Civil Engineering

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Civil Engineering Program at Southern Leyte State University equips students with a strong scientific foundation and practical skills necessary to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that supports modern society. The program aligns with the Commission on Higher Education's CMO 92, Series of 2017, emphasizing the integration of mathematics, science, and computational tools to address challenges critical to developing and sustaining communities. Graduates are prepared to tackle large-scale projects and collaborate effectively with professionals from various disciplines.

While the program provides a broad civil engineering education, it places a particular focus on Construction Engineering and Management. This specialization equips graduates with the expertise to oversee construction projects from planning and design through execution and completion. This emphasis aligns with the program's goal of preparing graduates to meet the growing infrastructure demands of both local and global communities.

OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) FRAMEWORK

The Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach is characterized by a continuous and cyclical learning process, spanning four key steps:

(a)  Plan (Syllabus Writing/Review): In this phase, the Course Outcomes are meticulously aligned with the Program Educational Objectives (PEO), Program Outcomes (PO), and Graduate Attributes. The syllabi are designed to incorporate strategies for achieving these outcomes, forming a comprehensive learning plan. Additionally, the plan includes methodologies for measuring the outcomes through well-defined assessment tools.

(b)  Implement (Course Delivery): This step involves the actual execution of the learning plan and strategies outlined in the syllabi. Faculty members deliver the courses with a focus on producing the desired outcomes, employing various teaching and learning strategies.

(c)  Measure / Assess (Assessment): The assessment phase is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of the learning strategies. The planned methods for measuring the learning outcomes and objectives are carried out, generating data that is then systematically collected and analyzed. This phase provides an opportunity to obtain valuable feedback on the educational process.

Respond / Improve (Continuous Quality Improvement): The final step revolves around determining necessary improvements based on the assessment results. This feedback-driven phase serves as the foundation for making changes to enhance the educational process continually. These changes may involve refining the learning plan, modifying strategies, or even revising outcomes and objectives. The improvements identified become the basis for the next cycle of the OBE process, ensuring an ongoing commitment to excellence.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program of Southern Leyte State University are statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments of the BSCE graduates after about five years from graduation.

 The following are the PEOs of the BSCE program:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Program Outcomes (PO) are narrow statements that describe outcomes (knowledge, skills, abilities, values) of what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

At the end of the BS in Civil Engineering program, the students are expected to:

Common to all programs in all types of schools

a.)  Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;

b.)  Communicate effectively thru oral and in writing using both English and Filipino;

c.)  Know contemporary issues.

Common to Engineering

d.)  Apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences to solve engineering problems;

e.)  Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;

f.)    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;

g.)  Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;

h.)  Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and;

i.)    Know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and/or leader in a team to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Specific to BS in Civil Engineering

j.)    Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;

k.)  Understand professional and ethical responsibility;

l.)    Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large;

m.) Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;

n.)  Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice;

o.)  Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.

Institutional Outcomes

p.)  Creative and innovative scientific leader for designing the optimal use of the natural elements to improve the quality of life.