Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Program Description
The 2010 revision of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (BSME) Curriculum, embraces the basic areas of design,
maintenance, testing, research and development, control and
operation of machineries. It is composed of two hundred and
thirty (230) academic units (excluding 6.0 units NSTP), broken down
as:
- Mathematics, 27; Natural/ Physical Sciences 12; Basic
Engineering Sciences 32; Allied Courses 10; Fundamental
Mechanical Engineering Courses 58; Professional Mechanical
- Engineering Courses 27; Elective Courses 12; Social Sciences
15; Humanities 9; Languages 15; Mandated Course 3; Physical
Education 8; National Training Service Program 6; and Included
Miscellany Courses 12;
The undergraduate program offers a solid foundation in science
and mathematics and an in-depth understanding of the mechanical
engineering technology. Develop the ability to relate to the other
disciplines. The latter part prepares the students to professional
practice, through the application of previously acquired basic
knowledge and proficiencies.
The curriculum revision is dynamically designed to meet both
local and global industry needs. The program includes two practicum
courses provides a range to put into practice their degree. The
curricular requirements for electives are increased to 12 units.
These elective courses are utilized to introduce tracking courses in
the mechanical engineering program. The curriculum program has
established a project study course for two semesters and senior
design courses that will address the specific needs of society and
to give more room for actual application of the course.
Social Sciences and Humanities courses, on the other hand, serve
as catalysts to the development of well-rounded graduates.
Admission Requirements
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Must have at least obtained an integrated (with NSAT) high school average of
85%
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Must have a grade of 85% or higher in Math and Science
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Must be qualified in
the PUPCET having obtained a rating of not less than 88%
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Must have passed the
Mechanical Engineering qualifying interview and aptitude test as implemented by
the College of Engineering
Retention Requirements
Mechanical Engineering students who intend to continue the third
year course of study are required to successfully complete the first
and second year requirement including the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) and must take the College of Engineering Qualifying
Exam (CEQE) for incoming third year. Students who pass the CEQE may
then pursue higher Mechanical Engineering subjects. On the other
hand, a student who failed the CEQE may not be enrolled in higher
major/professional subjects until such time that the student has
passed the exam. Alternatively, in any other case, students who
failed to meet the requirement related to retention guidelines will
be disqualified to pursue the program and dismissed from the
department (CEQE official requirement and guidelines is adopted in
this program).
Other retention requirement re those stated at PUP Student
Handbook. These are guidelines in retention and academic
delinquencies, students who failed to meet this University academic
standing requirement can be subjected to warning, reduction in load,
probation and dismissal from the course.
The students must finish the requirement of the Mechanical
Engineering program within seven and half years or a period
equivalent to one-and-a-half times the normal length of the
prescribed residences for the College of Engineering courses.
Otherwise, he/she shall not be readmitted in to the College.
In case a student is officially given permission for leave of
absences, the leave shall not be included in the computation of
tenure.
Graduation Requirements
(Section 16, PUP Student Handbook, Reprinted 2005)
- A candidate for graduation shall file his application for
graduation with the University Registrar's Office at the start
of his last semester.
- A student shall be recommended for graduation when he has
satisfied all academic and other requirements prescribed by the
University.
- No students shall be allowed to graduate from the University
unless he has earned therein more than fifty (50) percent of the
academic units required in his curriculum.
- A candidate for graduation shall have his deficiencies made
up and his record cleared not later than two weeks before the
end of his last semester.
- No student shall be issued a diploma and a transcript of
records unless he has been cleared of all accountabilities.
History
1980
Under the leadership of Dr. Romulo Ricafranca, three ladderized
engineering programs were offered - Bachelor in Industrial
Communication Engineering (BICE), Bachelor in Civil Engineering
(BCE), and Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BME).
1986
At the time of Dr. Nemecio E. Prudente, "science" was inserted in
the title of each program and one these six programs was the
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) which turned to Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
1989
The Japanese Government dispatched a six – man team to the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines in response to the
Philippine Government's request "to assist PUP in the form of
grant-in-aid." Dubbed as the Basic Design Team and spearheaded
by Dr. Masazumi Kumagai, Associate Professor of the Department of
Electronics Sendai College of Technology, the Japanese experts
studied the socio- economic conditions in the country and the
University. After doing several assessment and studies, they drafted
and specified the details of work of the project to be undertaken.
1986-1991
The first Mechanical Engineering Chairperson was Engr. Dante
V. Gedaria. He took his office on July 1986. He was simultaneously
the ME and IE Chairperson at that time. Engr. FroilanGaerlan
succeeded Engr. Gedaria as a chairperson in the year 1989 to 1991.
He was a Mechanical Engineering Graduate of University of the
Philippines in 1980 and took up his Masteral Course in Business
Administration (MBA) at De La Salle University earning 39 units.
1991-1993
Engr. Eduael G. Usal, a BS in Mechanical Engineering graduate
in FEATI University in 1981 and took his Master in Business
Management (MBM) in St. Francis of Assisi College in 2000. He then
pursued his Doctoral course in Education Management (BEM) at PUP-
Manila in 2001-2002.
1994-1995
Engr. Basilio R. Cruz, a graduate of FEATI University in 1956
succeeded Engr. Usal. He was a faculty member of FEATI University.
