Republic of the Philippines

Romblon State University

Romblon, Philippines

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS

RES311 METHODS OF RESEARCH FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
First Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Vision

A research-based academic institution committed to excellence and service in nurturing globally competitive workforce towards sustainable
development.

Mission

Romblon State University shall nurture an academic environment that provides advanced education, higher technological and professional
instruction and technical expertise in agriculture and fisheries, forestry, engineering and technology, education, humanities, sciences and other
relevant fields of study and collaborate with other institutions and communities through responsive, relevant and research-based extension services.

Core Values

1. Stewardship
2. Competence
3. Resilience
4. Integrity
5. Balance
6. Excellence
7. Service

Goals

The College of Engineering and Technology’s goal is to provide relevant and quality training for students in engineering, technology and related
fields consistently to satisfy the national development trusts.

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Objectives
All engineering programs must be defined consistent with the vision and mission of the university, The College endeavors to:
 Produce graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences as well as the background knowledge
needed by them to acquire the experience and practical skills required of professional engineers and technicians;
 Educate students for their careers as engineers and technicians, to enable them to contribute to the developmental effort of the country
as entrepreneurs or competent professionals;
 Educate students imbued with good moral and ethical values and the acute sense of awareness of the conservation of the environment
for the sustainable development of the country;
 Provide students instruction in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and technology and exposure to industrial setting in
the form of field experience provide a well-rounded engineering and technical education that draws upon resources of a comprehensive
research university to attract outstanding undergraduate students in selected engineering fields;
 Conduct quality research in selected areas, enabling faculty members and students to keep pace with new developments and ensuring
that the newest concepts are taught in its courses; and
 Serve the needs of the University, industry, government, and the general populace by making its facilities and faculty expertise accessible.

Course Description:
This course covers the study of the methodologies used in conducting an engineering research. It includes the types and application of research,
characteristics of a good research, research design, research instrument and data gathering procedures and statistical analysis. It also deals with the
study of writing a research proposal or an undergraduate thesis proposal. It includes the basic concepts, principles, procedures and methods of a
research and thesis writing, as well as the content and structure of a thesis proposal.

Course Code: RES 311

Credit Units: 1 unit (1 hr lecture and 0 hr laboratory)

Prerequisites: English 3 (Technical Communication), Probability and Statistics

Program Outcomes:
a. to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and to solve complex mechanical engineering problems;
b. to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
c. to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, in accordance with standards;
d. to function in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
e. identify, formulate, and solve complex mechanical engineering problems

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f. an understanding of professional, social and ethical responsibility;

g. communicate effectively;
h. understand the impact of mechanical 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. an ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for mechanical engineering practice; and
l. know and understand engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team; and to manage projects in a
multidisciplinary environment.

Course Outcomes Link to Program Outcomes:

Course Outcomes (Co) For Res311 Methods of Research for Mechanical Engineering in relation to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes(COs) : At the end of the course, the

student will be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l
CO-1 Understand the research process, methods and I I I
procedures;
CO-2 Identify key issues regarding research in I I
mechanical engineering studies and develop
skills to search online and offline sources to carry
out literature review;
CO-3 Define an appropriate research topic by
recognizing a suitable research area and
I I I
thereby, formulate research
questions/problems accordingly, by describing
the rationale and research design and apply
appropriate statistical tools;
CO-4 Distinguish between various aspects of I I I I
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods
research in mechanical engineering; and
CO-5 Undertake or write a research proposal and I I I I I
develop skills in thesis writing.
Note: I - An introductory course to an Outcome

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E – Enabling
D - Demonstrate

Course Requirements:
 Online Attendance/Login
 Online Class participation thru Discussion Forum
 Online Assignments/Exercises
 Online Quizzes/Major Examinations
 Group Work Projects/Project Progress Reports

Course Policies:
● Online login/participation is necessary for each student to obtain maximum benefits for instruction. It is expected that the students regularly visit the
websites (Weebly, Google Classroom/Meet-up; and Canvas or Moodle are optional platforms); and active participation in the online discussion/forums
will be monitored regularly. Observe proper online etiquette (politeness) in posting messages in the discussion forums.
● Projects and online homework/assignments must be submitted on time. Point deduction will apply to late submission of individual projects and
homework/assignments.
● Online quizzes will be given on a specified time and to be announced ahead of time. Make-up online quizzes will be given only for those who have valid
reasons of missing the quizzes/examinations.
● Online major examinations (Mid-term and Final) are optional and to be announced ahead of time. Make-up online examinations will be given depending
on the availability of the students. It might be given on-site or face-face provided that necessary arrangements will be made.
● Students are required to have a notebook for the subject. It is expected that all students will take notes during class and will study these notes. Handouts
should be downloaded or photocopied. Assignments will be handwritten in the notebook and images/photos of these assignments will be submitted
electronically via Google Classroom or ARAL system.
● No sharing of homework/assignments electronically or any means of copying others outputs.
● Personal laptops, cell phones and other electronic gadgets are strongly encouraged to use for the online learning. Visit to computer shops are still
acceptable but maintain social distancing and wearing ng face masks/shields.
● Face-to-face group studying and peer teaching are also encouraged to enhance the knowledge and skills but proper protocols such as social distancing
and wearing of face masks and shields will be strictly observed.
● Any form of online cheating will not be tolerated. Any violation will be dealt properly.
● Plagiarism is not tolerated in the preparation of written reports, thus proper citation and referencing are necessary.

