UST & Faculty of Engineering – Comprehensive Study Notes
About the University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Founded (1611); oldest existing university in Asia.
Largest single-campus Catholic university in the world (by student population).
Established through Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P.
24\,\text{Jul}\,1605: Bequeathed 1{,}500 pesos + personal library ➔ nucleus of college.
Original name: Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario ➔ later Colegio de Santo Tomas (honoring St. Thomas Aquinas).
Original location: Intramuros (Walled City of Manila); moved to Sampaloc, Manila (1927, 21.5 ha).
Major Historical Milestones
29\,\text{Jul}\,1619 – Authorized to confer degrees in Theology & Philosophy.
20\,\text{Nov}\,1645 – Elevated to a University by Pope Innocent X.
1680 – Placed under Spanish royal patronage.
1681 – Declared Public University of General Studies (can confer other degrees).
1734 – Pope Clement XII: may confer degrees in all existing & future faculties; approved jurisprudence curriculum.
1762–1764 – British invasion: UST raised four 400-man companies (students & professors) for defense.
1768 – After Jesuit expulsion, UST left as sole higher-education institution in the Philippines.
1785 – King Charles III grants title “Royal”.
20\,\text{May}\,1865 – Queen Isabella II: UST empowered to supervise all Philippine schools; Rector became ex-officio head of secondary & higher education.
17\,\text{Sep}\,1902 – Pope Leo XIII designates UST a Pontifical University (2nd in the world after the Gregorian, 1873).
1947 – Pope Pius XII: formal title “The Catholic University of the Philippines”.
Academic interruptions only twice:
1898–1899 – Philippine Revolution & Filipino-American War.
1942–1945 – WWII: campus became internment camp (~2{,}500 civilians liberated 3\,\text{Feb}\,1945).
Notable alumni: National heroes Jose Rizal, Emilio Jacinto, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Apolinario Mabini; Presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Laurel, Macapagal; numerous jurists, scientists, engineers, writers.
Visited by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Francis.
UST Identity, Vision, Mission
Identity: Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University of the Philippines; Dominican order; patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Motto: Veritas in Caritate (Eph 4{:}15) – “truth in charity”.
Vision: Premier Catholic learning institution in Asia; professional & moral formation for social transformation.
Mission: Pursuit of truth (reason + faith); generate, advance, transmit knowledge; form competent, compassionate professionals for Church, nation, global community.
The Nine Directional Areas (Strategic Priorities)
Thomasian Identity – Form servant leaders upholding UST ideals; nation-building.
Leadership & Governance – Proactive, systematic, mission-oriented leadership recognized regionally.
Teaching & Learning – Achieve world-class status.
Research & Innovation – Internationally acknowledged pioneer across disciplines.
Community Development & Advocacy – Vibrant evangelizing community for social transformation.
Student Welfare & Services – Responsive, evidence-based services of global standards.
Public Presence – Preeminent influence; proactive in social, cultural, moral advocacy; lead in policy.
Resource Management – Conducive, state-of-the-art, self-sustaining environment; professional workforce.
Internationalization – Integrate global engagement within strategic plans; prep students for global arena.
UST Seal (Heraldic Elements)
Shield quartered by Dominican Cross; central Sun of St. Thomas Aquinas – light of knowledge.
Upper-left: Papal Tiara – pontifical roots.
Upper-right: Lion – royal patronage (Spain).
Lower-left: Sea Lion – City of Manila, symbolizing Philippine identity.
Lower-right: Rose – patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Colors: symbols in gold on light blue (honor Mary); cross in black & white (Dominican colors).
University Hymn
Composed for 350^{\text{th}} anniversary (1961).
Lyrics: José Maria Hernandez.
Music: Dean Julio Esteban Anguita (first Conservatory Director).
Orchestration: Fr. Manuel P. Maramba, OSB.
Purpose: Embodies University spirit; bolsters morale; fosters pride & unity.
Campus Landmarks (Key Points on Map)
Arch of the Centuries, Main Building, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Statue, twin Fountains.
UST Museum, Quadricentennial Square & Quattromondial Monument.
Botanical Garden, Beato Angelico Building & Publishing House (plus Domus Mariae Residences).
Grandstand & Parade Ground, Swimming Pool.
Blessed B.G. Paredes, O.P. Building.
Santisimo Rosario Parish Chapel, Central Seminary, Fathers’ Residence, Carillon.
Academic buildings: Benavides, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex (TARC), Graduate School, St. Raymund, San Martin de Porres, Albertus Magnus, Fr. Roque Ruaño (Engineering), Quadricentennial Pavilion, AMV College of Accountancy / Parking.
Services: UST-Tan Yan Kee Student Center, Miguel de Benavides Library, Health Service & Career Center, UST Hospital (Clinical & Extension).
Open spaces: Rosarium, Parade Grounds.
