Ece Course Description

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Republic of the PhilippinesNUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Communication Engineering

Effective SY 2014-2015

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I. TECHNICAL COURSESA. MathematicsMath 1 Engineering Algebra 1 Algebraic expressions and equations; solution sets of

algebraic equations in one variable: linear, quadratic,polynomial of degree n, fractional, radical equations,quadratic in form, exponential and logarithmic equations;decomposition of fractions into partial fractions; solutionsets of systems of linear equations involving up to threevariables.

Math 5 Engineering Algebra 2 Matrices and determinants; arithmetic and geometricseries; solution sets of different types of inequalities andsystems involving quadratics; solution of linear equationsusing determinants and matrices.

Math 2 Plane & SphericalTrigonometry

Trigonometric functions; identities and equations;solutions of triangles; law of sines; law of cosines; inversetrigonometric functions; spherical trigonometry.

Math 4 Analytic Geometry Equations of lines and conic sections; curve tracing inboth rectangular and polar coordinates in two-dimensional space.

Math 3 Solid Mensuration Concept of lines and planes; Cavalieris and Volumetheorems; formulas for areas of plane figures, volumesfor solids; volumes and surfaces areas for spheres,pyramids, and cones; zone, sector and segment of asphere; theorems of Pappus.

Math 6 Differential Equation Basic concepts of calculus such as limits, continuity anddifferentiability of functions; differentiation of algebraicand transcendental functions involving oneor more variables; applications of differential calculus toproblems on optimization, rates of change, related rates,tangents and normals, and approximations; partialdifferentiation and transcendental curve tracing.

Math 8 Integral Calculus Concept of integration and its application to physical

problems such as evaluation of areas, volumes ofrevolution, force, and work; fundamental formulas andvarious techniques of integration applied to both singlevariable and multi-variable functions; tracing of functionsof two variables.

Math 9 Differential Equations Differentiation and integration in solving first order, first-degree differential equations, and linear differentialequations of order n; Laplace transforms in solvingdifferential equations.


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Math 7 Probability & Statistics Basic principles of statistics; presentation and analysis ofdata; averages, median, mode; deviations; probabilitydistributions; normal curves and applications; regressionanalysis and correlation; application to engineeringproblems.

B. Physical SciencesChem 1 General Chemistry Basic concepts of matter and its classification; mass

relationships in chemical reactions; properties of gases,liquids, and solids; concepts of thermochemistry;quantum theory and electronic behavior; periodicrelationship of elements in the periodic table;intramolecular forces; and solutions.

Physics 1 Engineering Physics 1 Vectors; kinematics; dynamics; work, energy, and power;impulse and momentum; rotation; dynamics of rotation;elasticity; and oscillation.

Physics 2 Engineering Physics 2 Fluids; thermal expansion, thermal stress; heat transfer;calorimetry; waves; electrostatics; electricity; magnetism;optics; image formation by plane and curved mirrors; andimage formation by thin lenses.

C. Basic Engineering SciencesDraw 1 Engineering Drawing Practices and techniques of graphical communication;

application of drafting instruments, lettering scale, andunits of measure; descriptive geometry; orthographicprojections; auxiliary views; dimensioning; sectional views;pictorial drawings; requirements of engineering workingdrawings; and assembly and exploded detailed drawings.

Comp 1 Computer Fundamentals &Programming

Basic information technology concepts; fundamentals ofalgorithm development; high-level language andprogramming applications; computer solutions ofengineering problems.

Comp 2 Computer-Aided Drafting Concepts of computer-aided drafting (CAD); introductionto the CAD environment; terminologies; and the generaloperating procedures and techniques in entering andexecuting basic CAD commands.

Mech 1 Statics of Rigid Bodies Force systems; structure analyses; friction; centroids andcenters of gravity; and moments of inertia.

Mech 2 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies Kinetics and kinematics of a particle; kinetics andkinematics of rigid bodies; work energy method; andimpulse and momentum.

Mech 3 Mechanics of DeformableBodies

Axial stress and strain; stresses for torsion and bending;combined stresses; beam deflections; indeterminatebeams; and elastic instability.


