THSCPE / THSECE

SCHEDULES
1st Term, AY 2015-2016
Updated August 24, 2015

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THSCP1a / THSEC11 SCHEDULES 1st Term, AY 2015-2016

Requirements for THSCP1a / THSEC11
Date / Time
Aug. 29, 2015(S)
1000-1200 n.n.
Sept. 11, 2015(F)
1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to 2:30
pm only. Submit to
the ECE/CPE
Department box.

Venue
To be
Announced
(TBA)
ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Activity
THESIS Project 1, 2, 3 Orientation on Thesis
Policies and Guidelines
1st Batch of proposal submission. Submit
three (3) copies of the thesis proposal draft to
the thesis coordinator. Refer to Appendix C
for the content and organization and
Appendix D for the cover format of the
thesis topic proposal draft.
Submit the Acceptance Form (Appendix B)
signed by the chosen/recommended adviser.
Groups without an adviser should submit four
(4) copies of the thesis draft.
Place thesis drafts in GREEN folders. You
can use other folder colors if the required
color is not available.

Sept. 16, 2015 (W)

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Announcement of thesis group number,
advisers, and panelists for the 1st batch. You
can get your thesis drafts from your adviser
and panelists for comments.
Take note of the unique thesis group number
assigned to your group. Make sure it is clear
on your proposal draft if your topic was
CONDITIONALLY APPROVED (CA) or
DISAPPROVED. Drafts not marked as
conditionally approved are considered
disapproved. You can approach your panelist
to verify if your draft is indeed conditionally
approved.
It is possible that your thesis topic is not
conditionally approved but can be approved
once you are able to satisfy the requirements
of the panelist/s. If this is the case, have the
modified thesis topic submitted during the
2nd batch of proposal submission.
Only thesis identified by conditionally
approved by all three panelists will be
scheduled for defense.

Sept. 19, 2015 (S)

Sept. 25, 2015 (F)
1300-1430

---ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

* Submission
strictly up to 2:30
pm only. Submit to
the ECE/CPE
Department box.

Last day of dropping of courses.

2nd Batch of proposal submission. Submit
three (3) copies of the thesis proposal draft to
the thesis coordinator. Refer to Appendix C
for the content and organization and
Appendix D for the cover format of the
thesis topic proposal draft.
Submit the Acceptance Form (Appendix B)
signed by the chosen/recommended adviser.
Groups without an adviser should submit four
(4) copies of the thesis draft.
Place thesis drafts in GREEN folders. You
can use other folder colors if the required
color is not available.

Sept. 30, 2015 (W)

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Announcement of thesis group number,
advisers, and panelists for the 2nd batch. You
can get your thesis drafts from your advisers
and panelists for comments.
Take note of the unique thesis group number
assigned to your group.
Make sure it is clear on your proposal draft if
your topic was CONDITIONALLY
APPROVED (CA) or DISAPPROVED.
Drafts not marked as conditionally approved
are considered disapproved. You can
approach your panelist to verify if your
draft is indeed conditionally approved.

Ask your adviser

for the time and
venue.

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Only thesis identified by conditionally

approved by ALL three panelists will be
scheduled for defense.
Submission of the first two chapters of the
thesis documentation to the adviser for
comments, suggestions and revisions. Have
your adviser sign Appendix X, Certification
of Submission, as proof of your submission.
* At the start of the term configure Appendix
X so all the requirements to be submitted to
the adviser are listed. This Appendix is in a
checklist form
Your adviser might ask for multiple versions
of the thesis draft. If this is the case, have

your adviser sign Appendix X after

submission of the final revision of the draft.
October 14, 2015
(W)
1300-1430

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

Submission of photocopies of the front page

cover of the thesis topic proposal draft (with
panelists comments) to the Thesis
Coordinator. One copy per panelist. Make
sure that the front page clearly states whether
your thesis topic is CONDITIONALLY
APPROVED. Late submissions will not
be accepted, and will automatically result to a
DISAPPROVED thesis topic.
Submission of three (3) copies of the revised
version of the first
two chapters of the thesis documentation.
Documents should be
placed in a GREEN folder. Any color of
folder can be used if
the specified color is not available.
Submit the following additional documents in
addition to the revised draft:
1. Proposal Defense Recommendation Sheet
(Appendix U) with the advisers signature,
used as a front page for each draft.
2. Photocopies of the front page cover of the
thesis proposal drafts that include the
comments of each panelist, explicitly marked
as CONDITIONALLY APPROVED. Insert
these documents inside one of the folders, i.e.
no need to include these as part of the
document.