Faculty of Engineering (FoE)
Historical Timeline
18\,\text{May}\,1907 – Established as School of Civil Engineering; degree: MSCE.
July 1927 – Relocated to Sampaloc with other faculties; housed in new Main Building (designed by alumnus Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.).
June 1930 – BS Architecture introduced (within FoE at that time).
1934 – BS Chemical Engineering (BSChE) offered in Liberal Arts; BS Mining Engineering in FoE.
1938 – BSChE transferred to FoE.
1940 – Added BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME) & BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE); enrollment opened to women.
1949 – BS Mining Engineering phased out (low enrollment).
25\,\text{Feb}\,1950 – Engineering-Architecture Building inaugurated.
1960 – BS Electronics Engineering (BSECE) introduced; Thomasian Engineer publication launched.
1977 – BS Industrial Engineering (BSIE) opened; FoE placed under patronage of Blessed Jordan of Saxony.
1979 – Engineering-Architecture & Fine Arts buildings renamed Roque Ruaño Building.
Vision & Mission
Vision: Premier Catholic institution in engineering education, research, innovation in Asia-Pacific.
Mission: Pursuit of truth; form technically competent engineers/technologists with Christian values for service to Church, nation, world.
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Framework – UST FoE
Anchored on University Mission & Vision (internal stakeholders) and external stakeholders.
Core components:
• Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
• Program/Student Outcomes
• Outcomes-Based Teaching & Learning (OBTL)
• Assessment Process
• Curriculum Evaluation
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
Sample Program Educational Objectives – Electrical Engineering (within 4 yrs of graduation)
Practice areas: Power Systems, Design, Illumination, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Education/Research, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical Safety.
Desired traits: contemplative, creative, critical thinkers; exemplary work ethic; societal improvement & lifelong learning.
Specific PEOs:
Demonstrate technical competence locally/abroad.
Work in industry (design, operation, management).
Pursue teaching/research after advanced study.
Engage in technical sales/entrepreneurship.
Exhibit contemplative, creative, critical thinking.
Show exemplary ethics & societal commitment.
Commit to lifelong learning.
UST Engineering Program Outcomes (aligned with PTC & CHED)
Knowledge Attributes (K)
K1: Apply math & science appropriately to engineering problems.
K2: Understand professional & ethical responsibility.
K3: Broad education to assess global/economic/environmental/societal impact.
K4: Apply engineering & management principles as team member/leader.
Design Attributes (D)
D1: Design & conduct experiments; analyze, interpret data; simulate processes.
D2: Design/improve/supervise systems within realistic constraints.
D3: Identify, formulate, solve engineering problems.
Professional Attributes (P)
P1: Work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
P2: Communicate effectively (oral & written English).
P3: Engage in lifelong learning; stay current.
P4: Show active concern for contemporary local/global issues.
P5: Use appropriate techniques, skills, modern tools for practice.
ABET Outcomes (Mapping to UST / PTC / CHED)
Solve – Identify, formulate, solve complex engineering problems (apply engineering/science/math).
Design – Produce solutions meeting needs with considerations of health, safety, welfare, and multiple contextual factors.
Communicate – Effective communication with diverse audiences.
Be Professional – Recognize ethical/professional responsibilities; make informed judgments considering global/economic/environmental/societal impacts.
Teamwork – Function effectively on teams: leadership, collaborative environment, planning, objectives.
Experiment – Develop & conduct experiments; analyze/interpret data; draw conclusions using judgment.
Learn New Knowledge – Acquire/apply new knowledge as needed using suitable strategies.
The SEAL of Thomasian Education
COMPETENCE • COMMITMENT • COMPASSION
Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes shape graduates as:
Servant Leader
Effective Communicator & Collaborator
Analytical & Creative Thinker
Lifelong Learner
Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs)
With Christ at the center, a Thomasian embodies:
Servant Leader
Leads advocacies for life, freedom, justice, solidarity for family, community, Church, environment.
Implements compassionate projects aiding poor & marginalized.
Respects every human person regardless of race, religion, age, gender.
Effective Communicator & Collaborator
Expresses clearly, correctly, confidently across contexts & technologies.
Works productively with diverse individuals/groups.
Respects individual differences as God’s creation.
Analytical & Creative Thinker
Demonstrates judiciousness, resourcefulness in decisions.
Engages in research addressing societal issues.
Presents insights ethically & evidence-based.
Lifelong Learner
Practices reflection for disciplinal relevance & professional growth.
Prepares for continuous competency upgrading.
Remains faithful to Christ’s teachings (via Catholic Church) amid new challenges.
Invokes the Lord as the true source of light and wisdom.
Requests: keen understanding, retentive memory, correct grasp of things.
Seeks accuracy in exposition and clarity in expression.
Asks divine presence from start to completion of work.
