PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

(University of the City of Manila)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COURSE SYLLABUS IN CE LAWS, ETHICS AND CONTRACTS

COLLEGE VISION

The PLM College of Engineering and Technology is the preferred academic institution for
engineering and technology education, research, and extension services.

COLLEGE MISSION

Guided by this Vision, we commit ourselves:

1. To uphold academic excellence through continual industry-driven curriculum, effective learning
experiences, relevant researches, and valuable extension services;
2. To develop and nurture emotionally intelligent, competent, community-directed, and God-centered
professionals; and
3. To build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with alumni, industry, and other
stakeholders.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Five years after graduation, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Mission

Engineering (BS CE) program shall produce: 1 2 3
1. Preferred Professionals (Karunungan)
Graduates that are practicing professionals,
occupying leadership positions in their chosen fields or allied   
professions, guided by the values of academic excellence and
integrity;
2. Progress (Kaunlaran)
Graduates that exhibit progressive professional career   
through life-long learning; and
3. Social Relevance (Kadakilaan)
Graduates that demonstrate social and environmental   
responsibility through community service.

I. COURSE TITLE: CE LAWS, ETHICS AND CONTRACTS

COURSE CODE: CIV 0322
CREDIT UNITS: 2 UNITS
PREREQUISITES: 3RD YEAR STANDING
COREQUISITES: NONE

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals on the principles and fundamentals of the laws on obligations, contracts,
and professional ethics that are applicable to the civil engineering profession. It is designed to
prepare civil engineering students for professional practice. Topics on the perspective of the student
as future practitioners, contractors, and employees in the field are also given emphasis. They
include the study of code of ethics, legal procedure in the practice of civil engineering in the
Philippines, ethical relations of an engineer with fellow professionals, clients, and general public,
elements of contracts, obligations, Civil Engineering Law, (RA 544) National Building Code, labor
laws, E-Procurement Law, and the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers.
III. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
By the time of graduation, the students of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) shall have
the ability to:
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex civil engineering problems;
b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in
accordance with standards;
d. Function in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e. Identify, formulate, and solve complex civil engineering problems;
f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility;
g. Communicate effectively civil engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large;
h. Understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context;
i. Recognize the need for, and engage in life-long learning;
j. Know contemporary issues;
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, and to manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment; and
m. Understand at least one specialized field of civil engineering practice.

IV. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, the student must be PROGRAM OUTCOMES

able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1. Explain the Civil Engineering Code of
Ethics which includes the fundamental      
principles and canon.
2. Explain the laws governing the practice of
civil engineering profession in the      
Philippines.
3. Give examples of standard contract
     
documents.
4. Appraise the civil engineering
fundamental principles and canons in oral     
presentations.
V. COURSE COVERAGE

Course
Teaching and
Learning Assessment
Week Topic Learning
Outcomes Tasks (AT)
Activities (TLA)
(CLO)
Course Orientation: Synchronous
1. Overview of Course Coverage Discussion (online
2. Course Requirements meeting)
3. Classroom Policies
4. Grading System
1st CLO 1

Introduction to General Ethics and Asynchronous Asynchronous

Ethical Values Lecture Video Case Study/
Presentation Research Work

Civil Engineering Code of Ethics

a. Fundamental Principles
b. Fundamental Canons Asynchronous
c. Guidelines to Practice under the Lecture Video
2nd CLO 1
Fundamental Canons of Ethics Presentation

Synchronous
*Long Quiz 1
The Practice of Civil Engineering
a. Professional Responsibility
Synchronous
b. Client-Civil Engineer Relationships Synchronous
Discussion (online
c. Civil Engineering Services Online Recitation
meeting)
d. Specialization of a Civil Engineer
e. Selection of a Civil Engineer CLO 1
3rd
f. Prime Professional Practice CLO 2
Asynchronous
g. Employment Asynchronous
Lecture Video
h. Design Competition Case Study/
Presentation
i. Contingency Basis of Employment Research Work
j. Professional Practice of Foreign
Civil Engineers
Classification of Engineering
Services
Synchronous
a. Consultations, Research Synchronous
Discussion (online
Investigations and Reports Online Recitation
meeting)
b. Design Services for Construction
Projects
4th CLO 2
c. Construction Services
Asynchronous
d. Special Services for Construction Asynchronous
Lecture Video
Projects Case Study/
Presentation
e. Engineering Support Services Research Work
f. Academic Services
h. Services as Employee