Oct. 23, 2015 (F)

TBA

Nov.20, 2015 (F)

TBA

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Groups who fail to submit the copies of the
revised version of the first two chapters
during the allotted date and time will not
be scheduled for defense and will not merit
a passing grade.
Proposal Defense. The schedule of the thesis
topic proposal defense will be posted at the
bulletin board and uploaded to the
facebook.com/groups/CPEPRO.ECEPRO/
website by the Thesis Coordinator.
THESIS PROJECT Student Forum
PRO1 Students are required to attend both
the thesis exhibit and forum.

Nov. 25, 2015 (W)

1300-1430

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

Submission of one (1) copy (soft, PDF &

Word) of the first two chapters of the
approved thesis proposal placed in a long
expandable GREEN envelope to the Thesis
Coordinator. Make sure you use the
prescribed type and color of envelope.
Include the following in the envelope:
1. Anti-Plagiarism Waiver (Appendix W),
with PARENTS as signatories
2. Approval Sheet(Appendix E) signed by
the panelists Print the following on white
paper:
a. Group Number
b. Thesis Title
c. Names of Group Members (Family Name,
Given
Name, Middle Initial)
d. Faculty Adviser
Cut and paste on the upper-right hand side of
the envelope.
3. PRO1 Panel Comments and Revisions
(Appendix Z). Keep a copy of this
Appendix, you will need to submit this
document before you can defend in PRO3.
Word and PDF documents should be placed
in a blank CD.
You are advised to use the following naming
convention when saving your files: Thesis
Group Number-Name of Document.File
Extension.
Example:
ESG-01-0203-01Thesis Title.pdf

Nov. 25, 2015 (W)

1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submission of Student Forum Reaction Paper
to the Thesis Coordinator. The Thesis
Coordinator will also verify your groups
Checklist of Requirements, as you are
required to submit all documentations,
requirements, and appendices. You can
approach the Thesis Coordinator during this
time to verify the records of your submitted
requirements.

THSCP1b / THSEC12 SCHEDULES 1st Term, SY 2015-2016

Requirements for THSCP1b / THSEC12
Date / Time
Aug. 29, 2015(S)
1000-1200 n.n.
Sept. 11, 2015 (F)
1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.
Sept. 19, 2015 (S)
Ask your adviser
for the time and
venue. Submit
Progress Reports
on or before
Sept. 11, 2015 (F)

Ask your adviser

for the time and
venue. Submit
Progress Reports
on or before
Sept. 11, 2015 (F)

Ask your adviser

for the time and
venue. Submit
Progress Reports
on or before
Sept. 11, 2015 (F)

Venue
TBA
ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

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Activity
THESIS Project 1, 2, 3 Orientation on Thesis
Policies and Guidelines
Submit LOA Application form and/or Letter
of Request (Appendix R) to the thesis
coordinator if the student applied for LOA or
did not enroll THSCP12 / THSEC12 last
term.
Note: This is only applicable to students
whose thesis groupmates have enrolled and
passed THSCP1b / THSEC12 on the
previous term.
Last day of dropping of courses.
Submission of Progress Reports to the
adviser. Have your adviser sign Appendix X
for each progress report. Ask your adviser for
the schedules of progress reports submission.
* At the start of the term configure Appendix
X so all the requirements to be submitted to
the adviser are listed. This Appendix is in a
checklist form

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Submission of Chapter 3 Theoretical

Considerations to the adviser for comments,
suggestions and revisions.
Have your adviser sign Appendix X,
Certification of Submission, as proof of your
submission. This will be submitted near the
end of the term.

