University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines SYLLABUS

(Formerly Mindanao University of Science and Technology) Course Title:EE Law, Codes, and Professional Ethics
College: College of Engineering and Architecture Course Code:EE223
Department: Electrical Engineering Department Credits:2 unit – 2hrs Lecture
USTP Vision Semester/Year: Prerequisite(s):SS40 Ethics
A nationally - recognized Science Bldg/Rm no.: Co-requisite(s):
and Technology University Instructor: Rojien V. Morcilla, MoE, PEE Consultation Schedule:
providing the vital link between Email: rojmorcilla@ustp.edu.ph Bldg./Rm:
education and the economy. Mobile no.: 09173294080 Office Phone no./Local:
I. Course Description:
USTP Mission This course deals with the study of existing laws, codes, ethics and standards in the practice of the electrical engineering profession. It also
 Bring the world of work provides a general understanding of the key legal aspects and legal framework within which the industry operates with the purpose of
(industry) into the actual higher having an insight into Philippine& ASEAN energy industry.
education and training of II. Course Outcomes(CO) Program Outcomes (PO)
students; a b c d e f g h i j k l m
 Offer entrepreneurs the CO1:
opportunity to maximize their The Students can discuss and explain the existing laws, codes, and E E E E
business potentials through a standards used in the practice of the electrical engineering profession
gamut of services from product CO2:
conceptualization to The students are able explain the basic concept of contracts and
E D E E
commercialization; obligations and ethical standards in the practice of the electrical
 Contribute significantly to the engineering profession
national development goals of CO3:
food security and energy The students can analyze and communicate cases of Energy law and E E E E
sufficiency through Technology regulations
solutions
CEA Vision

CEA Mission
III. Course Outline:
Electrical Engineering Dep’t Vision
To be a nationally-recognized
electrical engineering department
that engages in the highest quality Course Teaching-
education, research, extension and Allotted Intended Learning Suggested Assessment Grading
Outcomes Topic/s Learning Remarks
innovation; and become a leading Time Outcomes(ILO) Readings Tasks/Tools Criteria
(CO) Activities
force in molding globally
competent electrical engineers,
researchers, innovators and USTP Mission and Vision
entrepreneurs. Discuss and explain
the University Mission USTP Policies and
USTP Oral
Electrical Engineering Dep’t and Vision, Policies Guidelines Flip
2hrs Student Presentatio NA
Mission and Guidelines, and Classroom
Program Mission, Electrical Engineering handbook n
 To educate and train our
Vision, and Objectives Program Mission and Vision
students to become industry-
and PEO
ready by incorporating real-
Oral
world electrical engineering Flip
Discuss and explain Presenta
practices in instruction and Classroom Oral
the regulations tion
research. RA 7920 Presentatio
pertaining to the The New Electrical Rubrics
 To develop the innovation and (New Structured n
practice, licensing, and Engineering Law (RA 7920)
technopreneurial skills of 2hrs CO1 Electrical Lecture
registration of of 1995 70%
students by providing Engineerin Written
electrical engineers Passing
opportunities for product g Law) Concept Exam/Quizz
and electricians on Exam
conceptualization to Questions es
or
commercialization.
Quizzes
 To provide technology
solutions to industry and
society through research and
development.
 Oral
BSEE Program Mission Flip Presenta
Produce electrical engineers that Classroom Oral tion
are industry-competent and Discuss and explain Rubrics
Presentatio
thought leaders who significantly the different acts of
Structured n
contribute to the national Electricity Pilferage Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act 70%
2hrs CO1 RA 7832 Lecture
development through electrical and it corresponding (RA 7832) of 1994
Written Passing
engineering solutions and penalties Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
innovations in the industry, Questions es or
business and academe
Quizzes
Program Educational Objectives:
Discuss and explain
Three to Five years from
the essense of the Oral
Graduation:
EPIRA Law, its impact Presenta
PEO1:The graduates are industry- Flip
to the Philippine tion
competent electrical practitioners. Classroom Oral
Electric Power Presentatio Rubrics
PEO2:The graduates are significant industry and Structured n
stakeholders EPIRA Law (RA 9136) of 70%
contributors to the national 3hrs CO1 RA 9136 Lecture
2001
development through electrical Written Passing
engineering solutions and innovations. Identify the regulatory
Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
bodies involve in the
Questions es or
PEO3:The graduates are thought reform of Philippine
leaders and catalyst for improvement Electric Power Quizzes
in the industry, business, and Insdustry
academe.
IIEE Code Flip Oral
Program Outcomes: Discuss and explain of Ethics Classroom Oral Presenta
The graduates of the Electrical the Ethics of an Code of Ethics for Electrical for Presentatio tion
Engineering Electrical Engineers, its Engineers Electrical Structured n Rubrics
Program will be able to: 2hrs CO2 responsibility as a -Ethics of the Profession Profession Lecture
a.Apply knowledge of mathematics, professional to its -The EE and Society al Practice Written 70%
sciences, and engineering to solve client, employer, and -The EE and Profession Concept Exam/Quizz
complex engineering problems Passing
fellow engineers. PRC Code Questions es
appropriate to the field of electrical on Exam
of Ethics
engineering practice. for or
Electrical Quizzes
b.Analyze complex electrical Engineers
engineering problems and formulate
solutions using principles of
mathematics and engineering Oral
sciences. Flip Presenta
Discuss and explain Classroom Oral tion
c.Design, implement, and evaluate the electricity Magna Presentatio Rubrics
systems, components, or processes to Carta for
consumer rights and Structured n
meet desired needs and requirements Magna Carta for Residential Residential 70%
2hrs CO2 obligation towards Lecture
within identified constraints. Electricity Consumer Electricity
proper use of Written Passing
Consumer
electricity (Chapter 2) Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
d.Design and conduct experiments,
Questions es or
analyze and interpret data in electrical
engineering fields specifically on Quizzes
power systems, power electronics,
renewable energy, and power Oral
economics. Presenta
Flip tion
e.Apply knowledge through the use of Classroom Rubrics
current techniques, skills, modern
engineering tools necessary for Discuss and explain Warranties, Liabilities, Oral
contract and Patents, Bids, and Insurance Structured 70%
electrical engineering practice. Presentatio
obligation in Electric -Basics of Obligation and RA 9136 Lecture Passing
n
f.Discuss contemporary issues contracts on Exam
3hrs CO2 Power Trading
involving societal, health, safety, -Elements of Contracts WESM Concept
Written or
professional, ethical, legal, and -Contractual Damages Rules Questions
Identify power trading -Multi-lateral power Exam/Quizz Quizzes
cultural concerning the practice of
schemes contracting es
electrical engineering profession. Role Role
Playing Playing
g.Explain the effects of electrical
engineering solutions in a Rubrics
comprehensive societal, economics
and environmental context for
sustainable development goals. 2hrs MIDTERM EXAM
h.Recognize professional, social, and Discuss and explain
ethical responsibility for the practice
Oral
the basic rules,
of electrical engineering profession. Flip Presenta
requirements,
Classroom Oral tion
procedures, and Rubrics
i.Work effectively as an individual and Presentatio
as a member or a leader in a trans– standards that
Structured n
disciplinary and multi–cultural governs the operation, Philippine 70%
3hrs CO1 Grid Code Lecture
teamsrecognizing the different roles maintenance, and Grid Code
Written Passing
within a team to accomplish a development of high- Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
common goal. voltage backbone Questions es or
Transmission System
j.Proficient in business and technical Quizzes
in the Philippines
communication, and internationally
accepted Electrical Engineering
Oral
standards.
Flip Presenta
Discuss and explain
k.Use engineering and management Classroom Oral tion
the national technical Rubrics
principles as a member or a leader in a Presentatio
team, to manage projects and in standards and
Philippine Structured n
multidisciplinary environment. guidelines for the 70%
2hrs CO1 Distribution Code Distributi Lecture
Users of Electrical Passing
on Code Written
l.Recognize the need to be updated of Distribution System in Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
the developments in the specific field the Philippines Questions es or
of practice of electrical engineering
and be prepared to engage in life – Quizzes
long learning
Discuss and explain Oral
m.Participate in the generation of Flip
the Electrical Presenta
new knowledge and advancement of Classroom Oral
Engineering Practice Presentatio tion
existing knowledge, in research and
development projects, and in policies, standards, Structured n Rubrics
technopreneurial activities in the 2hrs CO1 and guidelines for National Building Code PD 9016 Lecture
areas of power systems, power the design, location, Written 70%
electronics, renewable energy, and Concept Exam/Quizz passing
power economics aligned to regional
sitting, construction,
alteration, repair, Questions es on Exam
and national development agenda or
goals. conversion, use, or
 occupancy, Quizzes
maintenance,
Code Descriptor
moving, demolition
I Introductory Course
of, and addition to
E Enabling Course
D Demonstrative Course
public and private
Code Definition buildings and
structures
An introductory
I
course to an outcome Discuss and explain
Oral
A course that the basic rules,
Flip Presenta
E strengthens the requirements and tion
Classroom
outcome procedures that Rubrics
A course govern the Oral
Structured
D demonstrating an Presentatio 70%
operation of the RA 9136 Lecture
outcome n
CO1 Philippine Electricity Wholesale Electricity Spot passing
1.5hrs
market Market Rules WESM Concept on Exam
Written
Rules Questions or
Exam/Quizz
Identify and Quizzes
es
recognize Role
personalities and Playing Role
participants in Playing
Rubrics
WESM
Analyze sample 70%
trading cases using Oral passing
Concept
the WESM rules Presentatio for Exam
Questions
n or
Wholesale Electricity Spot WESM
1.5hrs CO3 Analyze risk and
Market Rules Cases Rules Role Quizzes
opportunities in the Written
Playing
energy market Exam/Quizz Role
es Playing
Discuss and explain Rubrics
 jurispridence in
energy law

Oral
DOE
Discuss and explain Presenta
Guideline
Oral tion
the energy efficiency s for
Flip Presentatio Rubrics
guidelines in the Guidelines for Energy Energy
Conserving Classroom n
design and Conserving Design of 70%
1hr CO1 Design of
construction of Buildings and Utility
Buildings Structured Written passing
Systems
buildings in the and Utility Lecture Exam/Quizz on Exam
Philippines Systems es or
(Chapter 3
– 4) Quizzes

Perform analysis on Oral

the energy efficiency DOE Flip Presenta
measures imployed Guideline Classroom Oral tion
s for Presentatio Rubrics
in Lighting, Electric Analysis on the Design of Energy Structured n
Power Distribution Buildings and Utility Conserving
2hrs CO3 Lecture 70%
Equipments, Air Systems in line with Energy Design of
Conservation Written pasing
Conditioning and Buildings
Concept Exam/Quizz on Exam
Ventilating System, and Utility
Systems Questions es or
and Steam and Hot (Chapter 5) Quizzes
Water Systems
Discuss and explain Flip Oral
where law intersects Oral Presenta
Classroom
Presentatio tion
with Science and
ASEAN n Rubrics
Economics Energy Law in the context of Structured
3hrs CO3 Electricity
ASEAN and the World Lecture
Markets Written 70%
Compare and
Exam/Quizz
contrast Energy Law Concept passing
es
of other ASEAN Questions on Exam
 nationa and the or
world Role Quizzes
Playing
Demonstrate
mastery of the rules
and procedures of
energy law and
regulations
2hrs FINAL EXAM

IV. Course Requirements:

1. Class attendance and participation policy:
 Attendance refer to Student Handbook
2. Course Readings/Materials:
(a)Titles, authors, and editions of textbooks and other materials, required and recommended(Copyright within 10 years)
 RA 7920, New Electrical Engineering Law, 1995
 RA 7832, Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act, 1994
 Code of Ethics for Electrical Professional Practice, Institute of Intergrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines,
Inc. (IIEE), 2015
 Code of Ethics for Electrical Engineers, Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC)
 RA 9136, Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA Law), 2001
 Wholesale Electricity Spot Market Rules, Energy Regulatory Commission, 2002
 Philippine Grid Code, Energy Regulatory Commission, 2001
 Philippine Distribution Code, Distribution Management Committee, Inc (DMC), 2016
 National Building Code of the Philippines, PD 1096
 Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers, Energy Regulatory Commission, 2004
 Guidelines for Energy Conserving Designs of Buildings, Department of Energy (DOE), 2007
(b) Supplies needed (calculators, software’s, workbooks, disks, CDs, lab supplies, art supplies, etc.)
 Projector
 Computer
 Art Supplies
(c)URLs foronline resources
  www. iiee.gov.ph
 www.prc.gov.ph
 www.doe.gov.ph
3. Assignments, Assessment, and Evaluation
(a)Policy concerning homework
 6 homework/assignment in a Term
(b) Policy concerning make-up exams
 refer to student handbook
(c) Policy concerning late assignments/requirements
 late assignments will not be accepted
(d) Preliminary information on term papers or projects, with due dates
 late projects will be given equivalent deduction per hour
(e) List of assignments that will impact the final grade and % weight given each
 3 assignments per term
(f)Description in detail of grading processes and criteria (how many quizzes, tests, papers; weighting of each; amount of
homework, etc.) or the GRADING POLICY

(Passing Percentage is 70%)

Periodic Grade: Assessment Coverage:

Periodic Exam - 30 % Midterm = 50%CO1 + 50%CO2 - 50%
Quizzes - 40 % Final = 30%CO1 + 70% CO3 - 50%
Performance Task - 20% Final Gade = 100%
Others - 10 %
100 %

(g) Subject-to-change notice - TBA

(h) Date and time of Midterm and Final Exam - TBA
4. Use of VLS in classto distribute course materials, to communicate and collaborate online, to post grades, to submit assignments,
and to give you online quizzes and surveys.
 Edmodo Code: TBA
Disclaimer:

Every attempt is made to provide a complete syllabus that provides an accurate overview of the subject. However, circumstances and events make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. This may depend, in part, on the progress, needs, and
experiences of the students.
Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

Hope Wilfrey U. Zozobrado, REE Rojien V. Morcilla, MoE, PEE Dr. Consorcio S. Namoco Jr.
Instructor Chairman Dean