BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY

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COURSE SYLLABUS
SECOND SEMESTER AY 2017 - 2018

COURSE INFORMATION:

Course Code: PLAN 323

Course Title: Site Planning & Landscaping Architecture (Lecture)
Course Description: The artistic and functional arrangement of buildings, open spaces, service areas, circulation and other external areas; techniques in the enhancement and
design of exterior environments.

Credit Unit: 3 units

Contact Hours: 3 hours
Pre-requisite: PHYS-203, CEES-223
Co-requisite: NONE
Intended for: BSAR
Class Schedule To be Announced

Vision / Bisyon Mission / Misyon

A leading University in the Philippines recognized for its proactive contribution to Sustainable
Development through equitable and inclusive programs and services by 2030
Nangungunang Pamantasan sa Pilipinas na kinikilala sa maagap na pag-aambag sa Pagpapanatiling
Pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng mga karampatan at pinagsamang programa at serbisyo sa taong 2030
To develop competitive graduates and empowered community members by providing relevant, innovative and
transformative knowledge, research, extension and production programs and services through progressive
enhancement of its human resource capabilities and institutional mechanisms
Makalinang ng mga magsisipagtapos na nakikipagtagisan at ng mga mamamayang pinalakas sa pamamagitan ng
pagbibigay ng program at serbisyong pangkaalaman, pananaliksik, ekstensyon at produksiyon na may katuturan,
makabago, at transpormatibo gamit ang progresibong pagpapahusay ng mga kawani at institusyonal na
mekanismo
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

Program Outcome Code Program Outcomes

Ensure mastery of comprehensive architectural knowledge, both in theory and practice, and proficiency of skills by the graduates in accordance
PO1
with the scope of the practice of architecture as provided for in the Republic Act 9266 and its implementing rules and regulations.
Inculcate to the students an abiding faith in God, the value of honor and sense of responsibility, sanctity of home, dignity of labor and love of
PO2
country and fellowmen.
Promote academic freedom and congenial atmosphere that is conducive to effective teaching and learning process and receptiveness to new
PO3
ideas and knowledge through scientific research;
Direct and focus the thrust of architecture education to the needs and demands of society and its integration into the social, economic, cultural
PO4
and environmental aspects of nation building
PO5 Infuse a high sense of intellectual capability to seek for the truth, experience new fields and endeavor to enhance the quality of life;
PO6 Develop the ability and the capacity to analyze facts, to think critically and to express ideas effectively;
Instill appreciation of the basic philosophy and the fundamental principles of the multi-dimensional aspects of architecture, understanding of
PO7
the direct relationship between man and his environment, and the role of the architect in the furtherance of this objective;
PO8 Engender the importance of preserving, conserving and promoting the nation’s heritage and culture, customs and tradition.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

Course Outcome Program Outcomes

After completion of the course, the students should be able to : PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8
Explain the art of site planning &
landscape architecture, exposition
CO1 I I D D E E
on their principles and methods
of construction.
Describe the ecological, social,
CO2 psychological, aesthetic & E D E D D
functional basis of site planning.
Relate the social Issues &
CO3 E D E D D
implications of site planning.

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 To relate history & planning
CO4 theories to ecology and E D E D D
sustainable development.

Note: For every course outcome, please identify if it is Introductory (I), Demonstrative (D) or Enabling (E) under the applicable program outcome.

LEARNING PLAN
In order to achieve the outcomes of this course, learners will go through this learning plan:

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) Teaching Instructional

Course Assessment
Topics Learning Resources Time Frame
Outcomes Knowledge Skills Attitudes Tools/Tasks
Activities (TLA)
Orientation and
discussion of course goals
and expected outcomes;
Course Syllabus 1 hr
discussion of course
policies and grading
system

Know and establish

Parameters of Site Lecture; class
the site’s advantages Seatwork 7 hrs
Selection and Analysis discussion Learning
and limitations.
Modules and
CO1
Know how to Reference Book
conduct a survey for Lecture, class 7 hrs
Survey Quiz
a data pertaining to a discussion;
site.
CO2 Know how to Lecture, class Learning
Ecological Seatwork 7 hrs
analyze the collation discussion, Modules and
Considerations of Site
of existing data seatwork Reference Book
Know and
understand the data Social and Psychological Lecture, class Seatwork 7 hrs
of the site and its Considerations discussion
immediate context Learning
CO3 Determines the Modules and
stability of a soil and Soil and its Engineering Lecture, class Reference Book Seatwork 6 hrs
its ability to resist Properties discussion
failure under loading
Determine the Geophysical Lecture, class Quiz 6 hrs

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 geologic conditions Investigations discussion,
that affect the seatwork
design, safety,
effectiveness and
cost of a proposed
project
Determine the right
Lecture, class
orientation of the Idea climate for human 7 hrs
discussion, Seatwork
building for human comfort
seatwork
comfort
Study the principles
of balance, unity, Lecture, class
harmony, rhythm, discussion, Seatwork 6 hrs
proportion, scale seatwork
character and others.
To know how to
create a plan for any
Lecture, class
person or group of 6 hrs
Landscape Desigm discussion, Seatwork
persons an Learning
CO4 seatwork
environment suited Modules and
to their needs Reference Book
Concepts and Principles
of Green Architecture as Lecture, class
applied in site discussion, Seatwork 6 hrs
planning and landscape seatwork
design
Lecture, class
Cost Factors discussion, Seatwork 6 hrs
seatwork

MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, students are required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term. The rubrics for these outputs are provided.

