COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNITS / TYPE

ECELAWCE ECE LAWS, CONTRACTS AND ETHICS 3/LECTURE

INSTITUTION VISION STATEMENT

FEU Institute of Technology aims to be one of the top five technology educational institutions in the Philippines.

INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT

FEU Institute of Technology is dedicated to provide quality, relevant, innovative and industry-based education producing
competent and principled professionals with greater sense of responsibility, social awareness and high competitiveness
contributing significantly to the betterment of the society.

DEPARTMENT VISION STATEMENT

The Electronics Engineering program envisions to be accredited and recognized as an educational leader and to be identified
as center of excellence.

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

In this pursuit, the Electronics Engineering program provides outcomes-based education that will equip graduates for the
practice of their profession through state-of-the-art technical training from highly qualified faculty and promotion of lifelong
learning.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering program are:

1. Involved in solving complex problems using their technical knowledge and skills professionally and ethically,
contributing to engineering practice and service activities.
2. Engaged in significant roles with greater responsibilities in various sectors of the society.
3. Engaged in continuous professional development activities.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

By the time of graduation, the students of the program shall have the:

a. ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems
b. ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with 
standards
d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e. ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. ability to communicate effectively
h. broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, 
and societal context
i. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life­long learning
j. knowledge of contemporary issues
k. ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
l. knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to 
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

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 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNITS / TYPE
ECELAWCE ECE LAWS, CONTRACTS AND ETHICS 3/LECTURE
For Communications Track: ADVDSPCOM, COMMS3, COMMSLAB3, ELECS4, ELECS4L,
MICROCOM
PREREQUISITE/S
For Control Systems Track: BROADCST, COMMS3, COMMSLAB3, DSPAPPS, ELECS4,
ELECS4L
CO-REQUISITE/S None
This is a 3 unit course that covers R.A. No. 9292 which governs the professional practice of
an Electronics Engineer, the ECE Code of Ethics, the standards and guidelines for the
COURSE DESCRIPTION practice of an ECE in the Philippines, general provisions for contracts and obligations of a
professional, and other ECE related rulings for the legal and ethical practice of the ECE.

COURSE OUTCOMES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO) PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a b c d e f g h i j k l
1. Recognize and describe the concept of the different mandates that D I I
affect the Electronics Engineering profession.
2. Identify and describe the code of ethics of the Electronics Engineer. D I E

3. Distinguish and recognize the guidelines and standards for the D D D

practice of an Electronics Engineer
4. Identify and explain the different provisions for contracts and
obligations of a professional.
D D D

WEEK/ INTENDED
DETAILED COURSE TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSESSMENT
NO. OF LEARNING ACTIVITES (TLA)
CLO
CONTENT TASK (AT)
HRS. OUTCOME (ILO)
FACULTY STUDENT
1
 Familiarize the student - Discussion of Syllabus Classroom Student can
(2 hrs)
on Outcomes-Based Content, Assessment Discussion clarify/ask
Education Tools/Rubrics, Grading questions on
 Orient the student on System matters concerning
the course syllabus, - Setting of Goals; course syllabus
grading system and Expectations and OBE
classroom rules

 Explain the basic Module 1: The Fundamentals Classroom Student can Recitation
1 of the Law Discussion demonstrate an 1
concepts about the
(2 hrs)
fundamentals of the understanding on
law the concepts of the
fundamentals of
the law

2  Identify, understand Module 2: Republic Act No. Classroom Student can form a Recitation
(4 hrs) 9292 and its Implementing Discussion group and make 1,3
and discuss the Group Activity
different articles and Rules and Regulations discussions about Homework
sections of RA 9292 some important
 Determine the - RA 9292 parts of the law
important concepts,
dates and persons
related to RA 9292

3  Cite and explain the Module 2: Republic Act No. Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) 9292 and its Implementing Discussion the different 1,3
various rules and Seatwork
regulations of Rules and Regulations sources of points
RA9292 in renewing a
- IRR of RA9292 professional Quiz 1
 Identify the different
point requirements - IRR of CPD and CPE Matrix license
for the continuing
professional
development of an
ECE

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 4  Explain the different Module 3: Department Order Classroom Student can ask Recitation
(4 hrs) No. 88 Discussion questions about 1,3
roles of an ECE in Seatwork
planning, designing, the things that an
installation, operation ECE do in a field
and maintenance of
radio station and
telecommunications
equipment

5  Identify the different Module 4: Code of Ethics for Classroom Student can Recitation
(4 hrs) Electronics Engineering Discussion perform role- 2
code of ethics for an Group Activity
ECE in his relations Practitioners; Pledge of an playing showing
Homework
with the state, the Electronics Engineer the different code
public, the clients and of ethics
employer, fellow
engineers and to the
profession
 Memorize the pledge
of an electronics
engineer