Closes with “Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.”
About the University of Santo Tomas (UST)
Founded (1611); oldest existing university in Asia.
Largest single-campus Catholic university in the world (by student population).
Established through Bishop Miguel de Benavides, O.P.
24\,\text{Jul}\,1605: Bequeathed 1{,}500 pesos + personal library ➔ nucleus of college.
Original name: Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario ➔ later Colegio de Santo Tomas (honoring St. Thomas Aquinas).
Original location: Intramuros (Walled City of Manila); moved to Sampaloc, Manila (1927, 21.5 ha).
Major Historical Milestones
29\,\text{Jul}\,1619 – Authorized to confer degrees in Theology & Philosophy.
20\,\text{Nov}\,1645 – Elevated to a University by Pope Innocent X.
1680 – Placed under Spanish royal patronage.
1681 – Declared Public University of General Studies (can confer other degrees).
1734 – Pope Clement XII: may confer degrees in all existing & future faculties; approved jurisprudence curriculum.
1762–1764 – British invasion: UST raised four 400-man companies (students & professors) for defense.
1768 – After Jesuit expulsion, UST left as sole higher-education institution in the Philippines.
1785 – King Charles III grants title “Royal”.
20\,\text{May}\,1865 – Queen Isabella II: UST empowered to supervise all Philippine schools; Rector became ex-officio head of secondary & higher education.
17\,\text{Sep}\,1902 – Pope Leo XIII designates UST a Pontifical University (2nd in the world after the Gregorian, 1873).
1947 – Pope Pius XII: formal title “The Catholic University of the Philippines”.
Academic interruptions only twice:
1898–1899 – Philippine Revolution & Filipino-American War.
1942–1945 – WWII: campus became internment camp (~2{,}500 civilians liberated 3\,\text{Feb}\,1945).
Notable alumni: National heroes Jose Rizal, Emilio Jacinto, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Apolinario Mabini; Presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Laurel, Macapagal; numerous jurists, scientists, engineers, writers.
Visited by Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Francis.
UST Identity, Vision, Mission
Identity: Pontifical, Royal, and Catholic University of the Philippines; Dominican order; patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Motto: Veritas in Caritate (Eph 4{:}15) – “truth in charity”.
Vision: Premier Catholic learning institution in Asia; professional & moral formation for social transformation.
Mission: Pursuit of truth (reason + faith); generate, advance, transmit knowledge; form competent, compassionate professionals for Church, nation, global community.
The Nine Directional Areas (Strategic Priorities)
Thomasian Identity – Form servant leaders upholding UST ideals; nation-building.
Leadership & Governance – Proactive, systematic, mission-oriented leadership recognized regionally.
Teaching & Learning – Achieve world-class status.
Research & Innovation – Internationally acknowledged pioneer across disciplines.
Community Development & Advocacy – Vibrant evangelizing community for social transformation.
Student Welfare & Services – Responsive, evidence-based services of global standards.
Public Presence – Preeminent influence; proactive in social, cultural, moral advocacy; lead in policy.
Resource Management – Conducive, state-of-the-art, self-sustaining environment; professional workforce.
Internationalization – Integrate global engagement within strategic plans; prep students for global arena.
UST Seal (Heraldic Elements)
Shield quartered by Dominican Cross; central Sun of St. Thomas Aquinas – light of knowledge.
Upper-left: Papal Tiara – pontifical roots.
Upper-right: Lion – royal patronage (Spain).
Lower-left: Sea Lion – City of Manila, symbolizing Philippine identity.
Lower-right: Rose – patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Colors: symbols in gold on light blue (honor Mary); cross in black & white (Dominican colors).
University Hymn
Composed for 350^{\text{th}} anniversary (1961).
Lyrics: José Maria Hernandez.
Music: Dean Julio Esteban Anguita (first Conservatory Director).
Orchestration: Fr. Manuel P. Maramba, OSB.
Purpose: Embodies University spirit; bolsters morale; fosters pride & unity.
Campus Landmarks (Key Points on Map)
Arch of the Centuries, Main Building, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Statue, twin Fountains.
UST Museum, Quadricentennial Square & Quattromondial Monument.
Botanical Garden, Beato Angelico Building & Publishing House (plus Domus Mariae Residences).
Grandstand & Parade Ground, Swimming Pool.
Blessed B.G. Paredes, O.P. Building.
Santisimo Rosario Parish Chapel, Central Seminary, Fathers’ Residence, Carillon.
Academic buildings: Benavides, Thomas Aquinas Research Complex (TARC), Graduate School, St. Raymund, San Martin de Porres, Albertus Magnus, Fr. Roque Ruaño (Engineering), Quadricentennial Pavilion, AMV College of Accountancy / Parking.
Services: UST-Tan Yan Kee Student Center, Miguel de Benavides Library, Health Service & Career Center, UST Hospital (Clinical & Extension).