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Engg 4 Engineering Economy Concepts of the time value of money and equivalence;basic economy study methods; decisions under certainty;decisions recognizing risk; and decisions admittinguncertainty.

Engg 9 Engineering Management Decision-making; the functions of management; managingproduction and service operations; managing themarketing function; and managing the finance function.

Engg 2 Environmental Engineering Ecological framework of sustainable development;pollution environments: water, air, and solid; wastetreatment processes, disposal, and management;government legislation, rules, and regulation related to the

environment and waste management; and environmentalmanagement system.

Engg 6 Safety Mangement Evolution of safety management; safety terminology;safety programs adopted by high risk industries; hazardsin the construction, manufacturing, gas and power plants,and other engineering industries and how to prevent ormitigate them; techniques in hazard identification andanalysis in workplaces; off-the-job safety; disasterprevention and mitigation; and incident investigation.

D. Allied SubjectsMath 11 Discrete Mathematics This course deals with logic, sets, proofs, growth of

functions, theory of numbers, counting techniques, treesand graph theory.

ME 2 Basic Thermodynamics A course dealing with the thermodynamic properties ofpure substances, ideal and real gases and the study andapplication of the laws of thermodynamics in the analysisof processes and cycles. It includes introduction to vaporand gas cycles.

Engg 2 Materials Engineering Structure and composition of materials (metals, polymers,ceramics and composites). Processing, properties andbehavior in service environments.

E. Professional Courses1. Core CoursesMath 10 Advanced Engineering

Mathematics for ECEA study of selected topics in mathematics and theirapplications in advanced courses in engineering and otherallied sciences. It covers the study of Complex numbersand complex variables, Laplace and Inverse LaplaceTransforms, Power series, Fourier series, FourierTransforms, z-transforms, power series solution ofordinary differential equations, and partial differentialequations.


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ECE 12 ECE Laws, Contracts and Ethics Contracts; warranties; liabilities; patents; bids; insurance;other topics on the legal and ethical positions of theprofessional engineer.

EE 1 Circuits 1 Fundamental relationships in circuit theory, mesh andnode equations; resistive networks, network theorems;solutions of network problems using Laplace transform;transient analysis; methods of circuit analysis.

EE 2 Circuits 2 Complex algebra and phasors; simple AC circuits,impedance and admittance; mesh and node analysis forAC circuits; AC network theorems; power in AC circuits;resonance; three-phase circuits; transformers; two-portnetwork parameters and transfer function.

ECE 1 Electronic Devices & Circuits Introduction to quantum mechanics of solid stateelectronics; diode and transistor characteristics andmodels (BJT and FET); diode circuit analysis andapplications; transistor biasing; small signal analysis; largesignal analysis; transistor amplifiers; Boolean logic;transistor switch.

ECE 3 Electronic Circuits Analysis &Design

High frequency transistor models; analysis of transistorcircuits; multi-stage amplifier, feedback, differentialamplifiers and operational amplifiers; integrated circuitfamilies (RTL, DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS)

ECE 8 Industrial Electronics Theory and operating characteristics of electronic devicesand control circuits for industrial processes; industrialcontrol applications; electronics instrumentation;transducers; data acquisition system, power supply andvoltage regulator.

ECE 2 Vector Analysis This course deals with vector algebra, vector calculus,vector analysis, and their applications.

EE 3 Electromagnetics This course deals with electric and magnetic fields,resistive, dielectric and magnetic materials, coupledcircuits, magnetic circuits and fields, time-varying

electromagnetic fields, and Maxwells equations. ECE 5 Signals, Spectra, & Signal

ProcessingFourier transform; z transform; convolution; FIR filters; IIRfilters; random signal analysis; correlation functions; DFT;FFT; spectral analysis; applications of signal processing tospeech, image, etc.

EE 4 Energy Conversion Principles of energy conversion and transducers:electromechanical, photoelectric, photovoltaic,thermoelectric, piezzoelectric; hall effect; reed switch;electrochemical, etc; generators, transformers; dynamicanalysis, and fuel cells.