6  Name and define the Module 5: Standards and Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) Guidelines for the Practice of Discussion or ask questions 2,3
different professional Seatwork
services for ECE Electronics Engineers in the
 Cite the different Philippines
Quiz 2
scope of work for
each professional - Scope of Professional Services
services - Compensation
 Compare and contrast
the different
compensation
methods used for
various services

7  Recall the different MIDTERM EXAMINATION

(4 hrs) 1,2,3
topics discussed

8  Define obligation and Module 6: General Provisions Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) on Obligations Discussion or ask questions 1,4
explain its requisites Seatwork
 Identify the various Homework
sources of obligations - General Provisons
and discuss each one - Sources of Obligations
 State and differentiate - Kinds of Obligations
from each one the - Extinguishment of Obligations
different forms of
obligations
 Describe the various
conditions on how an
obligation can be
extinguished

9  State the meaning of Module 7: General Provisions Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) on Contracts and Damages Discussion or ask questions 1,4
contract and damages Group Activity
 Identify the different
elements and stages - General Provisons
- Classifications of Contracts Quiz 3
of a contract
 Differentiate the - Essential Requisistes of
various classifications Contracts
of contracts - Reformation of Instruments
 List and discuss each - Types of Damages
type of damages

10  Identify some Module 8: Other ECE Related Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) Rules and Mandates Discussion or ask questions 1,3
important executive Seatwork
orders and
presidential decrees - Executive Order (EO) 205
that is related to the - EO 436
ECE profession - Presidential Decree (PD) 576-
 Explain the relation A
of such EOs and PDs - PD 1987
to the practice of ECE - PD 1986

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 11  Recognize the Module 8: Other ECE Related Classroom Student can clarify Recitation
(4 hrs) Rules and Mandates Discussion or ask questions 1,3
different Homework
memorandum
circulars related to - Memorandum Circular (MC)
ECE No.19-11-94
 Describe the - MC NO. 2-05-88
importance of each - MC NO. 4-08-88
MC to the ECE - MC NO. 5-14-88
profession - MC NO. 2-4-90
- MC NO. 7-13-90
-MC NO. 9-14-90
- MC NO. 6-31-91
- MC NO. 10-8-91
- MC NO. 11-8-91
- MC NO. 18-10-92
- MC NO. 3-3-96
- MC NO. 14-7-2000

12  State the importance Module 9: APEC Engineer Classroom Student can do Recitation
(4 hrs) Register and ASEAN Engineer Discussion some research 1,3
or advantage of Seatwork
becoming an APEC Register about the current
or ASEAN Engineer status of the APEC
and ASEAN Quiz 4
 Identify the different
criteria or registration
qualifications needed
for APEC or ASEAN
Engineer registration
 Recognize the latest
updates in the
engineering
profession both
locally and
internationally

13  Recall the different FINAL EXAMINATION

(4 hrs) 1,2,3,4
topics discussed

52 Hrs. Total Hours (Including Faculty-Student Discussion)

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

 Courseware Materials. This can be downloaded from the e-learning facility (http://elearning.feutech.edu.ph)
 Netbook/ Multimedia Projector

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 CLO SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK (SAT)

1 Quiz 1, Quiz 3, Quiz 4, Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Seatwork, Homework, Recitation

2 Quiz 2, Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Seatwork, Homework, Recitation

3 Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 4, Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Seatwork, Homework, Recitation

4 Quiz 1, Quiz 3, Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Seatwork, Homework, Recitation

GRADING SYSTEM
Midterm Grade Final Grade

Midterm Exam – 40% Final Exam - 25%

Class Standing – 60% Midterm Exam – 15%
Class Standing – 60%

REFERENCES/ONLINE REFERENCES
Books:

Chan, J.G. (2009). The Labor Code of the Philippines Annotated: Labor Relations and Termination of Employment. Pasig
City: ChanRobles Pub.
Martin, M.W. (2007). Ethics in Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill
Gualdo, R.S. (2005). Professional Ethics with Introductory General Ethics. Cabanatuan City: Anahaw Enterprises
De Leon, H.S. (2003). The Law on Obligations and Contracts. Manila: Rex Bookstore
Mendoza, Q.C. (1998). Engineering Contracts, Specifications and Ethics. Manila: Rex Bookstore
Philippine Electronics and Telecommunications Laws (2007) by Benchmark Publishing
Philippine and International Radio Laws and Regulations by Pablo Payumo
Philippine Electronics Code (Volumes 1,2,3 and 4)

Online Sources:

http://elearning.feutech.edu.ph
http://iecep.ph

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Prepared by: Approved by: Version/Date:

Engr. Jaime V. David/Engr. Antipas T. Dr. Ronald M. Pascual

Teologo Jr. Asst. Director of EEE Version:
Faculty-in-Charge 2014-01

Evaluated by: Dr. Romano Q. Neyra

Director of EEE
Date Modified:
Engr. Antipas T. Teologo Jr. May 2017
Cluster Head Dr. Manuel C. Belino
Senior Director for Engineering