Open spaces: Rosarium, Parade Grounds.
Faculty of Engineering (FoE)
Historical Timeline
18\,\text{May}\,1907 – Established as School of Civil Engineering; degree: MSCE.
July 1927 – Relocated to Sampaloc with other faculties; housed in new Main Building (designed by alumnus Fr. Roque Ruaño, O.P.).
June 1930 – BS Architecture introduced (within FoE at that time).
1934 – BS Chemical Engineering (BSChE) offered in Liberal Arts; BS Mining Engineering in FoE.
1938 – BSChE transferred to FoE.
1940 – Added BS Mechanical Engineering (BSME) & BS Electrical Engineering (BSEE); enrollment opened to women.
1949 – BS Mining Engineering phased out (low enrollment).
25\,\text{Feb}\,1950 – Engineering-Architecture Building inaugurated.
1960 – BS Electronics Engineering (BSECE) introduced; Thomasian Engineer publication launched.
1977 – BS Industrial Engineering (BSIE) opened; FoE placed under patronage of Blessed Jordan of Saxony.
1979 – Engineering-Architecture & Fine Arts buildings renamed Roque Ruaño Building.
Vision & Mission
Vision: Premier Catholic institution in engineering education, research, innovation in Asia-Pacific.
Mission: Pursuit of truth; form technically competent engineers/technologists with Christian values for service to Church, nation, world.
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) Framework – UST FoE
Anchored on University Mission & Vision (internal stakeholders) and external stakeholders.
Core components:
• Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
• Program/Student Outcomes
• Outcomes-Based Teaching & Learning (OBTL)
• Assessment Process
• Curriculum Evaluation
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
Sample Program Educational Objectives – Electrical Engineering (within 4 yrs of graduation)
Practice areas: Power Systems, Design, Illumination, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Education/Research, Instrumentation & Control, Electrical Safety.
Desired traits: contemplative, creative, critical thinkers; exemplary work ethic; societal improvement & lifelong learning.
Specific PEOs:
Demonstrate technical competence locally/abroad.
Work in industry (design, operation, management).
Pursue teaching/research after advanced study.
Engage in technical sales/entrepreneurship.
Exhibit contemplative, creative, critical thinking.
Show exemplary ethics & societal commitment.
Commit to lifelong learning.
UST Engineering Program Outcomes (aligned with PTC & CHED)
Knowledge Attributes (K)
K1: Apply math & science appropriately to engineering problems.
K2: Understand professional & ethical responsibility.
K3: Broad education to assess global/economic/environmental/societal impact.
K4: Apply engineering & management principles as team member/leader.
Design Attributes (D)
D1: Design & conduct experiments; analyze, interpret data; simulate processes.
D2: Design/improve/supervise systems within realistic constraints.
D3: Identify, formulate, solve engineering problems.
Professional Attributes (P)
P1: Work effectively in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams.
P2: Communicate effectively (oral & written English).
P3: Engage in lifelong learning; stay current.
P4: Show active concern for contemporary local/global issues.
P5: Use appropriate techniques, skills, modern tools for practice.
ABET Outcomes (Mapping to UST / PTC / CHED)
Solve – Identify, formulate, solve complex engineering problems (apply engineering/science/math).
Design – Produce solutions meeting needs with considerations of health, safety, welfare, and multiple contextual factors.
Communicate – Effective communication with diverse audiences.
Be Professional – Recognize ethical/professional responsibilities; make informed judgments considering global/economic/environmental/societal impacts.
Teamwork – Function effectively on teams: leadership, collaborative environment, planning, objectives.
Experiment – Develop & conduct experiments; analyze/interpret data; draw conclusions using judgment.
Learn New Knowledge – Acquire/apply new knowledge as needed using suitable strategies.
The SEAL of Thomasian Education
COMPETENCE • COMMITMENT • COMPASSION
Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes shape graduates as:
Servant Leader
Effective Communicator & Collaborator
Analytical & Creative Thinker
Lifelong Learner
Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs)
With Christ at the center, a Thomasian embodies:
Servant Leader
Leads advocacies for life, freedom, justice, solidarity for family, community, Church, environment.
Implements compassionate projects aiding poor & marginalized.
Respects every human person regardless of race, religion, age, gender.
Effective Communicator & Collaborator
Expresses clearly, correctly, confidently across contexts & technologies.
Works productively with diverse individuals/groups.
Respects individual differences as God’s creation.
Analytical & Creative Thinker
Demonstrates judiciousness, resourcefulness in decisions.
Engages in research addressing societal issues.
Presents insights ethically & evidence-based.
Lifelong Learner
Practices reflection for disciplinal relevance & professional growth.
Prepares for continuous competency upgrading.
Remains faithful to Christ’s teachings (via Catholic Church) amid new challenges.