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ECE 6 Principles of Communications Bandwidth; filters; linear modulation; angle modulation;phase locked loop; pulse modulation; multiplexingtechniques; noise analysis; radio transmitters andreceivers.

ECE 4 Logic Circuits & SwitchingTheory

Review of number systems, coding and Boolean algebra;inputs and outputs; gates and gating networks;combinational circuits; standard form; minimization;sequential circuits; state and machine equivalence;asynchronous sequential circuits; race conditions;algorithmic state machines; design of digital subsystems.

Math 12 Numerical Methods Numerical Methods deals with the study of direct andinterative numerical methods in engineering,determination of error bounds in calculations,computation of series expansions, roots of algebraic andtranscendental equations, numerical differentiation andintegration, solution to simultaneous linear and non-linear equations, function approximation andinterpolation, differential equations, optimization, andtheir applications.

ECE 9 Transmission Media &Antenna Systems

Transmission media; radiowave propagation wire andcable transmission systems; fiber-optic transmissionsystem; transmission lines and antenna systems.

ECE 11 Microprocessor System 1. The course covers concepts involving microprocessor/microcontroller systems architecture/organizationincluding microprocessor/microcontrollerprogramming, Interfacing techniques, memory systemsand bus standards.

2. In the laboratory the students will be involved withexperiments using microcontrollers and the use ofmicroprocessor/ microcontroller development systemsand other tools. Experiment topics include: assemblylanguage programming topics, interfacing with input

and output devices, data transfer between microcontroller-based circuits and the PC via the serial portand parallel port.

ECE 10 Feedback and Control Systems This course deals with time and frequency response offeedback control systems. The topics covered include,time response of first order and second order systems,modeling, transfer functions, pole-zero map, stabilityanalysis, root locus, bode plots, compensators, PIDcontrollers, and introduction to statespace techniques.


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ECE 7 Digital Communications Random variables, bit error rate; matched filter; Digitalmodulation techniques; ASK, FSK, QAM, PSK/QPSK, CDMAand W-CDMA systems; signal space; generalizedorthonormal signals; information measures-entropy;channel capacity; efficient encoding; error correctingcodes information theory; data compression; codingtheory.

ECE 13 Data Communications Data communication systems; terminals, modems;terminal control units; multiplexers; concentrators; front-end processors; common carrier services; datacommunication system design; computer networkmodels; TCP/IP principles; LAN; WAN; sample case studies

Engg 7 Thesis 1 ( Project Proposal ) This course provides essential ideas, concepts andprinciples in methods of research, as well as theimportant skills needed by the researcher in the varioustechniques and procedures in the correct preparation andpresentation of research report. Required output is aproject proposal.

Engg 8 Thesis 2 ( ProjectImplementation )

A course in which the basic principles of engineering isutilized in the design, building and testing of electronicand communication systems. The scope of the projectcorresponds to the proposed project in Thesis 1.

Engg 5 Seminars and Field Trips This course deals with Electronics Engineeringtechnologies through field trips to different companiesand plants and attending relevant seminars.

Rev 1 Review of ProfessionalSubjects

This review subject will discuss all the professionalsubjects taught in the past. This course will prepare thegraduating students to be familiar with the actual boardexamination type of questioning. Hence, it will enhancedthe graduating students knowledge and skills to pass theelectronics engineering boardexamination.


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Rev 2 GEAS This review subject will discuss all General EngineeringAllied Subjects (GEAS) subject taught in the pastsemesters. This course will prepare the graduatingstudents to be familiar with the actual board examinationtype of questioning. Hence, it will enhance the graduatingstudents knowledge and skills to pass the electronicsengineering board examination.

Rev 3 Mathematics This review subject will discuss all the mathematicssubject taught in the past semesters. This course willprepare the graduating students to be familiar with theactual board examination type of questioning. Hence, itwill enhance the graduating students knowledge and skillsto pass the electronics engineering board examination.

2. Technical ElectivesECE Elect1

Electronic Navigational Aids Principles and theories of navigational systems for air,marine, and space; RADARs; directional finders (ADF),antenna systems, non-directional beacons (NDB),LORAN/DECCA/OMEGA systems, ILS and MLS; distancemeasuring equipment (DME); VHF Omni Range (VOR),and global positioning system (GPS).