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Your adviser might ask for multiple versions

of the thesis draft. If this is the case, have
your adviser sign Appendix X after
submission of the final revision of the draft.
Submission of Chapter 4 Design
Considerations to the adviser for comments,
suggestions and recommendations.
Have your adviser sign Appendix X,
Certification of Submission, as proof of your
submission. This will be submitted near the
end of the term.
Your adviser might ask for multiple versions
of the thesis draft. If this is the case, have

your adviser sign Appendix X after

submission of the final revision of the draft.
Sept. 30, 2015
(W)
1300-1430

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

Submission of Petition for Change of

Objectives (Appendix F) Attach photocopy
of your EAF (per student) to
confirm that you are taking up THSCPE2 /
THSECEB.
Submit Appendix F, with the signature of
adviser, chair and members of the panel, is
submitted together with all the requirements
of THSCP1b / THSEC12. SUBMIT this
document to the thesis coordinator on this set
deadline. Photocopy this appendix make sure
you have a personal copy.
You are advised to apply for a petition in
change of objectives and discuss the
objectives with your panelists as early as
possible. This gives more time for your group
to implement the change of objectives in your
prototypes.
It is also possible that panelists would require
several modifications to your change of
objectives. If this is the case, just submit the
final version of the change of objectives as
approved by all the members of your panel.

Ask your adviser

for the time and
venue to submit
the Progress
Reports.

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Presentation of complete circuit diagram and

prototype or its equivalent to the adviser.
Have your adviser sign Appendix X,
Certificate of Submission, as proof that
you were able to demonstrate your
prototype.

* These
requirements will
be submitted to the
adviser and NOT
Thesis
Coordinator.

Note: You will submit its compilation to the

Thesis Coordinator on Nov. 18, 2015 (W)

Nov.20, 2015 (F)

TBA

THESIS PROJECT Student Forum

PRO2 Students are required to attend both
the Thesis exhibit and forum.

Nov. 25, 2015 (W)

1300-1430

ECE
Department

Submission of a copy (soft, PDF & Word

format) of Chapter 1 to Chapter 4 of the

(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

approved thesis documentation placed in a

long brown envelope to the thesis
coordinator.
* If you applied for change of objectives
include the original and revised versions of
the paper in the CD for the softcopy. The CD
and CD Case must be checked and signed
by your adviser use (Appendix BB).
Print the following on white paper:
a. Group Number
b. Thesis Title
c. Names of Group Members (Family Name,
Given
Name, Middle Initial)
d. Faculty Adviser
Cut and paste on the upper-right hand side of
the envelope.
Include the following in the envelope:
1. One copy for each of the progress reports
(Appendix A), if there are any
2. Recommendation sheet (Appendix G) for
a passing grade in THSCP1b / THSEC12
signed by the adviser.
3. Proof of Submission of Chapter 3
Theoretical Considerations
4. Proof of Submission of Chapter 4 Design
Considerations
5. Proof of Submission of Progress Reports,
if there are any
6. Proof of Prototype Presentation to Faculty
Adviser
7. Signed Petition for Change of Objectives
(Appendix F), if there is any
8. Student Forum Reaction Papers of EACH
group member
Late submissions will not be accepted. The
Thesis Coordinator will also verify your
groups Checklist of Requirements, as you
are required to submit all documentations,
requirements, and appendices. You can
approach the Thesis Coordinator during
this time to verify the records of your
submitted requirements.

THSCP1c / THSEC13 SCHEDULES 1st Term, SY 2015-2016

Requirements for THSCP1c / THSEC13
Date / Time
Aug. 29, 2015(S)
1000-1200 n.n.
Ask your adviser
for the time and
venue. Submit
Progress Reports

Venue
TBA
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Activity
THESIS Project 1, 2, 3 Orientation on Thesis
Policies and Guidelines
Submission of progress report to the adviser
(Use Appendix A). Have your adviser sign
Appendix X, Certification of Submission,
as proof that you were able to submit the
progress report.
* At the start of the term configure Appendix
X so all the requirements to be submitted to
the adviser are listed. This Appendix is in a
checklist form

Sept. 11, 2015 (F)

1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.
Ask Adviser for
time and venue

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

This (Appendix X) will be submitted near the

end of the term.
Submit LOA Application form and/or Letter
of Request (Appendix R) to the thesis
coordinator if the student applied for LOA or
did not enroll in THSCP1c / THSEC13.
This is only applicable to THSCP1c/
THSEC13 students whose other thesis group
mates had enrolled or passed THSCP1c /
THSEC13 during the previous term.

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Submission of complete thesis draft to the

adviser for comments, suggestions and
revisions. Have your adviser sign Appendix
X, Certification of Submission, as proof that
you were able to submit the complete thesis
draft.
Your adviser might ask for multiple versions
of the thesis draft. If this is the case, have
your adviser sign Appendix X after
submission of the final revision of the draft.

