Electrical Engineering

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

To provide the students with an education in the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering that will allow entry into industry or graduate work; give him/her big chance to pass the licensure examination while providing him/her a good opportunity for continued professional growth; develop a sense of professional responsibility and social awareness; provide practical applications and hands-on work as evidenced by laboratory, design, project study, computer exercises and practicum courses. These would help the student to work well whether independently or as part of a group

MAJOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Professional Subjects

EE 417
EE LAWS, CONTRACTS AND ETHICS
This course deals with the study of existing laws, codes, ethics and standards in the practice of the electrical engineering profession.

EE 311
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 1 (LEC)
Covers the basic concepts and fundamental laws of electrical circuit theory; analysis and applications of series, parallel and series-parallel resistive circuits; mesh and nodal analysis; network theorems; characteristics of inductors and capacitors; analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits with DC excitation.

EE 301
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 1 (LAB)
A laboratory course to accompany Electrical Circuits I (lecture).

EE 312
CIRCUITS 2 (LEC)
Covers the steady state frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits driven by sinusoidal voltage/current source(s); impedance bridge circuits; application of mesh/nodal analysis and network theorems in AC circuit analysis; concept of power and power factor correction in AC circuits; resonant and tuned circuits; two port network analysis; analysis of dynamic circuits with
AC excitation.

EE 302
CIRCUITS 2 (LAB)
A laboratory course to accompany Electrical Circuits II (Lecture).

EE 411
CIRCUITS 3 (LEC)
Covers the analysis of balanced three-phase systems, with balanced and unbalanced loading; analysis of circuits with magnetically-coupled coils; symmetrical components; per unit calculations.

EE 411
CIRCUITS 3 (LAB)
A course to accompany Electrical Circuits III lecture.

EE 412
DC MACHINES (LEC)
Covers the basic principles of electromechanical energy conversion, generalized machine model, and the operating characteristics of DC machines and synchronous machines.

EE 401
DC MACHINES (LAB)
A laboratory course to accompany DC Machinery (Lecture).

EE 415
AC MACHINERIES (LEC)
Covers theory, principle of operation, engineering aspects and applications of three phase alternators, three-phase induction motors, synchronous motors and single-phase motors.

EE 405
AC MACHINERIES (LAB)
Covers experiments to demonstrate the operating characteristics of alternators, induction motors, synchronous motors, and other types of motors; also covers the simulation of the principle of operation and the characteristics of electrical machines based on industrial applications.

EE 416
AC APPARATUS & DEVICES (LEC)
Covers theory, principle of operation and applications of single-phase transformers, parallel operation of transformers, autotransformers, threephase transformers, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, power relays and other selected equipment and devices currently used in the field as basic requirements of an electrical system.

EE406
AC APPARATUS & DEVICES (LAB)
A laboratory course to accompany AC Apparatus and Devices Lecture.

EE 431
METHODS OF RESEARCH FOR EE
This course covers the study of the methodologies used in conducting an engineering research. It includes the types and application of research, characteristics of a good research, research design, research instrument and data gathering procedures. It also deals with the study of writing a research proposal and various formats.
EE 521
ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
This course deals with the study and design of primary and secondary distribution networks, load characteristics, voltage regulation, metering techniques and systems, and protection of distribution systems.

EE 524
ILUMINATION ENG’G DESIGN
This course deals with the study, design, application, maintenance, cost estimate of electrical system design and use of energy efficient lighting systems in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments.

EE 522
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
This course deals with the study of electrical system design, installation, and cost estimation for commercial and Industrial establishments, guided by the provisions of the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) and other relevant laws and standards.

EE 511
ELECTRICAL EQUIPTMENT: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
Covers the principle of operation, functions, characteristics and applications of different electrical equipment and devices; also covers the design, installation and troubleshooting, automation and control of different kinds of industrial motors.

EE 315
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY
Deals with the industrial accident prevention and safety organization, accident analysis, selection and application of remedy/corrective actions, industrial health and environmental concerns, first-aid and CPR.

EE 525
POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Basic structure of power systems, recent trends and innovations in power systems, complex power, per-unit quantities, transmission line parameters, network modeling and calculations, load flow studies, short circuit calculations, use of computer software for simulation

EE 526
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Includes Load Graphics, types of power plants, power plant operation and protection, interconnections, economics of electric service and arrangement of equipment for modern plants.

EE 523
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Control and Testing; Electromechanical, analog, and digital measuring and testing instruments; R, L and C measurements: calibration; graphic and waveform analyzing instruments; and detectors for the measurements of process variables; analysis of performance characteristics of control systems, electronics, magnetic, hydraulic and mechanical control.

Technical Electives

EEPE 1
CAD/CAE
Computer programming and analysis tools will be developed with the context of solving engineering curriculum problems. MATLAB® is the primary software for programming. The problems will begin with singular solution and advance to variation of parameters with graphical results.