ECE Elect2

Wireless Communications Covers Signal Transmission Modes; Spread SpectrumModulation System; Terrestrial Microwave; SatelliteSystems; Satellite Multiple Access Techniques; Terrestrial

and Satellite Systems Path Calculations and Link Budgets.ECE Elect3

Broadcast Engineering Discusses operation of audio and video equipmentincluding amplifiers, processors, audio/video mixers,distribution amps, TV cameras, microphones, monitorssystems integration, studio electro-acoustics and lighting ,TV and radio transmitters and propagation, coverage mapcalculation and frequency analysis, broadcast networking, broadcast ancillary services ( STLs and satellite links).Also includes CATV technology and DTH.


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ECE Elect4

Communication SystemDesign

Communication systems analysis and design; operatingperformance and interface standards for voice and datacircuits; telecommunications facility planning; outsideplant engineering; surveying; switching and handlingsystems; mobile systems and standards; cellular radiosystems (GSM and UMTS architecture) ; PSTN

II. NON-TECHNICAL COURSESA. SOCIAL SCIENCESSoc Sc 1 Basic Economics with Taxation

and Land ReformThis course deals with the basic elements of Economicsanalysis of economic institutions, issues and policies theLaw of Supply and Demand. The emphasis on thedevelopment of Philippine Economics. The study of taxconsciousness among students through the study of taxstructured and analysis of the Agrarian Reform programand its solution to the existing problems.

Soc Sc 2 General Psychology with DrugPrevention

An introduction course which deals with the scientific andpractical study of human behavior and mental processes.The course includes drugs and drugs prevention.

Soc Sc 3 Politics and Governance withPhilippine Constitution

This course deals to the definition of terms andpresentation of concepts related to Political ScienceGovernment and Constitution. This is followed by thehistorical background of the Philippine Government fromthe pre-Spanish period to Contemporary times. The bulkof the course deals to the presentation and discussion ofthe various parts or components of the PhilippineConstitution.

Soc Sci 4 Society and Culture withFamily Planning

This course deals with the scientific concepts, methodsand processes on the existence of a man social animalsneeding others for existence. It also studies man not as anindividual but in the context of how he relates with others

in a group, needing other people to survive and vice-versa.

B. HUMANITIES


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Hum 1 Art Appreciation This Course aims to provide the learners with theactivities that reinforce, enrich, and strengthen theknowledge and skills about the humanities and arts.Included in this course are the understanding, enjoymentand expressions of feelings and ideas of the differentforms of arts and corresponding mediums used. It alsoincludes theories and principles of aesthetics and exposesthe learners to some activities essential to theappreciation of art.

Hum 2 Logic This course aims to make the students form sharp, clear,and correct ideas; communicate these ideas in effectivelanguage; and translate these ideas into consistentbehavior. Topics include reasoning and the related termsand concepts to it such as language. Comprehension,supposition, judgment, proposition, and logicalconnectives among others.

Hum 3 Philosophy This course examines Mans search for mean ing withinthe totality of his Phenomenological experiences, usingvarious existentialist writings as the point of departure forpersonal reflections. The discussion revolves naroun thetriadic structures of his phenomenological experience: hisrelationship with himself, with others and with theAbsolute Thou. Also discusses philosophical thoughts.

C. LANGUAGES

Engl 1 Study and Thinking Skills inEngineering

This integral course in English has two-fold objective.First, it aims to heighten the listening, speaking, readingand writing skills of college freshman through content ormeaning and through form and function with emphasis invocabulary and diction. Second, it equips the student withproficiency in the use of library for the advancement of

his/her reading comprehension which is mostly needed inlearners academic world.

Engl 2 Writing in the Discipline This course is designed specifically for the freshmanstudents to develop the reading, listening, speaking,reading and writing skills. The course in particular dealswith the different components and various mechanismsto achieve effective writing. The instructional materialsare arranged to attain integration and sequencing of thelanguage skills using general communication materials.