Sept. 19, 2015 (S)

Sept. 18, 2013 (F)
1300-1430

* Submission
strictly up to

---ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Last day of dropping of courses.

Submission of the Letter of Intent
(Appendix V), to the Thesis Coordinator.
Groups who fail to submit the Letter of Intent
to Defend will not be scheduled for defense.
To those groups with even one member not

2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.
Oct. 28, 2015(W)
1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.
Nov. 2 (M) Nov.
7(S), 2015
November 13,
2015 (F)

enrolled in PRO3, attach Appendix Y

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

TBA
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Submission of three (3) ring-bound copies

of the revised thesis draft to the Thesis
Coordinator. Include a copy of the
recommendation sheet, Appendix J, for each
draft.

Oral Defense
Have your adviser check your forum paper
and have him/her sign (Appendix AA).
Submit 1 copy to your adviser. Another copy
will be given to the Thesis Coordinator on
November 20, 2015 (F).
Have the adviser and the panelists sign the
Thesis Approval Sheet (Appendix M).
* Have this signed before the said date to
avoid inconvenience

Nov. 20, 2015(F)

1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

Nov. 20, 2015 (F)

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

TBA

Submission of the hard copy of the student

forum full paper, following the format as
shown in Appendix Q, Be able to include a
photocopy of the Thesis Approval Sheet
(Appendix M) and Thesis Forum
Recommendation Sheet (Appendix AA) as
proof that you are eligible to present your
thesis to the ECE/CPE Student Forum
scheduled for this term. Have forum paper
stapled or fastened using paper clip. No need
to place the documents in a folder.
THESIS PROJECT 3 Exhibit.
There should be a video and poster (2x5 feet
tarpaulin) presentations for the prototype
demo. The venue and slot allotted to your
group for the exhibit will be posted by the
thesis coordinator. Please take note that the
attendance of the exhibitors will be checked
by the thesis coordinator.

Nov.20, 2015 (F)

TBA

THESIS PROJECT 3 Student Forum

Nov.20, 2015 (F)

TBA

Oral Defense for theses groups who qualified

for Gold Medal.
Groups who are qualified to defend for the
gold medal will be posted by the thesis
coordinator together with the time and venue
of the defense a day before the schedule of
oral defense.

Check the schedule

Look for Mr.
of the ECE
Neil
Laboratory
Macadaeg, ECE
Coordinator.
Laboratory
Coordinator
Accomplish this
task on or before
(V302)
the submission of
final
requirements.

Nov. 25, 2015 (W)

1300-1430
* Submission
strictly up to
2:30pm only.
Submit to the
ECE/CPE
Department box.

ECE
Department
(8th floor
Andrew Bldg)

Submission of prototype with complete

inventory of parts/devices together with
another CD copy of the thesis to the ECE
laboratory coordinator. Have the ECE
Laboratory Coordinator sign Appendix N,
Proof of Prototype Submission. Also, make
sure that you are cleared from STRC research
laboratory by submitting Appendix CC STRC Laboratory Clearance (signatory:
Engr. Leonard U. Ambata)
Submission of Appendix N, Proof of
Prototype Submission, signed by the ECE
Laboratory Coordinator to the Thesis
Coordinator.
Submission of Progress Reports
Submission of 1 hardbound copy of the
revised final thesis draft and 2 CDs. CDs
should be properly labeled and placed inside
a plastic case.
Print the following on white paper:
a. Group Number
b. Thesis Title
c. Names of Group Members (Family Name,
Given
Name, Middle Initial)
d. Faculty Adviser
Cut and use as label for the CD case.

The CD should include the following:

1. The thesis document in PDF and Word
format. Do not password protect the
documents as the department would be
needing them for footnoting and tagging your

documents.
2. Presentation media used (PowerPoint,
videos, etc.)
3. Forum paper (PDF & Word Format)
4. Place Documents and CDs in a Long
Plastic Envelope
* The CD and CD Case must be checked
and signed by your adviser use (Appendix
BB).
You are advised to use the following naming
convention when saving your files: Thesis
Group Number-Name of Document.File
Extension.
Example:
ESG-01-0203-01Student Forum Paper.pdf
Late submissions will not be accepted. The
Thesis Coordinator will also verify your
groups Checklist of Requirements, as you
are required to submit all documentations,
requirements, and appendices. You can
approach the Thesis Coordinator during
this time to verify the records of your
submitted requirements.