Synchronous
*Long Quiz 2

5th
The Selection of the Civil Engineer
a. Basis for Selection CLO 2 Asynchronous Asynchronous
b. Client’s Selection Committee CLO 3 Lecture Video Case Study/
c. Qualifications-Based Selection Presentation Research Work
(QBS) Procedure
d. Selection Procedure for “Level of
Effort Contracts
 Charging for Civil Engineering Synchronous
Services Discussion (online Synchronous
a. Salary Cost * Multiplier + Direct meeting) Online Recitation
Non-Salary Expense
6th b. Hourly Billing Rate. Per Diem CLO 3
c. Cost Plus Fixed Fee Asynchronous Asynchronous
d. Fixed Price Lecture Video Case Study/
e. Percentage of Construction Cost Presentation Research Work
f. Schedule of Minimum Fees
Synchronous
Discussion (online Synchronous
meeting) Online Recitation
Total Project Cost
7th a. Professional Engineering Costs CLO 3
b. Construction Costs Asynchronous Asynchronous
Lecture Video Case Study/
Presentation Research Work

8th ONLINE MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Total Project Cost Asynchronous Asynchronous

CLO 3
a. Legal, Land, Administration, Lecture Video Case Study/
Stuffing, and Financial Costs Presentation Research Work
b. Contingency Allowance
9th

Synchronous
*Long Quiz 3

RA 544: An Act to Regulate the Synchronous Synchronous

Practice of Civil Engineering in the Discussion (online Online Recitation
Philippines meeting)
CLO 2
10th R.A. 9184: The Government Asynchronous
CLO 4
Procurement Reform Act Asynchronous Case Study/
Implementing Rules and Regulations on Lecture Video Research Work
the Procurement of Consulting Services Presentation
for Government Projects
PD 1594 and its Implementing Rules Synchronous Synchronous
and Regulations as Amended Discussion (online Online Recitation
meeting)
CIAP Document 102: Uniform
CLO 2
11th General Conditions of Contract for Asynchronous
CLO 4
Private Construction Asynchronous Case Study/
Lecture Video Research Work
Extracts from the New Civil Code: Presentation
Obligations and Contracts
Synchronous
*Long Quiz 4

12th

The Civil Engineering Professional CLO 2 Asynchronous Asynchronous

Licensure Examination CLO 4 Lecture Video Case Study/
Presentation Research Work
PD 1096: The National Building Code Synchronous Synchronous
and its Implementing Rules and Discussion (online Online Recitation
CLO 2
13th regulations meeting)
CLO 4
 Asynchronous Asynchronous
Lecture Video Case Study/
Presentation Research Work

Seminar: Trends and Issues CLO 2 Asynchronous

Concerning Civil Engineering CLO 4 Lecture Video
Practice Presentation
14th
Synchronous
*Long Quiz 5

15th ONLINE FINAL EXAMINATION

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

GRADING SYSTEM

The students will be graded according to the following:

 Quizzes 30%
 Culminating Activities 30%
- Assignments/Problem Sets 10%
- Seatworks 10%
- Research Project Presentation 10%
 Midterm Examination 20%
 Final Examination 20%

PASSING: 60% (ZERO BASED)

o The following table is used in assigning final grades:

Transmutation Table:
Percent Scale Rating Numerical Rating
98 - 100 1.00
95 – 97 1.25
92 – 94 1.50
89 – 91 1.75
86 – 88 2.00
83 – 85 2.25
80 – 82 2.50
77 – 79 2.75
75 – 76 3.00
Below 75 5.00

o To be able to use the transmutation table above, the following is the computation from the zero-
based grade:

Below is the formula for Equivalent Percent (%) Grade:

𝑹𝒂𝒘 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆
𝑬𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 % = 𝒙 𝟔𝟐. 𝟓% + 𝟑𝟕. 𝟓%
𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒆
VII. RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM SETS/ASSIGNMENTS:

CRITERIA EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY AVERAGE POOR RATING

The problem is The problem is The problem is The problem is

ANALYSIS & analyzed analyzed analyzed analyzed
APPLICATION correctly and correctly but incorrectly but incorrectly and
OF THEORY the theory and some theory and some theory and the theory and
(60%) principles used principles used principles used principles used
are correct. are not correct. are correct. are incorrect.
(50 – 60 Pts) (30 – 50 pts) (10– 30 pts) (0-10 pts)

COMPUTATI The procedure The procedure is Major mistakes in Incorrect

ON & is correct & correct with the procedure and procedure. Basic
PROCEDURE numerical minor numerical computation. computations
(40%) values are errors. Some Some values with incorrect.
computed values with incorrect units. Incorrect units.
accurately with incorrect units. (10– 20 pts) (0-10 pts)
correct units. (20 – 30 pts)
(30 – 40 pts)

