise that might disrupt the class. They can turn on their microphones if they have questions
regarding the ongoing lecture. The students are also not required to turn on their cameras to preserve
internet data.
5. During examinations, students are required to turn on their video cameras. Students are expected to
prepare necessary hardware and software ahead of the examination schedules.
6. Students are expected to submit requirements on time. Those who submit late will be given
reasonable deductions. Considerations may be given on a case to case basis.

Attendance and Tardiness; Attendance in face to face classes is required.

Examination
Use of cell phone, ipad, and similar gadgets in class:

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Students have internet connection and gadgets for their participation in the face to face learning and online/assessment.

Engr. Br. Lambert Kwabla Azieve,

SVD, MCM, PET
Prepared by Approved by
Name of Faculty Name of Chair
Department Chair
Date Submitted Date Approved
for Approval

ANNEX: Assessment Rubrics

Rubric 1. Rubric for Essay/Discussion Type of Exam

Quality Levels and Descriptors

Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable
Criteria
1.0 2.0 3.0 5.0
Answers are comprehensive, Answers are accurate and Answers are not Answers are partial or
Content accurate and complete. Key complete. Key points are comprehensive or incomplete. Key points
(50%) Ideas are clearly stated, stated and supported. completely stated. Key are not clear. Questions
explained, and well- points are addressed, but are not adequately
supported. not well-supported. answered.
Well-organized, coherently Organization is mostly Inadequate organization or Organization and
Organization developed, and easy to clear and easy to follow. development. Structure of structure detract from
(25%) follow. the answer is not easy to the answer.
follow.
Displays no errors in Displays a few minor Displays some errors in Displays many errors in
spelling, punctuation, errors in spelling, spelling, punctuation, spelling, punctuation,
Conventions grammar, and sentence punctuation, grammar, grammar, and sentence grammar, and sentence
(25%) structure. There is evidence and sentence structure. structure. A reader may be structure. No evidence
of proofreading Generally good paragraph distracted by them. More of proofreading.
form and mechanics. proofreading is necessary.
Most part of this rubric is adopted from Rcampus. “iRubric: Scoring Rubric for Essay Questions.” Retrieved from http://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=F4A59A&sp=true.

Rubric 2. Rubric for Calculation Type of Exam

Quality Levels and Descriptors

Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable
Criteria
1.0 2.0 3.0 5.0
- Written calculations are - Written calculations are - Written calculations are - Written calculations
neatly presented. neatly presented with presented with several are presented with
minor/unintentional erasures. several erasures.
errors.
Presentability of
Solution -Every calculation step is -Every calculation step is -Calculation steps are not -Calculation steps are
(5%) clearly specified. clearly specified. clearly specified but still not specified and very
easy to follow. difficult to follow.

-Final solution is properly -Final solution is properly -Final solution is not -Final solution is not
labeled. labeled. properly labeled. properly labeled.
- Problem statement - Problem statement - Problem statement - Problem statement
clearly shows full clearly shows full shows almost full shows some
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
problem. problem. problem. problem.

-Clearly and completely -Clearly and completely -Clearly states most of -States some of what
states what information is states what information what information is information is known
known and what needs to is known and what known and what needs and what needs to be
be determined. needs to be determined. to be determined. determined.

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 Problem
Statement - All relevant parameters - Most of the relevant - Some relevant - Relevant parameters
(5%) are properly defined. parameters are properly parameters are properly are not defined.
defined. defined.

- Assumptions are properly - Assumptions are -Some assumptions are - Most assumptions are
stated, valid and justified. properly stated and not stated. Assumptions not stated. Listed
valid. In some cases, are valid but in some assumptions are valid
not clearly justified but cases not clearly but are neither
are clearly implied in the justified but are clearly justified nor implied in
calculation. implied in the the calculation.
calculation.

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 -Clear presentation of -Clear presentation of -Clear presentation of - Outlines principles and
correct principles, correct principles, correct principles, a general procedure,
procedure, and equations. procedure, and procedure, but with some but with errors in the
equations. minor errors in the principles and
equations. procedure.
Analysis and
- All relevant diagrams are - All relevant diagrams are - Some relevant diagrams - Most relevant
Solution
correctly provided and correctly provided. are correctly provided. diagrams are not
(60%)
well-presented. provided.

-All relevant governing -All key equations are -Some key equations are - Most key equations
equations are given in full provided but mostly in not provided, erroneous, are not provided or
form. reduced form. or reduced form of erroneous.
governing equations.
-Final solution is error-free, -Final solution is correct, -Final solution is mostly - Final solution is not
clearly indicated and but not clearly indicated. correct, but not clearly correct. Some
thorough. For situational problems, indicated. For situational additional calculation
at least 75% of the problems, at least 50% of errors may occur in
solution is correct. the solution is correct. the calculation phase.
For situational
Result and problems, at least
Interpretation 25% of the solution is
(30%) incorrect.

-Correctness of result is -Correctness of result is -Correctness of result is - Erroneous results are

judged. Validity of answers judged. Validity of judged. Validity of improperly judged to
in terms of assumptions is answers in terms of answers in terms of be reasonable, or
discussed. assumptions is partially assumptions is partially assumptions not
discussed. discussed. reflected upon.
Rubric 3. Rubric for Compilation of Problem Sets*

Quality Levels and Descriptors

Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable
Criteria
1.0 2.0 3.0 5.0
- Complete PS is - Complete PS is - Complete PS is failed to - Both originally and
submitted on or before submitted after the be submitted on the set additionally assigned
the set deadline. laboratory period on the deadline. Originally PS are failed to be
Timeliness and
day of set deadline. assigned PS and submitted on time
Completeness
additionally assigned and/or incomplete PS.
(25%)
problems are submitted
on or before the newly
set deadline.
- Written calculations are - Written calculations are - Written calculations are - Written calculations
neatly presented. neatly presented. presented with several are presented with
erasures. several erasures.

-Every calculation step is -Every calculation step is -Calculation steps are not -Calculation steps are
clearly specified. clearly specified. clearly specified but still not specified and very
Neatness and
easy to follow. difficult to follow.
Organization
(25%)
- All relevant parameters - Most of the relevant - Some relevant - Relevant parameters
are properly defined. parameters are properly parameters are properly are not defined.
defined. defined.

-Final solution is properly -Final solution is properly -Final solution is not -Final solution is not
labeled. labeled. properly labeled. properly labeled.
Problem Please refer to “Rubric 2. Rubric for Calculation Type of Exam.”
Statement,
Computation,
and Result and
Interpretation
(50%)
* A compilation of all problem sets is to be submitted at the end of the term. All calculation errors must be corrected and revisions must
be attached accordingly. Failure to provide appropriate corrections will be given a rating of 5.0.

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