Unit 1 Introduction/Orientation
Unit Objectives:
1. Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the University’s Vision, Mission,
College Goals.
2. demonstrate understanding of the classroom policies, course requirements, and
grading system.
Western Mindanao State University
Vision
The University of Choice for higher learning with strong research orientation that
produces professionals who are socially responsive to and responsible for human
development; ecological sustainability; and, peace and security within and beyond the
region.
Mission
The Western Mindanao State University, set in a culturally diverse environment, shall
pursue a vibrant socio-economic agenda that include:
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A relevant instruction paradigm in the education and training of competent and
responsive human resource for societal and industry needs;
A home for intellectual formation that generates knowledge for people
empowerment, social transformation and sustainable development; and;
A hub where science, technology and innovation flourish enriched by the
wisdom of the Arts and Letters, and Philosophy.
College of Science and Mathematics
GOALS
a. provide opportunities for students to become science-oriented professionals
equipped with advanced scientific knowledge, skills, and desirable moral and
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scientific values enabling them to take leadership roles in meeting the needs of
industries and worked market demands
conduct relevant and innovative researches in pure and applied sciences that shall
contribute to new knowledge and obtain products for science and technology
advancement with regional and national significance and with international
recognition
provide avenue for the utilization of research findings, products, and technology
to impact on the community towards the enhancement of the environment and
quality of life
his potentials as a human person, family member, and community organizer.
cater to the needs of its socio-culturally-pluralistic clientele by continuously
revising/ enriching/ upgrading its curricular offerings;
provide adequate training to would-be engineers in evolving a sound philosophy
of life inspired by an abiding faith in God and love for fellowmen;
g. instill critical thinking as well as aesthetic and cultural values among the prospective
engineers, and;
h. produce a new breed of engineers who are imbued with altruism, dynamics,
responsibility and ethics virtue
Classroom Policies
Mode of Delivery
The pandemic situation that we are experiencing right now does not require a faceto-face contact or the usual classroom situation. Arrangements are made to meet the
needs of the time without sacrificing course content. This instructional package is
developed so students will learn by themselves. Every unit or lesson contains expected
outcomes that the students will comply. The mode of delivery accommodates blended
(available both offline and online), purely online (synchronous or virtual class,
asynchronous or using online platforms) or purely offline whichever is applicable to the
learner.
Requirements
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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2 Written Major Exams (Midterm and Final Examination)
Course output/project
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Written Output
Course Output
Class Participation
Administered online
Administered face to face by batch
Could be online or offline
Could be online or offline
Could be online or offline
Grade Components
FINAL RATING
Midterm Grade ...................40%
Final term Grade ................60%
100%
MIDTERM GRADE
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Midterm Exam (to be administered online) ...............………………
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.
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Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)…
20%
Participation (can be generated online or offline) ……………….. 10%
40%
100%
FINAL TERM GRADE
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Final Exam (to be administered face to face) ...............………………
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.
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Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)…
20%
Participation (can be generated online or offline) ………………... 10%
40%
100%
SAMPLE COMPUTATION OF PERCENTAGE GRADE FOR A QUIZ OR EXAM
Percentage Grade = raw score / total number of items x 100
Example: raw score = 40, total items = 50
GRADE = 40/50 x 100
= 0.80 x 100
= 80%
TOTAL SCORE ................................. 40 correct out of 50 items
PERCENTAGE GRADE ................... 80%
NUMERICAL RATING .................... 2.00
REMARKS ………………………………….PASSED
Passing Grade = 60%
% EQUIVALENT
NUMERICAL
RATING
96-100
1.0
91-95
1.25
86-90
1.5
81-85
1.75
76-80
2.0
71-75
2.25
66-70
2.5
62-65
2.75
60-61
3.0
Below 60
5.0
Lacks requirements and/or final exam
INC
Authorized Withdrawal (Dropped with permit)
AW
Unauthorized Withdrawal (Dropped from class for nonattendance/non-appearance for 20% of prescribed
attendance)
UW