Performance Target Course Outcomes it

Required Output Represents Due Date
MCO1 Midterm Exam 80% will get passing grade CO1 and CO2 Midterm Examination Day
MCO2 Final Exam 80% will get passing grade CO3 and CO4 Final Examination Day
On or before Final Exam
MCO3 Project/Term Paper 90% will submit CO1, CO2, CO3 and CO4
Date

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RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT FOR MCO

Criteria Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

91 - 100% 81 - 90% 71 - 80% 70 - 61%

MC01: Midterm Exam Result Scored from 91 to 100% Scored from 81 to 90% Scored from 71 to 80% Scored below71%

MC02: Final Exam Result Scored from 91 to 100% Scored from 81 to 90% Scored from 71 to 80% Scored below71%

MC03: Project/Term Paper
Accomplished 91 to 100% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 81 to 90% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Accomplished 71 to 80% of the
required output, submitted the
same on or before the deadline,
and followed guidelines for
submittal.
Graded below 71% for the
required output, or late
submission, or did not follow
guidelines for submittal.

OTHER COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Aside from the major course outputs, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
 Class Participation
 Seat works and Assignments
 Quizzes
 Group Activity/Report
 Attendance
 Oral Participation

GRADING SYSTEM
The following shall be used as basis for giving grades:

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 Midterm Grade Final Grade
Class Standing 70% Class Standing 70%
Quizzes 60% Quizzes 60%
Attendance/ Behavior 05% Attendance/ Behavior 05%
The Term Assignment 05% Assignment 05% Grade will be computed based on the 70-30 policy (70% class standing + 30% term exam)
The Final Exercises 10% Exercises 10% Grade will be computed based on the 50-50 policy (50% of the Midterm + 50% of the
tentative Project/Term Paper 20% Project/Term Paper 20% Final Grade).
Oral Participation Oral Participation
Term Examination 30% Term Examination 30% TEXTBOOK:
Following are the list of suggested titles that you may need to enhance your understanding of the course. The books are either available in the library or bookstores:
1. Site Planning – Lynch, Kevin (latest edition)
2. Site Planning Standards – De Chiara & Koppelman
3. A Pictorial Cyclopedia of Philippine Ornamental Plants – Madulid, Domingo A.
4. Time Saver Standards for Landscape Architecture – CW Harris/NT Dines (latest edition)
5. Landscape Architect’s Portable Handbook – Dines, Nicholas T. and Brown, Kyle D., 2001
6. Construction Design for Landscape Architects – Minson, Albe E.
7. Site Design and Construction Detailing – Walker, Theodore E.

COURSE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

Attendance Policy:
1. Regular school attendance is important to student’s academic achievement therefore students are expected to attend and be on time for all occasions for which they are registered.
2. Absence due to illness may be excused; a certificate from his attending physician or parent should be submitted by the student to the Dean of the College who shall issue an excuse slip if
the absence is found reasonable. Being excused does not exclude students from the work covered during the absences.
3. For three consecutive absences or five accumulative absences, the student will be required to submit a letter to the Guidance Office who shall issue a permit for the admission of the
student to class.
4. Students whose absences are due to participation in intercollegiate functions and other co-curricular activities arranged by the college will be excused from class attendance but not from
the responsibility for the work that they may miss during their absence for approved functions.
5. Student who has been absent for seven (7) or more days in a grading period without excused letter approved by the Dean of the College will be dropped from the roll.
6. Time lost for late enrollment shall be considered as time lost by absence. A student who is late shall be admitted to class but with corresponding deduction in the grade for attendance

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 Make-up Policy:
1. It is the responsibility of each student to recover material when he/she is absent. Absences due to illness or family emergency will be excused with a signed not from a parent. It is the
student’s responsibility to make-up any tests because of an excused absence the day they return to school (5 days if a medical certificate is enclosed). There will be NO make-up tests for
excused absences submitted after 5 days.

Valid Homework and exercises/assignments/special projects

1. All homework, exercises and projects must be submitted on time. Late submission with valid reasons will get corresponding deductions. Late submission without valid reasons will not be
accepted.
2. Written report should follow a prescribed format.
3. Projects are assigned at least 2 weeks in advance. Any project that extends to more than one day tardiness will not be accepted and will be graded 5.0.

Classroom Regulations
1. Respect other people’s opinion and property.
2. Come to class on time.
3. Bring required materials everyday unless directed otherwise.
4. Observe entrance and exit policy (advance reading).
5. Keep books, classrooms and homework on good conditions.
6. Observe classroom cleanliness and orderliness.
7. Do your own work
8. Submit the tasks on time.
9. Cheating, copying or sharing assignments will not be tolerated. Reprimands will be based on Student Manual.
10. Attendance will be monitored regularly.
11. Wearing of school uniform is required.
12. It is a matter of courtesy and being considerate to everyone. Reprimands will be based on Student Manual.
13. In case of inability of the class and the instructor or the instructor alone to attend a scheduled class due to typhoon, holidays, or other school activities,, students are required to study the
instructional materials prepared by the instructor to lessen adjustments in the time frame of the syllabus.

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Prepared by:

AR. RAMON S. LAMIRA, JR

Contact Information
Email Address clamiradesign@gmail.com
Contact Number +047-237-6701
Consultation Hours

Peer Reviewed by:

Ar. Shiela Marie Roxas Ar. Danilo Y.Galura Ar. Yves Atienza
Cluster Head, Architecture Department Member Member

Endorsed by:

AR ROBERT O AGUILAR
Program Head, Electrical Engineering

Approved by:

Engr. NELSON S. ANDRES

Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

_____________________
Date Approved

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