RUBRIC FOR WRITTEN COMPOSITIONS / Research Project

Poor Fair Good Excellent

1 pt 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts
Depth of Writing Writing demonstrates a Writing demonstrates a Writing demonstrates
reflection demonstrates lack minimal reflection on general reflection on an in-depth reflection
of reflection on the the selected topic, the selected topic, on the selected topic,
selected topic, with including a few including some including supporting
no details. supporting details and supporting details and details and examples.
examples. examples.
Required Writing does not Writing includes the a Writing includes the Writing surpasses the
components include the required few components of the required components required components
components of the selected topic. of the selected topic. of the selected topic.
selected topic.
Quality of Information has little Information clearly Information clearly Information clearly
Information to do with the main relates to the main relates to the main relates to the main
topic. topic. No details and/or topic. It provides 1-2 topic. It includes
examples are given. supporting details several supporting
and/or examples. details and/or
examples.
Structure & Writing unclear, Writing is unclear, and Writing is mostly clear, Writing is clear,
Organization disorganized. thoughts are not well concise, and organized concise, and well
Thoughts make little organized. Thoughts with the use of organized with the
to no sense. are not expressed in a excellent use of excellent
logical manner. sentence/paragraph sentence/paragraph
structure. Thoughts structure. Thoughts
are expressed in a are expressed in a
logical manner. logical manner.
Grammar There are There are more than There are no more There are no more
numerous spelling five spelling or than five spelling or than three spelling or
or grammar errors grammar errors per grammar errors per grammar errors per
per page of writing page of writing page of writing page of writing
reflection. reflection. reflection. reflection.
 VIII. LEARNING RESOURCES

Reference books:
 Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (2003), Manual of Professional Practice for Civil
Engineers, (2nd ed.) Manila: Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc.
 Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc (2015) National Structural Code
of the Philippines 2015, (7th ed.) Volume I (Buildings, Towers, and other vertical Structures)
 Hunter, Robert D. (2011) Contracts for Engineers: Intellectual Property, Standards and
Ethics, CRC Press
 Nolledo, Jose, The Civil Code of the Philippines, Manila: National Book store
 Philippine Bidding Documents for Government Contracts.
 Hinze, Jimmie. 2001. Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition. Boston, USA : Mc Graw-Hill.
 Central Book Supply. 2000. Engineering Laws in the Philippines and Related Laws. Manila:
Central Book Supply.
 Sajorda, Q.A., 1996 Construction MASTER SPECIFICATIONS, Elastomark Corporation,
Philippines
 Mead, Mead, and Akerman. 1992. Contracts, Specifications and Engineering Relation.
USA: McGraw-Hill Book Company.
 Nolledo, Jose. 1989. The Civil Code of the Philippines. Manila: National Book Store.
 Philippine Bidding Documents for Government Contracts.

IX. CLASS POLICIES:

Exam
 Attendance or online participation is required for all examinations. If a student arrives or takes the
exam late for any examination, the student must complete the examination at the same scheduled
time as all other students.
 All solutions will be submitted on A4 paper with affixed signature of the student for each page or
item. Solutions will be presented on one side of each sheet only. Photographed pages of the exam
should be uploaded to the learning management software (LMS) site using the submission options
on or before the specified deadline.
 No make-up exams will be given except for legitimate medical excuses. Grace period for the make-
up exam is within one week after the original schedule of exam.
 All forms of cheating (e.g., plagiarism, copying, communicating with others during an exam) are not
acceptable in this class. The instructor reserves the right to invalidate exams or answers that have
been borne out of cheating.
 Cheating in a major examination will entail a failing mark for the given course. Cheating, dishonesty,
and plagiarism in other works will entail a zero score for the said requirement.
 The student receives a failing grade by default if any of the following is missed:
 More than 20% of the quizzes
 More than 1 major exam

COURSE CODE/ EFFECTIVITY VERSION/ PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY NUMBE

TITLE DATE REVISION CODE (Faculty) (Dept Chair) (Dean) R OF
PAGES

CIV 521 – CE
CIV 0322– CE 2ND LAWS, ETHICS
LAWS, ETHICS SEMESTER; AND 7
& CONTRACTS SY 2020 - CONTRACTS, Engr. Patrick Louie Dr. Joseph Berlin P. Engr. Juan C.
2021 VER 1.0 Jay R. Federizo Juanzon Tallara Jr.