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Students with Special Needs

Students who have any disability that might affect their performance in the class are encouraged to speak with the instructor early in the semester.

Course Grading System

Grading will be as follows:

Online Attendance/Class Participation 10%

Homework/Assignment/Reaction Paper 20%
Quiz 5%
Group Work/Output 40%
Midterm and Final Examinations 25%
TOTAL 100%

Methods of Computation
Absolute zero shall be used in all examinations and quizzes.
Percentile shall be used in recording grades when evaluating students using the formula below.
MidtermGra de  Final Term Grade
Final Grade 
2
Grades Equivalent

Rating Grade
96 - 100 1.00
91 - 95 1.25
86 - 90 1.50
81 - 85 1.75
76 - 80 2.00
71 - 75 2.25
66 - 70 2.50
61 - 65 2.75
60 3.00
Conditional 4.00
Below 60 5.00

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CONDITIONAL is not a grade. It is given to students that lacks necessary requirements and therefore, must be accomplished before the end of that semester to obtain
a grade. INCOMPLETE (INC) is reflected in the university online grading/report system as a mark given to the students for major compliance in the subjects which
requires a Completion Form from the Registrar to be filled-up and accomplished within a year, otherwise noncompliance is a final grade of 5.0. WITHDRAW (W) is
also reflected in the grading/report to indicate that the student withdraw or did not finish/complete the subject enrolled.

Course Outline

BLENDED
WEEK TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOMES (Synchronus/Asynchronus)
Learning Activities Assessment Tasks

Online Course Orientation via GOOGLE

 Familiarize with the university VMGO  Watch the online college  Submission of individual short
 Familiarize with the course policies, orientation via RSU and CET Reaction Paper via Google
Classroom/Meet-up.
course outline and coverage Facebook Official Accounts Classroom’s Open Forum link
Discussion of the Online Platforms such
 Familiarize with the basic features of  Handouts and other  Deadline of submission is set
Weebly, Google Classroom/Meet-up,
the learning management using supplemental reading materials in real time
1-3 Discussion about university VMGO, including
Weebly and Google Classroom will be uploaded in the website
course syllabus/contents, class policies and
on a weekly basis.
requirements on the online learning
 Download relevant course
modalities
materials via Weebly and
Google Classroom
MODULE 1  Understand the meaning and  Online attendance via Google  Submission of Reaction
BACKGROUND TO RESEARCH characteristics of Research Classroom/Meet-up Paper/Homework or
1. Meaning & characteristics of Research  Identify the different types and  Participation during online Assignment as posted in
2. Types and Classification of Research classification of Research meet-up and Forum Discussion Google Classroom.
3. Qualities and Characteristics of the  Understand the importance of via Google Classroom  All assessment tasks are
Researcher research ethics in the conduct of  Relevant video presentation via hand-written in a dedicated
4. Research Ethics and Intellectual Research and how the intellectual Youtube channel notebook of the student,
Property property will be protected  Download relevant course and unless it is specified to be
supplemental reading materials typewritten
via Weebly and Google
Classroom and
MODULE 2  Identify the components of the  Online attendance via Google  Submission of Homework or
RESEARCH PROCESS research process Classroom/Meet-up Assignment or exercises
4-6 1. Components of the Research Process  Discuss the research problem and  Participation during online  Online Quiz with real time
2. Research Problem, Objectives, research objectives, including meet-up and Forum Discussion submission via Google
Theoretical and Conceptual Research theoretical and conceptual research via Google Classroom Classroom
Frameworks

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3. Coverage of the Undergraduate Thesis frameworks as part of the research  Relevant video presentation via  All assessment tasks are
(Research Project) design Youtube channel hand-written in a dedicated
 Discuss the coverage or contents of  Download relevant course and notebook of the student,
the undergraduate research project supplemental reading materials unless it is specified to be
via Weebly and Google typewritten
Classroom
MODULE 3  Discuss on how to conduct a review  Online attendance via Google  Submission of Homework or
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE of literature in relation to legal bases, Classroom/Meet-up Assignment as posted in
1. Related Legal Bases related literature and studies.  Participation during online Google Classroom.
2. Related Literature and Studies  Understand the importance of proper meet-up and Forum Discussion  Deadline of submission is set
3. Citation and Referencing using the citation and referencing in literature via Google Classroom in real time
American Psychological Association review  Relevant video presentation via  First draft submission –
(APA) style  Familiarize with the software used for Youtube channel Chapter 2: Literature Review
4. Plagiarism Software (PLAGSCAN) plagiarism  Download relevant course and  All assessment tasks are
7-8 5. Review of Journal Articles supplemental reading materials hand-written in a dedicated
via Weebly, and Google notebook of the student,
Classroom unless it is specified to be
typewritten
 Online Quiz with real time
submission via Google
Classroom
 Individual Submission of the
research topics