EE PE 2
ELECTRO-PNEUMATICS WITH PLC
The course will cover Pneumatic systems including the air production, conditioning and distribution. The course will also cover Electrical control of pneumatic systems, both hard-wired and programmable, including multi-cylinder sequence applications.

EE PE 3
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS
This course includes the study of electrical and mechanical components with practical approach to its controls, installation, monitoring and maintaining control system.

EE PE 4
POWER SYSTEM PROTECTIVE RELAYING
This course will cover theoretical and applied understanding of power system protection. The performance of instrument transformers, transducers, protective relays, and circuit breakers is first addressed. These devices are then integrated into coordinated
protective systems for generators, transformers, transmission lines, reactors, capacitor banks, system buses, etc.

EE CC 1
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION COURSE 1
Comprehensive review on engineering mathematics subjects such as; algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, differential calculus, integral calculus, differential equations, complex numbers, probability and statistics, advanced engineering mathematics including matrices, power series, fourier series analysis, laplace transforms and others.

EE CC 2
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION COURSE 2
Comprehensive review on engineering sciences and allied subjects such as; general chemistry, college physics, computer fundamentals and programming, engineering materials, engineering mechanics, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, electrical engineering law, engineering economics, engineering management, contracts and specifications, code of professional ethics, Philippine Electrical Code, Parts 1 and 2 and others.

EE CC 3
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION COURSE 3
Comprehensive review on professional subjects such as; electric circuits, electronic theory and circuits, energy conversion, power transmission and distribution, instrumentation and instrument, circuit and line protection, control systems, principle of communication, electrical machines, electrical equipments, components and devices, electric systems, power plant, electronic power equipment, illumination, building wiring and others.

EE 221
RESIDENTIAL WIRING
This is a simplified, theoretical and practical approach to the presentation of the different electrical tools, apparatus, and equipment and their usage. This also gives training and practical experience on simple electrical works like repairs, tests, and troubleshooting.

Allied Courses

EE 314
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS FOR EE
A study of selected topics in mathematics and their applications in advanced courses in engineering and other allied sciences. It covers the study of Complex numbers and complex variables, Laplace and Inverse Laplace Transforms, Power series, Fourier series, Fourier Transforms, ztransforms, power series solution of ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations.

EE420
NUMERICAL METHODS WITH COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
This course deals with the study of direct and interactive numerical methods in engineering, determination of error bounds in calculations, computation of series expansions, roots of algebraic and transcendental equations, numerical differentiation and integration, solution to simultaneous linear and non-linear equations, function approximation and interpolation, differential equations, optimization, and their applications.

ECE 311
ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS AND DEVICES (LEC)
Introduction to quantum mechanics of solid state electronics; diode and transistor characteristics and models (BJT and FET); diode circuit analysis and applications; transistor biasing; small signal analysis; large signal analysis; transistor amplifiers; Boolean logic; transistor switch.

ECE 312
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS AND DESIGN
High frequency transistor models; analysis of transistor circuits; multi-stage amplifier, feedback, differential amplifiers and operational amplifiers; integrated circuit families (RTL, DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS)

ECE 424
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
Theory and operating characteristics of electronic devices and control circuits for industrial processes; industrial control applications; electronics instrumentation; transducers; data acquisition system, power supply and voltage regulator.

EE 313
ELECTROMAGNETICS
Electric and magnetic fields, resistive, dielectric and magnetic materials, coupled circuits, magnetic circuits and fields, time-varying electromagnetic fields, and Maxwell’s equations.

ME 314A
FLUID MECHANICS
It covers properties of fluid, pressure intensity, static pressure, relative equilibrium of liquids, kinematics of flow and fluid dynamics, flow through orifices, nozzles, venturi meters, weirs and flow meters.

ECE 413
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
Bandwidth; filters; linear modulation; angle modulation; phase locked loop; pulse modulation; multiplexing techniques; noise analysis; radio transmitters and receivers, Introduction to Data Communication.

ECE 422
MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM
The course covers concepts involving microprocessor / micro controller systems architecture/organization including microprocessor/micro controller programming, interfacing techniques, memory systems and bus standards. In the laboratory the students will be involved with experiments using micro controllers and the use of microprocessor/ micro controller development systems and other tools. Experiment topics include: assembly language programming topics, interfacing with input and output devices, data transfer between micro
controller-based circuits and the PC via the serial port and parallel port.
EE 413
CONTROL SYSTEM ANALYSIS
This course deals with time and frequency response of feedback control systems. The topics covered include time response of first order and second order systems, modeling, transfer functions, pole-zero map, stability analysis, root locus, bode plots, compensators, PID controllers, and introduction to state – space techniques.

EE 418
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
A discussion to the field of information Technology that focuses on software development, data communications computer networking, databases, internet and web technologies.