He took up his Master in Business Administration (MBA) at Manuel L.
Quezon University in the year 1988. During the term of Engr. Usal,
he is the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Laboratory
Chief Engineer who accompanied Vice- President Dante Guevarra to
Tokyo, Japan to witness the signing of the contract of the
grant-in-aid of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to PUP
College of Engineering and Architecture. He became the Chairperson
of Mechanical Engineering Department from the year 1994 to 1995.
1995-1998
After the term of Engr. Cruz, Engr. Jesus D. Callanta
followed his step. He took up Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering in FEATI University and graduated in the year 1981. He
earned 9 units in MIEM at the PUP Graduate School in the year 1999.
Sir Jess work as a chief mechanic in PUP Motorpool from October 1989
to June 1992. He taught at the PUP Technical School in Lepanto,
Sampaloc Manila as a Part-Time faculty from June 1991 to October
1991. He became a laboratory head of ME Dept. from June 1992 to July
1992. He became a permanent professor last July 23, 1992. He held
his office as Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering from the year
1995-1998.
1998-2001
From 1998 to 2001, Engr. Eduael G. Usal was again
appointed as the Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering Department.
It was in this term that the PUP PSME SU (PUP Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers, Student Unit) was created. Engr. Loida D.
Santos was the faculty adviser of this student organization.
2001-2003
After Engr. Eduael G. Usal, Engr. Dante V. Gedaria took his
place as the Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering Department. He
was a FEATI University Alumnus. He graduated in FEATI with a
degree in BSME 1979. He then took up his Master in Business
Administration (MBA) from 1987 to 1998 in PUP Graduate School. Also
in PUP Graduate School, he was able to complete all the academic
units in DBA except for his dissertation. He held his term of office
from the year 2001 to 2003.
2003-2005
Engr. Loida D. Santos from the University of the
East took the position. She was the first Lady Chairperson of the
Mechanical Engineering Department and a graduate of BSME from the
University of the East in 1979 and BSEE in 1982 .She earned 42 units
in Master Degree in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning at Eulogio
"Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) in
1999 – 2003. She held her term of office from the year 2003 to 2005.
She became an adviser of Philippine Society of Mechanical
Engineering- PUP Student Unit (PSME-PUPSU) under the term of Engr.
EduaelUsal. She served as a Faculty Assistant in PBAC under the
supervision of VP– Finance Carmela Perez. During her term, the
Mechanical Engineering Department got the First Place in Christmas
Tree Competition, Second Place in the Area Decoration Competition
and First place in Cleanliness.
2005-present
On November 2005 Engr. Edwin C. Esperanza was
designated as the new Chairperson of the Mechanical Engineering
Department. He earned his degree in Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) in
1980. He took up his Master of Arts in Theology at the Manila
Theological College Graduate School from 1996 to 1999. He earned 27
units in Doctor in Education Management (DEM) at the PUP Graduate
School.
Under his term of office the following were accomplished:
- Revised 2006 BSME Ladderized
Curriculum.
- The revision of the ME syllabus
according to the present needs of the industries.
- Successfully passed and attained the
AACCUP Level II and level III accreditation through the effort
faculty members below:
|
AREA |
Area Chairman |
|
I. Mission, Goals and Objectives |
Engr. Natan F. Gacute |
|
II. Faculty |
Engr. Augusto R. Onia |
|
III. Curriculum and Instruction |
Engr. Edwin C. Esperanza |
|
IV. Students |
Engr. Jesus D. Callanta |
|
V. Research |
Engr. Loida D. Santos |
|
VI. Extension & Community Involvement |
Engr. Natan F. Gacute |
|
VII. Library |
Engr. Eduael G. Usal |
|
VIII. Physical Plant and Facilities |
Engr. Augusto R. Onia |
|
IX. Laboratories |
Engr. Jesus D. Callanta |
|
X. Administration |
Engr. Dante V. Gedaria
Engr. Edwin C. Esperanza |
Engr. Edwin C. Esperanza
ME Over-all Coordinator
- Consistent Performance in Mechanical
Engineering Licensure Examinations:
ME Students Performance in the Licensure Examination from Year
2006 to 2010
|
Date of Exam |
Discipline |
Place/Rank |
Name of Student |
Rating |
|
October 2010 |
ME Board Examination |
Rank 5 among the top performing schools with 50 or more examinees
and with at least 80% passing percentage |
ME Graduates of May 2010 |
PUP rating = 81% |
|
October 2009 |
ME Board Examination |
Rank 6 among the top performing schools with 26-85 examinees |
ME Graduates of May 2009 |
PUP rating = 72%
National Passing percentage = 60.46% |
|
October 2008 |
ME Board Examination |
Rank 3 among the top performing schools with 26-85 examinees |
ME Graduates of May 2008 |
PUP rating = 82%
National Passing percentage = 56.43% |
|
October 2008 |
ME Board Examination |
10th Placer |
Engr. Edward Dela Mines |
88.90% |
|
October 2007 |
ME Board Examination |
Rank 5 among the top performing schools with 26-85 examinees |
ME Graduates of May 2007 |
PUP rating = 75%
National Passing percentage = 53.27% |
|
October 2006 |
ME Board Examination |
8th Placer
9th Placer |
Engr. Joseph A. Roxas
Engr. Don R. David |
90.90%
90.50% |