9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

MODULE 4  Discuss what is research design,  Online attendance via Google  Submission of Homework or
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY including the qualities of good Classroom/Meet-up Assignment as posted in
1. Research Design research instrument  Participation during online Google Classroom.
2. Qualities of Good Research Instrument  To identify the different variables the meet-up and Forum Discussion  Deadline of submission is set
3. The Variables sampling design used in the research via Google Classroom in real time
4. Sampling Designs project  Relevant video presentation via  All assessment tasks are
10-12 Youtube channel hand-written in a dedicated
 Relevant case studies on notebook of the student,
environmental issues and unless it is specified to be
problems typewritten
 Download relevant course and  Individual Submission of final
supplemental reading materials proposed research topics

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via Weebly and Google

Classroom

MODULE 5  To identify statistical tools and  Online attendance via Google  Submission of Homework or
STATISTICAL TOOLS AND TREATMENT perform basic statistical data analysis Classroom/Meet-up Assignment as posted in
1. Statistical Analysis: T-test, Z-test, ANOVA, and interpretations  Participation during online Google Classroom.
Regression meet-up and Forum Discussion  Deadline of submission is set
2. Hypothesis Testing via Google Classroom in real time
3. Data analysis and interpretation  Relevant video presentation via  All assessment tasks are
Youtube channel hand-written in a dedicated
 Download relevant course and notebook of the student,
13-14 supplemental reading materials unless it is specified to be
via Weebly and Google typewritten
Classroom  Submission of the written
report of the Final Group
Work
 Preliminary group work
discussion and tasking
among groups

RESEARCH PROPOSAL/THESIS WRITING  To apply the knowledge gained from  Online attendance via Google  Submission of the written
the previous discussions (Modules 1-5) Classroom/Meet-up report of the Individual and
 Participation during online Final Group Works
15-17
meet-up and Forum Discussion  Oral Presentation
 Distribution and discussion of
the plagiarism report (Plagscan)

18 FINAL EXAMINATION

References:
Dawson, C. (2009). Introduction to Research Methods, A Practical Guide for Anyone Undertaking a Research Project, 4th Edition, UK: How to Content. Retrieved
from https://www.pdfdrive.com/introduction-to-research-methods-a-practical-guide-for-anyone-undertaking-a-research-project-e157725135.html

Vanderstoep, S. & Johnston, D. (2009). Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, USA: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved from
https://www.pdfdrive.com/research-methods-for-everyday-life-blending-qualitative-and-quantitative-approaches-research-methods-for-the-social-sciences-
e161070302.html

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Neuman, W. (2014). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, 7th Edition, UK: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from
https://www.pdfdrive.com/social research-methods-qualitativE-and-quantitative-approaches-e19744746.html

Johnson, R. & Christensen, L (2014). Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches, USA: SAGE Publications, Inc. Retrieved from
https://ismailsunny.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/educational-research-quantitat-r-robert-burke-johnson.pdf

ADDITIONAL READING MATERIALS

Albert, J R (2008). Basic Statistics for the Tertiary Level, Padua, Patungan & Arquez (eds), Manila: Rex Book Store.
Asaad, A S (2008). Statistics Made Simple for Researchers, Manila: Rex Book Store.
Castillo, Fely S. (2007). Research Education and Scientific Writing, Latest Edition, Manila: Booklore Publishing Corporation.
Finkelsten, Leo Jr (2005). Pocket Book of Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill (Asia)
Fraenkel, Kack R., Wallen, Norman E., and Hyun, Helen H. (2013). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 8th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill
International Edition.
Frankfort- Nachmias, Chava, and Nachmias, David (1997). Research Methods in the Social Sciences, 5th Edition, Arnold, London.
Fraenkel, Kack R., and Wallen, Norman E. (2010). How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 7th Edition, New York: McGraw-Hill International Edition.
Jha, A S (2011). Research Methodology, Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
Mustafa, A (2010). Research Methodology, India: AITBS Publishers.
Paler-Calmorin & L, Calmorin, M A (2007). Research Methods and Thesis Writing, 2nd edition, Manila: Rex Book Store.
Sanchez, C A (1997). Methods Techniques of Research, 3rd Edition, Manila: Rex Book Store.

NOTE: All handouts and supplemental reading materials are available at the following sites:
www.rsucivilengineering.weebly.com
www.brainitiativesph.com
Google Classroom Link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM4NTY1MzAxMjE4?cjc=isa6cpx

Class code: isa6cpx

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved:

ENGR. REYNALDO P. RAMOS, PhD ENGR. CHRISTIAN M. MORTEL DR. ALFREDO F. FORTU JR.
Faculty Program Chairperson Dean CET

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