MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of EE-ECE-COE

VISION
Mapúa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
 providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery;
 engaging in cutting-edge research; and
 responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION
a) The mission of Mapúa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve and
apply scientific, engineering, architectural and IT knowledge.
b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with professional
and advanced scientific and engineering, architectural and information technology education
through rigorous and up-to-date academic programs with ample opportunities for the
exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery.
c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be rich in
the humanities, languages and social sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and reporting
on the results of such inquiries.
e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's vast store
of knowledge in science, engineering and other realms on the problems of the industry and
the community in order to make the Philippines and the world a better place.

MISSION
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
a b c d e
1. To equip graduates with a broad foundation of basic
engineering concepts and fundamentals of Electronics   

addressed by DLHS
Engineering.
2. To develop in graduates the capability to apply learned
concepts in engineering design and to implement them as a    
practicing engineers.
3. To inculcate in graduates the importance of lifelong
   
learning.
4. To develop in graduates an appreciation of technology and
   
determine its application in the advancement of society.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : ECE100

2. Course Title : Introduction to Electronics and Communications Engineering

3. Pre-requisite : None

4. Co-requisite : None

5. Credit/ Class Schedule : 1 unit / 1.5 lecture hours per week

6. Course Description : This course introduces Electronics and

Communications Engineering as a profession with emphasis on the learning methods
to help students adjust to the needs of the course, the quarter system, and to
develop engineering skills to succeed in the study of ECE. Thus, it gives the student
an introduction to the engineering profession and other related field of study, and the
career paths available, with focus on the ECE program and its specialization.

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7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Program
Educational
Program Outcomes
Objectives
1 2 3 4
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
(a) √ √  
and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well
(b) √ √ √ √
as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process
(c) √ √ √ 
to meet desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams  √ √ √
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
(e) √ √ √ √
problems
An understanding of professional and ethical
(f) √ √ √ √
responsibility
(g) An ability to communicate effectively √ √ √ √
The broad education necessary to understand the
(h) impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal √ √ √ √
context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage
(i) √ √ √ √
in life-long learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues √ √ √ √
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
(k) √ √  √
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives Program Outcomes
The students should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k
1. Familiarize them with the Electronics
√ √ √ √ √ √
Engineering curriculum.
2. Know the common traits and activities
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
that good engineers must possess.
3. Learn how to prepare for an
√ √ √ √ √
Engineering Career.
4. Familiarize themselves with the
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Engineering design process.
5. Learn the importance of good
communication skills both orally and in √ √ √ √ √ √
written form.
6. Learn the importance of engineering
ethics and why should live by these √ √ √ √ √ √ √
codes of ethics.

9. Course Coverage :

METHODOLOGY
EVALUATION
WEEK TOPICS &
TOOL
STRATEGY

Orientation
1 Discussion
 Classroom and Course policies
 Course Syllabus

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  Course Requirements
 Grading System

Introduction to Electronics
Engineering
 The ECE Curriculum
 Languages,
Recitation
2 Humanities, and Social Discussion
Science Courses
 Mathematics Courses
 Science Courses
 Professional Courses
 Specialization Courses
The Learning Environment
Assignment
 Learning and teaching styles
Impromptu
and methodology
Design
 Collaborative learning and
(Prepare a
3 group study Discussion
design that will
 Laboratory experiments
adhere from a
 Stress Management
set of rules and
 Time Management
from a given
materials)

Assignment
Introduction to Engineering
Impromptu
Profession
Design
 Engineering as a Profession
(Prepare a
4  Common Traits of a Good Discussion
design that will
Engineer
adhere from a
 ABET and Engineering
set of rules and
Outcomes
from a given
materials)

Preparing for an Engineering Career

 The Transition from High
School to College
5 Discussion
 Budgeting your time Recitation
 Daily Studying and
Preparation
 Engineering Organizations

Introduction to Engineering Design

 Engineering Design Processes
 Engineering Economics Recitation
 Material Selection Report on
 Teamwork Important
 Common Traits of Good Team design
6  Conflict Resolution Discussion parameters of
 Project Scheduling and Task some products
Chart or services and
 Evaluating Alternatives explain the
 Patent, Trademark, and findings.
Copyright
 Engineering Standard and
Codes
Engineering Communications Discussion, Assignment
7
 Communication Skills and Illustration, Slides Student Visual

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 Presentations of Engineering and Live Presentation of
works Demonstration an engineering
 Steps In Solving Engineering related topic
Problems (Applying the
 Homework Presentation steps in solving
engineering
problems).

 Progress Reports, Executive

Summary and Short Memo
 Technical Report Discussion,
8
 Oral Communication Illustration, Slides
 Power Point Presentation
 Engineering Graphical
Communication
Engineering Ethics
9  The Engineering Code of Discussion Recitation
Ethics

Introduction to Engineering Practice Assignment:

 Engineering as a Career and Report on any
10 Discussion,
Career Opportunities in ethics-related
Illustration, Slides
Computer Engineering case.
 The ECE OJT Program

Make a 4-year
plan report
Submission of End of Term applying the
11
Requirements concepts and
ideas learned
from this
course.

10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

A student completing this
course should at the minimum 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j K
be able to:
 Explain the Electronics
Engineering Curriculum, and √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
learning environment.
 Explain the differences
among various engineering √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
discipline.
 Explain the common traits
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
and activities of engineers.
 Explain how to apply science
and mathematics to design,
develop, test and supervise √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
the manufacture of millions of
products and services.
 Explain the important factors
that need to consider when √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
designing products.
 Apply the time management
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
ideas learned to arrive at a
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 reasonable weekly schedule.
 Apply the ideas learned to
make a smooth transition √ √ √ √ √ √ √
from high school to college.
 Explain the basic steps that
all engineers follow to design √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
products and services.
 Explain the important role of
Economics, selection of
materials, and project √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
management in engineering
decision making.
 Explain the importance of
having standards and codes √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
in engineering.
 Explain the concepts of
patent, trademark and √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
copyright.
 Explain the basic steps
involved in the solution of √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
engineering problems.
 Identify own ways to verify
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
solutions to a problem.
 Explain the significance of
communicating well with
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
others both orally and in
written form.
 Identify various ways of
giving an engineering
presentation, including a
homework presentation, √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
progress report, executive
summary, short memo, and
detailed technical report.
 Explain the importance of
engineering ethics and why
√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
should engineers live by
these codes of ethics.
 Explain the engineer’s creed
and reasons why engineers √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
should take pledge.

11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Engineering topics – 100 %

12. Textbook : Introduction to Engineering by Saeed Moaveni

Thomson Asian Edition

13. Recommended Course Evaluation :

Grading System: Final Grade should be based on attendance, reaction papers,

reports, class performance, and other similar course requirements.

Passing is 60%

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14. Other References

1. Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction by Saeed Moaveni

2. Mapua 2007 Curricular Guidelines

15. Course Materials Made Available:

Course goals and instructional objectives

Course schedule, handouts to students

16. Committee Members:

ECE Course Clusters 1, 2 and 3 Members

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