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Engl 3 Technical Communications The nature of technical communication; skills andstrategies for reading and writing literature reviews, journal articles, and technical reports; making oralpresentations.

Fil 1 Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan Tatalakayin sa kursong ito ang mga saligang kaalaman saWikang Filipino (batas, tuntunin, proklamasyon, atbp.) atmga paksang may kinalaman sa kursong pinag-aralan nanasa anyong artikulo, sanaysay, balita, tudling, anekdota,salaysay, maikling kuwento, isyu, karanasan at iba pa nanaging lunsaran sa pagtatalakay ng mga pagsasanaynalilinang sa apat na kasanayan pangwika (pagbasa,pagunawa, pagsasalita at pagsulat) na ang diin ay nasapaglilinang na gamitin ang Filipino sa paglalahad,paglalarawan, pagsasalaysay at pangngatwiran at kasamaang pahapyaw na pag-aaral ng Balarila, Ponolohiya atMorpolohiya.

Fil 2 Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa ibatibang Disiplina

Ang kursong ito ay magbibigay pokus sa pagbasa atpagsulat bilang kasangkapan sa pagkatuto. Ituturo sakursong ito ang mga estrateh iyang sa pagbasa ng ibatibang GENRE ng mga tekstong nakasulat. Lilinangin dinang mga kasanayan sa pag-unawa, gayundin angkasanayan sa pagsulat sa ibat ibang sulating akademik,lipunan, agham at teknolohiya.

ForeignLanguage

D. MANDATED COURSE

MS 1 Ang Buhay, Gawa at Sinulat niDr. Jose P. Rizal

Ang pag-aaral ng kursong Rizal ay sumasaklaw satalambuhay, mga Gawain at sulat ng bayaning si Rizal namaaaring inspirasyon ng mga mag-aaral, tinatalakay dinsa kursong ito ang mga pagpapahalaga sa buhay tulad ng

pagsisikap, sipag at tiyaga na maaaring manghikayat samga mag-aaral na maipagpatuloy ang kanilang kursongnasimulan.

E. PHYSICAL EDUCATION


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PE 1 Physical Fitness, Gymnastics,and Body Mechanics

It deals on the concepts of Physical Education.Gymnastics, fitness and health. Included too, are thewellness, physical fitness and its components, the bodyand body mechanics, movement skills and relatedactivities geared towards the attainment of the objectivesof Physical Education and wellness. It further measuresthe components of physical fitness through enjoyable andvigorous activities hence achieve a lifetime physical activelife.

PE 2 Fundamentals of RhythmicActivities

It deals with emphasis on enjoyable participation inphysical activity and help students develop knowledge,attitudes, behavioral skills and confidence needed toadopt and maintain physical active lifestyle. It alsounderscore students acquiring a solid foundation ofmovement concepts and motor skills which includerecreational activity then upon entering adulthood, theywill continue to enjoy being physically active and willderive all the benefits physical, emotional and social thatcome to those who have been physically activethroughout their lifetime.

PE 3 Individual and Dual Sports It focuses on the history and nature of activity, equipmentand facilities, game rules and scoring strategy for playing,to include safety rules and game courtesy.

PE 4 Games and Team Sports It deals with emphasis on enjoyable participation inphysical activity and help students develop knowledge,attitudes, behavioral skills and confidence needed toadopt and maintain physical active lifestyle. It alsounderscore students acquiring a solid foundation ofmovement concepts and motor skills which includerecreational activity and will derived all the benefitsphysical, emotional and social that come to those whohave been physically active throughout their lifetime.

F. National Service Training ProgramNSTP 1 CWTS/ROTC 1NSTP 2 CWTS/ROTC 2


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Prepared by: Reviewed by:

JIMMY CARTER B. NILO, MSECE ARACELI V. DOMAGAS, RCE, Ph. DDepartment Chairman Dean

Recommending Approval:

ARACELI V. DOMAGAS, RCE, Ph. D EDWIN P. RAMOS, RAE, D. Engg Campus Administrator Vice President, Academic Affairs

Approved By:

FLORENTINA S. DUMLAO, Ph. DUniversity President

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