Electronics Engineering (ECE)

College of Engineering • Mariano Marcos State University

Overview & Description Faculty & Staff Organizational Chart Academic Programs Contact & Location

Department Overview

Background & Introduction

Department of Electronics Engineering

In 1995, the College of Engineering at MMSU started to expand its academic services through the offering of additional degree programs to cater to the needs of the locality particularly Ilocos Norte as it responds to Globalization and abrupt change of Technology. The BS Electronics and Communications Engineering program was then one among the new degree offering of the College to fulfill its mission: “To produce globally competitive engineers in accordance with set standards of excellence who shall assume active leadership in the field of engineering and technology.”

The ECE Department is manned by nine faculty members who are licensed Engineers; with one Professional Electronics Engineer, and eight Registered Electronics Engineers. Two of whom is a holder of the degree, Master in Engineering, with one other is presently pursuing the same program. Four faculty members are currently pursuing MS Electronics Engineering. Additionally, one faculty is a holder an MS-Management Engineering degree while one faculty member is a holder of a Professional Science Management in Renewable Energy Engineering degree. The entire faculty force of the department is members of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) - Ilocos Chapter.

Since its inception in 1995, MMSU has already produced competent graduates and approximately 71.28% among them are now licensed Electronics Engineers with one from the first batch of the graduates landing second place among the topnotchers in November 2000. Based on the performance of the graduates in the ECE board examination, MMSU was recognized as the number three Top Performing School in the country in November 2003 and maintained its position on top among schools offering the program in Northern Luzon.

In 2004, the degree was renamed to Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering in compliance with Republic Act No. 9292 known as “The Electronics Engineering Law of 2004”. The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) is a four-year course that aims to produce highly competent engineers in the field of electronics and communications. This program cultivates the ability of the student to develop technical skills, competence and techniques in analyzing and conceptualizing designs in electronics and communications. Graduates of the ECE program can be employed and in the following industries namely Aerospace, Broadcasting, Wires and Cables, Fiber Optic Technology, Telecommunications, Consumer goods, Manufacturing and Construction industry. They can further be employed in Academic, Health, and Research institutions.

Faculty Profile

Engr. Christian Philip M. Austria
Electronics, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Physical Science

Engr. Wilson R. Duldulao
Electronics, Telecommunications, Mechatronics Building ICT Infrastructure

Engr. Julie Ailene A. Garcia
Electronics, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Physical Science

Engr. Meynard C. Nicolas
Computer Programming, Electromagnetics, Microprocessors, Microelectronics

Engr. Maria Fregie Gaile R. Pagador
Electronics, Higher Engineering, Mathematics

Engr. Francis O. Que
Electronics, Control Systems, Data and Digital Communications

Engr. Abegail E. Ruiz
Electronics, Engineering Management, Technopreneurship

Engr. Gregory John J. Saguiguit
Electronics, Engineering Management, Technopreneurship

Engr. Pricilla Faye T. Simon
Transmission Lines, Microelectronics

Engr. Lawrence John C. Tagata
Data Analysis, Microelectronics, Telecommunications

Department Objectives & Goals

Department Objectives

In response to the Vision and Mission of the university the Department of ECE aims to fulfill the following objectives:

General:

To provide quality Electronics Engineering education that will allow the full development of the students to prepare them in their professional life as a globally competitive engineers who are conscious of their duties and responsibilities to society and environment.

Specific:

The program aims to produce graduates who are:

Competent, respectful to diversity and able to make intellectual contributions to their profession.
Responsible Professionals with spiritual values and sense of socio-cultural and environmental awareness.
Innovative and empowered individual to embark on a life-long career of personal and professional growth; and to pursue advanced courses at the graduate level.

Program Offerings & Curriculum

Degrees, Outcomes & Curricular Prospectus

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering

Description of Program

The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering is a four-year course that aims to produce highly competent engineers in the field of electronics and communications. This program cultivates the ability of the student to develop technical skills, competence and techniques in analyzing and conceptualizing designs in electronics and communications. Graduates of the ECE program can be employed in the following industries namely aerospace, broadcasting, wires and cables, fiber optic technology, telecommunications, consumer goods, manufacturing and construction industry. They can further be employed in academic, health and research institutions.

Awards and Recognition

Presently, the BSECE program is accredited LEVEL III Phase I Status by the Accrediting Agencies for Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines.

Program Objectives

The program aims to produce graduates who are:

Competitive in industry or in graduate work while providing him with the best opportunity for achieving his full potential during his lifetime;
Imbued with a sense of professional responsibility and social awareness; and
Providers of 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.

Program Outcomes

The graduates of the program shall be able to:

Solve complex problems by applying their knowledge of mathematics, and physical sciences to the practice of Electronics Engineering.
Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, health and safety manufacturability, and sustainability in accordance with set Local, National and International standards.
Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
Practice the Engineering Profession ethically and responsively.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing complex Electronics Engineering activities with the Engineering community and with society at large.
Innovate engineering solutions that will bring impact in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
Engage in life-long learning keep abreast with development in the specific field of specialization particularly in Telecommunications and Building Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure.
Ascertain and appropriately act on contemporary issues.
Use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of Electronics Engineering.
Act like a member and team leader to manage projects and in a multidisciplinary environment by applying knowledge in engineering and management principles.
Practice at least one specialized field of Electronics Engineering particularly Telecommunications or Building Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure.